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    1967 VW Type 2 Mooneyes Delivery Van - Cali Surfer

    in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial

    Posted

    10 hours ago, Intmd8r said:

    Really like this-nice work 

    Thank you Steve!

    10 hours ago, mikemodeler said:

    That is killer! You have quickly mastered the weathered/patina look and this one is awesome. Nice work buddy!

    Thanks Mike! I have to say, I really do enjoy the weathered builds now that I have done a few.  You don't have to be as clean as you do with a nice shiny clear coated build, lol.

    1967 VW Type 2 Mooneyes Delivery Van - Cali Surfer

    in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial

    Posted

    Again, many of you follow me on Instagram, so the work in progress wasn’t posted on here, it can be found on my Scott’s Scaled Builds page on IG.

    This started with a Hasegawa 67 VW Type 2  delivery van. 

    The paint is Mitsubishi Lightning Yellow and a custom mix Pearl White from Splash Paints topped off with Vallejo Matte Clear Coat. 

    The weathering was done using several different methods….Salt, sanding, sponge, brush, and streaking fluids. All of the rust was made using Splash Paints red oxide primer, various Vallejo acrylic rust colors, and AK rust streaking fluids. 

    The interior was painted using Splash Paints Pure White.  Highlight Model Studios door panels, Highlight Model Studios Mooneyes pedals, Scale Motorsport Euro Plaid decals, and various scale boxes were used throughout. A pair of dice was also a must hanging from the rear view mirror as well. 

    The exterior received Highlight Model Studios Safari Windows, headlight visors, windshield wipers, tags/tag bracket, and Mooneyes bumper plaques. 

    The antenna was made using a smaller colored ball sewing pin. 

    I chose to use some of the kit decals, and I also ordered some custom Mooneyes shop logos for the doors to give it that shop truck look. 

    To complete the 70’s Cali look that I was going for, I used a 3d printed roof rack sprayed in Splash Paints Hyper silver, and Tamiya Deck Brown. I then topped it off with a surf board from a random Aoshima kit, which is held on by straps made from 3mm ribbon, and some PE buckles from a racing harness kit. 

    The wheels were 3D printed by myself, and designed by Slowlys Models. They are topped using the kit supplied metal Moon Disc caps.  I wanted some pop to them, so I wet sanded and polished them. RB Motion valve stems are used as well. They are finished in Splash Paints rubber black, and the custom mix pearl white.

    Thanks for looking and enjoy!! 

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    1971 Mitsubishi Colt Galant GTO-MR

    in Model Cars

    Posted

    Great looking build!  Hasegawa makes some great kits.  This was my first dabble into them as well.  Such a great little kit, that was put together just as well as any Tamiya kit that I've built.  Here is a link to my finished build

     

     

    Datsun 240/280Z & Nissan Fairlady Z/ZG multiple builds

    in WIP: Model Cars

    Posted · Edited by lghtngyello03

    @Spottedlaurel  If you ever decide to use the S20 from the Tamiya Hako kit in the Tamiya Z kit, just flip the engine mount around the opposite direction from what it would normally go on the Hako.  You will have to chop the engine block to match the angle of the flipped mount due to this.  This is literally all I had to do to make this engine fit the Tamiya 240 kit.  Tamiya really should offer a Z432 kit with the S20 from the Skyline kit.

    My next build of this kit will be with  a Hobby Design RB26 and a single turbo.

    Great info on all of the part mash ups

    • Thanks 1

    Millennium Jade Tamiya R34 Skyline Z-Tune

    in Model Cars

    Posted

    On 12/7/2023 at 6:18 AM, slusher said:

    Vey sharp!

    Thank you!!

    On 12/7/2023 at 8:22 AM, Zippi said:

    I'm liking this build.  Fantastic looking color.  Really nice job.  

    Thank you.  One of my favorite colors on an r34! 

    On 12/7/2023 at 3:51 PM, spencer1984 said:

    Beautiful job on this!

    Thanks man! 

    Midnight Purple 3 Tamiya R34 Skyline Z-Tune

    in Model Cars

    Posted

    On 12/7/2023 at 3:53 PM, spencer1984 said:

    Very nice, love the color with the CF panels!

    Thank you. I decided it was a must to throw carbon on this color. It works so well together. 

    On 12/8/2023 at 10:26 PM, slusher said:

    Outstanding!

    Thanks man!! 

    On 12/9/2023 at 6:32 AM, PappyD340 said:

    Super nice build!!

    Thank you!! 

    Millennium Jade Tamiya R34 Skyline Z-Tune

    in Model Cars

    Posted

    5 hours ago, bogger44 said:

    Stunning build and excellent photography!  That chassis is a work of art with the subtle weathering.  Congrats!

    Thank you very much! 

    4 hours ago, ddk said:

    Great job ! I love it !

     

    Thanks!! 

    4 hours ago, H.A.K said:

    Great work.

    Thank you! 

    3 hours ago, karbuildr said:

    Stunning build. Truly beautiful with outstanding detail in every regard.

    Thank you sir!

    2 hours ago, Dragonhawk1066 said:

    This one is awesome as well! Great color choice along with the graphics!

    This color is one of my favorites on the R34

    1 hour ago, Jim B said:

    Great looking Skyline. Really well done. 

    Thank you! 

    • Like 1

    Midnight Purple 3 Tamiya R34 Skyline Z-Tune

    in Model Cars

    Posted

    3 hours ago, karbuildr said:

    One word: Wow. Amazing paint work and of course, your details are excellent. The carbon fiber work is very well done.

    Thank you for the kind words!! The hood was the hardest to do all in one single piece. 

    2 hours ago, Dragonhawk1066 said:

    That looks awesome!! I love these cars, they're one of my favorites to drive in Gran Turismo!

    Thanks man!! This was my favorite in Gran Turismo too 

    1 hour ago, Jim B said:

    Really nice! Very well done. 

    Thank you! 

    • Like 1

    Midnight Purple 3 Tamiya R34 Skyline Z-Tune

    in Model Cars

    Posted

    12 minutes ago, Mattilacken said:

    Yes tamiya ones usaly are 😃 I have a old one started by a friend of mine that are heading to the both for som collor when the time apears.

    I haven't ran into a bad Tamiya kit yet, lol.  I have heard some old old ones are not up to par, but the kits I have built all have been great.

    Millennium Jade Tamiya R34 Skyline Z-Tune

    in Model Cars

    Posted

    18 minutes ago, drodg said:

    That is a great build.  I really wouldn't know those cars but I have a 21 year old grandson who loves Skylines..    

    Thank you very much David.  Skylines are definitely a wicked car...it's a shame now that they're becoming legal to import to the States, that the prices are astronomical.

    3 minutes ago, Mattilacken said:

    Beautifull work! Looks super!

    Thank you!

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