Hi Jim I don't know - the Ar 196 just looks like the Italeri kit with a couple of figures added. All the best Rowan

It is, Rowan. As a matter of fact, you can see the Italeri logo on the box in the one pic. They'll probably want three times as much for it though

Hi Justen Well, I thought the original was overpriced, and I see Tamiya's version is expected the cost an eye-watering ¥5,000. I really do wonder at the wisdom of Tamiya reboxing these Italeri aircraft kits that simply aren't up to their own standards. All the best Rowan

Another tamiya 1/32 Spit' Cheers Nick

I want a Tamiya 1/48 Tomcat !! Any chance of ever seeing that ??

Hi Jim I don't know - the Ar 196 just looks like the Italeri kit with a couple of figures added. All the best Rowan [/quote] Sorry about that! Unfortunately that's the same trap that it's easy to fall into with their armor releases as well. As i'm so accustomed to their re-boxing policy with armor kits, but not so with aircraft...

Odd, given all the interest in "the Battle of Britain" that Tamiya would move slowly BACKWARDS from the Mark IX to the VIII. I mean, I'm sure there will be tons of buyers, but imagine an Early War Spit in 1/32nd?

Concur. About 5 years ago I was thrilled breathless when I found a Tamiya 1/35 Puma German armored car; a little research showed it was the Italeri model with Tamiya fuel and jerry cans. Not that the Italeri Puma is bad, but I wanted a new Tamiya version.