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  1. Cool Hand
    Some progress on the Dato 720. Scratch built the interior tub out of some 1.5mm styrene sheet and the driveline tunnel was sourced from my scrap parts which was cut out of a Holden HQ interior. Also picked out some seats and steering wheel from the parts stash. Scratch built a roll cage. Thought I better double check and ensure correct steering wheel placement and position, cant have the scale purists cringing 🤣 Added some cage work in the bed. Start on the body work next.
  2. Cool Hand
    As per usual I get distracted with the thoughts and idea's. After building the rusty/patina Skyline I have wanted to do another build like that. But have been undecided what kit to dig out of the stash. Then I seen a fellow members build of a Aoshima RN30 Hilux which reminded me I had a Datsun 720 I had started, lost interest and put back in the box and buried back in the stash So after some searching found the kit. I rediscovered the kit has no interior tub as I donated that to some one years ago. The stance and wheels were already set up, and after a bit of back and forth with idea's and some modification to the bonnet/hood I decided a super charged drift truck with patina will be the go. Engine parts are SlowysModels LS 3 engine and supercharger from his blower set So yeah wont be anything too fancy or serious. Small amount of body work, scratch build an interior tub and roll cage. After that the fun part of painting.
  3. Cool Hand
    Thanks Bob, hoping the LJ will be a good representation of a typical Aussie Burnout car and be on the same level as the HQ I built last year.
  4. Cool Hand
    Yeah there is a style from within that subset car culture where they lift up the rear.
  5. Cool Hand
    Clever bit of 3D file bashing/combining You can just say its styled like Japanese Bosozoku cars with the lifted rear. 😉
  6. Cool Hand
    Generally I will try make things appear as they are in full scale and I will make small adjustments to achieve that. I have no interest in trying to re engineer to correct fitment and placement. Me personally I just like to concentrate on details that are seen when viewing the display shelf.
  7. Cool Hand
    Thank you very much for all the replies and comments. Phrozen Sonic Mini 8KS and Phrozen Sonic Mighty 8K Thank you for the kind words. I try to put some thought into each build to make it different. So appreciate you acknowledging that.
  8. Cool Hand
    Done some work to the LJ Torana interior. Components oob. After some modifications. Rear seat delete, wheel tubs, smoothed the inner door panels, filled the holes in the drive line tunnel and removed front seat mounts.
  9. Cool Hand
    🤣 You saying that made me think of this LJ Torana with a Sonny's Racing 940ci
  10. Cool Hand
    😄 Shouldnt be too long and it will be 20. Im ahead of the game with 6 bodys painted and 2 needing clear coats 😉 Thanks.
  11. Cool Hand
    Interesting how different it looks with the shortened fenders. Looking forward to seeing the progress.
  12. Cool Hand
    Next build on the bench. Cherry Mica Holden LJ Torana.
  13. Cool Hand
    Thanks Mathias. Im very happy how it turned out.
  14. Cool Hand
    Completed my 12th DDA model kit. Starting to see a problem here. None have been painted black 🤔 might have to do something about that 🤣
  15. Cool Hand
    Basically a box stock build, with a few minor changes. I 3D printed the wheels, file from Z Force Model Worx and tyre file from Morries Kustoms. And painted with Alclad polished Aluminum. Opened the grill and installed photo etched mesh from KA models Steering wheels is from a DDA Holden HQ GTS Monaro kit I 3D printed the custom triple inlet manifold which was a special one of design from Slowys Models. I also 3D printed the triple Weber carburetors and air filters, files from Scale Auto Model Works which were re scaled to fit the engine bay. The 6 cylinder distributor was sourced from Iceman Collections BMF applied to window trim and tail light trim Side shark gill vents were opened with a .4mm drill and Crazy Modeler photo etch saw blade. All other chrome work is SMS paints Hyper Chrome Dark Tone.
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    Or it could be "why do we build models and what is the purpose of participating on this forum" 🤣
  17. Cool Hand
    Very impressive build. Excellent example of how advanced the hobby has become with 3D printing.
  18. Cool Hand
    Holden LC Torana completed. Under Glass.
  19. Cool Hand
    This gentleman is another very skilled builder.
  20. Cool Hand
    Cant answer your question. As I have no idea. But I have built many Aoshima kits and it doesnt bother me they are curbside. For me personally engine and chassis detail is a waste of my build time. Once they go on the shelf for display those details are never seen again. Although I have put in the effort to install an engine in a curbside. 🤷‍♂️ Why does it matter.
  21. Cool Hand
    Interesting, dont see many Show Rods on the forum. Super clean build, excellent paint work and assembly. Well done.
  22. Cool Hand
    Update for the Holden LC Torana. Opened up the grill and installed pe mesh. Wet sanded and polished. Applied the BMF. So pretty much on the home straight to getting it completed.
  23. Cool Hand
    Stance is looking spot on with those wheels Bob.
  24. Cool Hand
    That is true, but you have to scroll in the confined area of the compose box and its easy to overlook and miss something. And I use PC version, so I guess it would be even more annoying on a phone screen. The preview use to open up into how a full post is displayed. 🤷‍♂️
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    Yep. Use to have the preview option when composing. I found it helpful when arranging pictures and text in a specific order. I know its just as easy to edit, but sometimes I might go back and edit a few times to check and rearrange the order due to an oversight.
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