Nismo R34 GTR Z-tune

[wgflatliner]

Among the two build-off things i have going on, I also have some other models i'd like to get opinions on, and seek advice with. keep in mind i'm too scared to jump into air brushing so i tend to stick with the rattle cans.

Today i present to you, the beginnings of my Tamiya Nismo R34 GTR Z-tune, item #24282

my reference photos link:

http://www.rsportscars.com/nissan/2005-nis...ne-gt-r-z-tune/

I want to keep this one with the colors that come with this car as it was on the real thing, which conveniently is that color coding right out of the box.

After doing a little research i finally understand the macro setting on my camera, so i hope they turned out ok. I do know they started showing some faults with the interior work which i'd like to get some input on how to correct it as much as possible.. i want to make the paint more uniform, as you will see in the pics.

i also plan on trying to go about the buffing paint as demonstrated in the model building 101 thread, hopefully with favorable results.

Please, let me know what you think. If you want to point out a flaw, please do. I will not be offended and would love to correct any flaws that should be presented.

Here you go:

painting aluminum over a gray primer can be kinda tricky as it all blends in. but i think i got it mostly, with the exception of near the oil pan which the oil pan conveniently covers anyways.. and on the rear trunk lid

I hope you guys enjoy. Again, criticism is welcome. I apologize if i'm posting up a lot, but i will say that i've got the itch to doing this hobby again after many years, so my enthusiasm is pretty high. There is lots to learn here, and i look forward to building more things. I want criticism so that i can better myself.

Thanks everybody!

[moonlite5hadow]

lookin very good so far!! dont you just wish these R34's came with the full drive train as its own sub assembly?

Edited November 18, 2009 by moonlite5hadow

[wgflatliner]

lookin very good so far!! dont you just wish these R34's came with the full drive train as its own sub assembly?

yeah. i'm a little disappointed that Tamiya never opted to have an R34 model that had the separate motor. maybe it's some sort of licensing agreement thing they have going on or something? i dunno.

[MyBradKeselowski]

I see no flaws to point out.

I like the interior you did a nice color choice

The paint is very nice and smoothly applied...

[wgflatliner]

Alright, little update on this..

the window masking and paint turned out really well.

I had noticed some molding lines near the back of the car, so i had to sand them out, and now the primer is drying. I figured that since i was fixing the body, i may as well have just sanded out any imperfections and get it right the first time, such as the excess paint in the rear deck lid and hood. Once i get the body looking correct with the paint, which i plan to do about 6 coats, i'll let the paint cure for a week before i start the buffing process, of course letting each coat dry for at least 24 hours.

Also in the mail is the photo etched kit, and floor carpeting material specific for this model.

now if only i could be good at precision detailing, i'd attempt to paint the defroster lines across the back window.. but why risk ruining a perfect window? heh

[crispy]

Mark, that looks great! Especially the paint color since you are using a can. I air-brushed mine and I'd say it is close although the real color has a little flake to it.

I see nothing wrong with your build to date.

I think this is one attractive car from Tamiya. They did offer their R32 with an engine, which was also a great kit.

Here is my R34 and link if you'd like to see more:

The pictures were taken a bit before I completed some very minor details.

Nissan R-34

I anticipate your completion!

Chris

[wgflatliner]

Mark, that looks great! Especially the paint color since you are using a can. I air-brushed mine and I'd say it is close although the real color has a little flake to it.

I see nothing wrong with your build to date.

I think this is one attractive car from Tamiya. They did offer their R32 with an engine, which was also a great kit.

Here is my R34 and link if you'd like to see more:

The pictures were taken a bit before I completed some very minor details.

Nissan R-34

I anticipate your completion!

Chris

thanks for the kind words! i can't wait to get the photo-etch kit. Your build looks pretty solid. I want to clean up the interior better than what it is though, because you can see inconsistencies with the black paint next to the red. i'm thinking of maybe masking off and exposing the black only on the rear seat and laying down semi-gloss black. i'll need to remove the front seats to get the carpet put in, so i can mask/paint those separately.

then again, maybe i'm just over-thinking this. maybe i should just put the interior in the model, mock it up and see if i can really tell that there's inconsistencies in the black paint.

as far as the light greenish hued paint in the center console, i was trying to go for that digital dash piece look as i referenced in the original post of this thread. i need to touch that up as well as it's bleeding into the trim piece above it.

as for the paint, i plan on doing another coat this afternoon when i get home. i love tamiya paints though. they spray on nice and even!!

[wgflatliner]

ok question, and i apologize for the size of the photo:

on the following pic i'm trying to figure out a couple things:

the two big lines that go along the frame on the right, and the small line on the far left. it starts out black and goes into silver - any idea what they might go to?

also, i'm trying to figure out the color of that driveshaft... i'm thinking a mixture of olive drab and yellow?

thanks in advance.

[Roadkill2525]

The two black lines are most likely fuel lines and the other is maybe a brake line. For the driveshaft, a mix of Tamiya Clear Yellow and Clear Smoke.

[vizio93]

Love the interior man !!! Can't wait to see her all wrapped up

[wgflatliner]

alright, update time!

1. i touched up the "digital" part of the center console on the dash. it now looks proper.

2. rear suspension components are complete.

3. gas lines installed, although the pics make the lines look worse than they actually are. I used chrome silver as a base, and tamiya clear blue and clear red to mimic the anodized fittings.

4. glued in the front drive shaft.

now i'm just waiting for the etched pieces to get here along with the carpet and whatever else so i can complete the car.

i'm a little disappointed that i accidentally tapped the body of the car while the paint was drying

anyways, pics of the undercarriage:

i'll keep working on this until i get either my etched pieces or the 55 truck gets delivered.

[crispy]

Really nice details! Looks great! I say keep at it!

Chris

[wgflatliner]

well time for an update.

i got the chassis pretty much done. i couldn't tell where the one hard line went on that reference photo, but now that i think about it, i'm wondering if it's the line for the brakes. i'm not entirely sure though, so i ran it to the little electric box looking thing. i need to also figure out how to plumb the rear diff oil cooler.

the body has been stripped of all paint and the body is drying. tomorrow i'll probably primer it and start the paint process.

i did get the photo etch set and carpeting, so the brake rotors are done that way, brake pedals, rear diff oil cooler, intercooler faceplate..