Aoshima 1/24 S13 with engine

[rsxse240]

the Jada kit is actually about 1/20th or 1/18 scale, way to big for anything in the 1/24 1/25 scale arena.

are there any updates on a release date, or how production is coming along? I'd like to see what I'm up against. if it's anything like the AE86, I might as well hang it up.

[KTem]

Originally Posted by rsxse240

the Jada kit is actually about 1/20th or 1/18 scale, way to big for anything in the 1/24 1/25 scale arena.

are there any updates on a release date, or how production is coming along? I'd like to see what I'm up against. if it's anything like the AE86, I might as well hang it up.

It's out, you can actually order it at HLJ. Be sure to get the cool version w/engine

[675datsun]

Originally Posted by hypertek

hmm anyone try using the sr20 out of one of those dicast jada toys models?? i cant stand how those cars are soo out of proportion, but they do come with a sr20 that might be a good canidate.

Yes I did just that!

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...94396073ocCJFE
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...94396073NAaMAY

Definitely not something to be proud of but it's all I could come up with at the time.

I just got my shipping notice from HLJ and those REAL SR20 engines are on their way! Here's to the miracle of AF's Car modeling forum, and tipping me off so I could order 20 kits from HLJ!!!

[MattRS2000]

Guys I bought this kit, and it's not a stand alone engine. The sump, etc. is moulded into the chassis, and the engine bay is assembled then clipped into the front of the chassis. So it's not suitable for transplanting straight out of the box, it will need some work.

[675datsun]

Just got my kits!
I'm totally excited about the engine!
Here are some mock-up pics...it's got all the detail I wished for, including the injector rail!

I will be mating it with a separate tranny for a Datsun roadster swap project.
Can't believe it's here, finally an SR20 we can use. I included the JADA SR I was using before Aoshima saved the day.
Enjoy!

[bhop73]

Originally Posted by MattRS2000

Guys I bought this kit, and it's not a stand alone engine. The sump, etc. is moulded into the chassis, and the engine bay is assembled then clipped into the front of the chassis. So it's not suitable for transplanting straight out of the box, it will need some work.

True, but even that is better than nothing.

[Uninen]

Originally Posted by flyonthewall

Praise the lord!!!

Looks like they are bringing out some nice looking 1/24 diecast 180sx's with engine detail too.

Tamiya's FXX makes an appearance on page 1 BTW.

Sorry to tell You but it's only half engine just like Hotworks diecasts are (pretty much similar in other ways too). But Aoshima makes them true to scale and it doesn't look out of scale like Hotworks' models. I have one both.

[rsxse240]

wow, I'm so totally not impressed. as I stated earlier in 675datsun's progress thread, this makes me more than happy that my work of a correct scale (will be halfway between 1/24 & 1/25) moderate to highly detailed SR20DE(T) was not in vane. but it is a motor in a JDM car none the less!!! and that is good.

so tell us about the rest of the kit. give us a brutally honest review!! WITH LOTS OF PICS!!!!!!

[axiom]

review? anyone?