MicroAce - New Releases

[Kabutoni]

So that means the Keihan 800 will not be bought. ;)

 

Never say never! It's just that I'm in a financial gap at the moment. Maybe when the Keihan 800 is released, I'm swimming in cash again. xD I wonder how it looks next to Enoden trains...

Edited July 16, 2014 by Toni Babelony

[Guest keio6000]

[katoftw]

I keep checking their release forecast in the hope more models are starting to move. Still dissappointing to see so many models sitting in limbo on that list.

Edited July 29, 2014 by katoftw

[JR 500系]

Yap, that's still quite a fair bit of trains sitting on the MA schedule that has yet to be released, like:

 

1) A7570/ 71 Okakyu Rommance Car Type 60000 MSE (Basic 6-Car Set) and Add on set - Pre-order start date: Nov 14 2013

2) A0723 Kiha 47-0 Renewal Metropolitan Area Color (2-Car Set) - Pre-order start date Dec 10 2013

3) A7792 Kiha 40-2000 Oga Line (2-Car Set) - Pre-order start date Dec 10 2013

4) A4910 Series 701-0 Akita Color Single Arm Pantograph/Strengthening skirt (3-Car Set) - Pre-order start date Dec 10 2013

5) A4960 Series 701-5000 Tazawako Line (2-Car Set) - Pre-order start date Dec 10 2013

6) A6074 Kiha 140+47 [isaburo/Shinpei] (3-Car Set) - Pre-order start date Jan 17 2014

7) A6075 Kiha 47-2000 [Misuzu Shiosai] (2-Car Set) - Pre-order start date Jan 17 2014

8) A6150 DD53-1 Time of debut [Higashi Nigata]  - Pre-order start date Jan 17 2014

 

And many more. (Sorry unable to post all, but there are several more.) Information from HS site.

 

Just trying to compile the list of un-released train sets from MA, some pre-order started last year Dec. Kinda long eh?

[Guest keio6000]

I keep checking their release forecast in the hope more models are starting to move. Still dissappointing to see so many models sitting in limbo on that list.

 

every day i light a candle before the shrine of keio 8000/9000.  Of theothers, the 701 akita would be nice, but if i recall the pricing is extortionate.

[katoftw]

Just check the microace website for the full list.

 

http://www.microace-arii.co.jp/release/forecast.html

Edited July 30, 2014 by katoftw

[katoftw]

Only a few more for MA to work off the list:- haha

 

A0012 213系　マリンライナー・黄色(クロ212)　6両セット 24,600 発売予定

A0015 213系　マリンライナー・黄緑(クロ212)　6両セット 24,600 発売予定

A0723 キハ47-0・リニューアル　首都圏色　2両セット 11,800 発売予定

A0985 785系-300+789系・スーパー白鳥　8両セット 25,500 発売予定

A0986 785系　NE501編成　リニューアル　5両セット 19,500 発売予定

A0989 785系　NE01編成　リニューアル・ドア交換　5両セット 18,800 発売予定

A2071 秩父鉄道　デキ200形　グリーン 9,800 発売予定

A2076 秩父鉄道　デキ500形 9,800 発売予定

A2183 小田急5000形　4両セット(改良品) 17,000 発売予定

A2184 小田急5000形(5200形)　6両セット(改良品) 22,000 発売予定

A2202 EF13-17　ATS・箱型ボディ交換車 9,800 発売予定

A2231 国鉄EF13-18　戦時型・登場時　PS13 9,800 発売予定

A2235 EF13-25　戦時型・第一次改装・ボンネットR付・上越形 9,800 発売予定

A3357 長野電鉄2000系　A編成・台車交換・夏　3両セット 14,800 発売予定

A3361 長野電鉄2000系　C編成・夏　3両セット 14,800 発売予定

A4910 701系-0番台　秋田色　シングルアームパンタ・強化スカート　3両セット 14,500 発売予定

A4960 701系-5000　田沢湖線　2両セット 11,000 発売予定

A6074 キハ140+47　いさぶろう・しんぺい　増備車連結　3両セット 15,300 発売予定

A6075 キハ47-7000番台　みすゞ潮彩　2両セット 12,800 発売予定

A6150 DD53-1　登場時・東新潟 12,500 発売予定

A6155 DD53-3　改造後・長岡 12,500 発売予定

A6293 813系200番台　赤　3両セット 14,500 発売予定

A6294 813系200番台　黒　3両セット 14,500 発売予定

A7392 西武4000系　ワンマン改造車　4両セット 17,000 発売予定

A7470 京王9000系　8両セット 28,800 発売予定

A7471 京王9000系　都営地下鉄線乗入仕様車　基本6両セット 24,400 発売予定

A7472 京王9000系　都営地下鉄線乗入仕様車　増結4両セット 14,500 発売予定

A7570 小田急ロマンスカー　60000形　基本6両セット 21,400 発売予定

A7571 小田急ロマンスカー　60000形　増結4両セット 16,700 発売予定

A7691 西武3000系　新色・スカートなし　8両セット 25,900 発売予定

A7792 キハ40-2000　男鹿線　2両セット 12,600 発売予定

A8360 京阪800系 第一編成・落成時タイプ 4両セット 16,700 発売予定

A8362 京阪800系 新シンボルマーク 4両セット 16,700 発売予定

A8785 京王8000系　8両セット 25,800 発売予定

A8788 京王8000系・シングルアームパンタ　基本6両セット 21,400 発売予定

A8789 京王8000系・シングルアームパンタ　増結4両セット 11,500 発売予定

A9550 埼玉高速鉄道2000系　6両セット 22,500 発売予定

A9564 223系2500番台　3次車　4両セット 17,000 発売予定

A9565 223系6000番台　6次車　4両セット 17,000 発売予定

A9575 113系-2000番台　30N体質改善工事施工車　広島色　パンタ増設　4両セット 17,000 発売予定

A9578 115系-2000番台　30N体質改善工事施工車　広島色　4両セット 17,000 発売予定

A9585 113系・115系・簡易更新車　濃黄色　4両セット 17,000 発売予定

A9590 ハイブリッド気動車・HB-E300・リゾートしらかみ　4両セット 16,800 発売予定

A9591 ハイブリッド気動車・HB-E300・リゾートあすなろ　4両セット 18,800 発売予定

A9656 0系新幹線　0+1000番台　NH49編成・ひかり最終編成　基本8両セット 27,400 発売予定

A9657 0系新幹線　0+1000番台　NH49編成・ひかり最終編成　増結8両セット 26,000 発売予定

A9658 0系　山陽新幹線　0+1000番台　R14編成　シャトルひかり　6両セット 22,000 発売予定

A9754 相鉄7000系　基本8両セット 27,800 発売予定

A9755 相鉄7000系　増結2両セット 6,900 発売予定

A9756 相鉄　モヤ700形　4両セット 17,500 発売予定

H-3-046 189系「グレードアップあさま」色　N203編成　1/2/3/11号車　4両セット 49,900 発売予定

H-3-047 189系「グレードアップあさま」色　N203編成　9/10号車　2両セット 19,900 発売予定

H-3-048 189系「グレードアップあさま」色　N203編成　7/8号車　2両セット(M) 28,600 発売予定

H-3-050 189系「グレードアップあさま」色　N203編成　4/5号車　2両セット 19,900 発売予定

H-3-052 189系「グレードアップあさま」色　N203編成　6号車　サロ189-111 9,800 発売予定

[Densha]

I think they mainly keep announcing new models to show the customers that they're still alive. That they only announce just 1-2 models per month instead of 6 or something is a sign of that.

[katoftw]

 

I think they mainly keep announcing new models to show the customers that they're still alive. That they only announce just 1-2 models per month instead of 6 or something is a sign of that.

Yes I think you are right. They clearly have slowed production. And are adding 2 new a month and catching up on the rest.

[katoftw]

This months info from MA was they updated their release schedule.  3 new lines added.  Slow month for MA. haha

[Kabutoni]

MicroAce has announced four new models again. Release date unknown. Still very interesting as always:

- Two variations on the Ooedo Subway line 12-000 types (1st and 3rd versions).

- Yokohama City Subway Blue Line 3000A and 3000N types.

 

The choice for the Ooedo line trains is a bit weird as this line doesn't surface, except when going to the Magome depot. Next to that, all platforms have automated doors, so almost no chance to see the trains in their full glory.

 

The Yokohama Subway trains is less daring as they surface, travel on the longest subway line of Japan and is a very heavily used one as well.

 

http://www.jp-ngauge.info/ngi/2014/08/micro-ace-d777.html

 

I wonder when MA will actually start releasing models again... (￣▽￣; )

[kvp]

A bit off topic here, but could someone explain me the logic behind the Oedo line traffic? Wouldn't it be more logical and better for the travellers that for trains coming from the tail (from Hikarigaoka) to direct them alternating between left and right at Tochomae? This way odd trains would circle the loop clockwise, while even ones anticlockwise. Half the loop could be reached faster without a transfer. Or this is the same logic as using linear motors, standard gauge and ovearhead current collection on a fully underground line. (essentially making the trains incompatible with everything else around them) I don't really understand MA either, these trains could not convincingly be mixed with anything else, so i can't really imagine selling well or at all. (except to collectors, who collect Toei subway trains)

 

edit: Just checked, the platform height for the Oedo line trains seems to be much lower than on normal lines, so they can't be used with normal high platforms. Does MA sell or plans to sell special platforms for these trains?

Edited August 19, 2014 by kvp

[Dave1960]

I just received an email from HS stating that the release date for the Okakyu Romance Car Type 60000 MSE (Basic 6-Car Set) and the Okakyu Romance Car Type 60000 MSE (Add-On 4-Car Set) has now been set to Oct (didn't state which year :)). That's good news seeing as it will have been nearly a year since the reservation started.

 

Dave

[railsquid]

A bit off topic here, but could someone explain me the logic behind the Oedo line traffic? Wouldn't it be more logical and better for the travellers that for trains coming from the tail (from Hikarigaoka) to direct them alternating between left and right at Tochomae? This way odd trains would circle the loop clockwise, while even ones anticlockwise. Half the loop could be reached faster without a transfer.

 

It would require doubling the frequency of trains along the "tail", which is not going to be economical, and would complicate operations. The transfer at Tochomae is hardly onerous - it's cross platform and the trains usually depart/arrive together to mimise waiting time.

[keitaro]

hello,

 

yes microace has sorted out their issues however due to new arrangements there will be delays to all promised models hence the new models only a few opposed to their usual 8 - 10 models or more per month.

 

i think the majority of all pending models will start from october

 

such as odakyu and the 0 - 1000 shinkansen and onwards

 

more details will be given in September.

[katoftw]

that is good news.

[Densha]

Yay but now I really need to look at my wallet. :P

[Kabutoni]

MicroAce had the Toei Oedo line trains (both) and a Yokohama City Subway (3000A) on display today at the JAM, next to already released prototype show models. They looked pretty swank. It's good they are full subway models without any through-running operations, otherwise I would be very much inclined to get one of 'em later.

[Guest keio6000]

Glad to hear that MicroAce is back in swing. Maybe finally I'll get those Keio models :). As a tokyo subway collector, I'm not sure if the Oedo line release does much for me, though it's certainly in my collecting periphery. Here's my "wish list" for Tokyo subways: #1. Eidan Hanzoumon 8000. Who will get there first? MA or Kato? #2. Toei shinjuku 10-000. I have the endou version, but would love a MicroAce version. When will MicroAce smell the coffee and realize that everything that they've released that runs on the keio mainline has pretty much sold out instantly? #3. Ginza line legacy trains - anything that ran before the 01 series and not from tetsudou collection. #4. Hanzoumon 08 series. Just a gorgeous design.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keitaro: which odakyu? 60000?

Edited August 24, 2014 by keio6000

[katoftw]

http://www.microace-arii.co.jp/poster/img/14_08w.jpg

[keitaro]

hello,

 

the person who told me i believe was referring to the 60000 mse

[Kabutoni]

MicroAce just announced a rake of tankers and two versions of the Nankai 2000 series: http://www.jp-ngauge.info/ngi/2014/09/micro-ace20152-3ca7.html

 

The Nankai 2000 is marketed as a 17m body vehicle, but it's closer to 18m long train in actual size. I'll be keeping an eye on this one, since Nankai 'zoom car' trains are quite interesting. Short and powerful :3

 

Also, thei Keio 9000 type trains will be released next week.

Edited September 11, 2014 by Toni Babelony

[JR 500系]

MicroAce just announced a rake of tankers and two versions of the Nankai 2000 series: http://www.jp-ngauge.info/ngi/2014/09/micro-ace20152-3ca7.html

 

The Nankai 2000 is marketed as a 17m body vehicle, but it's closer to 18m long train in actual size. I'll be keeping an eye on this one, since Nankai 'zoom car' trains are quite interesting. Short and powerful :3

 

Also, thei Keio 9000 type trains will be released next week.

 

Here's the official photo from MA: http://microace-arii.co.jp/poster/img/14_09w.jpg

[Kabutoni]

Here's the official photo from MA: http://microace-arii.co.jp/poster/img/14_09w.jpg

Oh man, I could really go for the 2nd version... I think I will...

[Mudkip Orange]

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