Spottedlaurel Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 A slightly older build, completed this one back in late 2013. It was based on a combination of a couple of 1:1 examples I had previously: 1986 Nissan Laurel 2.4SGL (C32) by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr Horrible UK-spec model which I bought for £25 and then had to spend a few hundred getting it roadworthy. Nissan Laurel 2.0 Medalist Hardtop (C32) by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr Much nicer JDM hardtop, this is now with an enthusiast in Holland. 1:24 Arii Nissan Laurel Hardtop kit by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr Arii kit, and reference material. Mine had the same opulent maroon interior as that brochure shot above. Arii 1:24 Nissan Laurel Hardtop C32 kit by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr Like many Japanese kits it has no engine and the underside is relatively basic, so I concentrated on doing a half-decent job on the interior and bodywork. 1:24 Arii Nissan Laurel Hardtop C32 kit by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr No plated parts apart from the wheels, so the grille etc was done with BMF - quite a fiddle, as I recall. Lights suffer slightly from being given the ability to fit bulbs. 1:24 Arii Nissan Laurel Hardtop C32 kit by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr Colour was Tamiya TS-58 Pearl Light Blue, which went down really nicely. Looking forward to using it again on another project. 1:24 Arii Nissan Laurel Hardtop C32 kit by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr Accessory wheels fitted, I can't immediately remember what this style is called. It was lowered quite a lot. 1:24 Arii Nissan Laurel Hardtop C32 kit by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr 1:24 Arii Nissan Laurel Hardtop C32 kit by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr 1:24 Arii Nissan Laurel Hardtop C32 kit by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr I recently got another copy of this kit. Maybe I'll build it as a more faithful replica of my white car, or try something else...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 That didn't turn out bad at all Nigel. Looking forward to that second "go" at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 22 hours ago, mustang1989 said: That didn't turn out bad at all Nigel. Looking forward to that second "go" at it. Thanks Joe, but don't hold your breath for the second attempt - too many others in the queue to do first time around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Nice job! Wait, you bought a real car for 25 quid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 (edited) 16 hours ago, Italianhorses said: Nice job! Wait, you bought a real car for 25 quid? Thanks, and yes! It was pretty horrid though, the previous owner was obviously a heavy smoker so it stunk inside, the driver's seat was back was broken and it had all sorts of bodges. Reliably got me around for a year after I spent some money on it at the garage, before eventually breaking it for spares (some of which I still have, like the engine under a tarp in the corner of the driveway). Older used cars (but not classics) are pitifully cheap here. At one point I had four cars on the driveway that had cost me a total of £125. Edited July 2, 2020 by Spottedlaurel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 6 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said: Thanks, and yes! It was pretty horrid though, the previous owner was obviously a heavy smoker so it stunk inside, the driver's seat was back was broken and it had all sorts of bodges. Reliably got me around for a year after I spent some money on it at the garage, before eventually breaking it for spares (some of which I still have, like the engine under a tarp in the corner of the driveway). Older used cars (but not classics) are pitifully cheap here. At one point I had four cars on the driveway that had cost me a total of £125. that is pretty unbelievable, if you ask me. I don't think I've seen a car for less than $300 stateside. And those are usually non-driving, dilapidated piles of junk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimJ Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Great job. I look forward to the other one, especially if it has the maroon interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandboarder Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Awesome build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Turbo Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Nice one! The wheels, I think, are called Work Equip 02's or Silhouettes. I was just about to put a slightly different set on a Fujimi 1980 Crown, glad to see they look right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Turbo Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Yep Silhouettes, aka Impul D-01. The Work Equip 02/"3Negative" is a little different. Kyusha Shoes is one of my favorite parts sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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