A Small JDM Import

"Boxer_4" (Boxer_4) 07/10/2014 at 15:07 • Filed to: None

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Remember that !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! I ordered a week ago? Here it is, a Kyosho Subaru Alcyone SVX:

The detail is fantastic for a 1:64 model. It's quite stunning in person.

The only detail that's incorrect is the roof and decklid. Pearl White always had a black roof and decklid. It was never body colored. I'm thinking of fixing this, possibly with some vinyl...however, I'm having trouble deciding if I'll go through with it.

Can anyone read Japanese? All I've got is 1991, 4WD, and 3.3 liter.

It's the 90's all over again! If someone adds me to !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , I'll grab some much better pictures and post over there later.

Sn210 > Boxer_4 07/10/2014 at 15:12

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I just added you as an author. Sweet JDM piece, yo. LaLD is going to go nuts over this one

Alex B > Boxer_4 07/10/2014 at 15:12

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Very cool.

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > Boxer_4 07/10/2014 at 15:24

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If I had the admin rights, I would add you instantly over there...

And let me just say... I am JEALOUS.

I own an actual SVX... and have well over 300 small scale die cast cars... but I don't have a die cast SVX.

I WANT one, BADLY. Can I ask how you got it?

Although I do wish they had properly painted it... You are quite right... Pearl White should have a black roof and trunk top. Silver (and the silver-tri-tone) and Claret dark red (my 92 is claret) also did... the other colors were monochromatic.

Pearlies with tinted windows are among my favorite... (I would have gone with other, less blingy wheels, but they aren't the worst...) the only thing better would be World Rally Blue Pearl under a black top and tint... which would definitely not be stock.

philipilihp > BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. 07/10/2014 at 15:27

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Boxer-4 added! :D

philipilihp > Boxer_4 07/10/2014 at 15:27

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You have been added, my friend! Post away! That Kyosho Subie looks raaaad!

Boxer_4 > BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. 07/10/2014 at 17:19

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I got mine off eBay, from Japan Booster. They only have it in Pearl White; Dark Teal and Barcelona Red are available from other sellers.

Kyosho has an entire 1:64 Subaru set. It's going to be hard keeping myself away from it for a while, but the price is a good deterrent. They are certainly more expensive than a traditional matchbox, however, the quality is worth it.

I have a sample piece of 3M 1080 Automotive Vinyl in Gloss Black, which I'm thinking of using on the SVX. I do want to try it on another model before I commit to it.

Boxer_4 > Sn210 07/10/2014 at 17:23

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I can't wait to get out my good camera and share some pictures.

Enginerrrrrrrrr > Boxer_4 07/10/2014 at 19:44

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HOLY BALLS A GATEWAY

Boxer_4 > Enginerrrrrrrrr 07/10/2014 at 21:26

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In all it's glory (widescreen flat panel and all):

Hard to believe it will turn 20 next March.

Enginerrrrrrrrr > Boxer_4 07/10/2014 at 23:50

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I remember when my dad got our gateway 2000 in the mail... man it was the shit back in the day. Check out those floppy drives, mmmmmmmm

TE71 Xin > Boxer_4 07/11/2014 at 06:24

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Japan Booster is on the ball with their game. Free international shipping for purchases over $50, that's unbeatable!