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GQ_KC
05-13-2006, 01:14 PM
hello.....its been several days and weeks to complete this build...this is my 3RD build.

The Kit i bought at a local hoby store.
Skyline R32 GT-R nismo S-tune
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02768.jpg

Out of the box look. (all shiney) bumper not fit on properly.
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02770.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02771.jpg
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http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02773.jpg

Started to sand some places. gell all the shine and lines off
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02774.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02777.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02778.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02779.jpg

Painted the interior and bottom chasiss MATT black....took a pick right after spray.
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02782.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02783.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02784.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02785.jpg

Got the bumer to fit PERFECTLY
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02786.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02787.jpg

Painted little details.
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02788.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02789.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02790.jpg

ONE coat of primer
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02791.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02792.jpg

waiting primer to dry, soo i assembled some parts
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02793.jpg

after primer was dry, i wanted to see how it looked
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02794.jpg

BAM! this is where it hit me. my kit never came with a muffler tip. i dent have the materials to make one. soo i was creative. plus, this is my first time scratch building a muffler.
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02795.jpg
i chopped a center piece the held all the parts. nice big size..LOL

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02798.jpg
i started sanding it to make it smooth ad=nd round. took about an hour of sanding

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02799.jpg
checked to see if tip fit on muffler tank.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02800.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02801.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02807.jpg
all fitted and looks perfect.


One coat of Gun Metal (TS-3http://www.spc.org.uk/forum/images/smiles/icon_cool.gif
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02802.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02803.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02804.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02805.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02806.jpg

Put it togeter to see how it matches the colors of rims and body.
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02808.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02809.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02810.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02811.jpg

i applied decals body and interior.
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02812.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02813.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02814.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02815.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02821.jpg

painted the outlines on the window, i kinda messed up but i fixed it a bit....looks ok i guess....need more practice.
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02822.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02823.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02824.jpg

panted the head and tail lights.
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02825.jpg

anothe BAM! when i was sparying my clear, i was lifting the body into a clean dry box when my finger touched the clear on my body. oh well i should be more carefull next time. http://www.spc.org.uk/forum/images/smiles/icon_sad.gif
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02826.jpg

painted the seats BLUE....all my other cars are all red seat....changing up a bit.
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02827.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02828.jpg


AND FINALLY FINISHED
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02830.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02831.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/GQ_KC/DSC02833.jpg

overall, im opretty satisfied. i love it,

indybhogal
05-13-2006, 01:47 PM
looks good for a beginner. Would look perfect if you masked up the windows. Atleast you know for next time. Never the less, great job!

AzN 2NR
05-13-2006, 01:53 PM
looks pretty good

NissanSkylineGTR98
05-13-2006, 06:29 PM
Very nice! Gunmetal Gray looks excellent on R32s :D

cham2020
05-14-2006, 08:14 AM
i like it
except for the window panes :|

tigeraid
05-14-2006, 11:11 AM
The paint looks pretty fantastic, but I agree you need to mask your window trim. Very creative on the exhaust tip, good work!

GQ_KC
05-14-2006, 11:59 AM
thats for the comments guys

actuall i did mask them, but some paint went into the cracks....i need to buy better tape....:banghead:

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