Tamiya Skfz 10 and Sherman Firefly

[Joker56]

Anyone got any information concerning the two kits in the title , are they reboxed other makers kits or new kits by Tamiya , I've already made the mistake on the Staghound Italera kit with some bits by Tamiya, I've one of each kits on order , will be disappointed if rebox items
Peter

[Rob]

If you mean the about to be released 1/35 Firefly I think it is indeed a re boxing. BUT, this time it is Tasca's kit, which has a good reputation. Tamiya is also re boxing Tasca's Easy Eight Sherman.

[Joker56]

Rob
Many thanks for reply , checked on Tamiya website , it is indeed rebox of Tasca , also Sdkfz 10 rebox Italera , don't you just hate that ! Couple of small changes , maybe some different decals and Tamiya prices , although saying that I think the Firefly is cheaper than the Tasca one

Peter

[ForbesHutton]

"This 1/35 scale model of the Sherman VC Firefly was originally released by the Japanese model maker named Asuka Model (previously known as Tasca Model) in 2008. Now, it is packaged together with Tamiya-made figures in this exciting new item!

The Sherman VC Firefly was a variant of the veteran U.S. Sherman M4A4 tank, operated during WWII by the British Army and which saw the vehicle fitted with a 17-pounder gun. Around 2,000 Sherman Fireflies were manufactured; it played a significant part in the Allied counter at the end of the WWII conflict. 2014 marks the 70th anniversary of D-Day operations and the release of the VC Firefly is a great addition to the Tamiya stable of WWII model kits."

http://www.tamiyausa.com/coming-soon/pl ... n-vc-25174

Scale 1/35
Construction type Assembly kit
Photo-etch parts Included
Decals Included
Special feature 1 Length: 223mm, Width: 76mm.
Special feature 2 Accurately recreates the form of the Sherman VC Firefly in considerable detail, using some 400 parts.
Special feature 3 Transparent pieces recreate periscope and light parts.
Special feature 4 Photo-etched parts are included for highly realistic recreation of periscope cover and engine grille parts.
Special feature 5 Model and photo-etched parts are a product of Asuka Model.
Special feature 6 Belt-type track parts can be painted and cemented.
Special feature 7 Includes 1 commander torso figure for use in the model?s cupola. In addition, 5 Tamiya figures from Item 35223 1/35 British Infantry on Patrol are included.
Special feature 8 Comes with 4 marking options to recreate British Army, Polish and New Zealand Army units.

[Joker56]

Forbes
Many thanks for your reply , both kits are on back order , thought I would have them by now , information received with thanks