Aoshima Surprises!

Couple new kits worth mentioning.

Mercedes Benz SL 63 AMG Option Wheel 1/24

LANCER EVOLUTION X RALLIART Ver. 1/24

Gotta get that MB 63!
pre-order now at HWJapan
Chris

Cool, Aoshima having license agreement with MB. Maybe we will see more MB's in the near future.

the mercedes sl63 amg was quite expensive for an aoshima kit, i wonder if its comes with an engine :tongue:

i hope they'll do the AMG SL65 black series too :iceslolan

Wow! THE SL63 is a kit I'm excited about! I doubt it comes with an engine (most Aoshima models don't, right?), but if it does, that engine can also be used for the new SLS-AMG Mercedes. Maybe that car is the next logical step if Aoshima starts producing more Mercedes models.

Nice surprise, let's hope it's followed by a Black Series.

Amazing it's taken so long to get a modern SL.

I'm all for more models of modern Euro cars :sunglasse

the mercedes sl63 amg was quite expensive for an aoshima kit, i wonder if its comes with an engine :tongue:

i hope they'll do the AMG SL65 black series too :iceslolan

Yes, it does.
I guess their strategy of releasing both curbside and detailed kits at around the same time gave them enough clue that people do pay more for engine parts.

There will be two versions for October. One is stock, and the other comes with Brabus Mono Block E wheels.

My concern is that Aoshima might use the same low profile tires that don't quite fill the wheel arch, like their R35 GT-R kit.

ADDED:
http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/s/?@0_mall/digitamin/cabinet/yimg4/bm88.jpg

WOW! Great news. Wonder how long it's gonna take them for the evo LHD verisons.

Obvious, from fujimi
fiat 500 abarth! http://www.hlj.com/product/FUJ03813
new cube http://www.hlj.com/product/FUJ12372

Abarth = :sunglasse

New Cube = :puke:

Old Cube was cool...what a shame.

im buying!!!

just preordered

which one has cheaper shipping? hwj or hlj?

which one has cheaper shipping? hwj or hlj?

Really they are about the same. Only real big difference is the points accumulation which lowers the price. To me it's like free shipping depending on the points accumulated.
I know that their prices are much better than HLJ though. I also think that shipping is just a bit better at HWJapan.
Chris

thx. i mailed hlj to cancel my preorder then im gonna buy off hwj

Prime example of shopping between the two:


MB 63 AMG Option is $39.35 at HLJ

HWJ has the exact same car for $32.00
Granted that HWJ is an outlet for Aoshima. So you do have to shop between the two for best pricing. However, I find that HWJ is usually always cheaper. The service is same as if not better than at HLJ.
Chris

the mercedes sl63 amg was quite expensive for an aoshima kit, i wonder if its comes with an engine :tongue:

i hope they'll do the AMG SL65 black series too :iceslolan

YEAH!!!!! A very happy September, I will buy 2 MB SL63 AMG, Fiat 500 Aba., Lancer X Ralli Art.....how about SL Black Series?

which one has cheaper shipping? hwj or hlj?


almost everthing in HWJAPAN had at least 6% discount, but their shipping are slighty expensive than HLJ, so at the end, its about the same price,

BUT if i see anything that has 20% or more discount, i will buy it at HWJAPAN, defintely cheaper if the item is not on sale at HLJ :)

damnit now my order is over $100

damnit now my order is over $100
:lol: That happens all too easily, doesn't it...I know what you mean. :wink:

I ordered mine this morning.
Went with the SL 63 AMG Option Wheel...:naughty:
Decided to stay with HLJ as well...been buying off them for quite a few years now, and they always look after me..

PS; I'm pleased Aoshima went with "full detail" too...make a nice change.
I'm pleased they stepped up, where Tamiya appear to be stepping back, or so it would seam....maybe they will come good again....

I wanna have the Black Series AMG SL65

PS; I'm pleased Aoshima went with "full detail" too...make a nice change.


Theres motor detail? No way. :eek:

Theres motor detail? No way. :eek:
:smile:
From HLJ website,
This powerhouse SL is coming from Aoshima this October. This kit can be built either open-top or closed--the choice is yours! Spring suspension and an engine are included, too. This version features optional wheels. I sure hope they aren't having a lend of us.....but it looks promising...:wink:

Heres a link to pics of the the new merc from the aoshima site. And it does have engine details.

http://www.aoshima-bk.co.jp/kokuchi/GTbenz/index.htm

doesnt look too bad :iceslolan

:lol: That happens all too easily, doesn't it...

TOTALLY AGREE!!!:rofl:

Couple new kits worth mentioning.

Mercedes Benz SL 63 AMG Option Wheel 1/24

LANCER EVOLUTION X RALLIART Ver. 1/24

Gotta get that MB 63!
pre-order now at HWJapan
Chris

Anyone can offer me the direct links on HLJ?
The search page is stuck from my site.
I want to have a look.
Thanks in advance.

Overall looks great. The front grill is a little square-ish.

Anyone can offer me the direct links on HLJ?
The search page is stuck from my site.
I want to have a look.
Thanks in advance.

http://www.hwjapan.com/sh/ABK09091104.aspx

http://www.hwjapan.com/sh/ABK09091103.aspx

http://www.hwjapan.com/sh/ABK09091104.aspx

http://www.hwjapan.com/sh/ABK09091103.aspx


GOT IT！ thank you.

Hello,
I'm very interested in this SL kit, can anyone tell me if there is a windowmask inside the kit? I always hate to mask the window trim, it doesn't look that great as done with the mask supplied by the manufacturer.
I'm always wondering if any aftermarket company have already mentioned any etch set for this SL kit?

Tanks guys!
JP

Hello,
I'm very interested in this SL kit, can anyone tell me if there is a windowmask inside the kit? I always hate to mask the window trim, it doesn't look that great as done with the mask supplied by the manufacturer.
I'm always wondering if any aftermarket company have already mentioned any etch set for this SL kit?

Tanks guys!
JP

Geez, all these questions, the kit is not even out yet. :-)

PS; I'm pleased Aoshima went with "full detail" too...make a nice change.
I'm pleased they stepped up, where Tamiya appear to be stepping back, or so it would seam....maybe they will come good again....


well, the Tamiya Ferrari F60 say they'll be the 2.4L V8 under the cowl, along w/ photo-etching but we'll see how "detailed" and accurate the engine is... right?? :uhoh::grinyes:

http://www.geocities.jp/hobby_show_album/makuhari2009/images/0399.jpg

http://www.geocities.jp/hobby_show_album/makuhari2009/images/0400.jpg

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10098519z3/70/3

The ralliart evo comes with LHD dash!! Woo!

More photos.
http://www.aoshima-bk.co.jp/kokuchi/GTbenz/gallery.htm
Apparently, PE set will be available at the same time.

Overall, looks good. but some details are inaccurate. I don't think they nailed down the right grill shape, and I'm a little disappointed with the interior. The dashboard is inaccurate. For example, the instrument cluster is not set that far up the dash, and the door panels do not seamlessly integrate with the dash as they should. Plus, the center console and dash are one piece on the 1:1 car. I'll probably end up cutting out the center console and joining it with the dash before installation.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x82/BVC500/ag_09sl63_intleft1.jpg

The Mercedes Benz SL 63 AMG kits are in!
Just saw they are ready to ship from HW Japan. Can['t wait to get mine.
Chris

damn i paid $30 for shipping lol.

why couldn't Fujimi make the CLK63 AMG Black instead WTF!!!!!!!!

why couldn't Fujimi make the CLK63 AMG Black instead WTF!!!!!!!!

Probably because Aoshima did the regular versions? LOL
I wouldn't doubt someone is working on a trans-kit of the Black editions. Although Aoshima could possibly add it in later on. Who knows?
Chris

Probably because Aoshima did the regular versions? LOL
I wouldn't doubt someone is working on a trans-kit of the Black editions. Although Aoshima could possibly add it in later on. Who knows?
Chris

:sarcasmsign:

I hope Aoshima does it. No need for Fujimi (they need to be working on a 458 Italia), and I'm sure some of the Asian aftermarket companies are slobbering over their keyboards right now developing ridiculously overpriced Black Edition transkits of questionable resin design & quality & way too many photoetch frets. With the advent of Model Factory Hiro style kits, now we get the "Barrett Jackson" effect on imported transkits. I'd love a Black Edition SL, but the though of shelling out $150..$200... or more for an aftermarket transkit? Yeah, right :cwm27:

Hello,
I'm very interested in this SL kit, can anyone tell me if there is a windowmask inside the kit? I always hate to mask the window trim, it doesn't look that great as done with the mask supplied by the manufacturer.
I'm always wondering if any aftermarket company have already mentioned any etch set for this SL kit?

Tanks guys!
JP
Yes, windowmask is included..:wink:
I believe Aoshima are also doing an etch set later....:smile:

Received mine yesterday after getting delayed too often...must have been popular right off the bat, hey...:runaround:
Overall first impressions are good....big box, compared to most 1/24 kits...
The molded parts all look good, the motor appears a little basic, but will detail up nicely...most wont be visible once installed in any case. :p

One downside I have noticed is tyres....:disappoin they look cheap....and are a loose fit on the rims. :rolleyes: Some good quality Fujimi or Aoshima rubber tyres will fix that. :smile:
Not too sure about the included coil springs either.....probably just build it in a nice lowered stance..:naughty:

Yes, windowmask is included..:wink:
I believe Aoshima are also doing an etch set later....:smile:



Isn't is already out? I ordered one.

http://www.1999.co.jp/itbig10/10103311.jpg

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10103311

damn i shold have waited for the photoetch set.