The tires in the 911 "turbo" kit are like balloons! The rims (although extremely well detailed) are too small for the car looking like they are only a 15" diameter at best. The engine is an odd duck for sure.....using parts/designs from multiple years of 911 builds and a little model engineer mind to fill in the blanks. I have the kit but I am building it (a little bit on the side) into a turbo using the twin turbo setup from a Muscle Machines import tuner 350z and a scratchbuilt exhaust setup made from silver solder.
Usually less parts count on the kit, the parts will "snap" together, sometimes the quality is not as good.
As far as that goes though, I usually just add back the details from the parts box.
Revell Snap-tite Acura NSX....got this at a swapmeet for $5.......pulled it all apart, changed the wheels/tires/brakes, built a new engine cover, remade the rear taillight panel with inset reverse lights, and painted House of Kolor Majik Blue pearl.
Thank you guys! I really appreciate it.
It's almost done now.....needs only the mirrors and the exhaust done. Really took on the Time Attack personality once the sponsors went on.
Enjoy the pics....the next ones will probably be in "Under Glass".
Thanks guys!
Here is a sneak peek at the direction this is going....the decals are on the way for the sponsors (K+N, DYNOMAX, etc.) "Stripes" were done with BMF and VERY thin 3m vinyl.
Enjoy!
I think it is looking good so far Miles......don't give up on it yet, this could be an epic build with just a little more work....
.....like said above, hit some of the areas (the rust areas) with dullcoat, then hit areas here and there with a wetsand of about 600 grit (to remove some of the shine.) That will add to the realism of a worn out car.
Thanks for noticing Miles. It lets people see what I am obsessing over and/or what is on my "front page" at the moment.
Thanks Ben! They are actually the rear wheels from two Shelby Series 1 kits inserted into Pegasus 23" aluminum sleeves.