A better alternative to HLJ?

Check this out: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/plamo/index_e.asp?Bno=2135854&Typ1_c=102

Frankly, I've not order from them before but the information provided sure beats HLJ (and mine too)! I like the fact they have pictures of the contents and instruction sheets! Lastly, all the prices are discounted!

Wong

That's so GREAT thanks!
I didn't check each kit but there are superb details including color charts and instructions

I only found those details for some kits. I must have picked a bunch of wrong ones at first. :p

Then I found out that one of the Fujimi AW11 MR2s has engine detail, working pop-up headlights and a metal muffler!! :eek:

Wow! Good find. Even if I don't order from them, I will definitely use them for info!!! :D Thanks Wong! :D

The most crazy detailed model with engine I ever saw is Fujimi Enthusiast Porsche 356C
Damn there are crankshaft, rods, pistons and flywheel! All these details never would be visible

Right then, that's been bookmarked!!! What a fantastic site, good find wong.

Mhdesign on ebay also shows the contents of the models.

Great site! Thanks!

One thing that made my jaw drop...was the upcoming MR-S from Fujimi!!

Finally this neat car gets modeled! :eek:

Wong....your da man !!!!

Just placed an order for 3 sets of rims, so i'll be interested on how there service is.

Love the way you can veiw the models box/inside and assembly guide
:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

Originally posted by jay@af

Then I found out that one of the Fujimi AW11 MR2s has engine detail, working pop-up headlights and a metal muffler!! :eek:



Which MR2 is that jay? I couldn't find it!:(

I would love to get one of these.. ;) :D

http://www.1999hobbysearch.com/dbimages/user/hobby/itbig/10014233.jpg

..LOL

Originally posted by flyonthewall
Which MR2 is that jay? I couldn't find it!:( Oops, I lied. :o It was by Aoshima:
http://www.1999.co.jp/asp/GoodsDetails_e.asp?Bno=2135854&Typ1_c=102&Typ2_c=106&Typ3_c=118&SPage=3&SC=380&SN=Autos+1%2F24+%28Aoshima%29&It_c=10019940&andor=0&scope=0&scope2=0&thumb=1&sortID=1&urikire=1&sort_sort=0&ItKey=&app_url=shop_right_e.asp
http://www.1999hobbysearch.com/dbimages/user/hobby/itbig/10019940.jpg

...and I bet their dodgy spelling will make it hard to find things in the search engine...

"Grade Up Etching Parts for Imprezza WRC Rally of Grate Britain (http://www.1999.co.jp/asp/GoodsDetails_e.asp?Bno=2135854&Typ1_c=102&Typ2_c=106&Typ3_c=470&SPage=1&SC=36&SN=Autos+Parts+and+Decal+%28Studio27%29&It_c=10025065&andor=0&scope=0&scope2=0&thumb=1&sortID=1&urikire=1&sort_sort=0&ItKey=&app_url=shop_right_e.asp)"

Originally posted by jay@af
...and I bet their dodgy spelling will make it hard to find things in the search engine...

"Grade Up Etching Parts for Imprezza WRC Rally of Grate Britain (http://www.1999.co.jp/asp/GoodsDetails_e.asp?Bno=2135854&Typ1_c=102&Typ2_c=106&Typ3_c=470&SPage=1&SC=36&SN=Autos+Parts+and+Decal+%28Studio27%29&It_c=10025065&andor=0&scope=0&scope2=0&thumb=1&sortID=1&urikire=1&sort_sort=0&ItKey=&app_url=shop_right_e.asp)"

Actually Jay i think that may be a better alternative bcoz there is nothing 'GREAT' about Britain!!!:D

OMG, they have a Fujimi Porsche 928GTS and the 3.8RSR!!! I am so ordering those. Too bad that the 928 doesn't come out until June 30. If only I could find that discontinued Italeri 944...but what would be even better is if Tamiya made one! Oh well, one can dream.

I just checked HLJ, and it seems they have both those kits as well. Either they added them recently or I never noticed.

Originally posted by daggerlee
I would love to get one of these.. ;) :D

http://www.1999hobbysearch.com/dbimages/user/hobby/itbig/10014233.jpg

..LOL

I'd much rather have this one...:eek:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/888767profile02(2).jpg
or this...:eek:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/698380za61.jpg
or this...:eek:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/623727za45.jpg
OR THESE..... :eek:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/447625xa15.jpg

Hubba, Hubba!!!!:D :D :D

Originally posted by Max Power
If only I could find that discontinued Italeri 944...but what would be even better is if Tamiya made one! Oh well, one can dream.

Check eBay. There are several 944 Turbos, reboxed by Testor. (if it's turbo, I think Hasegawa is better though) and I'm sure the S and Cabrio isn't so rare either.

http://listings.ebay.com/aw/listings/list/category2580/index.html
Check "in titles and description" and search by "944"

Originally posted by Max Power
I just checked HLJ, and it seems they have both those kits as well. Either they added them recently or I never noticed.

It's recently reissued. It's the same it marketed as Car and Driver in the U.S. long time ago.
Fujimi is going to reissue the Toyota Supra (Celica XX) '82 with complete engine details real soon. Awkward to me is that the XX kit is much cheaper than the MR-S w/o engine, I recently bought.

I still like HLJ though. this site was nice, but slow for me and didn't have as great a selection as HLJ.

if it's turbo, I think Hasegawa is better though
Are you telling me Hasegawa made a 944 kit? If so, then should I try to get that one instead of the Italeri/reboxed Testors?

i found another site today that shows the content of the models, only a few though! http://www.jimjim.com.hk.ro/index159.htm