Scooby Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I told you guys it was, I didn't know it was going to be a Birdcage though! http://www.hlj.com/product/TAM60324 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spokane-Modeller Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Fantastic! once my 1/48 Birdcage tamiya is done this one will undoubtedly be sitting right next to it, not do decide what markings it will be Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Wow....wow.... Thank you Tamiya. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hegedus Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Not much into 1/32, but I AM into U-birds. Probably gonna have to spring for this one... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pep Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Let the trumpeter stash sell-of begin! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liberator24 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Just messed my pants... -Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Av8fan Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I wonder if the 1/32+ group build and Bent Wing Birds time limits should be extended. Great news. Thank you Mr. Tamiya! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) Let the trumpeter stash sell-of begin! I was thinking the same thing! But you know, I think I will keep mine. I bought it for $40 with 3 aftermarket sets included... I figure I will build it someday... As for extending the GB, I am all for it but when is this thing due out? Edited April 9, 2013 by CorsairMan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
is it windy yet? Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Let the trumpeter stash sell-of begin! Want to buy mine? Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Hmm, what to do with the Revell kit... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niart17 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) So the planets have aligned, the stars are just right and a two night full moon must be about to occur, they actually pulled the trigger and are coming out with this! I hope it does well and we get a bunch of variations. Trumpeter had a good run with theirs, they just missed the mark on a few things and I think maybe gave up too soon. Now will Tamiya treat the engine with the same respect as they did their in-lines? Then it will be a source model for other kits as well...oh boy this is great! Anyone see sprue shots or anything yet? Bill Edited April 9, 2013 by niart17 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liberator24 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 What is really annoying is Jennings April Fools joke was not a joke but a dang pretty good prediction... -Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mungo1974 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Would have rather seen a 1/32 F4U-5N or AU-1.....Come on Hasegawa Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 What is really annoying is Jennings April Fools joke was not a joke but a dang pretty good prediction... The fact they were doing an F4U was probably one of the worst kept secrets in recent history. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 So the planets have aligned, the stars are just right and a two night full moon must be about to occur, they actually pulled the trigger and are coming out with this! I hope it does well and we get a bunch of variations. Trumpeter had a good run with theirs, they just missed the mark on a few things and I think maybe gave up too soon. Now will Tamiya treat the engine with the same respect as they did their in-lines? Then it will be a source model for other kits as well...oh boy this is great! Anyone see sprue shots or anything yet? Bill The description on HLJ says the engine will be complete and the cowl panels removable. I'm guessing with magnets again like the Spits and Stangs. An expensive source for an engine for other kits though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niart17 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 The description on HLJ says the engine will be complete and the cowl panels removable. I'm guessing with magnets again like the Spits and Stangs. An expensive source for an engine for other kits though. True, but still there. You know if someone in their marketing department would push the issue, they could (should) sell kits of their engines by themselves ,perhaps with some added detail parts to rope in the guys who bought the whole kit, and make a litte more sales off of the same molds. It wouldn't be hard and I think it would sell pretty well actually. Didn't Tamiya use to (or still) sell detail and accessory kits for some of their cars and even a few aircraft kits? I'd buy one of the engines to go in my Revell Corsair build if it weren't terribly expensive. Oh well, I can dream. Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Let's see... I need to do a 2 toned birdcage and I would like to do a radar night fighter version as well.... so that's 2 A tricolour would be great as well... so I am up to what, $300? Damn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nerdling Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I'm not in to 1/32 really but I love the birdcage Corsair so I can see buying this one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 What is really annoying is Jennings April Fools joke was not a joke but a dang pretty good prediction... -Jim It was the worst kept secret by Tamiya of all-time. Guys I served with in the airforce now work at Vintage Wings of Canada. Tamiya was all over their Corsair, I posted this info all over the net. They also did their research on the Spitfire and Mustang at this facility. That secret was much better kept, one of my firends knew a full years in advance that the Spit was coming out, he kept that info to himself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 Let's see... I need to do a 2 toned birdcage and I would like to do a radar night fighter version as well.... so that's 2 A tricolour would be great as well... so I am up to what, $300? Damn I already pre-ordered before the lockdown at HLJ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zerosystem Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 bust out the salmon... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 It was the worst kept secret by Tamiya of all-time. Guys I served with in the airforce now work at Vintage Wings of Canada. Tamiya was all over their Corsair, I posted this info all over the net. They also did their research on the Spitfire and Mustang at this facility. That secret was much better kept, one of my firends knew a full years in advance that the Spit was coming out, he kept that info to himself. Yep. A modeling budy of mine was there when they were there(and I missed it!!!!) so I got the low down a few years ago. I hear they crawled over a few other aircraft there as well ...but I am not telling. Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn C. Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 What great news! Sure, a lot of folks were expecting it, but it is nonetheless fantastic! I will wait for the bubble topped canopy or the F4U-1D to be released (whichever is next). I like that Tamiya doesn't usually wait forever to release other variants, at least in recent 1/32 history. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 I hear they crawled over a few other aircraft there as well ...but I am not telling. So, based on that, we're sure it's NOT: 1. A Tempest 2. A B-17G 3. An IAR-80 4. A Tempest 5. A Tempest 6. A Tempest 7. A Typhoon 8. A Tempest Did I mention, it's probably not a Tempest? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john53 Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 I said in a post not long ago the last plane I wanted to build was a Tamiya 1/32 F4U-4B. Looks like I may just get a shot at it! I think they will do a 1/48 F4U-4 long before a 1/32 one though. ---John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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