Purple GTR - The Flying Obergine!

[Stefee]

Looks really good Matt.
Remember you are building these for your own enjoyment (unless entering competitions) so there is no right or wrong choice regarding floorpan colour, matt or gloss finish - do it to suit yourself.
I only build cars I have owned, driven or repaired/restored in my former life so I restrict myself to getting as close as possible to what I know and remember.
Do what you enjoy and bring on the next one.

[M477]

Looks really good Matt.
Remember you are building these for your own enjoyment (unless entering competitions) so there is no right or wrong choice regarding floorpan colour, matt or gloss finish - do it to suit yourself.
I only build cars I have owned, driven or repaired/restored in my former life so I restrict myself to getting as close as possible to what I know and remember.
Do what you enjoy and bring on the next one.

Thank you and great advice - I've definitely restricted myself in the past and strictly stuck to the instructions and other peoples advice off youtube. Probably the bits I enjoyed the most with this build was going off piste a bit and experimenting!

[Jabba]

Nice work Matt. I agree with Stefee, you've got to build models to suit your own mindset and keep it enjoyable. trying to emulate the skill levels of some of the modelling Gods on You-tube would reduce me to tears and take all the fun out of it. (Much as I have massive respect for their skills and work). By the way, one tip I picked up recently was to paint a bit of diluted PVA (white glue) on the fabric of the seat belts and they can be shaped to look more natural. It dries clear, so doesn't show afterwards. it also makes the buckles easier to thread through (Belkits and Nu-Nu have PE buckles in their 1/24 kits), but I know what you mean, its hard to see them once the body goes on.