Sunday, August 29, 2010

Handbuilt Kawabatakikaku J43 Toyota Crown




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I've always been a fan of these hand built J43 models from Japan.  I looking at them because of its beauty knowing that these diecast are works of art.  This model was hand built in Japan and it does carry a premium price for a 1:43 model.  I do have some BBRs and the detail of these cars are awesome but the sparse detailing of this Kawabatakikaku makes it more special.  Sometimes less is more.  One more thing I love about this model is the weight, for me it seems to weigh as much as a small 1:18 cars with the weight packed in such a small scale.  The only plastic component in the construction is the windshield.  The rubber too is the other non metal component of the car.


My cyber friends, check out my J-43 Kawabatakikaku Toyota Crown.
























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11 comments:

  1. hokuanAugust 29, 2010 at 11:56 PM

    Great details on the car !

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  2. BRIAN VESPAAugust 30, 2010 at 1:22 AM

    Thanks hokuan!

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  3. komendaSeptember 2, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    Brings back memories! These T-Crowns used to roam our streets. Cool choice!

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  4. BRIAN VESPASeptember 4, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    Thanks Komenda! Toyota Crowns are the best!

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  5. KinSeptember 6, 2010 at 4:59 PM

    Hi Brian,

    Toyota's highest ranking limosine at the time.

    " Good Collection ".

    Thanks,
    Kin.

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  6. danielhSeptember 6, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    very detailed toyota crown! feel like wanna hold it in my hand.Only the keepers knows how's the feeling of owning such a beauty!

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  7. BRIAN VESPASeptember 7, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    Thanks KIN! The Crowns really were the limo of their time.

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  8. BRIAN VESPASeptember 7, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    Danielh, you'll find one soon in your country and if you do, grab the opportunity.

    Thanks for the nice comments as always.

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  9. JDMike's Diecast SiteSeptember 8, 2010 at 7:01 AM

    simply superb details for such a scale, congrats Brian, this one is a keeper!! :-)

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  10. BRIAN VESPASeptember 8, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    Thanks Mike! Soon to be posted is a white metal hand built Ferrari!

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  11. UnknownJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Hi Brian! This reminds me of some of the used car dealerships in Orange County where they sell the latest models of Toyota. I just wonder if there are miniatures of Camry and Avalon already in the market. Used cars in Anaheim are good deals too, I think. By the way, it's really cool that that hand-built Kawabatakikaku J43's trim are just like the actual. Thanks for sharing your collections.

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