Been finished with it for a while, just waiting on the site to come back up to post the pics. Turned out acceptable, although the paint is almost impossible to photograph. Depending upon the lighting it looks various shades of red. It was painted TS-8 over a basecoat of black (I’ll never do that again!). The paint is smoother than it looks...honest! :sly: The red is so translucent it just looks plain weird at times. Probably should have striped it, but was just glad to have it completed in one piece!

Thread on the build is located here. (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=106574)

-Rick


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BEAUTIFULLY BUILT!!!

Nice.
The red looks kinda dark, probably because you used a black basecoat.

I agree!
Great detail work in the lights, panel lines and the paint, don't worry, it very nice this way.
OLivier

I agree! It is good! :dogpile:

Nice and clean, I love it :bigthumb:

Great job !!!!

Colour is fantastic.:bigthumb:
Nice build :smile:

Really nice! The colour is lush. Creates a very rich red.

Glad you all like it! Other than the paint job and cracked roof (both my fault) it was a simple build.

After two street cars in a row I think it's time for something with a rollcage! Maybe the PIAA Accord or '01 Subaru WRC will be next.

Thanks again for the feedback!

-Rick

NICE! I am really glad you kept it that color and didnt strip it!

Great paint job...

GOOD JOB! :bigthumb:

Congratulations. Great job. Love the car.

Cheers.

Orlando
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Originally posted by flyonthewall
Really nice! The colour is lush. Creates a very rich red. :iagree:

Nice but........

isn't that a IS300??? :loser:

nice and clean.. really good job you've done there..

the colour is nice too..

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cool.... have been seeing alot of altezza.... for a change seeing a normal looking Lexus

Originally posted by RaceMySS_454
Nice but........

isn't that a IS300??? :loser:

Depends on which dash you put in..so :loser: back to ya! ;)

-Rick