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Darren Jeffries

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According to Hobby Search, pre-orders have started for the 8037-6 Taki1000 ENEOS, 8042-2 Koki200 ISO tank container, and the 3045-1 EH200.  

 

I'll definitely pre-order these (but not from Hobby Search).  Those ENEOS Takis are pretty popular.  

 


 

July will be an expensive month for fans of Kato's freight stuff.  
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It's not quite an old release of the E531 Joban Line.  The destinations have been updated to reflect the new running, and the front skirt should also be different as well.

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I'm glad they've finally decided to model the KUMOHA 52 (10-1288) as this was lacking from their Iida line offerings so far.

 

Just hope Kato decide to produce an ED62 at some point as well.

 

The Koki 200s with NRS containers also would add some more variety. Don't know why Kato don't release more containers as an accessory. I suppose you can order them as Assy parts?

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New paint scheme for EH200?

I think that's the regular one.  The undercarriage is clean, and it looks like a very bright day.

 

That E531 looks good...

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Fenway Park

Looks like only one end of the set has a 52 series ,giving Kato the opportunity of producing the full Iida Line set to match the very old Green Max kit. 

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JR 500系

Does anyone know if Kato will make Kintetsu Shimakaze?

 

Not sure about this, but I reckon it will be tough since Kintetsu has given permission to Tomix for this. Why not get the Tomix one? I think the Limited edition 6 car set is sold out, but the 3 + 3 is still available.

 

 

Speaking of which, Kato went ahead to release the E3-2000, right on 1st May...

 

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10303958

 

Darn... Now Tomix is lagging behind greatly. The colours look so sweet on this one!

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NuclearErick

 

Speaking of which, Kato went ahead to release the E3-2000, right on 1st May...

 

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10303958

 

Darn... Now Tomix is lagging behind greatly. The colours look so sweet on this one!

 

i got mine but i need to take pics i will post tomorrow and to got the 100 yen coins as well :D

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JR 500系

i got mine but i need to take pics i will post tomorrow and to got the 100 yen coins as well :D

 

Envy!   :)

 

Those 100 yen coins make a great collection and definitely a good investment!

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JR 500系

I saw this on Kato website, making me think it was an official release!

 

http://www.diotown.com/creative/2015/04/marine-exp-odoriko-e259kei.html

 

Turns out to be a customised model. Nonetheless it looks amazingly good. I think he did a good job in the new paint scheme and the cartoons.

 

He made a video here too:

 

 

 

It's nice Kato website links modellers customised products on their website. Nice ~

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Not sure about this, but I reckon it will be tough since Kintetsu has given permission to Tomix for this. Why not get the Tomix one? I think the Limited edition 6 car set is sold out, but the 3 + 3 is still available.

 

I usually prefer Kato, Tomix one looks good too. If there is no news I might get it the Tomix one instead.

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And for something interesting.  They are releasing the Hankyu 9300 in a 4 car basic and a 4 car add on set.  But you can also get a 8 car set that is limited edition.  Taking a page out of Tomix's marketing books?

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Ah yes beautiful indeed.

 

http://www.katomodels.com/product/poster/files/2015_8a.jpg

 

The Hankyu 9300 certainly looks tasty! Was hopping to get a nice Hankyu train and I think the time is now! Certainly Kato doesn't want to lose out on the Twlight express especially when Tomix is doing a major Sayonara box with 3 locomotives!

 

For the HO lovers, you're not forgotten! http://www.katomodels.com/product/poster/files/2015_8b.jpg

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