discussion Calsonic Skyline GT-R (Tamiya 1/24 ITEM 24184)

[Snowman]

Onwards and upwards, I've started some work on the display base for Skyline. The car is going to be shown mounting the curb on the apex of the corner, though not as spectacularly as the accompanying picture.


I've also test fitted the driver.

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[Gwyn]

Hi Gavin, this is looking good the underside is looking spectacular.

 

[Snowman]

Hi Gavin, this is looking good the underside is looking spectacular.

Thanks Gwyn, I tried something different by lightly spraying on Vallejo Black ink wash instead of brushing it on.

 

[Guest]

Just caught up with this one Gavin & I've gotta say it's looking really good! I'd love to see your Skyline getting both wheels off the ground


Cheers


Patrick

 

[papa 695]

I don't know how I missed this one Gavin some great work going into this and it's looking very good indeed

 

[Guest]

not a car person but this is looking sssooooo good.


scott

 

[Snowman]

can i ask what paint you are going to be using?

I'm using decanted paint - the correct colour as it is only available in rattle can. The AB gives better control.

 

[Snowman]

Well, the build is moving along and the track is taking shape.


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I wanted to fit the driver out with a safety harness, but I may have bitten off more that i can chew - take a look at the size of the PE buckle that is used on the harness. I hope that I can do it some justice.


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Here is the body with all the decals applied ready for the clear coat - just pray that I don't mess that up.


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Thanks for looking.


Gavin

 

[Snowman]

The driver is belted in and the track is ready.........now where is the car???


Thanks for looking!

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[yak face]

looking good gavin, the base is fab too

 

[Snowman]

looking good gavin, the base is fab too

Thanks, but it (road surface) keeps on appearing very shiny in the photo's which is very frustrating.

 

[Guest]

one of my favourite cars, we have tons of skylines going around where I live. 
Really nice work mate

 

[Guest]

This is coming along well... how is the clear going?

 

[Snowman]

This is coming along well... how is the clear going?

That is going to need some rubbing down with some really fine grit water paper.....


Then I'm going to mask up the windows for their spray prep and decals as well as the body for a semi gloss black treatment around the windows .....not looking forward to that. :/


Oh yes, fit the windows and there are the side mirrors and the rear aero spoiler.


Once they on then it will be a spot of weathering treatment and putting a bounce in the cars' stance in the base and it will be finished......I think.

 

[Guest]

Well you make it sound easy so I expect top results haha. I'm sure it will look great though. I have been trying to grab 20 mins here and there to wet sand my gt5 turbo. Have done 2/3 of it. I know your pain.