Painted or Wrapped Trains in Special Liveries

[Rod.H]

Yes, a recently there was the release of GuP KRT6000 #2 & #3 http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10413725 a Lupin the 3rd Kiha54  http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10210646

Upcoming are the Crayon Shin-chan trains http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10449246 There's no doubt more

Edited February 28, 2017 by Rod.H

[ToniBabelony]

Greenmax als just released the Tobu Skytree Train (634 type) if that counts as a painted train. It certainly is very colourful! http://www.gm-store.co.jp/blog/gmstore-staff/archives/44597

 

At the moment I'm waiting funds to arrive to actually purchase this model somewhere next week.

[cteno4]

Arrrggg, I am so in the fence with the sky train! Someone give me a push one way or the other.

 

Btw another recent painted train, subtler not the big wild designs, but pretty. But again thenprice hold me back a little

 

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10405580

 

Jeff

[velotrain]

Jeff - I was swayed by the flowing lines, and I think this was the first painted train that interested me.

 

David has two versions (one of each), and I find the GreenMax version

 

http://www.loco1hobby.net/en/completed-painted-models/1082-greenmax-30501.html?search_query=inaho&results=2

 

much more attractive than the MicroAce with the white background - which to me kills the overall design and the effectiveness of the colors.

 

http://www.loco1hobby.net/en/micro-ace/1620-micro-ace-a4812.html?search_query=inaho&results=2

[Krackel Hopper]

Just preordered what will be my first addition in a while..

 

Hokkaido Type KIHA54-500 (Ryuhyo Monogatari)

 

Model is being offered by both Tomytec and Greenmax. I decided on the Greenmax because I wanted a powered unit with both the head and tail lights.

 

Tomytec: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10454197

 

Greenmax: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10452556

[ToniBabelony]

Model is being offered by both Tomytec and Greenmax. I decided on the Greenmax because I wanted a powered unit with both the head and tail lights.

 

Good choice! You'll not only have head and tail lights, but also the option to install interior lights, have no motor visible, and the excellent new coreless motor.

[JR 500系]

Yes surely a ready to run model with directional lightings and option for interior lighting is cool anytime, good choice!

 

The tomytec models are nice, but I feel they always tend to be a little... well... plastic. The graphics are nicely painted, but it just somehow feels different, being a little plastic and all...

 

No doubt the new Green Max model is really good, even at low speeds the running is smooth and silent. Sometimes, it's so good that even a little twitch and the train is off! 

 

This thread seems to be so buried... missed posting out some nice painted trains like the Izu Craile, Ensyu Railway Type 2000 (30th Anniversary of Foundation Yutaka Giken Co., Ltd. Wrapping Train, The Railway Collection Ensyu Railway Type 2000 (Naotora-chan Wrapping Train), ise-shima liner with logo, Sky train, Shin-chan series, Inaho etc...

Edited April 12, 2017 by JR 500系

[cteno4]

Damn...

 

Jeff

[cteno4]

Getting the thread up to date, GENBI!!!

 

http://www.tomytec.co.jp/tomix/products/img/20170413-2.pdf

 

Another ouch on the price, but that's the price you pay for painted trains...

 

Jeff

[Krackel Hopper]

Came out a few weeks ago but I just received mine in the mail today!

 

http://banzaihobby.com/bmz_cache/a/a9a2a56f4671734ccdd3fb6ac4233c11.image.750x512.jpg

 

I realized that I am starting to have quite the collection is these shorter 1-3 car painted trains from Hokkaido. Enough so that I should really make a small layout to use them on. A little 2x4 or 3x5 rural style layout that these 1-3 car kiha's would look good on. Fox, Crab & Squid, Barbecue Train, Hidaka Pony Train, Hidaka kiha 40, Hokkaido kiha 40s, Lupin III kiha 54.. my latest South Hokkaido Railway kiha 40s.. and my newest preorder of the kiha 54 ice train.. but I digress..

Edited April 14, 2017 by cteno4

[Krackel Hopper]

Getting the thread up to date, GENBI!!!

 

http://www.tomytec.co.jp/tomix/products/img/20170413-2.pdf

 

Another ouch on the price, but that's the price you pay for painted trains...

 

Jeff

 

That is a huge price difference!  The MSRP on the Genbi E3 is 30,240Y and compare that to the new (also 6 car) 800 series from Tomix with the MSRP of 20,304Y.. 9,936Y difference for the exact same number of cars!  Still not as bad as the 37,800Y of the EVA 500 series.. licensing is certainly expensive

 

However, the Series 1000 Panorama Super Blue Liner (4 car) cost me nearly as much as this Genbi (6 car)

 

If Tomix can pull off the paint job, I think this will be a real eye-catcher!  I haven't preordered just yet but I am seriously considering!

Edited April 14, 2017 by Krackel Hopper

[cteno4]

This beauty just showed up, the South Hokkaido Railway Diesel Train Type KIHA40-1700 `Nagamare` (2-Car set) really is a pretty nighttime image down the cars. Very nicely done and with close couplers installed, lots of fine details and details to add.

 

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10415965

 

Jeff

[cteno4]

parroting toni's posting here on the Osaka Power loop post.

 

sort of a no brainer for a painted train fan and while not cheap its not bad for an 8 car painted train and greenmax new coreless motor and classic 103

 

J.R. Series 103 `Osaka Power Loop` Eight Car Formation Set (w/Motor) (8-Car Set) (Pre-colored Completed)

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10463436

 

from bill a while back

 

 

cheers

 

jeff

[velotrain]

OR . . . .

 

http://www.loco1hobby.net/en/search?controller=search&orderby=position&orderway=desc&search_query=%60Osaka+Power+Loop%60&submit_search=OK

[JR 500系]

Lovely multi coloured beautifully painted train that is a no-brainer for any painted train lover to get...

 

My only regret is why wasn't it designed on a 201series? Not a huge fan of the 103....

[cteno4]

But it's a classic!

 

Jeff

[bill937ca]

The Kato Series 205-3100 Senseki Line `Mangattan Liner II` (4-Car Set) painted train is back in stock at HS.

 

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10110217

[JR 500系]

Ahah! Now that's a model I want! I have a certain affiliation with the 201 series, perhaps due to the Chuo line...

 

I thought the 201 series were all retired for the 323 series?

[cteno4]

New fun tomytec

 

The Railway Collection Ensyu Railway Type 2000 (Ieyasu-Kun/Naotora-chan Wrapping Train) Two-Car Set A (2-Car SeT)

 

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10454207

 

 

Jeff

[bill937ca]

Due for release in October from Greenmax,  the JR 103 Series "OSAKA POWER LOOP" 

 

 

 

 

 

[Densha]

From 10 October a Tomytec Nankai 2000 series in special livery will go on general sale at Nankai's service center at  Namba station: http://www.nankai.co.jp/traffic/goods/nankai_2000sanada.html

[Kamome]

On ‎19‎/‎10‎/‎2017 at 5:48 AM, ronin said:

Please don't torture us like that and leave the boy band 800 as the last image.  Did you take a shot of the Eva 500?

 

Eric

Sorry Eric

 

I have pictures but sadly too much maintenance facility equipment in the way for a decent picture, annoyingly.

 

The Kyushu Railway shop had their monthly N gauge running day on Sunday. It's a great way to give some exercise to the fleet while we are in moving limbo for another few weeks.

One chap there had a couple of Kato 885 Sonics and a 883. He has spent considerable time photographing each car, creating a scale sized image for the model and then printing on decal paper. They are horrible liveries, but you have to admit, these are very well executed examples. I should have asked him whether he would want to share the file for those so inclined. Hopefully he'll be there again next month.

Edited December 6, 2017 by Kamome

[Suica]

4 hours ago, Kamome said:

 I should have asked him whether he would want to share the file for those so inclined. Hopefully he'll be there again next month.

I doubt he'd do that.

Most people who invest all that time in creating those sell them for big money on Yahoo.

[katoftw]

Sad way to ruin a rare 883.

[Kamome]

On 12/7/2017 at 9:31 AM, katoftw said:

Sad way to ruin a rare 883.

Yeah, not really my taste either but certainly well executed. The gentleman in question only had Kyushu rolling stock so I would bet he’d have another. At least he can get a new one in March if this is his only one. Or maybe he’s a massive Kis-my-FT2 fan!

Edited December 24, 2017 by Kamome