Atmdc Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Hi this is my first post to this forum, some really great models around here! Started this kit in 2007 and finally picked the hobby back up to finish it. I scratchbuilt the engine since this kit was originally curbside. Hood is currently awaiting drying and polishing. Also made a few other modifications for realism. Hope you like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronMunkie Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 That's pretty cool. I love seeing Curbside models that get made into full detail models - the crafting skill is quite amazing. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbogum Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 5 Years is totally worth the end result! 1:1 looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan020 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Looking very sharp But what is that donut hanging at the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmdc Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 thanks for the comments! Looking very sharp But what is that donut hanging at the back Its a japanese subway handle. Its a trend in japan to attatch them to your tow hooks on street or drift cars. like this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahshu Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Honda in a toyota, different but very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 5 Years is totally worth the end result! 1:1 looking. X2! For sure this is one of the best Corola builds I've ever seen. Love the engine too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Svendsen Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Very cool!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil-east Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 i love it, great work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Very nice work, these just look so nice lowered like yours. Glad you cleared up that ring-thing, Ive seen them for years but didnt know what they were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDC Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Great work mate, that's awesome ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelJ Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Really like the right hand drive.. Great color & detail!!! Michaelj... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Excellent work on the engine, detail and paint. It all looks really good. I imagine that the subway handle is a way for the driver to thumb his nose at the public transit system... sort of an "UP yours! I've got a car!" statement. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherokeered Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Awesome job. I like the interior stripped detailing. Also the engine looks great. Did you scratchbuild the whole thing including the block or use a block from a different kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAone Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 looks great man. nice details. did you use the revell b16 as a base? if so, nice idea. yashu: google AE86 with F20c and youll see that its been done many times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-Machine Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Wow! Very nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepleft Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I wanna see it drift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmdc Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Thanks again! haha looks great man. nice details. did you use the revell b16 as a base? if so, nice idea. yep, i had some progress shots on another forum long ago. heres a link if your interested in seeing a few pictures of how the engine was formed http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=772427&highlight=ae86 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmdc Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Excellent work on the engine, detail and paint. It all looks really good. I imagine that the subway handle is a way for the driver to thumb his nose at the public transit system... sort of an "UP yours! I've got a car!" statement. David G. never thought of it that way but thats sounds like a perfect explanation haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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