CJ1971 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 (edited) G'day guys, my first post in this section & my first post entirely since late 2012. I won't get into it now/here but the last build/project I completed ( Dec 2012 ) was a special B'day present for my best mate, who sadly never got to see it, passing away 2wks short of his 43rd B'day. I've been through a lot of depression/sadness over it/him & I'm still not, nor will I ever be able to completely be over his loss. This project though has helped me a come a long way since & it's a similar theme/build for the same purpose. It's going to be a present for another mate, for his big 5-0th B'day in June. He has no idea about the "caged surprise" but he does know I'm building a replica of his 1:1 Land Cruiser. ( Albeit without all it's patina & worn paint etc.) The surprise is a custom Ferrari 250 GTO that's getting hauled by the Land Cruiser, on a trailer ( die-cast/customised ) & in it's own little "shark cage" ? I used the Tamiya 80 Series kit as the base for his 1:1 & the Fujimi 250 GTO for the "Shark-Car". I made all the necessary modifications to the Toyota to get it looking like his 1:1, including the Tow-Hitch/bullbar/rear-windows/wheels/spare tyre/dashboard/seat covers/carpeting/rear door-licence plate section/both gear levers ( high-low) Under hood detailing/antenna/water bottle/roof racks & had all the decals custom made for both cars. I used automotive paint ( true Toyota Blue Slate colour ) & Tamiya white/mix of blues to get the Blue on the GTO. I used Pegasus Hella? Wheels on the GTO & Aoshima 20s on the trailer, with both centre sections painted Testors Titanium. I made the "shark" cage with square styrene tubing & used Alcad stainless steel to paint it all up. I stripped the die-cast trailer & repainted to match the GTO's colour scheme & added BMF. The GTO's paint scheme is similar ( to keep it in period correct theme ) to the GULF cars of the 60s. The GTO was chosen because it's Italian, like my mate is & because it was produced between 1962-64. He was born in '64 & I know this is a '62 year GTO but there are no standard '64 kits available. The closest is a transkit/resin that use's this Fujimi kit for parts & it was waaaay over my budget, so I didn't think he'd mind or know that it's really a '62 ? I've themed it to his favourite Rugby League team, the Cronulla- Sutherland Sharks. Both cars are polished & close to being finished. I just have some minor parts to add, mirrors, wipers & strapping the GTO into place on the trailer etc & then I'll wax them up & put them in their display case, ready to give to him on his B'day ?? Anyway here are some pics ( 1:1 Land Cruiser first ) The Shark car/cage Land Cruiser... Cheers & thanks for looking, Cliff Edited May 12, 2014 by CJ1971 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbo Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Looks good , nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 It's a wonderful project you got going..sorry to hear about your friends passing. May he rest in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ1971 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Thanks guys & thanks Joker ?? Cheers Cliff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjracing Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ1971 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Thanks HR ? Forgot to add a couple of pics of the "cage "... Cheers Cliff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Basher Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Great models, great idea. Your bud's gonna love it! Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ1971 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Thank you Kitbasher ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Super nice model... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ1971 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Thanks Dave & Slusher ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 hmm great build !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ1971 Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 Thanks Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ1971 Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 Should have these wrapped up later this week. Put the wipers/antenna/roof racks on the Cruiser & same for the GTO... Just gotta finish making the tow hitch for the trailer & it's a wrap ? Made a nice little sign to go on the "cage" ? Cheers Cliff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 That is one sweet looking rig.....Excellent work on all three items.....Very nice.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ1971 Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 Thankyou Kilrathy ?? I've actually finished these & they're now in their display case ready for my mate's Bday Saturday after next. ?? Cheers Cliff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 TLCs rule...its just beyond me that no one makes a 1/24 classic like the FJ60 or the "iron pig" FJ55. jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ1971 Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 TLCs rule...its just beyond me that no one makes a 1/24 classic like the FJ60 or the "iron pig" FJ55. jb Apparently my mate, who has the 1:1 of this TLC, agrees with you... Me... Not so much ? Lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
window Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 great work what kit is the 80 series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ1971 Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Yep... 80series Tamiya kit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
window Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 i'd love to get another 80 series kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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