Toyota Celica ZZT230

[iceracer1]

Hi guys,

just want to show you my next project. I want to start a new project in the new year, but I can't help to start it earlier.

This Toyota Celica is sitting in my pile for a few years now, so I thought it would be time to start on this kit.

It's a Tamiya kit, so everything looks great.









The original wheels are sold or lost (don't know) but they look silly anyway so I had to find replacements. I think these Aoshima AVS Model 5 will look great. It's a sharp straight wheel just like the lines on the Celica body.







The color will be Red Mica Crystal Shine from Toyota/Lexus. The wheels will be painted with a gun metal paint I think.



Kris.

[iceracer1]

Today I started on the Celica. First I removed the spoilerbraces on the back. I also added the sideskirts.

First I added some primer:



Followed by Part 1 of the Mica Red.





Followed by Part 2 of the Mica Red. This paint is more clear and contains the metallic flakes. I sprayed it in different directions so the metallic will be visible in every angle.





The wheels are already primered and ready for a new color. That's the main job for tomorrow .

Kris.

[juanmi]

great colour!!

[tonioseven]

Looks great so far!!

[iceracer1]

Yesterday I clearcoated the body. I used Zero 2K for this job.











I had 2 little dusts in the wet paint, but they are easy to polish.

Kris.

[iceracer1]

Last week I spent some time on modelling. First I started with the interior. I sanded everything and primered every part. Then I painted the first grey paint, followed by some masking.



Now I was able to spray the next grey paint, and remove the maskingtape.



Now I could paint some details and start to assembly the parts.

















I also spent some time on the body. First I polished the paint and masked off the body to paint the windowtrims and rearbumper part.

After this I added all the lights.











Next I'll start on the chassis and decided what color the wheels will be painted.

Kris.

[rallymaster]

Good work, I love this color !!

[juanmi]

nice shine and great choice for interior!

[da_ashman]

As per usual, Great Work Kris!!!

[nugundam93]

i'm not a fan of this celica but your work is just excellent!

[ChristopheB]

Excellent work and fast as usual!

[tonioseven]

Beautiful work so far!! Flyonthewall built one of the Celicas years ago and it details how he lowered the Tamiya suspension on it. I followed that same tutorial and I was pleased with the results.

[corvettekid_7684]

Great work!

[iceracer1]

Today I finally lowered the chassis, so I could finally add some paint on the wheels. I decided to paint them AcladII Steel.



The chassis is done. I did some wheatering and I painted the exhaust with different AcladII paints.









Meanwhile it's finished so completed pics will be uploaded soon.

Kris.