Tamiya 1/24 Castrol Toyota Tom's Supra GT

[jchrisf]

The decals on this one have been a great learning experience for a newb like me.  I still have a few more parts to paint and decal but this is everything so far.  

 

[Italianhorses]

Looks good!

[lghtngyello03]

Looks good. I’ve had this kit for a while...it screams to be built lol. 

[El Roberto]

Wow, looking good.   Yeah...Tamaya decals can be problematic sometimes.  

[ZTony8]

I have that kit in my stash. My plan is to take the engine from the 1984 Toyota Tom's prototype and use in the Supra. Yes, that a 4 cylinder in there-I think it was peculiarity of the Japanese series rules.

[Dann Tier]

Looking fantastic!!!

[jchrisf]

2 hours ago, Dann Tier said:

Looking fantastic!!!

Thanks Dann!

10 hours ago, Italianhorses said:

Looks good!

Thanks Alex, I'm a big fan of your work and articles!

10 hours ago, lghtngyello03 said:

Looks good. I’ve had this kit for a while...it screams to be built lol. 

Thanks Scott and Yes it does scream to be built

9 hours ago, El Roberto said:

Wow, looking good.   Yeah...Tamaya decals can be problematic sometimes.  

Thanks Robert.. I've never had a problem with Tamiya decals but this is a pretty complex scheme for me but I've learned a lot and should make most of my stash kits easy.

8 hours ago, ZTony8 said:

I have that kit in my stash. My plan is to take the engine from the 1984 Toyota Tom's prototype and use in the Supra. Yes, that a 4 cylinder in there-I think it was peculiarity of the Japanese series rules.

Wow Tony, that is above my skill level for now.. I guess you will cut the hood open so you can see the engine?

[ZTony8]

Right now it's beyond MY skill level, too! That's one of the reasons I haven't yet begun the work.

[jchrisf]

A few more things done today.  I've been working from home for the past two months but I have to go back to the office tomorrow so I won't be getting as much done in the future.. looking forward to retirement

[slusher]

Looks fantastic so far...

[jchrisf]

21 hours ago, slusher said:

Looks fantastic so far...

Thanks Carl!

[Funkychiken]

With this level of quality, it would be hard to beleive that you are a newbie!

[jchrisf]

54 minutes ago, Funkychiken said:

With this level of quality, it would be hard to beleive that you are a newbie!

Thanks Atin... I started a couple of years ago and built 5 or 6 models before I got frustrated with bad paint finishes.  So I took two years off and kept watching YT videos and finally got the bug to try it again.  I have trouble with painting the bodies and end up having to strip them and start over.  This one was left in Tamiya primer because I like the way it looks and goes on so smooth.  I would be finished with this build but I'm waiting to get more practice with the clear on my test body before I shoot this one.  This is also the first build I have done where I have taken my time.  It makes a big difference I've learned.

[Dann Tier]

Love those wheels!!....nice, klean detailing, bud!!!

[jchrisf]

28 minutes ago, Dann Tier said:

Love those wheels!!....nice, klean detailing, bud!!!

Thanks Dann.. I appreciate it!

[mustang1989]

You can tell that this build has been time consuming on your part and it's all payin' off. Looking verrry good so far Chris.

[jchrisf]

5 hours ago, mustang1989 said:

You can tell that this build has been time consuming on your part and it's all payin' off. Looking verrry good so far Chris.

Thanks Joe!  I appreciate it.