1989 Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 - Bayside Blue Godzilla

[Italianhorses]

1 hour ago, Rider said:

Brilliant work. Those fans must have taken a ton of work, very nice touch.

Thank you. The fans were actually not that bad, but kinda awkward to do such small detailed work practically one handed.

Once you have a frame (which was larger wire circle and a X for the arch), its just adding little bits to it. I was actually pretty skeptical about the outcome at first, but they turned out ok. Fast drying super-glue is a must for this.

 

[Rider]

1 minute ago, Italianhorses said:

Thank you. The fans were actually not that bad, but kinda awkward to do such small detailed work practically one handed.

Once you have a frame (which was larger wire circle and a X for the arch), its just adding little bits to it. I was actually pretty skeptical about the outcome at first, but they turned out ok. Fast drying super-glue is a must for this.

 

CA does wonders for sure.

I use this stuff  when placement is crucial as well as not having any adhesive visible or hard to hide once complete. It dries crystal clear and holds well, it is a bit flexible so there is none of the 'ting' factor like CA has if a part is nicked or touched. 

[Italianhorses]

3 hours ago, Rider said:

CA does wonders for sure.

I use this stuff  when placement is crucial as well as not having any adhesive visible or hard to hide once complete. It dries crystal clear and holds well, it is a bit flexible so there is none of the 'ting' factor like CA has if a part is nicked or touched. 

That looks like ink?

Microscale makes clear adhesive that is similar to white glue, but stronger. 

[Rider]

It's probably the same stuff but WAY cheaper. $3 for that bottle. It also comes in an 8oz bottle. I swear by it. I use it for a ton of stuff, not just building models. It cleans up with water but once cured water does nothing to it.

Edited September 18, 2018 by Rider

[Italianhorses]

5 hours ago, Rider said:

It's probably the same stuff but WAY cheaper. $3 for that bottle. It also comes in an 8oz bottle. I swear by it. I use it for a ton of stuff, not just building models. It cleans up with water but once cured water does nothing to it.

I can almost guarantee you its the same/similar stuff.

[Dann Tier]

Theres the Alex we all know!!!!!......Fantastic work!!

[Italianhorses]

12 hours ago, Dann Tier said:

Theres the Alex we all know!!!!!......Fantastic work!!

Thanks Dann, appreciate it!

Edited September 19, 2018 by Italianhorses

[tmathew1us]

On 9/18/2018 at 9:53 PM, Dann Tier said:

Theres the Alex we all know!!!!!......Fantastic work!!

Alex, looks like old habits die hard. The Italian Horses website was one of the sites that not only got me hooked on modelling, but is still a go-to source for simple effective ideas.  We are all thrilled to see you (and your obsessively detailed results) back !!

[Italianhorses]

Thanks gents.

This one is done. Few last pieces that go to this WIP, and then it will be in the gallery.

I decided to go with black wheels, so typical Skyline wheel emblems were too dark. I foudn an old PE fret with some GT-R emblems from my R34 build, and used that instead:

Turned out quite well:

Put final touches and decals on the back, blacked out the exhaust tips, checked the stance, put decal on the hood:

And this one is officially completed:

 

 

 

Edited September 30, 2018 by Italianhorses

[Tommy124]

Nothing short of L-O-V-E-L-Y!  

[Italianhorses]

Thanks! The completed photoset is in the gallery now.