Calsonic Skyline GT-R (Tamiya 1/24 ITEM 24184)

[Guest]

I remember building this a good few years ago.


will be watching.

[Snowman]

Have built a few cars in my time (about 250 in my collection ) will be watching this one.

YIKES!!


That is more than a few......

[bazers]

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YIKES!!
That is more than a few......

Yes but been building a long time and donated 75 dragsters to the national drag racing museum in america.

[Snowman]

donated 75 dragsters to the national drag racing museum in america.

Wow, that's cool!

[Snowman]

Well, I've finally done something, the suspension has been fitted and a little light weathering applied to the underside.








Mmmmm..... there weather photo doesn't quite capture it, but that's fine as you really wont bee seeing much of the underside. o.O

[Snowman]

Onwards and upwards, I've started some work on the display base for Skyline. The car is going to be shown mounting the curb on the apex of the corner, though not as spectacularly as the accompanying picture.


I've also test fitted the driver.

[Gwyn]

Hi Gavin, this is looking good the underside is looking spectacular.

[Snowman]

Hi Gavin, this is looking good the underside is looking spectacular.

Thanks Gwyn, I tried something different by lightly spraying on Vallejo Black ink wash instead of brushing it on.

[Guest]

Just caught up with this one Gavin & I've gotta say it's looking really good! I'd love to see your Skyline getting both wheels off the ground


Cheers


Patrick

[papa 695]

I don't know how I missed this one Gavin some great work going into this and it's looking very good indeed

[Guest]

not a car person but this is looking sssooooo good.


scott

[Snowman]

can i ask what paint you are going to be using?

I'm using decanted paint - the correct colour as it is only available in rattle can. The AB gives better control.

[Snowman]

Well, the build is moving along and the track is taking shape.





I wanted to fit the driver out with a safety harness, but I may have bitten off more that i can chew - take a look at the size of the PE buckle that is used on the harness. I hope that I can do it some justice.





Here is the body with all the decals applied ready for the clear coat - just pray that I don't mess that up.





Thanks for looking.


Gavin

[Snowman]

The driver is belted in and the track is ready.........now where is the car???


Thanks for looking!

[yak face]

looking good gavin, the base is fab too