[Tamiya Nismo R34 Gt-R Z-Tune (first car build)]

1 hour ago, chris coller said:

Nice work. What did you use for the blue on the suspension pieces?

Thanks! Gaia Notes 121 Star Bright Silver base, Ammo of Mig A.MIG-0196 Warhead Metallic Blue on top.

[Tamiya Nismo R34 Gt-R Z-Tune (first car build)]

Final interior WIP before assembly.

[Tamiya Nismo R34 Gt-R Z-Tune (first car build)]

On 5/25/2022 at 7:11 PM, Modlbldr said:

Your work is looking excellent! Nicely detailed. This is a great kit to build. I did one about 4 yrs ago. Sprayed it with some dark purple nail polish. Loved it!

Later-

Thanks!

[Tamiya Nismo R34 Gt-R Z-Tune (first car build)]

17 hours ago, adamelvis said:

Love the details on the wheels !! 

TCB,

Adam

Much appreciated!

[Tamiya Nismo R34 Gt-R Z-Tune (first car build)]

A few more bits...

[Tamiya Nismo R34 Gt-R Z-Tune (first car build)]

Trying to get back on track, minor updates:

[Fujimi Golf GTI]

Nice work! A co-worker of mine drives this car (I drive an MK6). Man, I miss 2dr Golfs/GTIs.

[Nissan gtr r34]

As noted, the rising sun fade is killer! Nice work.

[Master Grader Gelgoog by Bandai]

Looks great! I really like the detail on the shield. Nice to see more gunpla 😁

[Tamiya Nismo R34 Gt-R Z-Tune (first car build)]

Small update.

[Tamiya Nismo R34 Gt-R Z-Tune (first car build)]

10 hours ago, Cool Hand said:

Very impressive detail painting on the under carriage.

Thanks! I was hesitant to put so much effort into something that really won't be seen once completed but the gunpla modeler in me won out.  I guess all those painted inner-frames finely paid off lol.

[Tamiya Nismo R34 Gt-R Z-Tune (first car build)]

12 hours ago, bisc63 said:

Looking nice, especially like the realism of your exhaust finishes.

Thanks a lot! The base layer is Gaianotes 121 Bright Star Silver with an Alclad Aqua Gloss coat. Tamiya black panel liner was brushed on top to bring out the details and grunge it up a bit. Finely, Ammo of Mig 0196 Gold was hand painted on the pipe sections to give a bit added discoloration.

[Tamiya Nismo R34 Gt-R Z-Tune (first car build)]

Still  plugging away.

[Tamiya Nismo R34 Gt-R Z-Tune (first car build)]

Working on details.

[Tamiya Nismo R34 Gt-R Z-Tune (first car build)]

Small update. The body is giving me a lot of trouble so I moved on to something easier to ease frustration and keep it fun.

[Tamiya Nismo R34 Gt-R Z-Tune (first car build)]

On 12/15/2021 at 10:54 PM, Funkychiken said:

Love this car! For a challenge, paint it midnight purple! 

Thanks!

[Tamiya Nismo R34 Gt-R Z-Tune (first car build)]

On 12/14/2021 at 5:43 AM, marv13 said:

what colour are you painting it? i have one WIP in midnight purple with duplicolor effex for that extra look

For my first car build I decided to try to keep it box accurate. Manual called out Tamiya TS-17, which I didn't have.  Going with Splash Paints Super Silver SP-155

[HGUC 1/144 MSM-07E Z'GOK EXPERIMENT CUSTOM VER "RED CLAW"]

"I didn't know what the title meant (I'm a car guy) so I opened up the thread and I'm glad I did!

AWESOME work! as others have said, the weathering Looks amazing. "

 

Thanks a lot!

[Tamiya Nismo R34 Gt-R Z-Tune (first car build)]

Sprayed primer (Gainotes Surfacer Grey) today and I'm pretty happy with my initial body prep (though I totally missed one section).  The bumper is giving me problems and I may have to switch to the stock GT-R (the kit includes both the stock and NISMO ver).  My headspace and timing were way off today...the bumper fell off after I took some pictures and I promptly proceeded to step on it cracking a part in the process. I'm going to fix the crack (relatively easy thanks to all my gunpla work) but the fitment wasn't great to begin with and it's decidedly worse after being stepped on.  Going to spend a few more days cleaning the body up while I wait for a Splash order.

Thanks for looking!

 

edit: I spelled 'stepped' wrong and I'm fighting every urge to fix it lol.

 

[Tamiya Nismo R34 Gt-R Z-Tune (first car build)]

22 hours ago, Cool Hand said:

Judging by your Gundam builds you will have no worries building an Automotive subject.

Look forward to seeing how the Skyline turns out. 

Appreciate the vote of confidence!

18 hours ago, Zippi said:

Not my style of car to build but boy that looks pretty sharp.  Should be a nice build.  Those Tamiya kits just looks so nice and the packaging is second to known.  I'll be keeping an eye on this build.

This my first Tamiya kit and I'm really impressed. Everything from the molds, to the box art, as you mentioned, even the instructions include directions in English!

[Tamiya Nismo R34 Gt-R Z-Tune (first car build)]

Starting a new non-scifi project with the Tamiya Nismo R34 Gt-R Z-Tune which was recommended by Blake (@modelcars.ca). I'm excited to try something new and challenging.

 

[Black Tri Stars - ATTACK! (Super Deformed MS-05B Zaku I)]

On 11/27/2021 at 3:38 AM, PappyD340 said:

COOL!

Thanks!

[Time for a Gundam Christmas Angel!]

Cool concept, looking forward to the finished product. Cool blog too, will definitely be spending some time there!

[Black Tri Stars - ATTACK! (Super Deformed MS-05B Zaku I)]

19 hours ago, cobraman said:

Nicely done, very cool !

Much appreciated!

[Black Tri Stars - ATTACK! (Super Deformed MS-05B Zaku I)]

11 hours ago, peteski said:

I like it!  Cool light effects too!

Thanks! The LEDs on the back packs flicker in-sync to add a subtle propulsion like effect. All the LEDs were routed internally and exit through the stands (3mm plastic tube). Provides a clean look; total headache to build lol.

 

 

 

10 hours ago, Sandboarder said:

Awesome display and set up!! I’m a big of the UC 0079 series. Awesome job with the SD Zaku 1 conversion and taking the effort to clean up the power pipes on the legs.

 

As Pete said the LEDs are a sweet touch 👍

Thank you! It boggles my mind that Bandai would sell a Zaku 5 conversion kit that retained the power pipes on the legs! I couldn't let this stand lol.

 

 

3 hours ago, Cool Hand said:

Very cool trio, great job on all the customization.

Much appreciated; thanks!