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New Tamiya HMAS Vampire
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Posted: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 - 01:24 AM UTC
Ahoy mates!

Tamiya Models stops by the newsroom with photos of the much awaited 1/700 destroyer HMAS Vampire.

Check it out.

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If you have comments or questions please post them here.

Thanks!
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Posted: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 - 06:19 AM UTC
My most wanted ship kit, never thought I would see the day. Endless conversion possibilities from this one and the E class and at a reasonable price. Just need to see a wem etched fret to go with it and I'll be in hogs heaven.

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Posted: Monday, December 31, 2007 - 01:55 PM UTC
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Posted: Friday, January 11, 2008 - 12:38 AM UTC
Japanese release date is February 9th - just been looking at Tamiya's Japanese site.

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Posted: Monday, January 14, 2008 - 02:22 AM UTC
A very good release indeed

It was also interesting to saw it first when Tamiya announced the new Box Set of the Battle of Malaya
Thanks for sharing Kenny

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Posted: Monday, January 14, 2008 - 02:55 AM UTC
Ok, who's going to be the first to finish a "Battle off Malaya" diorama?
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Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 02:21 AM UTC
Hi Martin

I have all the models - exception made on the HMAS Vampire - it would make a very interesting and big dio!
I think I'll prefer to make them solo or coupled (BIg one and a Destroyer) it makes it easier to place the dios in the cabinet
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