Italianhorses Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Since I finished with Miata, time to pick another quick box stock to keep the ball rolling. I have a few kits that I do want to build and put on the shelf, but I don't want to superdetail or spend way too much time on them - so these Tamiya box-stockers are perfect way to do just that. This is another Nissan that I have built close to 20 years ago when I just started getting hooked on these Tamiya kits, and it also did suffer at the hands of my nephews long time ago and was blown to bits probably at some point. Time to build another one. IMG_1601 by Italian Horses, on Flickr When I buy kits that were re-issued at some point, I always try to get an original release - for the history of it first, and the fact that molds are usually much better than subsequent re-releases. The only case where that might not be the best way to go is with older race cars, where original decals might be a problem - they usually do deteriorate over time. This one doesn't have many decals, thank fully. Just like I like it - original Tamiya release of 1989 in a grey bottom box with original catalogs, crinkly tamiya plastic, yellowed instruction sheet and that unforgettable smell of a 90-s kit! IMG_1602 by Italian Horses, on Flickr The kit is curbside, rather simple, but that is not the point here. S13 is a legend, and look at that shape! 80-s minimalism at its finest! IMG_1604 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Will be painted factory Bluish Silver with gun-metal skirts. Wish me luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Good luck! It's going to be another killer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 On 5/17/2020 at 5:30 PM, Funkychiken said: Good luck! It's going to be another killer! Thanks. Hope so! Cleaned up all the parts and washed them to prep for primer and paint: Painted the body. Bluish Silver metallic with gunmetal skirts. Not polished yet. Love the color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Very nice. Is that an standard automotive laquer paint you've used or one you mixed yourself? Gloss looks pretty good. Did you use a clear coat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 10 hours ago, beeRS said: Very nice. Is that an standard automotive laquer paint you've used or one you mixed yourself? Gloss looks pretty good. Did you use a clear coat? Thanks! This is actually decanted Tamiya TS58 light pearl blue mixed with TS30 silver leaf 2:1. Model Master gunmetal for the skirts. 2K clear, yes. Its not polished yet, so got a bit of a texture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 If my 2k came out like that, I wouldnt touch it again, great paint finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 On 5/21/2020 at 5:42 PM, Funkychiken said: If my 2k came out like that, I wouldnt touch it again, great paint finish! Thank you! Another update on this project. Masked off the trim: IMG_1697 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Sprayed matt black: IMG_1698 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Also painted inside the body shell: IMG_1699 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Took off the masks, polished the body - almost done! DSC_0006 by Italian Horses, on Flickr DSC_0004 by Italian Horses, on Flickr DSC_0001 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Painted suspension bits: IMG_1670 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Chassis plate painted and weathered a bit: IMG_1671 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Ready for assembly: IMG_1669 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Front suspension: DSC_0026 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Rear: DSC_0027 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Completed chassis: DSC_0024 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Painted, washed, and assembled the wheels: DSC_0032 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Mocked up to check the stance. A bit higher than I want - will fiddle with it a bit once I will know the clearance for the interior tub: DSC_0015 by Italian Horses, on Flickr DSC_0013 by Italian Horses, on Flickr DSC_0009 by Italian Horses, on Flickr DSC_0021 by Italian Horses, on Flickr DSC_0020 by Italian Horses, on Flickr DSC_0018 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 That moulded in exhaust, engine and trans didn't look great at first, but after your detail painting, you wouldn't know it was moulded as one piece! Underside looks perfect now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 10 hours ago, beeRS said: That moulded in exhaust, engine and trans didn't look great at first, but after your detail painting, you wouldn't know it was moulded as one piece! Underside looks perfect now. That's the beauty of Tamiya injection moulding. Even simple kits have excellent molded detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 11 hours ago, MeatMan said: Well done! Thank you! Moving on to the interior. Picking the color for S13 was easy - seemingly it was offered in gray, or... dark gray. Was probably easy to keep clean Painted everything in base colors: IMG_1677 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Detail-painted all the bits and pieces: IMG_1680 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Finished dashboard: IMG_1689 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Completed interior: DSC_0037 by Italian Horses, on Flickr DSC_0039 by Italian Horses, on Flickr I'm on a home stretch with this one now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthijsgrit Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Your way of building seems very clean. I like it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchrisf Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Wow! Perfection again (as usual). I hope I can build this great someday. What is your secret for laying down smooth decanted Tamiya paint on the body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Nice work so fare.. great job on the paint. the masking. ect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 On 5/27/2020 at 2:52 AM, matthijsgrit said: Your way of building seems very clean. I like it!! Thank you! On 5/27/2020 at 6:54 AM, jchrisf said: Wow! Perfection again (as usual). I hope I can build this great someday. What is your secret for laying down smooth decanted Tamiya paint on the body? No secret really... its just like any other paint. Technically, its just lacquer, so it would be no different from Zero, etc On 5/27/2020 at 7:12 AM, Scalper said: Nice work so fare.. great job on the paint. the masking. ect Thank you. Time to finish this one. S13 has a pretty complex optics, but Tamiya gave it all as a simple one-piece, had to sweat a bit to paint that "silvia" logo. Turned out fine in the end. IMG_1750 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Assembled taillights, put on wing, badges. Can't really see silver Silvia decal on a light color: DSC_0057 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Lights, wipers, mirrors up front: DSC_0056 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Its DONE! DSC_0045 by Italian Horses, on Flickr DSC_0052 by Italian Horses, on Flickr DSC_0050 by Italian Horses, on Flickr DSC_0048 by Italian Horses, on Flickr More pics in the completed section soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Very Nice Alex...another winnner from your stable. What do you use to spray the black trim. My "go to" is Tamiya X-18 aribrushed. Water base on lacquer makes mistakes clean easily. I wholeheartedly agree that doing a quick project like this keeps the modeling mojo going. Tamiya is my "go to" as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchrisf Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) Unbelievable build... It looks real.. great job! Edited May 28, 2020 by jchrisf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Of course, another perfect build! Great job on the light lenses. I've masked for window trim on some projects, makes a huge difference. I'm trying to remember what US market had for headlights, not that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 On 5/28/2020 at 10:05 AM, Rich Chernosky said: Very Nice Alex...another winnner from your stable. What do you use to spray the black trim. My "go to" is Tamiya X-18 aribrushed. Water base on lacquer makes mistakes clean easily. I wholeheartedly agree that doing a quick project like this keeps the modeling mojo going. Tamiya is my "go to" as well. Thank you! I use XF-1 for the trim, the flatter the better IMO. On 5/28/2020 at 10:24 AM, jchrisf said: Unbelievable build... It looks real.. great job! Thanks! On 5/28/2020 at 10:59 AM, 89AKurt said: Of course, another perfect build! Great job on the light lenses. I've masked for window trim on some projects, makes a huge difference. I'm trying to remember what US market had for headlights, not that. Masking off the trim and airbrushing it makes a huge difference, agree. US Market had 180SX, then 240SX - we never had Silvia. Slightly different body style, and front/rear fascias. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Well done Alex. This looks superb - as I have now come to expect from you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 On 5/30/2020 at 1:31 AM, beeRS said: Well done Alex. This looks superb - as I have now come to expect from you! Thank you! I'll post some nicer pictures of completed model in the gallery soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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