Model of the Day: Aoshima 1971 Nissan Skyline KPGC10...


And yet another Japanese brand to infiltrate the Lamley Group.

I was completely unfamiliar with Aoshima before I saw some models brought to the Albuquerque Gathering by Jeff Koch, a definite specialist in Japanese diecast and everyone's favorite seller at JCCS.  By the time he had introduced them to me, I found myself walking away with the entire Aoshima Series 6 of 12 cars.

From what I have learned, Aoshima is mainly known for their model kits, but they have done several series of 1:64 scale models.  And because I am new to the brand, I haven't had any exposure to previous series.  But a perusal of the web has uncovered several different Japanese cars.  Series 6 is all nostalgic Nissan.  Skylines, Laurels, etc.

And boy are they cool.

Over time I will feature all of them, but lets start with a favorite of many - the hakosuka.  Some won't, but I am just digging the exaggerated flared wells, and any Skyline looks good dressed in white.

These are models I think many would enjoy collecting.  I did find a handful on ebay:

Aoshima 1:64


Aoshima 1971 Nissan Skyline KPGC10:












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