Aoshima 1/12 Variable Kits

[misterryno]

Hey there everyone...I am getting a bit more into modeling and I thought the Aoshima 1/12 Ride Armor kits that I saw on HLJ would be pretty cool. Does anyone out there have one completed and one non-completed so that I can see what the parts look like? Also...how do you like them? LMK PLEASE and THANKS.

[SILVERDRAGON]

Here is some pics of what i had of a 1/12 kit. I loved it but had to sell it. I still have 3 more kits left to make but just need time to be able to put it together.

SD

Edited March 26, 2008 by SILVERDRAGON

[misterryno]

THANKS SD!!! Can you take some pics of the ones that are not built yet so that I may see the box contents? THANSK AGAIN!!!

[SILVERDRAGON]

THANKS SD!!! Can you take some pics of the ones that are not built yet so that I may see the box contents? THANSK AGAIN!!!

here you go

SD

[misterryno]

here you go

SD

SWEET!!! THANKS!!! Are they fairly simple to put together or pretty hard?

[SILVERDRAGON]

SWEET!!! THANKS!!! Are they fairly simple to put together or pretty hard?

They are pretty easy to put together but lots of parts to keep track of.

SD

[Gubaba]

I built one when I was 11, so it couldn't be THAT hard to make...

Of course, my paint job didn't look that great.

[misterryno]

GREAT!!! THANKS for the answers Gubaba and SD!

[protostar8]

I'm an experienced model builder and I hated these kits with a passion. They are very flimsy (or at least the original ones were, don't know about the re-issues). Mine fell apart all the time and the bike was floppy and loose. I wouldn't spend money on these. Also know that these are glue kits, so unless you feel comfortable with glue, then don't get them. The old ones I have aren't molded in correct shades/colors either, so painting is pretty much required.

Edited March 26, 2008 by protostar8

[misterryno]

I'm an experienced model builder and I hated these kits with a passion. They are very flimsy (or at least the original ones were, don't know about the re-issues). Mine fell apart all the time and the bike was floppy and loose. I wouldn't spend money on these. Also know that these are glue kits, so unless you feel comfortable with glue, then don't get them. The old ones I have aren't molded in correct shades/colors either, so painting is pretty much required.

Hmmmmmm.......sorry for that mate.....as far as it seems the newer (reissue) ones seem to be well liked. Thanks for the input though. It's always good to have 2 sides to every story.

[magicsp00n]

Here's a few shots of my original, not reissue..

It does require glue/putty/paint/etc. I did this one several years ago before I levelled up my modeling skills. I have another kit sitting in the closet that I'll take a crack at if I ever find the time.

It is fiddly and tends to have bits that like to jump off it. It's also a really nice representation of the ride armor, and has some nice features and proportions that I wish the new CMs/Megahouse toys had. So have kind of a love/hate thing with mine. I think of putting mine up for sale every now and again.

[Alex]

I picked one up the other day. I was surprised that there was ANY die-cast in it. The reissue I have looks nice and the plastic is very sturdy.

[misterryno]

Here's a few shots of my original, not reissue..

It does require glue/putty/paint/etc. I did this one several years ago before I levelled up my modeling skills. I have another kit sitting in the closet that I'll take a crack at if I ever find the time.

It is fiddly and tends to have bits that like to jump off it. It's also a really nice representation of the ride armor, and has some nice features and proportions that I wish the new CMs/Megahouse toys had. So have kind of a love/hate thing with mine. I think of putting mine up for sale every now and again.

RIGHT ON!!! THANKS for the pics. I will have to see how this goes.

[misterryno]

I picked one up the other day. I was surprised that there was ANY die-cast in it. The reissue I have looks nice and the plastic is very sturdy.

THANKS mate...I can't wait to pick one up.