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Been awhile since ive completed a build.

And like always my go to kits when trying to get back into building model cars are the Aoshima kits, I like them for the simplicity and ease of building.

So I grab this kit out the stash and set about customising it to my favourite lowrider build style. Box art is just too cool with these kits.

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I shaved the door handles, scripts, fuel cap, front turn signals and wiper mounts. 

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Fitted Pegasus #1311 DZ's wire wheels.

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I 3D printed and installed a chain steering wheel.

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Used optional part in the kit for the tail light panel set up. Aluminium tube for the exhaust tip.

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Modified the optional front grill by opening it up to install some photo etch mesh

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And like always paint is Tamiya TS-14 black, which was wet sanded and polished with the Tamiya compounds. And the interior is TS-49 bright red with flat clear over coat.

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Edited by Cool Hand
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There’s nowhere to hide if your black paint is flawed. This is like glass. Awesome looking Skyline. I’m painting a 62 Impala in TS- 14 and if it turns out half as good as your Skyline, I’ll be happy. Top notch. 👍🏻

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Another Great looking build there Luke.  Your always on point with the Tamiya Black.  Just a Bodacious looking build.  

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NOOOOICE, Luke. This is a masterclass in Aoshima Grand Champion potential. Taking a great starter kit, cleaning it up, and enhancing it to perfection! Simply stellar.

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