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Hope this answers your question Bill. I had answered the same question in an old under glass build, but rather than link il just show it here. To achieve the water shots, I use this location in my back yard. It has changed a bit since pics below were taken, a new tank base also provided a new background as seen in pics above of the Skyline. Basically just hose down the entire area and find a spot were a shallow puddle has formed, place model car and camera down and move both around until you find that perfect shot that gives a full reflection of the car. The undercarriage can and will get wet. So if thats an issue, I dont recommend trying to get reflective water shots. The car and camera set up in position. Pic from above after taken and cropped.

Appreciate all the reply's and comments. Thankyou very much. I do have a pic that shows how I achieve the water shots, just having trouble finding at the moment. When I do il post it up. Thanks, personally I think these are great kits and are fun to build. A mate said they remind him of the old AMT and Revell 2n1 and 3n1 because of all the optional parts. Im starting to become big fan of Aoshima kits.

Hear Hear. Il back those words, Shawn has made all us Aussie's proud And yeah "What would Shawn do?"

It has been a long time between builds, and this one shows that as its a little rough around the edges. It was a fun build of something different to the subjects I usually choose. Built from this kit oob, but I built it my way. Paint on the body is Tamiya TS-9 British Green,

Has been an amazing journey watching you scratch build near on every piece/component. A high level of skill and craftsmanship was showcased during the entire build process and the end results in the above photo's truly justify your dedication and hard work replicating the 1:1. Well done Shawn brilliant work mate. Tried by many but you succeeded and made it to completion, be proud that is a master piece.

Was able to get a kit of my first car a Honda Civic. Actually got 2 and some other stuff.

Well as I was expecting, those seats are excellent, they look the part and suit the styling of the overall build very well. Can start to see it all coming together in the mock up pics, Well done Eric

Wow ! some impressive work done and shown in the last couple updates. Cant wait to see how the seats turn out.

Wow !! That chassis is very impressive, not to mention all the components that are fitted and or going to be fitted to it. Such a treat for you to share your builds and techniques. I continue to look forward to seeing this build evolve. Build on Eric

Always a creative genius, great job with the kit bashing and top notch paint. Well done mate.

Any progress updates ??

I always enjoy seeing a ute conversion, cant wait to see the end result.

Look forward to watching you knock out another unique build. Are you going to build the bike ?

Have a couple old Tamiya cans in the paint stash.

80 Plymouth Volare, would be something different.

black braided hose

Ghia turned out great Paul, well done and good to see someone finish a build already. Would like to see some more pics though. Hope it motivates and inspires others.

Xmas present to myself from the best and most reliable online hobby shop in Australia, BNA Model World. [

Some impressive cut and shut going on with your build David. Interior is starting to look the part Martin, excellent work. Of to a good start Paul, look forward to another update.

Modern alternative.

Outstanding scratch building as always. You and ya mate Eric are among my favourite builders to watch on this forum. Always doing unique subjects with impressive imagineering that set you apart from the crowd.

Thanks fella's. Will post some better up close pics of the pumps soon. They just need a final clean up and assembled permanently, at the moment they are just white glued together for test fit and mock up purposes. I personally dont have any issues with the wheels you are using, atleast they wires/spokes. Also id be inclined to could say your Bug called possibly fall into the radical Lowrider catergory.

Thanks Paul. Progress Update. Scratch built some pumps, Pegasus batteries #1008.

And some of the work that was done to make the guts of the boot/trunk.