Boman Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Hi Title says it all - tried Tamiya's homepage, but neither the US or Japanees page reveals what markings are included, except there are 3 options? Question then is wich 3 :blink: Looking forward to hearing more Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
latormentabritanica Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I've looked all over for anything saying which markings are included, but no luck. I've only had Tamiya decals work once, so I don't even bother with them these days. That staff car looks rad though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Old Blind Dog Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 What's the kit number? Is that the same '42 Ford staff car that Squadron is offering in a built-up/pre-painted form for way more than I'm gonna pay if I can eventually get it as a separate kit? Been looking forward to this for a long time! Old Blind Dog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith Burns Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 (edited) The markings tamiya have displayed are from the 343rd FS 55th FG, late summer '44 after they changed from their P-38's in July. -keith Edited December 3, 2007 by Keith Burns Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boman Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 Thanks Keith, I`ve noticed that too. What I was wondering is what are the other 2 marking options in the kit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith Burns Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Thanks Keith, I`ve noticed that too. What I was wondering is what are the other 2 marking options in the kit? DOH! and there was me thinking I was being all clever an' all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boman Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 FOUND IT :P Thanks to a thread in another post here, you can see the other 2 options here: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10065025n2/40/2 First a 356FG example, while the second is 4FG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith Burns Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Great site but one question on the Staff car. It has a metal chassis (quote) "for realistic weight and extra impact" ? What, for when you throw it at someone ?? Just wondering why Tam' are including expensive (probably) metal chassis in the vehicle kits. -keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boman Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 It's probably a conspiracy - Tamiya and the Postal Service against the world. Extra shipping weight means extra bucks for the Postal Service - guarrantees the xmas bonus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
latormentabritanica Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Is it just me, or do the instructions show a new, one-piece canopy? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeC Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Well I spy 356th FG nose markings (blue diamonds on red background). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith Burns Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Is it just me, or do the instructions show a new, one-piece canopy? Yep, it's just you. If you look at the clear sprue there is one windscreen and the two sliding parts. -keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrallman Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 i am a bit unsure why they have a metal chasis on this one as well since almost all other 1/48 vehicles they sell (not the tanks and such) have styrene chasis. I think the only one that does have a metal chasis is the deuce and a half. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithery Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 i am a bit unsure why they have a metal chasis on this one as well since almost all other 1/48 vehicles they sell (not the tanks and such) have styrene chasis. I think the only one that does have a metal chasis is the deuce and a half. Which ones have styrene chassis? I have not come across any of their 1/48 armor line that does not have the metal chassis, including the tiny 250/3 Greif I just picked up. Just wondering. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
latormentabritanica Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Yep, it's just you. If you look at the clear sprue there is one windscreen and the two sliding parts.-keith Whoops, only saw the instructions and didn't look at the sprue carefully enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouC Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Hi Title says it all - tried Tamiya's homepage, but neither the US or Japanees page reveals what markings are included, except there are 3 options? Question then is wich 3 :blink: Looking forward to hearing more Thanks! The markings are for The Millie G, Maj. Edward B. Giller, CY*G, 343rd FS, 55th FG. Blondie, Lt. Marvin W. Arthur, QP*U, 334th FS, 4th FG. Margaret/Milly, Lt. donald F. Jones, PI*O, 360th FS, 356th FG. The decals look good. ( I hope that they work!). You also get masks to do the nmf forward section of The Millie G's fuselage. HTH. Lou Correri Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeC Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 The markings are for The Millie G, Maj. Edward B. Giller, CY*G,...The decals look good. ( I hope that they work!). You also get masks to do the nmf forward section of The Millie G's fuselage. HTH. Lou Correri Methinks I must do that one - years ago I built the old 1:72nd Revell kit with those markings iirc, you remember, with the sliding canopy and red rear fuselage, it will be an interesting exercise to do it right, and in a larger scale. And I firmly believe that you can never have too many Mustangs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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