rsxse240 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Lol, it's been nearly a year since the last update. It would appear that crewdawg has the same building habits as me, so don't be holding your breath on a quick update. Haha Seriously though, I've never seen a better s-chassis kit build... ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrewDawg15 Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 Thanks sorry for the lack of pics in my earlier thread, but Imageshack decided to start charging for hosting. Now, I'm going back to Photobucket to post on forums Yeah, I'm not known to just crank out the builds, LOL. I took a job overseas when I retired from the Air Force, and resources were not plentiful I'm back home now and plan on updating this build more often as this is a commission build, and I want to get back to my own. I've got a lot more "Custom" engines planned, but need to get this knocked out first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrewDawg15 Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 I work at the "Speed of Me", so here's a few more updates. The body has been sprayed with 4 coats of Testors black lacquer, just setting it aside so the paint will have plenty of time to cure before polishing. I also fabricated a few bits for the engine bay such as brake and clutch master cylinders, fuel filter, and power steering reservoir by turning styrene in my trusty electric drill and shaping with a good ol #11 blade and sandpaper. I also plumbed the fuel and power steering systems as well as running vacuum lines for the engine. She's still have a ways to go... ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrewDawg15 Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 I fabricated a few more components for the engine bay: - A GReddy LS intercooler- Radiator- Radiator shroud- Stock cooling fan All mocked up Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFMgarage Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Dude that is so impressive! I'm a huge fan of imports and I am seriously shocked at the attention to detail in your work! Such awesome job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrewDawg15 Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Thanks! I'm not really a fan of highly modified, stripped out cars (my personal builds are more tame), but this one is a replica of a friends car. She's a far cry from the curbside Fujimi kit I started out with. I love to scratch build, that's why I love the curbie kits...they are literally a blank canvas to work with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlBear Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Love this build! I am planning on doing a similar sort of build. A 1:1 replica of a stripped out 180sx. Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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