Kato has announced a Just Plug Series that looks like a Japanese version of Woodland Scenics' Just Plug Lighting System. Except for the Japanese lettering, the packaging appears identical to Woodland Scenics Just Plug Lighting System packaging. Here is a link to the vehicle models on Kato's web site. https://www.katomodels.com/product/n/just_plug_car And, here is a link to the products on the Hobby Search's web site. https://1999.co.jp/eng/search?typ1_c=104&cat=rail&state=&sold=0&sortid=6&searchkey=Kato+Just+Plug I am wondering if any of the vehicle models will be available without the lighting system? Carter
Looks like Woodland Scenics & Kato have joined forces for this one? I mean it mainly Japanese vehicles correct? And the Just Plug is still WS? Makes sense I guess. WS logo and Kato logo!
Yes, Hobby Search does describe the models as 1:150 scale. However, some of Kato's vehicles have been produced in 1:160 scale. And even those that are 1:150 scale can sometimes be placed next to 1:160 scale vehicles without appearing excessively large. This mostly works when the prototype vehicle was not imported into the U.S. And, the smaller prototype vehicle looks something like a larger prototype vehicle that can be seen in the U.S. The comparison photo shown below has a mix of 1:160 and 1:150 scale vehicle models. The second vehicle from the right (between the Busch Mercedes ML and Atlas Ford Taurus) is a Kato 1:150 scale Toyota Probox that can pass as a small 1:160 minivan. Carter
Interesting find Carter! A few look like good candidate for US layouts. Also agree that the 1:150 that Kato does sometimes looks just fine with 1:160 models. Wonder if Plaza Japan will carry them. Might have to start looking and give one a try at some point.
