Interesting read: former Tamiya design chief

[Mofo]

In a recent Model Graphix, there was an interview with one of the former Tamiya design chiefs, who left to form Ebbro, a die cast company that is now getting into plastic models. It's been translated and posted to a blog, in 14 parts. f1modelingcorner.blogspot.jp/p/blog-page.html (links to the other parts down the right hand side)

Lots of *really* interesting stuff about the early days at Tamiya, the way (good) kit designers look at shapes, internal battles over subjects and the business of plastic models, etc. etc. It`s got a slightly more automotive bent, but there`s a lot of fantastic stuff for anyone interested in scale modelling, really.

Also interesting to note, since people always debate what sells and where: he`s currently pegging kit sales at 6:4 global vs. Japan.

[paolo6691]

Interesting even for me that never did had any interest in building cars, especially F1 or racing cars.

[bubblehead]

Thank you for this link, Mofo. Fascinating interview.

[OilfieldTiger]

Interesting read.

Was in Edinburgh last week at Wonderland Models and saw their first injection kit - a 1/20 Team Lotus Type 72C. Looked very nice.

Cheers,

Tim

[davefleming]

Haven't been in Wonderland for about 4 years - and it's only 20 miles from me!!