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New 109G-6 from Tamiya

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New 109G-6 from Tamiya
Posted by knox on Thursday, November 16, 2017 7:44 AM

  I was wondering if anyone is planning on getting the new 109 from Tamiya.  It has some unique enginering features.

 

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Posted by Bish on Thursday, November 16, 2017 7:59 AM

Not heard anything about it. What scale is it?

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Posted by knox on Thursday, November 16, 2017 8:37 AM

1/48.  Sorry Bish. 

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Posted by BlackSheepTwoOneFour on Thursday, November 16, 2017 9:03 AM

Is it a re-box of an older kit or brand?

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Posted by tankboy51 on Thursday, November 16, 2017 9:18 AM

No, it's a new one. I've seen pictures of it on other sites.  It looks really good.  It includes an engine.

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Posted by DiscoStu on Thursday, November 16, 2017 10:00 AM

I've seen the pics and am intrigued.  I'll probably pick one up just to see how it stacks up to the Eduard -109.  I like the inclusion of the engine. 

I recently built their 1/48 "Tony" and found it to be simple-yet-detailed, easy to build and stress-free.  I would imagine their -109 would be of the same vein.

"Ahh the Luftwaffe. The Washington Generals of the History Channel" -Homer Simpson

  

 

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Posted by Hunter on Thursday, November 16, 2017 12:56 PM

I just saw it online and it looks like a nice kit. May have to pick this one up!

Hunter 

      

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Posted by jgeratic on Friday, November 17, 2017 6:15 PM

Price will be the determining factor for me.

Not covered in rivets like the Eduard releases, but does include a seated pilot, and that has me interested.

regards,

Jack

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Posted by Bish on Saturday, November 18, 2017 4:00 AM

On thinking about it, is this the one somone posted a video of a few weeks back showing the engine panels being fited and removed.

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Posted by Phil_H on Saturday, November 18, 2017 6:41 AM
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Posted by Bish on Saturday, November 18, 2017 8:46 AM

Phil_H

I don't know, i don't see the point. Is anyone really going to do that to the model once finished. It seems model companies are starting to blur the lines between model kits and action toys.

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Posted by BlackSheepTwoOneFour on Saturday, November 18, 2017 9:13 AM

Phil_H

 

Meh... he could have done more to it. Weathering, PE, aftermarket items, etc... Overall, it looks good.

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Posted by tankboy51 on Saturday, November 18, 2017 10:08 AM

I'll get one.  It looks fine too me.  Maybe two. 

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Posted by Hunter on Saturday, November 18, 2017 10:20 AM

Bish

 

 
Phil_H

Looks interesting. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBAS3RKmMYE 

 

 

 

I don't know, i don't see the point. Is anyone really going to do that to the model once finished. It seems model companies are starting to blur the lines between model kits and action toys.

 

I see what you mean Bish....Is it a toy with interchangable parts, or a model to deplict a historical aircraft. I still plan on looking at purchasing one and sticking to one scheme.

Hunter 

      

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Posted by jgeratic on Saturday, November 18, 2017 10:35 AM

Probably not Tamiya's intention to make it look like a toy, but a selling gimmick? 

For me, the interchangeable engine covers are not important, particulalrly as it just adds to the cost. 

regards,

Jack

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Posted by Bish on Saturday, November 18, 2017 12:13 PM

jgeratic

Probably not Tamiya's intention to make it look like a toy, but a selling gimmick? 

For me, the interchangeable engine covers are not important, particulalrly as it just adds to the cost. 

regards,

Jack

 

Agreed, if i want an open engine, i'll buy a resin one. I just hope this doesn't become the mainstream.

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Posted by M. Brindos on Saturday, November 18, 2017 1:02 PM

Looks amazing to me. I want one.

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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Posted by tempestjohnny on Saturday, November 18, 2017 2:43 PM
Seems like the price will have to compensate for the engineering of an open and closed engine. $$$$$$

 

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