Aoshima is getting more use out the Sambar tooling, this time, its gonna be as a fire engine
Release date is set for Dec , with a price of 2380Yen/$19US(Hobby Search) 2240Yen $18US (Hobby Link Japan)
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10343409
http://www.hlj.com/product/aos01417
- In the world of 1/24 plastic model, Japan's first! Scale model of the fire engine is born. Sambar fire engine is armed with extraordinary maneuverability, drivability of the 4WD, which was based on the RR layout, yet its compact, in a wide range of stage from the city of narrow streets often, until the fire brigade of a large mountainous area of u200bu200bunpaved road dominating have.
- Kit is a track type of fire engine, Fuji Robin made fire pump and the point of a sword scoop, 3.6m folding ladder, jump opening, gold lever, hose backpack or the like is removable, respectively, rear seats and hose storage, the searchlight diffuser type mars light, such as various types of fittings are also realistic, making it a great fidelity from the density feeling while a small light car.
It looks interesting, and if that price is correct, I just might pick one up. Maybe our Japanese friends can enlighten us a little about the use of this vehicle.
Jim
