Belugawrx Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) AMT/ERTL's 2007 release of a fast and furious tokyo drift car There were apparently alot of modelling backers (Universal, GM, Dodge, Ford, Nissan, Toyota, and Goodyear) on this one as it does go together very well, ..... but of course,... I have to modify it!... The nose looked weird (too round) on the kit, so I filed and sanded until,... paper thin plastic was showing light thru! STOP ... That led to filing and sanding the hood (bonnet) to match,... and ya It does resemble the 1:1 car better My next big step ....Opening doors,... I'm diving in! Full mockup (glass, interior chassis, and wheels) to see where insides of doors should be, ... Marked on outer skins to place 2 halves together, ||Before cutting inner door,... measure gap of sill,.. and use that later, as a guide for inner/ outer fitment?..... I guess .. I also added flares to the flat sided body panels, using flat stock under Milliput Standard (yellow-grey) and Squadron white putty,....So,... lots of sanding yet!?!! This is the look I'm going for. More of a Rocket Shark Rear windows have been filled to accept sail panel vents? I dunno..... just need something there!?! Not sure of the 23" torque's yet ,...Have a couple sets coming from HobbyLinc (Ga.) to compare Cutting the side glass off now, and will use clear pkg. material for those. Oh (the '55 too, is still getting mudded and sanded ) SQUIRREL!! Happy modelling Cheers Edited April 19, 2014 by Belugawrx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flo9mr Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Like what you're doing with it! Different wheels a must haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Solid start Bruce, I like the wheels also... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbbycreations Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I like the wheels ,But may I suggest you paint them gunmetal would look really sharp with this build So far great work darlin!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 2006 Nissan 350Z?! Yep, I'll be watching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Thnx On a roll, the '55 is gonna wait... I have sanded until the carpal set in, but the flares are almost there,.. Doors cut out,.. back filed the body and doors to thin them out,... Last mock up looked a little high in the front so ,... Added Styrene to the bottom air dam ,. Now more file sand, fill, file, sand, fill, ad nauseum ... ......this is fun..... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 Like what you're doing with it! Different wheels a must haha I know Edward these kit 26"s are nutty lookin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I like the wheels! I'll be watching. They remind me of a WORK VS-KF (hint hint...... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 Yes Yes and Yes,... Where,How much,..NOW That is exactly what I was thinking but, thats alot of holes to drill in the Peg's I'm still trying to come up with the best way to mask the1st outer rim and shoot the spokes flat black..... Anyone?........ ........ Bueller Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I have had good luck painting white glue on stuff I don't want painted. Few brushed on coats then when it's painted peel off glue or soak in warm water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 I have had good luck painting white glue on stuff I don't want painted. Few brushed on coats then when it's painted peel off glue or soak in warm water oooo k Got it Thanks Fred, very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I like the kit....not as it comes but altered it can be nice build. All I did was new wheels........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted April 26, 2014 Author Share Posted April 26, 2014 After much sand fill sand fill... She's out of primer !! Love the digicam ... now I know where to fill sand fill... again Front dam extension came out alright,... I think Anyway here she is..... I like to use Duplicolor sandable black primer,.... when you see grey/white plastic ,... you are at base!! Gettin' there Happy Modelling Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted April 26, 2014 Author Share Posted April 26, 2014 Somthing ...like.. this Eventually ... I'm thinking Purple Spoon samples soon Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted April 26, 2014 Author Share Posted April 26, 2014 (edited) Couple more..... on another note.. Which one is 1:25 th? Happy? Modelling Cheers Edited April 26, 2014 by Belugawrx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 A little more sanding filling sanding, Duplicolor primer sealer on this one ... Cut out the inner doors and starting on hinges Started engine , but ... its not a V-8!!,... so.. much research left to do ...! T and a wheel choice..? Body colour will be Racing yellow with Black air dam level, all around Low stripe and rear wing Thinking about smoothing the only vertical line on the car...... the door handles!! Thanks for looking Q,C&C's welcome Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flo9mr Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Like the bottom wheels, what motor are you putting in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 I'm thinkin box , but with an extra booster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 This ..customized [url=http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/Belugawrx/media/Nissan_350Z_GT4_Silverstone600x400_zps7e5d2df1.jpg.html][/url) Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 (edited) So tried the white glue on outer rims ..Like that trick!! I brushed over the edges and down the outside of the barrel Waited 3 days.... Left the chrome on the pegasus 23' "T's" and shot 'em with rattle can Duplicolor Universal Black Waited 3 days ... scraped the white glue on the outsides (unseen) And soaked the wheels in HOT water Qtip with virgin lemon juice(just kidding) Thnx again Fred! QC+C's welcome Cheers Edited May 8, 2014 by Belugawrx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 No problem. That thing is looking GOOOD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Great Progress! Real Nice Work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Awesome progress Bruce, your doing some great work.Great pictures also... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Very nice work, it's looking really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 Ok .... Back at 'er... (had to build that dirtbike) Had a flurry of activity tonight,.. Dove in and got those doors hinged,..! they actually open and... close!! MILESTONE Needed to dremel out the under dash panels.. I used a red plastic wrapped paper clip and 2mm (1/16") o.d. aluminium tube.. trial and error pic.. the loop needs to be approx. 7mm o.d. (1/4"(for the other old school Canadian carpenters out there)) and I left the door side shorter to be able to take the doors off for paint and polish... Started on the engine and so far so good,.. lots of reference pics on Google,... TG... This is not a north american engine!!??? Had to make something to make that engine bay just that much more cramped!! I've been itchin' to paint this for a couple weeks!!.... but I'm glad I didn't. There is a lot left to do before then Q's,C's+C's welome!, and right now, needed... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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