AOSHIMA
Manufacturer from Japan with plastic model kits, educational toys, figures, diecast miniature cars, R/C toys, has released in catagory 'Military Vehicles' a line of plastic "post war" model kits in scale 1/72.
Aoshima Bunka Kyozai Co., Ltd., 12-3 Ryutsu Center, Aoi-ward, Shizuoka-city, Shizuoka-pref, 420-0922, Japan. TEL: +81 (0)54 263-9070, FAX: +81 (0)54 263-2521
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Catalogue history.
Japanese post war AFV's.
Kit 01 (aos002322) - JGSDF 3.5T military transport truck.
Same vehicle as Fujimi kit 72M-9 but not the same sprue's !!! - There are differences.
Short review by Tino Werner.
The driver's cabin of the Fujimi kit can be built with or without the tarpauline.
The Aoshima cabin is engraved with detail, but I think the Fujimi cabin matches more the real thing. The engravings of the Fujimi kit are in general deeper than the ones of the Aoshima kit. Thus, the board walls of the Fujimi kit look more structured. Furthermore, I also don't like the tarpauline for the load area of the Aoshima kit. Through the window openings you can see the thick molded plastic. Not very realistic. The Aoshima load bed has a detailed bottom while the Fujimi hasn't. It is without any structure. In general all small parts like suspension, etc., of the Aoshima kit look better. The Fujimi kit comes with metal axles. The frames of both trucks have different widths! See picture #2. The wheels of both kits are also a catastrophy. They are not molded on the inner side! The Fujimi wheels are really horrible, even on the outside. The Aoshima wheels are ok on the outside.
Conclusion:
I would prefer the Aoshima kit. But if you want to built a good kit out of the box(es) you should use the best parts of both kits whenever they fit together. The result will be one good looking kit and one ugly model kit. Tino Werner.
Kit 02 (aos002346) - JGSDF Type 73 military transport truck.
Kit 03 (aos002353) - JGSDF Japan Ground Self Defence Force 3,5t truck with water trailer and kitchen trailer.
Model built by Mark Deliduka.
Kit 04 (aos007945) - JGSDF Japan Ground Self Defence Force 3,5t airfield fuel tanker.
Kit 05 (aos007952) - JGSDF Japan Ground Self Defence Force 3,5t fuel tanker.
Model built by Mark Deliduka
Kit 06 - JGSDF Type 60 self-propelled 106 mm recoilless gun - 2 models in one box.
Model built by Mike du Toit
Kit 07 - JGSDF Material Carrier Vehicle - 2 models in one box.
Built model by Mike Toit
For an "Ozgur Aydin / MiniAFV" review Kit 07 - JGSDF Material Carrier Vehicle visit:
"MiniAfv" Blogspot
Kit 08 - Japan Air Self-Defense Force Patriot PAC3
Model by Aishima
Built model by Mark Deliduka
For "Augusto Versiani's / IPMS-Rio" preview of kit Kit 08 - Japan Air Self-Defense Force Patriot PAC3 visit:
"IPMS-Rio" Website
For an "Hakan Karli / MiniAFV" review Kit 08 - Japan Air Self-Defense Force Patriot PAC3 visit:
"MiniAfv" Blogspot
Kit 09 - (10174) - Ground Self-Defense Force Manoeuvre Combat Vehicle (prototype)
Built model Aoshima
Built model by Martk Deliduka
Kit 10 - JGSDF Ground Self-Defense Force 73 expression oversized semi-trailer
Model built by Mike du Toit - with Fujimi Type 10
Kit no-sp - JGSDF Type 73 Semi Trailer with Type 74 MBT - (limited edition) - (No kitnumber)
For an "Burak Özdil's / MiniAFV" review Kit no-sp - JGSDF Type 73 Semi Trailer with Type 74 MBT, visit:
"MiniAfv" Blogspot, part 1
Kit 11 - Ground Self-Defense Force 3,5ton truck with additional armor (with 6 figures)
Model built by Mike du Toit
Kit 12 - Ground Self-Defense Force Type-73 heavy-duty truck 3T - (boarding personal 20 figures)
Model built by Mike du Toit
Kit 13 / 01434 - Ground Self-Defense Force observatie helikopter OH-1 Ninja
Kit 16 - JGSDF Type 10 MBT & Heavy Tank Transporter
Model built by Mike du Toit
For an "www.1999.co.jp" review Kit 16 / Jan Code ? - JGSDF Type 10 MBT & Heavy Tank Transporter, visit:
"www.1999.co.jp", website
Kit 17 / JAN Code 4905083-056844 - JGSDF TYPE16 MCV "Rapid Deployment Regiment"
Model built by Mike du Toit
Kit 18 / JAN Code 4905083-055373 - JGSDF Type 12 Surface-to-ship missile
Built model by Mike du Toit
Kit 19 / JAN Code 4905083-055380 - JGSDF Heavy Wheeled Recovery
built by unknown
Model built by Mike du Toit
Kit 20 / Jan Code 4905083-055397 - Type 03 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
Kit 21 / Jan Code 4905083-056646 - JGSDF AAVP7A1 RAM/RS Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade
Model built by Mike du Toit
Kit 22 / Jan Code 4905083-057834 - JGSDF Type 96 Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier A
Built model by Aoshima
Kit no sp / JAN Code 4905083-062265 - USMC AAVP7A1 RAM/RS
Built model by Aoshima
Kit no sp / JAN Code 4905083-056653 - JGSDF AAVC7A1 RAM/RS Amphibious assault
Kit no sp / JAN Code 4905083-057827 - The Type 96 Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier typeB Rapid Deployment Regiment
Built model by Aoshima
Built model by Mike du Toit
Kit no-sp / 097-922 - US HEMIT M983A4 Tractor & Patriot PAC-3 Launching Station - (collaboration with ModelCollect)
Built model Aoshima
Built model by Mike du Toit
For an "Burak Özdil's / MiniAFV" review Kit no-sp / 097-922 - US HEMIT M983A4 Tractor & Patriot PAC-3 Launching Station - (collaboration with ModelCollect) visit:
"MiniAfv" Blogspot
Kit 12062 - Chemical Fire Pumper Truck - (Osaka Municipal Fire Department)
"variation of Aoshima military tractor model"
Model built by Matthias Mutt
Kit 12079 - Fire Ladder Truck - (Osaka Municipal Fire Department)
"variation of Aoshima military tractor model"
Model built by Matthias Mutt
Model built by Kirill Shubnikov
Kit 054314 - JGSDF Type 10 MBT
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Aoshima Website
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