BMX Addicts Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 They were fully installed by Tetsuo and to be honest I still wonder how was even possible that he was able to get away with it without ruining a single decal!!!... It requires a special skill and why not, hands of silk. Extremely happy with them cant wait to fit them into each chassi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Jon Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Super nice & clean build! Never thought about polishing the bodywork before primer coat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMX Addicts Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) Thank you Jeremy... Polishing the plastic may seem as overkill, but is undeniable that we all leave sanding marks and sometimes even glue residue; according to the mentor, these are the main reason for having lemon peel and fish eyes on the final finish... And it makes sense too, I use spray cans and BELIEVE ME, I'm not so good at it either, but the results seem to be above the average joe, so maybe this is one of the reasons??? Edited May 23, 2013 by BMX Addicts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raskoraz Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 The build is amazing. I've been following it since day one. What kind of decal solution do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMX Addicts Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 Windows are up, lights are on... Just need to install the mirrors, the rear piece with the round caps and the decals on the tires. Will try to take some outdoor photos soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby 427 1965 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Looking amazing Juan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Wow Juan, they are looking great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMX Addicts Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 Thanks guys... Brought some materials from the Depot for a memorial weekend project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMX Addicts Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 Gentleman, we have just finished!!!... They both have little things here and there (The mirrors were left out intentionally), but they are without a doubt my best so far.... Extremely happy with the result, I hope my friend would be too It has been raining nonstop since Friday, but I wanted to try my weekend project so improvised a little Thanks to all of you that hung around for the duration of the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrherald420 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Juan, they look great like all of your builds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Juan, these two look great!!!! I have always liked this car and you did one fine job on both of them. Too, (two), cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Oh very nice Juan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Nice job, really sharp. Would you mind posting a how to on the section of track you use for photo's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMX Addicts Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 Thanks for all the comments guys, it has been a couple days and I still come back to my studio to look at these things over and over. Austin, the photo with the track was improvised by placing the diorama right next to my Desktop screen, I really want to go out with it to take a more natural shot, but it has been raining non stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMX Addicts Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 (edited) Ah!!!... I'm sorry, Just realized I never posted the Diorama project in this thread... What happened was that I was kind of tired of taking photos in the backyard, so I went to Home Depot on Friday got some materials and made this set up (is pretty basic and obviously not to scale, but you'll get the idea): So I go outside and place it somewhere that would allow me to take snapshots from a distance: And then come back home and crop it a little (if needed): It literally rained 30ft right before I could get into my car... Edited May 30, 2013 by BMX Addicts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Great looking Supra! and nice photo diorama also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Great job on both of them Juan! Very nice builds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tetsooey Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Wow.. they look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMX Addicts Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 There you are tetsooey, let me take this opportunity to thank you again for all the help with the bodies, I sure couldn't have make them so nicely!!! Guys?.... What happened to the GT thread?, I still have the Pescarolo on my workbench, never kept going because it got me really frustrated with the photo etched grills and such (maybe this is something that requires to call up upon on Tetsuo again? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Juan, where you been?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMX Addicts Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Hey Oscar!!!... Kinda drifted away for a few months, but the workbench is exactly the way it was the last time I used it. Where did all the GT guys go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby 427 1965 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Some of us are still knocking around, sorta... Life gets in the way sometimes! Good to have ya back, Juan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMX Addicts Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 Is good to see you all kicking around... What's new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mannyp1980 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Those two look awesome, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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