PatW Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Just finished................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Very nice build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Very nicely done Patrick ! You do know that you're gonna have to try some BMF sooner or later . . . you can't put it off forever ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Thanks slusher. Although I looked at this on Google, but chose the easy option as I'd never built one before...... Bob there's no brightwork on the Nissan thank god. You say 'Very nicely done' then frighten me about BMF, I'm putting it off as long as I can! I suppose for training purposes I can start with covering sprue with BMF, is that a good idea? Now where can I find some chromed sprue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxicoop Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 hahahaha !!!!!! I like your idea with BMF and chrome sprue !!!!!! I'm old school and I use silver paint but I'm slowly starting to use BMF but for me painting is easier .....Super build !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 very cool, nice colour too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 Thanks guys. Yes maxicoop, BMF scary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby 427 1965 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Very cool. Must get my hands on more Japanese kits like these. My LHS doesn't seem to get many in.. Must ask 'em to. Gradually work your way onto doing chromes and the rubbers on the windows.. You'll get there in time and you'll be glad when you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Very nice car and build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) Yes guys. I don't think it looks so cool as the box art shows. One other thing............ when building the front steering assembly,the pins on the top and bottom of the streering/wheel fitments are long. to get a standard ride height, (you are supplied with two collars) you put the collars on the top pin, to lower the front put the collars on the bottom pin. So you have a choice, but beware as the tyres are perhaps too wide to go up into the arches, so you need to modify there. Yes the steering does work very well. Edited August 29, 2014 by PatW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriztsq Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Very clean skyline! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc1968 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Very nice. Great paint job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 Thanks guys, yes the paint is rattle can metalic red Plasti-kote. Very easy to put on and great finish without a clear gloss coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynoMight Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Nice looking Skyline. Everyone seems to forget about these, Most only know about the 90s-present and the c-10s and GTR's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 It looks good, Pat. The paint looks nice and smooth, too. I got sweaty the first time I tried BMF, but the results are SO worth it. Maybe try a little on the door handles, before you progress onto long pieces of trim. Believe me...if you can make a kit look this neat and tidy, then foil is well within your grasp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Thanks guys. Yes I've tried BMF on various kits, about 6 times in all, disaster. I suppose I'll just have to keep trying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozono Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Nice one!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Thanks frozono, I've just seen your Datsun 510 race car superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cswilliams1963 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Thank you Cliff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mannyp1980 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Very cool Skyline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonioseven Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Nice Skyline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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