These neat little car models are meant to be raced. The parts are made out of tough ABS plastic
instead of the usual brittle polystyrene and no glue is required for assembly, all parts are
snapped together or held by screws. The windows are tinted dark brown to hide the total lack
of interior details. Front, side and tail lights are molded in the body, but decals are
provided for all of these.
An electric motor has to be purchased separately but the models do come
with all the gearing and switches and even a sachet of grease.
released in May 1999
This kit accurately depicts a 1991 'Infini IV' model RX-7, down to the rubbing strips along the
body, circular tail lights and late style rear spoilers. The faired-over door mirrors were optional.
White body, black chassis parts, a set of grey Watanabe wheels, rubber-like slick tires, a well-printed
set of decals and some bags with gears, bearings and screws make up this kit.
released in May 1999
This kit depicts a pre '99 model RS/RZ. Yellow body, black chassis parts, a set of grey
Mazdaspeed MS-01 wheels, rubber-like slick tires, a well-printed
set of decals and some bags with gears, bearings and screws make up this kit.
The Double-U kits are Chinese-made unauthorized copies of the Aoshima models listed above.
The box-art for the Double-U kits is almost identical, but contains some funny errors.
Some differences between the kits and the originals are:
Note that the tires are made of softened polystyrene and will leave burn marks on other polystyrene parts
(body, tinted windows, rear wing and door mirrors) when touching these parts for any length of time.
The wheels are made of polypropylene which is not sensitive to the softening agents used in the tires.
