iamsuperdan Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Well, can't say I've seen one of these posted here before. This is Aoshima's Chevrolet Astro. Minivan. Loser Cruiser. What moms drove before SUVs exploded in popularity. I wanted a build I could crack out quickly and get out of a bit of a build slump. Mission accomplished. I went box stock, in a colour suitable for a minivan. Tamiya's TS75 Champagne Gold. It turned out okay. I can tell it was a little rushed, but it looks pretty good on the shelf. I'm just happy I finished something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Very clean build. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 With all the van people here I'm surprised I can't remember seeing one of these, unless it's my wavering memory! Very nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Looks good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Think this is the first one I've seen built,the pic of the front grill for a second looked real and not a model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Very realistic looking, I can see mom loading the kids in for soccer practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 14 hours ago, kelson said: Think this is the first one I've seen built,the pic of the front grill for a second looked real and not a model. WIth each build, my grilles get better. They've aalways been a weakness, tyring to get the depth and the details to show. This kit is an easy build. Typical Japanese quality, ie, it goes together perfectly, everything fits perfectly, no flash, very little prep needed on the body in the way of mold lines. You can't see much of the interior when done, and it is curbside. The kit doesn't come with extra parts, but the parts can be configured to build at stock height like I did, or to build it lowered. I almost did that, but wanted to stick with a soccer mom vibe. I might buy another to customize. Lowered, maybe new wheels. Build it in Dajiban style maybe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 It's also meant to depict an export model, hence the rear bumper with cutouts for the rear foglight/reverse light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Look at all those cup holders! Really well done model of a seldom seen subject. These vans used to be everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Looks Great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Very cool. Nice job on the build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janne Herajärvi Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 I think its first time i have seen this kit built up... Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted December 14, 2017 Author Share Posted December 14, 2017 I ordered up another one, going to build it as a custom. Thought about ordering a couple, as turning one into a base cargo van could be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 That looks pretty good all the way around. A wonderful factory stock subject. Reminds of when I drove one of these summer of '98 as a courtesy driver for the local GM dealer. Good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 looks cool , nice build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Sweet and clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Nice! I have one of these about 95% finished, but when I had it mocked up and painted I sort of lost interest. Yours is giving me second thoughts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Outstanding model. We have owned four real Astros over the years and use them to set up at you shows so imagine one of these crammed full of vintage model kits unloading at your house. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Mighty fine looking build. That color was quite popular and in some sense still is in the SUV crowd. The only thing I see missing are a couple of french fries in the floor board. Looking forward to your custom version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmobil Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Really nice to see one of these built. I wish I had bought some of these kits when I could. Looks like they are more difficult to get hold of now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 I sold a lot of Chevy Astro Vans when I was in the business. They were built not too far from me at the Baltimore plant. I bought this kit when it first came out, and noticed that is indeed a non U.S. spec van, as it is a cross between an LS and LT trim level. I only wish that they did a cargo version of this kit. It would have sold well. The build is very nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemopar70 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Your van looks really cool! Very cleanly built! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slomoslam Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 This is cool, I need to get one now. I certainly haven’t seen one on the shelves anywhere, ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Great looking model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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