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Tamiya’s auto releases for the first 6 months of 2009 include the addition of a further four kits to the 1/24 scale Sports Car Series as well as a new 1/6 scale motorcycle.
Calsonic IMPUL GT-R (R35)
Item Code: 24312 (1/24 Sports Car Series No.312)
Scale: 1/24
Material: Plastic Injection
Comments: The 2008 Super GT top contender Calsonic IMPUL GT-R is now added to the 1/24 scale lineup. Depicts the Round 3 Fuji Speedway racing car, featuring 8-spoke wheels, large front fender, lowered downforce rear wing, and roof with air intake. Length=200mm

Porsche 962C Le Mans 24 Hours 1990 (Repsol Brun Motorsport Team)
Item Code: 24313 (1/24 Sports Car Series No.313)
Scale: 1/24
Material: Plastic Injection
Comments: This beautifully reproduced model is of the 1990 24 Hours Le Mans Brun Motorsport's Porsche 962C entrant. The slick aerodynamic body cowls and transparent window parts comes in one mold. Newly designed mesh-type wheels with slick tires are included. Comes with Cartograf decals. Length: 197mm.

Porsche 956 Le Mans 24 Hours 1984
Item Code: 24314 (1/24 Sports Car Series No.314)
Scale: 1/24
Material: Plastic Injection
Comments: Another colorful variant of the Porsche 956, the king of endurance racing, joins Tamiya’s model lineup: this 956 sporting a Kenwood livery and competed in the 1984 24 Hours of Le Mans. The 956's slick aero dynamical form along with the 6 cylinder twin turbo engine and front & rear suspension has been faithfully reproduced. Top quality Cartograf decals are included. Realistically modeled mesh wheels. Length: 197mm

Nissan 370Z
Item Code: 24315 (1/24 Sports Car Series No.315)
Scale: 1/24
Material: Plastic Injection
Comments: The 6th generation Nissan Z debuted in December 2008. Optional left-hand or right-hand drive versions. The unique boomerang shape head and tail lights can be easily assembled with clear and clear-red parts. Metal transfers are included to depict the Z emblems and side mirror surfaces. Length: 176mm

Yamaha XS1100LG Midnight Special
Item Code: 16034 (1/6 Motorcycle Series No.34)
Scale: 1/6
Material: Plastic Injection
Comments: Assembly kit of the Yamaha XS1100LG Midnight Special, which was firstly released in 1980. Maintaining its accurate form, it features newly added gold metal transfers on the side cover and gold stripe markings for the front part of the fuel tank. Gold metal plated headlight rim enhances the realistic appearance of the model. Wheels are pre-painted in gold. Length=386mm


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Thanks for the heads up Rudi. Sure would like to build one of those Porsches
JUN 11, 2009 - 11:03 PM
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