Tamiya Ztune verdict:

[erictk]

Originally Posted by nis.k.a.

Which Aoshima version? If you mean the first Nimso R34 there are more differences such as...


..... front bumper, rear fender flares, rear-differential cooler and bigger brakes.

I think he might mean
http://www.hlj.com/product/AOS03620

I bought the Tamiya one at my LHS, but the Aoshima one was tempting, if only for the big brakes that they included (no more chrome brakes on this one).

[evo8owner]

Ladies & Gentlemen,I Give You The Aoshima




And Yes It Has The "Right" Pinch On The Fenders!

[nis.k.a.]

Originally Posted by erictk

I think he might mean
http://www.hlj.com/product/AOS03620

I bought the Tamiya one at my LHS, but the Aoshima one was tempting, if only for the big brakes that they included (no more chrome brakes on this one).

That's why I asked which one he was referring too.

[exhaust smoke]

I got my Tamiya version with the p/e set from HLJ yesterday. All I can say is that Tamiya produce the best kits!! I thought they have captured the Z-Tuned's line perfectly in 1/24. Also the p/e is well thought out, what with the carpets and 'Nismo' stickers.

Sure there are some minor points that could have been done better, but Tamiya have 'revised' one of their existing models. It is also a way that they can keep their development costs as low as possible and for us modellers to be able to purchase their product at a reasonable price. It also allows more money to be put into future products.

Another way of looking at it is there is a beautiful set of standard R34 GT-R wheels and a handful of GT-R skirts, bumpers, etc. for your spares box

[aN4rK1]

Originally Posted by erictk

I think he might mean
http://www.hlj.com/product/AOS03620

I actually meant this one LOL
http://www.hlj.com/product/AOS03278
BLAH i guess i shoulda waited for the tamiya one and the PE parts, makes me want to get it now. The only reason i have this one is cuz i got it when it FIRST came out.

[Andy Jones]

Just a couple of better pics


I'm not sure if the detail set is really necessary (especially as it's over 1/2 the price of the kit) but I'm just a kid in a toy shop !
Cheers
Andy

[mstngcobrasvt98]

so..what one is gonna be the more correct version and what one is more worth the buying. I see a z-tune(TAM) vs. z-tune(AOS) thread coming up. Besides the PE set with the TAM one which makes the tamiya one better, whats better about the aoshima one?

[willimo]

I am still holding fast to my opinion that Aoshima R34 kits all look a little squished - too short from the belt line to the roof and the detail seems soft. I've not seen the Aoshima effort in person, and I would like to, because the front bumper would make or break this model. The brakes in the Tamiya kit are smooth (odd, since the car has slotted disks and their PE discs are slotted) and Aoshima looks to include drilled rotors. I just sort of trust Tamiya to do a better job of it, however, I've noticed they've been slacking and Aoshima has been stellar of late. Anyone have both kits?

[aN4rK1]

Originally Posted by mstngcobrasvt98

so..what one is gonna be the more correct version and what one is more worth the buying. I see a z-tune(TAM) vs. z-tune(AOS) thread coming up. Besides the PE set with the TAM one which makes the tamiya one better, whats better about the aoshima one?

Well i dont think there is a choice here. The better version HAS to be tamiya. Its just Tamiya standard to have real good quality right? Plus the PE set just adds to it.

[crisjr]

Wow!!.. i´m very impressed!!.. despite all those things that can be ... not wrong.. but.. a little bit difference.. both are great models from a great car!!.. i bought mine two weeks ago..Tamiya of course!!!... but.. i´m in Brazil.. and it takes a while to come here..

About the vents.. come on.. i don´t think that can be so hard to open.. .. what about an Aoshima RB26 engine... can be used??

Cris
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