Tamiya MK IV Supra Single Turbo - UNDER GLASS 8-27-16

[lghtngyello03]

I needed a break from my 55 Cameo Pro Touring build, as it was about to drive me crazy (first truck build and man those beds are a PITA, lol.) So, I started my next project, a Tamiya MK IV Supra.

I managed to get some awesome CCW Classics from eightyone81.com, a resin engine with a huge single turbo setup from Model Meister, and a resin TRD wing off of Ebay. Plans are to lower the car on the CCW's, single turbo setup, possibly a scratch built 4" exhaust, huge FMIC, try my hand at possibly doing some wiring for the first time under the hood. Paint will be Tamiya TS-51 Racing Blue over top of TS-76 Mica Silver for some added pop.

I found an inspiration car for the build, and the pic will be included as well, minus the hood scoop. Hopefully this one will go smoother than the truck has gone.

 

 

 

I did manage to get all the flash cleaned up off of the Model Meister engine and components, as well as a mock up assembly.

Also got the rims cut to correct width, and pins set for mounting on a Tamiya kit.

Here is the stance I'm shooting for. I had to use the rear tires that came with the kit to get a good beefy rear tire on the car, instead of using all 4 tires that came from eightyone81.com.

 

Here is the Tamiya TS-51 Racing Blue over top of the TS-76 Mica Silver

 

Lastly, here is the car I'm using for my inspiration, not digging the hood scoop, so I'm not going to add it to mine.

 

 

Edited August 27, 2016 by lghtngyello03

[jhuntsman]

Looks good so far! that blue is killer!

[Davewilly]

That engine looks pretty killer!   and I also really like how the blue looks...cant wait to see some more as it progress.

[om617]

Good start,going to be sweet. Have the same wheels and engine set-up in (slow) progress.

[lghtngyello03]

Got the flash on the wheels cleaned up and then glued them together. Made the fronts with a different offset from the rear to give it the proper look of a Supra. Front Wheel is actually pinned to the hub of the car, so that is actual ride height, I may lower it some once I get all of the other brake rotors/hubs modified. Rear wheel isn't pinned to anything yet.

[DiscoRover007]

Great start I made a how to thread on AF a few years ago describing how to correctly paint the headlight buckets on this kit if you want the modern look. Give it a whirl.

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1110998&highlight=Painting+tamiya+supra+headlight

[lghtngyello03]

Great start I made a how to thread on AF a few years ago describing how to correctly paint the headlight buckets on this kit if you want the modern look. Give it a whirl.

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1110998&highlight=Painting+tamiya+supra+headlight

Thanks a lot! I'm definitely going to paint mine like that as well.

 

[Dann Tier]

This will be VERY cool!!

[CelticModeler]

Like the build so far. One of the only import cars i really like.

[lghtngyello03]

This will be VERY cool!!

Like the build so far. One of the only import cars i really like.

Thanks a lot guys. I love imports, but this one is probably one of my favorites due to the gobs of power they can make.

[lghtngyello03]

So over the weekend I got a good bit done on the Supra.

I managed to get my suspension/brakes modified to fit the CCW's, got all of my panel lines scribed, sanded off the ridiculous looking side marker lights, mold lines sanded down, mirrors and wing pinned (first time doing by the way, and I love it!) and the body primed and sanded down with 1000 grit for color.

I also pre-drilled some holes on the chassis/gas tank for some fuel lines. This is my first time ever running lines like this, I've included  2 pics of it, the first was with 26ga plain wire, and the second was with 24ga twisted wire. I want the steel braided line look, so I ran across the twisted wire at Michael's Saturday. Plan is to run fuel lines and build an adjustable fuel pressure regulator and mount it to the firewall. Anyone that may have any tips on that, it would be much appreciated.

On to the pictures.

 

 

Here is the final ride height, wheels are pinned into spindles and rear suspension with modified brake rotors/rotor hats to fix wheel offset.

Mirrors and wing pinned

 

Body primed and sanded, still have to wash it off pay no attention to dust, lol.

 

First shot of mock up with pre-drilled holes for fuel lines/line wire ties ran with flat wire

 

Twisted wire to replicate stainless steel braided

Engine shot minus turbo setup for the heck of it.

Edited February 29, 2016 by lghtngyello03

[Dann Tier]

Looking Sweet!  makes me wanna start a Toyota Toms Supra!

[lghtngyello03]

Looking Sweet!  makes me wanna start a Toyota Toms Supra!

Thanks Dann. I have one of those in my stash as well. Can't make up my mind if I want to start it after this or not.

[lghtngyello03]

Little progress made last night. I got all of my parts that are going to be Alclad Chrome sprayed with the Gloss Black base coat. The black is Tamiya Acrylic Gloss Black shot through my airbrush. I couldn't be more pleased with the results. The paint laid down as smooth as glass. So this should be a great base coat for the Alclad shot through the airbrush as well.

The engine block received it's gloss black as well.

I also took the time to scratch build an adjustable fuel pressure regulator. Having never done this before, I feel I did a pretty decent job, lol. Attached is a pic of where I will mount it as well.

[hgbben]

Great work Scott. I'm following this.

[CFMgarage]

Well done dude!

[lghtngyello03]

Thanks guys!

[lghtngyello03]

I got all of my parts that will be Chrome painted last night using Alclad II Chrome. This is my first time using it through my airbrush, and set on 12psi, this stuff is amazing.

After the wheels and front mount intercooler were dry, I applied a black wash to the lug nuts, rivets, and the fins on the intercooler to make the details stand out.

[CFMgarage]

Looking scha-weeeeet!!! Keep up the awesome work. I'm following every update. Love my poopras 

[Davewilly]

The Alclad turned out great.  Its coming along nicely!

[karambolis8]

Excellent chrome finish

[Dann Tier]

Great job on using the Alclad for the first time!! its movin along great!!

[Modlbldr]

Man, that is looking great! I have this same kit and someday I'll get on it. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to see the paintjob.

Later-

[lghtngyello03]

Looking scha-weeeeet!!! Keep up the awesome work. I'm following every update. Love my poopras 

Thanks man! Yea the Supras are definitely wicked cars.

The Alclad turned out great.  Its coming along nicely!

Thanks!

Excellent chrome finish

Thanks, I may try something different on my next run with it. Looks a little dark for my taste.

Great job on using the Alclad for the first time!! its movin along great!!

Thanks, I may try something different on my next run with it. Looks a little dark for my taste.

Man, that is looking great! I have this same kit and someday I'll get on it. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to see the paintjob.

Later-

Thanks man! I am super excited to get the Scalefinishes Royal Sapphire Pearl in and get some color laid down.

[lghtngyello03]

Didn't really have much time last night to work on a lot, but this is what I did get done. For some unknown reason, Tamiya chose to leave the backs of the seats unfinished....which looks horrible. I took some 0.1mm Styrene sheet and glued it to the back of the seat, then trimmed it to shape with my Exacto knife, then took some 800grit and my file and finished it down to look smooth.  I can't find pics to be positive if that giant hole in the top is supposed to be there or not?

 

I also got the exhaust manifold glued on and my wastegate painted and put on as well. I chose to go with the Tamiya valve cover due to the detail and the radiator hose being located in the correct location already. So I took the A/N fittings that came with the Model Meister kit and put them on there for a catch can setup. These things were a pain! They are so delicate.

Edited March 4, 2016 by lghtngyello03