On a budget; which to get?

I'm going to order a model or two... Help me decide. :D

My first three "real" choices:

Tamiya R32 Skyline GT-R, 1500 yen. This is the only version (to my knowledge) that comes with the engine. Big plus.
http://www.hlj.com/images/tam/tam24090box.gif

Fujimi RPS13 180SX Type X, 1300 yen. The closest thing to the American version of the 240SX, plus the later-model body parts from Japan. Note the front air dam. I want one of these in real life, but can't afford it yet.
http://www.hlj.com/images/fuj/fuj03425box.gif

Fujimi AW11 MR2, 1500 yen. I also want one of these in real life, and can afford it. I may get one in the next couple of months. Something that bugs me, though, the lights are molded closed, but shown open in the box picture. :mad:
http://www.hlj.com/images/fuj/fuj03458box.gif

Now for the odd-ball picks. These are all kits I want, but I'd probably want the others first. I just worry that they'll disappear before I get them, and I'll have to pay double the current price later.

Fujimi Toyota RS200 & Lexus IS200/300, 1500 & 2000 yen, respectively.
http://www.hlj.com/images/fuj/fuj03461box.gif
http://www.hlj.com/images/fuj/fuj03487box.gif

Fujimi Honda CR-X del Sol, 1500 yen. Front wheels don't steer. :(
http://www.hlj.com/images/fuj/fuj03505box.gif

Fujimi Toyota Platz (ECHO) 1.5, 2200 yen. This one will get me points with the wife; it's the car she drives. I'd have to super-detail this one, because I have full access to the 1/1 version. I don't know why it's so expensive though.
http://www.hlj.com/images/fuj/fuj03482box.gif

If I don't get the ECHO or the Lexus, I may convince myself I can afford two of the others. But again, I worry about not getting the ECHO now, because other ECHO/Vitz/Yaris/Platz kits are already sold out. What to do, what to do?

What do you guys think?

I would get the Altezza 1st then the skyline. Last the Nissan 180SX

Sorry....but the other kits dont really do much for me .

MR-2

I love that cute little car :)

Altezza easy, that kit looks gorgeous! 1st choice.
Then the R32 Skyline, as it is a kit I did in Tamiya and loved it! (R.I.P.) That would be my 2nd choice and I car I may again do one day.

How did I know you guys weren't going to vote for the ECHO? LOL! :hehehe:

Originally posted by Silver S2000
How did I know you guys weren't going to vote for the ECHO? LOL! :hehehe:

Because we know quality kits and subjects when we see them!!!:finger: :D :rolleyes:

Originally posted by Guiddy


Because we know quality kits and subjects when we see them!!!:finger: :D :rolleyes:

...but that kits going to get him points with the wife !!!!!!!.......
we wont go there though :finger: :finger: :finger:

Originally posted by primera man
...but that kits going to get him points with the wife !!!!!!!.......
we wont go there though :finger: :finger: :finger:
Screw you, Warren! :flipa:

I think I'm going to get the Skyline, mainly for the engine. Was it in parts? Of course, it had to be! How many, do you remember?

I may get one of the others, too. Hmmmm....

Originally posted by Silver S2000

Screw you, Warren! :flipa:

LOL! :D :D :D

Is your AIM broken?

Originally posted by Silver S2000


Tamiya R32 Skyline GT-R, 1500 yen. This is the only version (to my knowledge) that comes with the engine. Big plus.



Why don't the other Skylines come with engines? I am thinking about getting one and if it doesn't come with an engine I am not going to buy it.

This was the first GT-R kit and it had the engine. All the others didn't (can anyone say otherwise?), but this engine could fit into the others with just a little bit of work.

I think in Japan, you can order individual parts trees from Tamiya instead of buying the whole kit again. Not sure...:confused:

If I get it I'll use my super-secret formula to make copies. :D I'll just have little RB26DETTs lying around my desk. :hehehe:

Both Tamiya's R33 and R34 don't have engines.
If you go for an R32, you'll get one, including the race cars...

Originally posted by Silver S2000

I think in Japan, you can order individual parts trees from Tamiya instead of buying the whole kit again. Not sure...:confused:


Im sure you could buy them.

I know when i've done some of my early chevs etc i have brought engine bits for them like superchargers etc.

I personally would go for the rs200, put some bling bling rims on it and your set. Just an opinion though.

This topic is gonna have its birthday in 6 days!! :D

loL!~ Old thread :)

Originally posted by daggerlee
This topic is gonna have its birthday in 6 days!! :D :coolguy: I'm part of history.

I never got anything on this list, except for the GT-R. I'm still looking for the ECHO... ;)

GT-R!~
My fav.

Toyota Altezza.

Originally posted by tonioseven
Toyota Altezza. Thanks for your timely input. :)

Altezza. :D :D I forgot to vote in my other post.:D

Jay- If you don't have an R32 already- GET ONE!!!!!! they are awesome :D

1: Skyline R32
2: 180SX
3: ECHO (cuz never seen neone on this forum do it, and i think it will b cool if someone take this kit and make some bodykit and make it look cool)

http://www.forumpix.com/content/threadhijack/images/threadraisethedead.jpg

:D

Originally posted by jay@af
I'm going to order a model or two... Help me decide. :D

My first three "real" choices:

Tamiya R32 Skyline GT-R, 1500 yen. This is the only version (to my knowledge) that comes with the engine. Big plus.

...
Fujimi AW11 MR2, 1500 yen. I also want one of these in real life, and can afford it. I may get one in the next couple of months. Something that bugs me, though, the lights are molded closed, but shown open in the box picture. :mad:

Fujimi Toyota RS200 & Lexus IS200/300, 1500 & 2000 yen, respectively.
...
What do you guys think?

Hi Jay,

Get the Tamiya Skyline R32 by all means, that kit is among the
best kits Tamiya ever did.

The Fujimi AW11 MR2 kits used to come with parts to raise the
headlights. You need to cut the lids out of the body though
and it is a bit of work to make 'm look right.
If you buy the MR2 kit and find the headlight parts are missing,
just contact me: I can probably find you some in my spares box.
Isn't there an AW11 in the Toghe series ? Those kits are only 1000yen .

The only differences between the Altezza RS200 and the
IS200/300 kits are the front grille, the added lefthand dash
in the IS kit and a different set of decals.(Fujimi did two
RS200 versions, one also has a different front bumper/air dam).

HTH,
-- Eric.

get the R32 the best one, in fit and finish.

lates...

Since none of the kits appeal to me, sorry jay :rolleyes: , I'd go for your lady thing :D It's important to keep the wife happy every now and then... :bandit:

My personal choice is the Merc S-Class....

Oops no points for this one, I guess.:silly2:

Originally posted by jay@af
:coolguy: I'm part of history.

I never got anything on this list, except for the GT-R. I'm still looking for the ECHO... ;) and on that note, I'm going to go ahead and close this long-dead thread. :p