NEW GUY: AE86 TRUENO BUILD

[J.Wolfe]

hey all.

Justin

19 and my 2nd year at Temple U. in Philly

Studying Architecture

Typical college kid that has WAY too much time taken up with school haha. Always been into cars and is my main hobby as I always work on my 95 Integra when back home on breaks from class. Decided to go out and buy my first model from hobby link japan and see if my artistic background and creativity, along with my style I have put into my own car will rub off. Took over a month to get to me but arrived right on time when winter break started. So hopefully most of my time home I will get a majority of the work done before spring semester starts.

Kit:

Aoshima 85 AE86 Trueno

also bought SSR Reverse mesh wheels with stretched tires.

Keeping this build clean and simple, with attention to detail. Adding my own personal touches here and there.

I'll update as I get decent progress on it. So far I started painting the exterior, interior, and under carriage, keeping the body white w/ flat black on the front and rear bumpers for a classic look. And a fully black interior. Just mocked up nothing glued to show the desired look so don't mind the body fitment. Hope you enjoy, its got a long ways to go...

my car as inspiration

[PLUTODNCR4]

I LIKE THE TRUENO I WAS THINKING ABOUT GETTING THIS KIT ILL WAIT TO SEE HOW YOUR COMES OUT AND WELCOME TO THE FORUMS IM MAKING A COMEBACK SINCE I HAVENT BEEN HERE IN SUCH A LONG TIME AND NEVER FINISHED THE BUILD I STARTED ..ILL BE POSITING UP NEW PICS OF MY PROGRESS AS WELL ..IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO ASK PPL HERE ARE REAL COOL

[Kanedge]

Look forward to seeing more, always liked these and I like your choice of wheels too.

[Skydime]

If this turns out anything like your Acura, it will be very nice and clean.

[bajaboy5b]

u can tell i like AEs this looks great the JDM tires just set it off i like monster camber but just a little less in the rear...

[J.Wolfe]

thanks for the kind words everyone, i also love ae86's a lot. I see this as my build that i wish i could do and afford in real life haha. and as for the stance it was just the wheels set under the chassis so the camber will not be as extreme.

here are a few updates

first: i dont like how the exhaust and a few other parts were molded in the body as it makes for an annoying time, and doesnt look as real as id want. what do you guys do as far as adding the orange to the pipes to make it look more real?

got to work on the under body, the weathering needs to be toned down some more to look a little more real for me. thinking of doing a thin flat black dust from a spray can that i hope brings it all together and not so "patchy" as well as the tranny. I added scrape marks on the fuel tank and other parts as if its bottomed out since it will be slammed. I also started the suspension components.

QUESTION: what glue do you guys use? i bought zap a gap as im familiar with it from my architecture models but it doesn't seem to work as i want for plastics.

also started painting the moldings with a brush. my hand is steady enough that i can manage but man it makes me cringe lol.

front bumper

all i got to today. don't plan on rushing through this at all.

more updates to come!

Justin

Edited December 30, 2010 by J.Wolfe

[JPR]

Looking great so far! I think you and me have really similar tastes as far as imports go. Cant wait to see this completed!

[J.Wolfe]

thanks man, i really wanted to make this a rugged beat up drifter but it being my first model dont want to risk it haha and will just keep it clean. maybe the next one though! the black bumpers and black engine bay are nice classic touches. but im still looking to add a splash of personality somewhere. maybe the interior. right now its all black just for the base coat until i figure something out

[LAone]

nice, your on here too. i actually replied to your thread on scale mag forum. but i like where this i going, so i have to compliment here too. looks great bud.

[J.Wolfe]

lol yeap, i saw this place first, but seems more people on that site appreciate this style and would be willing to help. why not have both for most opinions possible

[ajulia]

Hello there friend! Gotta love ole'scoo yotas! cant really say much for the new models but...... back to topic at hand! Ive tried all kinds of glues and nothing comes close to epoxy! really good stuff not much clean up after wards as well! If the problem comes up where it lands somewhere ya dont want it to its pretty easy to get off as long as you remove it before actually curing without ill effect to the surface youre removing it from! All in all fella I look forward to more progress on this!

peace

Tito

[LAone]

haha, im on 5 different modeling forums. the one that loves j-tin of any kind is SPC forum.spc.org.uk you have to register to view the forum. but your build will fit right in. if you happen to go there, im rollin80s on there.

[charlie8575]

Hi, Justin.

Ah...college sophomore. I remember those years well.

Nice-looking build so far.

To answer your question about glue, Zap-A-Gap has its places, for example, if you have a space between parts that won't close or fill properly, Zap-A-Gap comes in handy as it's fairly thick. I don't use superglue too much, except for some plated pieces or if I have to paint a part prior to assembly. Use caution with superglue (of which Zap-A-Gap is a variety) as it can fog parts.

For standard styrene gluing, I prefer Testors liquid and tube cement. For clear parts, use Testors clear parts cement, which is essentially white glue (e.g., Elmer's) with a little bit of cement in it for a more stable bond. Any good hobby shop will have that. Some people also use the clear parts cement for some chrome parts too, from what I've read, as well as photo-etch, as it dries clear.

Charlie Larkin

[LAone]

heres my chassis, cut and scraped off the one on mine. took some time, but it came off. the exhaust is not what i wanted, but i ran out of time when i built it for a forum contest.

[J.Wolfe]

thanks for all the glue talk guys! i needed it badly, ill prob go out in the next day or two and restock something better

DoubleD: also the example of the under body was what i needed and gave me ideas. like i said i hit the body with a mist of flat black and it worked wonders for me. it added a nice textured surface as if it was built up with tar and it toned down the splotchy paint brush strokes and glossy appearence

forgot to mention, VERY nice Integra! nice to see someone else from Virginia too

your Integra reminds me alot of a freinds car from about 8 years ago.

thanks a lot i spend more time on that thing then anything else ha, im a grease monkey that just tries and find things to do on it. its too low for any shop so ive almost had to learn how to work on it all around! where in VA are you?

LAone: your builds are soo awesome man, i also joined the site you recommended and i deff appreciate almost all the builds ive seen thus far. ill eventually make a thread in there, after i get a little more progress. for now im just soaking in the builds and techniques.

[J.Wolfe]

^ i actually have your pics saved for reference haha, really like how you went about the whole thing, nice classic, "real" feel. i just joined spc and i also have the same name, ive seen yous as im looking around a few forums at once

[J.Wolfe]

I finally got some decent progress updates on mine as i was busy with the real car and court.

under body weathering was improved, tranny was painted and weathered as well. also i love how pictures bring gout flaws in paint and whatnot that i dont see as well in person. helps when i go back to touch up things haha,not sure if thats a good or bad thing

interior is taking shape as well. still needs all the small detail on the dash but its getting closer.

interior progress

front bumper w/ plate added. needs small touch up under the one corner lense

and lastly a shot of the wheels are i am just really happy with the decision

[J.Wolfe]

interior is almost done, want to add a roll cage and needs a rear view mirror

exterior i finished the rear end and added the glass.

under body i finished up the weathering and added a custom made straight pipe exhaust. still needs the front suspension and motor. lastly i need some exterior details like mirrors and head lights and final touches...

[J.Wolfe]

last updates before its finished. all it needs is front suspension. and body line details

made the rear strut/cage, finished up the engine, and added the headlights and other final details yesterday

[71datsun1200]

keep those pics coming. i'm a big fan of the old school toyotas.

[J.Wolfe]

little teaser of it.