Lead City Customs

[Cool Hand]

Thanks Bob, I decided the cross ram was the better option for an old school custom, was contemplating a LS3 with double stacked superchargers.

Edited Friday at 10:01 AM by Cool Hand

[Cool Hand]

Applied a colour coat to the test mule.

Apologize for so many pictures, I feel its necessary to show the colour shift 🤣

[Cool Hand]

I really enjoyed building the Holden Panel Van I recently completed, so why not build another one 😁

So dug out another kit from the stash.

I found this image a while back when searching for Holden Sandmans and it will be the inspiration for this build.

 

A fellow Aussie modeler sourced the paint for me from a model show as it was a limited run only available at the event. And graphics were sourced from another Aussie company Lazy Modeller.

I 3D printed some wheels that I got the files from Z Force Model Worx , they are pretty much the same as Holden GTS Sprint wheels. And have set the stance.

[Cool Hand]

Lifes to short to build one model at a time 🤣 

Bringing this one back to the bench for completion.

Started planning out the engine with some 3D printed components. I printed the inlet manifold, triple webers and using a Iceman Collections 6cyl distributor.

[STU111]

4 hours ago, Cool Hand said:

Lifes to short to build one model at a time 🤣 

Bringing this one back to the bench for completion.

Started planning out the engine with some 3D printed components. I printed the inlet manifold, triple webers and using a Iceman Collections 6cyl distributor.

G’day Luke, l’m a big fan of these little Toranas, so I’ll be looking in on this one. 👍🏻

[Cool Hand]

On 8/23/2025 at 9:01 AM, STU111 said:

G’day Luke, l’m a big fan of these little Toranas, so I’ll be looking in on this one. 👍🏻

Yeah having owned a LJ so am I mate, once I catch up and get a few other wips completed its all I will build for a while. I have a good stock pile of LJ's in stash 😁 

[Cool Hand]

Update on the Holden LC Torana.

Engine bay sub assembly complete.

Interior components done.

[Cool Hand]

Update for the Nissan C110 Skyline.

Decided to take a different route. And try something different that I havent done before.

Bit of rust modulation done with the airbrush. Realized when I started spraying I forgot to tape the rear spoiler and front turn signal 🤦‍♂️

Sealed with a couple light coats of Mr Colour GX 114 flat clear.

Next up will be the salt technique🤞

Edited 23 hours ago by Cool Hand

[BK9300]

8 hours ago, Cool Hand said:

Update for the Nissan C110 Skyline.

Next up will be the salt technique🤞

 

Looking forward to this!

[Cool Hand]

3 hours ago, BK9300 said:

Looking forward to this!

Yeah going to be interesting to see if it works or will I have to strip the paint again 🤣

[Cool Hand]

Just applied the salt, once that has dried I will apply the colour coat.

   

[STU111]

12 hours ago, Cool Hand said:

Update on the Holden LC Torana.

Engine bay sub assembly complete.

Interior components done.

G’day Luke. Those Weber carbies look the goods. 

[Zippi]

18 hours ago, Cool Hand said:

Update on the Holden LC Torana.

Engine bay sub assembly complete.

Interior components done.

Holly smoke man...killer looking straight 6 in the business end and those weber carbs look sweet.  

[Zippi]

7 hours ago, Cool Hand said:

Just applied the salt, once that has dried I will apply the colour coat.

   

Dang Luke, your just kickin these things out like and assembly line dude.  Super nice quality work man.  I'm really diggin this Nissan C110 Skyline.

[Cool Hand]

7 hours ago, STU111 said:

G’day Luke. Those Weber carbies look the goods. 

Thanks Stu,  Webers are so much cooler than Su's 😄

 

2 hours ago, Zippi said:

Holly smoke man...killer looking straight 6 in the business end and those weber carbs look sweet.  

Thanks Bob, the triples certainly fill out that side of the engine bay.

 

1 hour ago, Zippi said:

Dang Luke, your just kickin these things out like and assembly line dude.  Super nice quality work man.  I'm really diggin this Nissan C110 Skyline.

Thanks again Bob.

I love building model cars, I have so many kits and idea's its hopeless for me to stay focused on one at a time 🤣  

[Cool Hand]

After the salt dried out.

The lesson I learnt, dont apply as much. But use more of the fine grain table salt.

Paint stages.

Not bad for a first attempt, was a good learning experience and a foundation to build upon.