Aoshima Mitsubishi Galant Lambda- info wanted

[Chuck Most]

Just wondering if anyone could "eddjumakate" me about this kit. I know it's a curbside, but other than that, how is it? Decently done? Or a weird, ill-proportioned, ex-motorized thing?

Edited February 16, 2012 by Chuck Most

[iBorg]

It is on my oh please I want one list.

If you got one to trade, I'm open for a trade list.

Mike

[Chuck Most]

According to this, it's either already available or will be soon-

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10171125

[Draggon]

I just saw that online yesterday and loved it.

[Erik Smith]

A lot of those Aoshima kits are pretty decent. Yes, the chassis is lame because they are meant to be motorized, but the bodies are attractive and molded crisply. You've probably checked out the extra pics on hobby search - it looks like a full interior at least. Seperate windshield wipers, mirrors - looks pretty decent. Chassis looks typical - flat, inaccurate thing.

The ones to avoid are Doyusha Nostalgic Heroes (NH) - some may be okay - the ones I have had were really lame.

[Chuck Most]

The ones to avoid are Doyusha Nostalgic Heroes (NH) - some may be okay - the ones I have had were really lame.

Kinda like this one-

[Erik Smith]

Yes.

There is a market for those kits too, but I am pretty sure it's for people just collecting because it's hard not to look at them with the eyes of a builder and get very ANGRY!

I sold a couple Marui kits - similar to the LS or Doyusha kits - and was surprised.

The aoshima kits are buildable though. I have a few Skylines and Celicas and like the bodies quite a bit - a lot nicer than the Fujimi equivalents.

[RodneyBad]

I'd sure be glad to get one or two.

[Casey]

GO BOY STORE!!! had images of the Aoshima kit in some of their past listings, and the body looked very nice.

[Junkman]

I had a previous issue:

Like many of the Aoshima 'Vintage Car' kits, the body is moulded from an ancient 'can be motorized' tool with re-tooled chassis and interior added.

The kit does not hold up to today's standards, but it can be built into a quite convincing model.

Furthermore, which alternative do you see if you want to build a 78-83 Dodge Challenger?

Edited February 17, 2012 by Junkman

[Junkman]

You are completely right. Back in the day when I built the kit, I used the chassis and side panels from a Toyota Chaser kit, that's still readily available.

For what they are, many of these kits are indeed overpriced, but then again, as I said before, what is the alternative?

If you are into old Japanese sheetmetal Baroque, this is a toad you must be prepared to swallow.

Anyway, I just placed an order with HLJ for that thing. Mine will be canary yellow this time around.

[Chuck Most]

Thanks for the info, guys!

Lack of inner door panels isn't much of a concern for me- I plan on doing a gutted racing interior and converting it to LHD anyway. I'm planning on converting it into a 1982 Dodge Challenger. And injecting it with a little Bosuzoku flavor.

[Casey]

How 'bout two interior reference pics?

I think Scale Motorsports offers plaid pattern decals, don't they?

[caine440]

I have this one

And this one.

The unbuilt one seems to have better proportions.

I had no idea there are so many kits based on this car running around.

Now if I could just find a mitsubishi celeste for a decent price to do a Plymouth Arrow.

Keep us posted Chuck!

[Junkman]

I think the LS one is where it all started. A lot of the 'vintage' Aoshima kits are based on ancient LS tooling.

Much of the 1/20 scale LS tooling ended with Arii, but not all of it. I also have the impression (and Scott Hards confirmed this) that leasing tooling from one company to another is common practice in Japan.

And yes, Chuck, a healthy dose of the Bosuzoku touch will go a long way with this car.

[iBorg]

I see a Sox and Martin Challenger in my future.....