Mr.Zombie Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Hello, This is my latest build. It's Hasegawa's Honda N360 in 1:24. This was my fastest build ever, I usually take my time, like a year, with abuild, but this one I completed in under two weeks. The reason for the rather speedy build was the excellent fit, not much engine, very little, very detailed and crisp parts, and the fact that I never owned this car, so I kept changes "because I remembered stuff different" to a minimum. The only changes to "box stock" build are the far deeper mounted headlights, grille was changed to a fine mesh, scratchbuild wipers, numberplates, shift lever swapped for a fine wire, headliner, ashtray, and a wheelweight which is a fantastic little photoetch detail by Eero Kumato. And of course all the damage to the body, but that sort of just happened. I experimented a bit with the interior, because the model is tiny, and very hard to see in, I added things I never tried before. There is rat poop (Hunter virus!), mold on the seats, spider webs, french fries, casettes, half a Happy Meal and other junk. Not entireley convinced about all that stuff. but oh well. You never know before you try. The model will recieve a small base, and it's first then I shall malke the tyres flat. Also, I wanted to put the model together with the Vespa on one stand, but I first put them together today, and now I think that the colors are too close. I think I build one more in white or cream to go with it. Enjoy! See you next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Zombie Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 And the second batch. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 DUDE!!..... This is fantastic! Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 AWESOME!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Both look fantastic !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabbricaP Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Wow, looks great! But I thought Japanese cars don't rust! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 This is magnificent! The rust is very realistic. You were very fortunate to find a trunk replacement in the same color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Driver Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Outstanding and superbly realistic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger U Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Very realistic and very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippie6 Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Excellent!!! Where did you find the mini leaves?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJ6 Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Think I would have done some body work and paint before I would post that on here...But Seriously that looks Great, like the real deal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 nice pair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Zombie Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 You were very fortunate to find a trunk replacement in the same color! No Sir. These cars may vapor away, but every single picture I found shows that the trunk lid stays mint, no matter how much of the rest of the car is left... Thanks for the kind comments, I'm glad you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 No Sir. These cars may vapor away, but every single picture I found shows that the trunk lid stays mint, no matter how much of the rest of the car is left... Thanks for the kind comments, I'm glad you like it. That's pretty amazing. Must be something different, like aluminum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Zombie Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 (edited) That I don't know, and to be honest aluminium makes perfect sense, but it didn't occur to me. Maybe. Edited July 13, 2017 by Mr.Zombie spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Driver Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 The larger N600 had a plastic trunk(boot) lid. Perhaps the N360 did as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Incredibly realistic weathering, outstanding work. I really like that Vespa too! Who makes that kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Awesome build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I love it!It may have the plague, but its well represented! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Amazing work and detail!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Zombie Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 I really like that Vespa too! Who makes that kit?TAMIYA. It's in the Campus Friends set. This wone was superdetailed though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Wow. Just wow. That is hands down the most realistic rust I have EVER seen. It looks more real than real rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 This is perfect!!, this has to be the BEST extremely weathered build I have ever seen!! -right down to the pealing paint......how the heck did you do that?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Awesome work Adam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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