1987 Suzuki Samurai

[Jeepster25]

This is my first post and my first build in a long time. I decided to do a model of my first car. This kit was from fujimi, I switched the wheels with Jeep CJ wheels that more closely match the Samurai I had. The paint is automotive paint that is covered with a few layers of clear. I scratch built the brush guard, mud flaps and spare tire cover. Also I recreated the stripes from a scanned picture of the original Samurai.

[rolltide]

Looks great very nice work, wish they still made more of the real ones of these

[Jeepster25]

Looks great very nice work, wish they still made more of the real ones of these

Thanks rolltide! I wish they still made them too, it was a great little 4 x 4.

[my name is nobody]

Thats a terrific model!

Always nice to see someone replicate a vehicle they own, or owned, in scale.

these models always seem to have alot more put into them. and I like this.

Have never seen a model kit of this Samurai, and it looks great!

nice detail, the spare tire cover is really cool.

[GeeBee]

Very nicely done, cracking paint job,

[VW Dave]

Have you thought about displaying the model on its top so it looks more natural?

LOL. Reminds me of the old song: "my Suzuki is really sturdy, as long as I don't go over 30."

Seriously, Jeepster25 - Great job on that Zuki, and the personalized touches/scratchbuilt bits make it very special indeed.

Edited November 18, 2009 by VW Dave

[Jeepster25]

Thanks everyone! khart here is a picture of her on the side like many real Samurai's in the 80's! Also another picture of her topless. I don't like how the tires came out but I couldn't figure out how to do white letter tires that matched the ones I had, any suggestions?

[MyBradKeselowski]

Super build :lol:

I like the detailing. Wheels and tires look great, along with the decals.

I give you a thumbs up on this build

It's nice to see somebody build one of these pretty well stock and not all chopped up or

being slammed into the weeds...

[Guest]

Nice work. I really like the color, what is it?

[crazyjim]

I always those Samuri things and want to build one with huge tires and a bigger engine. Yours looks very well done.

[randx0]

great job .

[Jeepster25]

Nice work. I really like the color, what is it?

It's 1987 Suzuki Iceland Blue Metalic code 09R, I was able to get it in a 12 oz. spray can from Automotivetouchup. It's just a base coat paint so I used 3 coats of gloss clear over it. It did melt the plastic cup I sprayed it into first but the model didn't melt.

[Jeepster25]

Shabo dry transfers, although I don't know if they make them in that style or not.

You might also try brushing on a light coat of Future floor polish over the decals that are on the tires now to help get rid of the "filmy" look.

Thanks! I'll try that.

[Lownslow]

thats nice just heard a new rap song and theyre still paying homage to the sidekicks and samurais

[RodneyBad]

Awesome looking Sammie.

Paint and details look Fantastic.

Gotta Love a good Zuk.

[carchub]

Nice work! That decal matches perfectly

[carchub]

Nice work! That decal matches perfectly

[carchub]

Nice work! That decal matches perfectly

[carchub]

Nice work! That decal matches perfectly

[Harold]

Really nice job, and the detailing is top notch. The spare tire cover really adds to it. I remember a dealer who had a few on his lot, and one had a sign in the windshield that said "Ready to Roll".