ringleheim Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 In a recent "new products" video, Andy from Andy's Hobby Headquarters mentioned that he has learned of an incredible, new, beautiful Tamiya kit that "caught me totally off guard." He promised Tamiya he wouldn't mention it until they gave him the green light to do so; apparently we'll find out soon what it is. I spent a good hour wandering around the web last night looking for hints, clues, or discussion on this kit, and found NOTHING. Anyone have any guesses? I think there is a shot that it's another new 1/32 aircraft kit, but then it could be lots of other things too. Andy mentions the secret new Tamiya kit at the beginning and end of this video. LSP_K2 and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Oh great, let’s start another multi page Tamiya wishlist thread. It’s been what, a couple of weeks since we had the last one? Nothing at all indicating that it’s even an aircraft, much less 1/32 scale, but why let that stop anyone. Let’s start the rampant uninformed speculation! It will be a 1/32 F-86 Sabre in a special Godzilla tribute boxing. Basta, thierry laurent, RadBaron and 8 others 3 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokey Pete Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 It’ll be Tom Criuises’ personal F-18E from Top Gun “Maverick”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleheim Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, Dave Williams said: Oh great, let’s start another multi page Tamiya wishlist thread. It’s been what, a couple of weeks since we had the last one? Nothing at all indicating that it’s even an aircraft, much less 1/32 scale, but why let that stop anyone. Let’s start the rampant uninformed speculation! It will be a 1/32 F-86 Sabre in a special Godzilla tribute boxing. This is an actual kit that we'll probably know about in a few weeks. I'm asking if anyone knows something about this release specifically. Not a wish list thread. Believe it or not, but you are free to not participate in threads you personally don't like! It's incredible isn't it? Gazzas, JerseyChris and Mark_C 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 I can assume that anyone who knows something will have promised Tamiya not to say anything either so be patient... Alain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircommando130 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Can you say..."non disclosure agreement"..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill M. Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 It sounds like we don’t have any indication it is 1/32 scale, or even an airplane. I’m not going to get my hopes up for anything... Bill M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbk57 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 The car guys on f1 modeling site are hoping for automotive. My bet is it is not armor as they have just been dropping 1/35 armor with no build up. So I don:t see armor meriting a teaser. Big ship kit 1/350, maybe, big plane maybe, big car maybe. My fear though is Andy is teasing a kit rerelease which was announced some time ago but will be out shortly which is the classic 1/12 Porsche 935. The first kits are just starting to come in of that one and Andy is likely to be getting a few. But this is not a new kit in any regard that I can tell. Now I have wanted one for many years and they tend to be really expensive so I may finally pick one up. However, this could be what he is teasing. I think it is worst case scenario from my stand point. As I love big new Tamiya releases. I don’t always buy them but that does not mean I am not interested. Rick Griewski and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 I kind of doubt it's anything aircraft related. Andy isn't really a aircraft modeling fan so I can't see him being so excited about a new Tamiya aircraft kit. He's Armour and cars mainly. phasephantomphixer and CATCplSlade 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadBaron Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Ive been sworn to secracy, but I just can't hold thr secret in any longer Finally, guys, we're FINALLY going to get a large scale Parnell Prawn! As soon as i heard the news, I just KNEW you guys would clamber over eachother to get your hands on as many copies each as you could! Rockie Yarwood, Pup7309, Sepp and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Aesthetics aside, that seems like THE worst place to mount the engine/prop on a seaplane. RadBaron, Basta, mpk and 3 others 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Yea, probably a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadBaron Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 8 minutes ago, Out2gtcha said: Aesthetics aside, that seems like THE worst place to mount the engine/prop on a seaplane. It SEEMS that way, buuuuuuut: Rockie Yarwood, Gazzas, Rick Griewski and 9 others 8 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATCplSlade Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 I dunno...Tamiya doesn't seem to be much into prototypes or one-offs. But it would definitely be unexpected from Tamiya and catch a lot of people off-guard. It does lack the 'beautiful' characteristic IMHO. RadBaron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) Be still my beating heart! Could it be? The 1/48 Tamiya B-17G unicorn is finally..... still a unicorn. Tongue firmly planted in cheek. Edited November 20, 2020 by Juggernut Pup7309 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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