Guest keio6000 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 oh my i just may have to splurge and get that one. Link to comment
Davo Dentetsu Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Words fail me. You're welcome to it. :P 1 Link to comment
railsquid Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Is it even Kato? Nope: "京商株式会社×小田急電鉄のコラボレーション" ( http://item.rakuten.co.jp/odakyu-trains/trm500std/ ) Link to comment
1954G Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Quick question about the Kato Twilight Express that was re-released this month: why did it sell out so fast? It seems to be gone from the usual places (hobby search, amiami, etc.) Is it a more popular model than Kato's other sleeper trains, or...? I didn't bother pre-ordering, which was a mistake, I guess. :icon_scratch: Link to comment
Davo Dentetsu Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Hazarding a guess that they tend not to do a Goodbye type set like Tomix does, so this will be just as close I guess? Link to comment
katoftw Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Quick question about the Kato Twilight Express that was re-released this month: why did it sell out so fast? It seems to be gone from the usual places (hobby search, amiami, etc.) Is it a more popular model than Kato's other sleeper trains, or...? I didn't bother pre-ordering, which was a mistake, I guess. :icon_scratch: Cos it hadn't been released for 3 years prior. Yes not pre-ordering was a mistake. Especially Kato models. 1 Link to comment
spacecadet Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) Quick question about the Kato Twilight Express that was re-released this month: why did it sell out so fast? It seems to be gone from the usual places (hobby search, amiami, etc.) Is it a more popular model than Kato's other sleeper trains, or...? The prototype's being discontinued, so there is a high amount of interest right now. FWIW, I have studied both the Kato and Tomix models of this train as hard as I can from pictures (and I own the Tomix, as a control for the pics I've looked at), and while they both have strengths and weaknesses, I believe the Tomix to look closer overall to the real thing. And it's pretty easily attainable. Edited January 27, 2015 by spacecadet Link to comment
katoftw Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 There will be a Limited Edition Sayonara/Goodbye version released. Wait for it if you are happy to wait. Link to comment
1954G Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 The prototype's being discontinued, so there is a high amount of interest right now. FWIW, I have studied both the Kato and Tomix models of this train as hard as I can from pictures (and I own the Tomix, as a control for the pics I've looked at), and while they both have strengths and weaknesses, I believe the Tomix to look closer overall to the real thing. And it's pretty easily attainable. The latest Tomix Twilight Express is an improvement over previous releases and is objectively an excellent model. I just happen to prefer the Kato Twilight Express EF81's detail parts and paint, plus the rest of my sleeper trains and EF81s are Kato. As for the Twilight Express' popularity right now, your explanation certainly makes sense. There will be a Limited Edition Sayonara/Goodbye version released. Wait for it if you are happy to wait. Is Kato really still in the habit of releasing sayonara versions? I know they did one for the Asakaze, but that was ten years ago. Link to comment
katoftw Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) Plaza Japan still has them if you are happy to pay full retail. You are right about Kato doing (or not doing) a Sayonara version. Edited January 28, 2015 by katoftw Link to comment
Ochanomizu Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) There will be a Limited Edition Sayonara/Goodbye version released. Wait for it if you are happy to wait. Hello Mr katoftw, So sorry, but I have not seen any such announcement. Could you please provide a link? Edited January 29, 2015 by Ochanomizu Link to comment
Robert46 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Hi all, May i know the list of shinkansen series that have ever been produced by Kato? from the very first model.. thanks Link to comment
miyakoji Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Hi all, May i know the list of shinkansen series that have ever been produced by Kato? from the very first model.. thanks Well, I'm not sure they have a list including discontinued models, but you can go to http://www.katomodels.com/product/index.shtml and paste 新幹線 into the search field. Honestly I think all the manufacturer websites are somewhat difficult to navigate. I'd like to see a list of everything they've ever built, too. Link to comment
E6系 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Hello Mr Ochanomizu So sorry, but there is no such announcement. Link to comment
Robert46 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Hi Miyakoji, Thanks for the link. I will check soon. Anyway, that's why I addressed such question here.. just in case one of the forum members had the list.. :) thanks Link to comment
katoftw Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 (edited) Kato have rejigged their release schedule. Bock to having a few months in advance. Mr Kato must be happy with the factory production again to commit to timelines again. My SL D51 498 and Series 12 Coaches though have been pushed back to April or later from originally Feburary. Which means I can budget for building and scenery in Feburary instead. Silver lining to that cloud. Also some Seibu models announced. The E851 is a nice looking loco. Edited February 6, 2015 by katoftw Link to comment
katoftw Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 http://www.katomodels.com/product/poster/files/2015_5.jpg Link to comment
the_weird_one Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Yep there's my I'm buying no more trains this year other than the pre-orders I've already got blown out of the water. DE10's to go please Link to comment
Densha Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 You could just expect Kato to make other Rhätische Bahn trains after they released the Glacier Express. 1 Link to comment
IST Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I think the Allegra will be quite a success here in Europe. Link to comment
linkey Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I've already got 2x DE10 and 4x DD51's, wondering what newer single Unit diesels will KATO will release lol But before that I need to clear out my waiting order list so I can go back and save money. Link to comment
Densha Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I think the DE10's and DD51's in JNR livery have always been available somewhere, so I don't see any reason to suddenly start hyping... :P Link to comment
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