Kennyboy Posted February 9, 2014 Posted February 9, 2014 (edited) Found this Fast and the Furious Supra at a local swapmeet/show for $10 unbuilt. Always wanted the car so I bought it. Not to mention, I am building it for the FnF Community build thread. We all know the shortcomings of the AMT kits and this was no exception! The body was full of pitmarks and you-name-its. I wasn't too worried though, because I had prepared myself for the worst. First order of business was to (of course) open up the hood vents. Next, took to the the horrible pits all over the body (which was so thick anyway) alot of them were just easily sanded out With that behind me, I was able to get on with the show and do some fun stuff finally.......! The engine, which was mostly ok (and I do only mean mostly) got the first attention last night. The problem with it is the turbo setup made no sense at all....! So I redid it based on the actual pictures of the real car. The turbo was made from solder and the couplers are heatshrink tubing with BMF clamps. Seats are next! (No they aren't like this out of the box!......) Edited February 28, 2014 by Kennyboy
Modelmikey Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Nice start, I've picked up 3 of these ($10 was the most expensive, lol). Looks like an ok kit to start with, not the best, but not the worst either!
Kennyboy Posted February 10, 2014 Author Posted February 10, 2014 Awesome start. Keep up the good work Hey thanks Rob! Got the taillights done tonight......the Future is drying right now Nice start, I've picked up 3 of these ($10 was the most expensive, lol). Looks like an ok kit to start with, not the best, but not the worst either! Thanks Mike! With the right amount of prep I am going to show that this will look like a Fujimi when I am done.
Deathgoblin Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Be careful of the front suspension on this kit. I found the upper A-arms aren't very stiff and the spindles pop loose. Depends on if you decide to keep the working steering. Nice work!
Kennyboy Posted February 10, 2014 Author Posted February 10, 2014 Great job so far looks awesome. Thanks Bob! Be careful of the front suspension on this kit. I found the upper A-arms aren't very stiff and the spindles pop loose. Depends on if you decide to keep the working steering. Nice work! Thank you Brian for the Heads up!
slusher Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Nice touch on the hood vents and engine Ken. I am looking forward to your version of this kit. They have these kits on ebay at high prices right now..
Wonderbread Kustomz Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Nice work on the engine and the hood vents opened up are a nice touch
Kennyboy Posted February 10, 2014 Author Posted February 10, 2014 Thanks alot guys! As promised, pics of the taillights. I drilled all four holes at even spacing then filed till the Semi truck model lighting fit in the hole.
Ron Hamilton Posted February 11, 2014 Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) Ken,The work you are doing to this one is first rate. I love it. Edited February 11, 2014 by Ron Hamilton
Kennyboy Posted February 11, 2014 Author Posted February 11, 2014 Thanks so much guys! You are my main motovators! More work to come on the seats and interior.
slusher Posted February 11, 2014 Posted February 11, 2014 Ken are those regular model truck kit lights. They look great...
Kennyboy Posted February 11, 2014 Author Posted February 11, 2014 Ken are those regular model truck kit lights. They look great... Carl, they are from a Italeri Western Star Wrecker. Thank you sir.
crazyrichard Posted February 11, 2014 Posted February 11, 2014 nice engine and the taillights look great !
DrKerry Posted February 11, 2014 Posted February 11, 2014 Lookin good Ken!!! I can almost hear the turbos!!!!
BKcustoms Posted February 11, 2014 Posted February 11, 2014 Very nice work! I'll definitely be following this one.
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