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All-Japan Plamodel Hobby Show 2009 Sneak Peek: Aoshima

Car Models

1/24 Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG

A new kit of the Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG is in the works!
Aoshima is usually associated with Japanese cars. This is their first new import car in a while!

This kit can be built either open-top or closed--the choice is yours!
Spring suspension and an engine are included, too.

Both a regular version and a version with option wheels will be produced.

1/24 Lancer Evolution X

Variations of the Lancer Evo. X will also be offered.

Ralliart Version

"K-On!" Ita-sha Version

Ship Models

1/350 IJN Heavy Cruiser Nachi 1943

The Nachi will join the fleet of 1/350 naval giants.
(※Shown is the Myoko, from the same class.)
A photo-etched metal detail set will be available, too.

1/350 IJN Light Cruiser Kinu 1942

Also debuting will be the Kinu.
(※The Nagara, Kinu's sister ship, is shown here.)
Heighten the realism with its photo-etched metal detail set!

1/700 IJN Aircraft Carrier Soryu 1941

The Soryu will be back at last in a renewal release!
(※The previous version is pictured here.)
A photo-etched metal detail set will also be available.

SF Models

1/48 Airwolf

Their Blue Thunder was well received, and now the Airwolf is coming in model-kit form!
(※Aoshima's Shin Seiki Gohkin die-cast Airwolf is shown here.)
Both a regular version and a version with photo-etched parts are on the way!

1/500 Shin Seiki Gohkin "Fushigi no Umi no Nadia" Nautilus

From the popular Gainax anime series "Fushigi no Umi no Nadia" comes the mighty Nautilus!
This die-cast beauty will be 30cm long.
Both a regular version and a limited version are planned.

Details include the aerial depth charge mouths.

You'll even find the Gratan in the rear hangar!



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