Tamiya SARD Supra GT

[JeroenM3]

Started this build roughly 4 years ago, did the first 2 steps but got bored of it. Started it 2 weeks ago again, and made a few pictures along the way (sadly not as many as id hoped, but i didnt know forums on these even existed yet, since then i made more pix for other builds im working on...)

Here some pictures of the build coming along:

Practically how i found it in the box after 4 years (little assembly done and paint before taking the picture):

Any tips for gluing windows in? i use Revell Contacta Clear (with a brush connected to its lid), as this is just hideous

First sticker i ever placed... I absolutely hate this part of every build (can anyone tell my why these stickers rip so easyand how to prevent it? i placed them for roughly 10-15 seconds in warm water as written in the instructions)

2nd sticker went little better, but overal, all stickers on this car were still hideous (i made this car a practice project direct after the windscreen sticker)

Then i made a "booboo" when gluing the spoiler on...

Decided to change things up a little, and made the seat black with red, and a golden rollcage

After the mistake with gluing the spoiler on i decided to sand the whole car down, after pulling the decals off (any one know if you can get them on again? i managed to pull a few off completely withour ripping it or anything), primed the car for paint, and decided to go for TS-52 (Tamiya candy lime green spray can), this is the first coat on:

2nd layer:

3rd and final layer:

It was only after a friend of mine who passed by said: "where is the spoiler?" that i realised i forgot to glue the spoiler on before paint... mmhmm do i risk another mistake or leave it spoilerless.. havent decided yet

sadly i found 2 small mistakes in the paint i missed with sanding (also after priming the car) :

So far im quite happy as this is the first model build im actually taking my time for (2nd model in total and actually enjoy building, not like the street supra i once made) The car is now sitting as is, and ready to get its layer of clear coat. Ill keep you all updated

Edited November 1, 2017 by JeroenM3

[Foxer]

I like you latest go around with this car. The lime green really pops that wonderful body.

[Fury556]

That colour's awesome! It may be the picture, but that imperfection isn't that noticeable to me when the rest of it looks so good! 

[Davewilly]

Looks pretty nice in that Green!

 

[Plastic_Passion]

Started this build roughly 4 years ago, did the first 2 steps but got bored of it. Started it 2 weeks ago again, and made a few pictures along the way (sadly not as many as id hoped, but i didnt know forums on these even existed yet, since then i made more pix for other builds im working on...)

Here some pictures of the build coming along:

Practically how i found it in the box after 4 years (little assembly done and paint before taking the picture):

Any tips for gluing windows in? i use Revell Contacta Clear (with a brush connected to its lid), as this is just hideous

First sticker i ever placed... I absolutely hate this part of every build (can anyone tell my why these stickers rip so easyand how to prevent it? i placed them for roughly 10-15 seconds in warm water as written in the instructions)

2nd sticker went little better, but overal, all stickers on this car were still hideous (i made this car a practice project direct after the windscreen sticker)

Then i made a "booboo" when gluing the spoiler on...

Decided to change things up a little, and made the seat black with red, and a golden rollcage

After the mistake with gluing the spoiler on i decided to sand the whole car down, after pulling the decals off (any one know if you can get them on again? i managed to pull a few off completely withour ripping it or anything), primed the car for paint, and decided to go for TS-52 (Tamiya candy lime green spray can), this is the first coat on:

2nd layer:

3rd and final layer:

It was only after a friend of mine who passed by said: "where is the spoiler?" that i realised i forgot to glue the spoiler on before paint... mmhmm do i risk another mistake or leave it spoilerless.. havent decided yet

sadly i found 2 small mistakes in the paint i missed with sanding (also after priming the car) :

So far im quite happy as this is the first model build im actually taking my time for (2nd model in total and actually enjoy building, not like the street supra i once made) The car is now sitting as is, and ready to get its layer of clear coat. Ill keep you all updated

I was going to comment on your post about this, on my post about the z. I do love this color a whole lot. You're right. It's flashy. But I like flashy. I'll certainly take you up on the generous offer of the paint idea, however... I want to save this for a different project. I really like the idea of blue. But I really want some pearl white in there too. And I'd love to have like a metallic red in there also. As for the green, I would love to see this on the rear end of a super stallion mustang. I think it looks great on this supra also. Let me ask what you're using to clear it?

[JeroenM3]

Thanks all for the positive comments, I personally love the paint color that this car has, maybe it just suits the car real good, but i think itll suit alot of other cars nicely.

So i've used this weekend to complete 3 of my projects that were started. All bodies were painted AFTER i've done the rest of the build so they were all waiting just to be assembled. Heres how the SARD Supra turned out. Yes it still needs mirrors and spoiler, but after how wrong it went with the spoiler last time, im "scared" to put either on incase i ruin the paint AGAIN....

As you probably notice, i love pictures personally, due to the fact i'm in the automotive sales so im used to taking loads of pictures (from every angle).

I still have alot to improve on, mainly to do with windows and lights, or in other words, clearparts...

Yes, it still needs to be polished.

Edited November 5, 2017 by JeroenM3