Aoshima Explosion

[PatW]

This is my first build of 2017, from, as my wife calls it 'The Production Line'!

This is otherwise known as the Aristo JZS 161 year 2000. I modified the suspension because although shown on the boxtop with lowered, cambered suspension, it doesn't have the parts to do that as in the Rocket Bunny kits. Painted/masked bonnet, taken back with oven cleaner and brake fluid to show the undercoat as well as the red topcoat in a matt form. Added decals from kit and stash.

The interior was painted in a dappled (using the paint brush at 90 degrees to the part) matt sand finish, with dial and seat belt decals.

 

Edited January 2, 2017 by PatW

[bbowser]

Cool!  I like the interior finish.

[PatW]

Thanks Bruce, yes I didn't want to go down the dark and boring route with the interior.

[JerseyRed]

Very nice build! Do you have any other pics that are more than just a peek of the interior. It looks very different.

[PatW]

Thanks Kevin, this is the best in-focus shot prior to the short stubby gearstick being placed in the transmission tunnel.........

It's all brush painted by dabbing the end of the bristles on the surface. The silver on the dash is a craft paint pen as is the black outline. Seatbelts are my own home printed version, they are normally 4 point race/rally harnesses but in this case I just use one shoulder strap and one seat belt. The next pic is from the front showing the belts.................

Edited January 2, 2017 by PatW

[JerseyRed]

Thanks! I really like that. I'm going to have to remember that for the future.

[PatW]

Great Kevin, I always try and 'Think Outside the Box' as all the movers and shakers say! Go against what you've seen before, try something different!

[espo]

Clean looking build. Interior is sure original. You always seem to through in a little gotcha on your builds.

[DumpyDan]

Nice looking Patrick

[PatW]

Thanks guys, yes I always try to do things a little differently!