2004 Updates

2004 Updates

09/08/2004

The recently purchased kits include Fujimi's F355, F40LM, Murcielago and Aoshima's C-West R34 GT-R.

The Veilside 350Z ver.1 is slowly, but steadily progressing. Some photos will be posted later. Besides that, there isn't much to talk about progress lately, so here are some of the interesting news about upcoming kits.

Tamiya

	Xanavi Nismo 350Z: JGTC, December
	Subaru Impreza WRC 04 (Rally Japan), December

Hasegawa

Ford Focus WRC '03 Finland Rally Winner
VW Kubelwagen

Fujimi

	Lamborghini Gallardo, 2730 yen, December
	Porsche 917K 1971 Fuji 250km, 2730, December
	Isuzu Bellett 1800 GTR, 2625 yen, December
	Isuzu 117 Coupe, 2625, December
	Mazdaspeed RX-8 A-Spec, 2730 yen, December

Aoshima

	S15 Silvia K-Office D1, 2310 yen, October.
	Toyota Chaser JZX100 D1, 2310 yen, October
	Bomex RX-7 Sleek Light version, 2100 yen, October
	RX-7 Daytona 1979 (new racing parts), 1575 yen, October
	R34 GT-R TopSecret, 2100 yen, November
	S15 Silvia HKS D1, 2310 yen, December

	Nissan Cima (aka Infiiniti Q45): Type-F50, 2100 yen, December
	Toyota Zero Crown, 1932 yen, (two variations), December

* I feel like I should add a little more information about the Toyota Zero Crown. The Crown is a high-end 4 door sedan sold only in the Japanese market. It's been dominating the luxury sedan segment since its introduction in 1955. The Crown has been constantly improved throughout the past 11 generations, maintaining its concept and satisfying the pickiest car buyers in the world. Then, Toyota decided to go back to its origin and radically change the car. In December 2003, Toyota launched the 12th reincarnation with the nickname "zero" to appeal its newness to the younger car buyers. The car is expected to set a new standard in the Japanese high-end luxury sedan market for years go come.

06/24/2004

I added reviews about F1 Modeling vol. 18 and Vol. 19 in the article section.

01/23/2004

Here're some updates on the new releases announced by the Japanese manufacturers last fall. Aoshima delayed the R34 GT-R until April, and Hasegawa's Miura SV was pushed off for a few months as well. Fujimi's 917K, V35 Skyline and Accord Wagon came out almost in time, but the Nismo V35, Diablo SV haven't been released yet.