traditional Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Every now and then, I find it pleasurable to build a model ‘box-stock’ (especially when I don’t have a lot of knowledge of this type of Japanese transport) and during these days of ‘Covid 19 social-distancing’, an Aoshima 1/32 truck kit fills the bill nicely. Aoshima truck kits are always beautifully molded with no sink-marks, and very precise location points. What makes them somewhat challenging, however, is the sheer number of miniscule, finnicky, and sometimes fragile details. The box art for this 2003 (or so) Hino Super Dolphin Profia Teravie (yes, thats the rather obtuse actual name) shows a plethora of cab chrome plated panels which, although probably optionally available on the real trucks, compromises the commercial vehicle look that I prefer. Following many internet pictures of these vehicles, I chose to paint out most of the plating, and I even decided to tone down all the plated details on the ‘Hi-Wing’ low deck van body with satin clear to look more like the anodized aluminum details on the real vehicles. The model took around two weeks of ‘stay at home’ time, and I must admit I’m pleased with the finished model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 That's pretty cool. I'm guessing that these are mostly seen in Japan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TECHMAN Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 ??? That's SHARP!!!! Don't think I've ever seen one before, with both front axles as steering axles..... Cool!!! DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Wow, that is one good looking model, granted, not something I am overly familiar with, but it looks like you really got ‘the look’. Fantastic job on this build, very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 (edited) I gotta say, for a box stock 1/32 scale model, it looks awesome.... Very nice amount of detail you don't see on any 1/32 scale rig from Revell... Excellent work, My Friend.... And it must be said... You picked the most "AWESOMEST" color EVER!!!! Edited April 28, 2020 by kilrathy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 11 hours ago, kilrathy10 said: I gotta say, for a box stock 1/32 scale model, it looks awesome.... Very nice amount of detail you don't see on any 1/32 scale rig from Revell... Excellent work, My Friend.... And it must be said... You picked the most "AWESOMEST" color EVER!!!! I thought it was one of yours ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Wow ?! Very nice. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 WOW, well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 10 hours ago, Bennyg said: I thought it was one of yours ?. LOL!!!!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Super nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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