jetboy2004

Hello AF,

My name is Eric. I've been lurking on AF for quite a while now, I have learned many tips and techniques from you all. Big thanks!! Now it's time for me to contribute and show my WIP.

Before I show you the pics, let me tell you a little bit about my modeling experience. The first model car that I built was about 7 or 8 years ago. It was a Revell Ford F-150 Harley Davidson Edition. It did not turn out very well so I ended up throwing it away. I then started working model cars again about 2 years ago when a friend of mine bought me an Mitsubishi Evo IX. But due to my busy schedule with school and work, I had to put it away after working on it for about a month.

Now that I have graduated, I have time again to work on the Evo IX. However, while I was browsing the web one day, I came across a picture of the Audi R8 PPI Razor GTR, and at the exact moment, I knew I had to build one. So once agian, the IX was put back in the box.

Anyways, enough of my blabbering. Here are the pics of the R8 PPI.

jetboy2004

Due to my limited abilities and supplies, the model will not be exactly the same, it will be modified a bit.

I started widening the wheel wells using styrene.








I then filled the gap in between the strips with milliput and added the wide body.







Sorry for the dark pictures. It was 4am.

A little feedback please. Positive or negative, bring it.

snk33y

Impressive start! Will be keeping an eye on this thread, keep them updates rolling in.

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Wow, that's a promising project, keep us updated mate!

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rallymaster

As I'm working on such a project (a personal view of a GT concept R8 I still have to go on to put something here) I'm very interested in seeing your progress. The original R8 inspiring you is really nice, but I still can't identify "PPI", can you please explain us what it is exactly ?
Do you have more pics of that car ?

thanks for coming here to share this build ! I'll closely follow it.

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Maverick117

Your inspiration is great. I love AUDI R8 and in white color looks incredible and sexy. Your start is impressive. I look forward to the next update

rollin80s

nice work bro. that's one bad ass R8, keep up the great work.

MidMazar

Nice to see not oob builds being built. Seems like you have a challenge up a head of you with the sideskirts, hood, and rest of body parts. The widebody is coming out good.

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NissanSkylineGTR98

Looking forward to this, excellent work thus far. Can't wait to see it done

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ghoul_gh

I can`t wait !!!

jetboy2004

Thanks everyone for the compliments and encouragements.

To Rallymaster, PPI is a German tuner company for Audi's. It stands for Precision Performance Individuality. Here's their website if you're interested.
http://www.ppidesign.com/flash/

jetboy2004

Time for an update.

I opened up the hood for the vent.


Completely opened. Now the question is, how do I keep it open? The hood is very thick, it does not bend at all. If I just putty it, I don't think it'll be strong enough to hold it. I tried to scribe a line on the underside, it didn't work.


I didn't like how the headlight sits very deep inside, it just didn't look very realistic.


So I moved it out.


Here's a comparison.


That's it for now. More comments please.

white97ex

Looking good. Be sure to check fitment of the lens for the headlight before attaching it permanently. As for the hood. I would do one of two things. Either completely remove that section and re-attach it where it angles down just a bit for the effect that you are looking for. Or, Use some styrene or something as a spacer. Then carefully use a bit of heat followed by cold water to heat the back part of the vent, then use the cool water to help it retain its new position. USE EXTREME CAUTION, if you have any reservations or fears about using the heat DO NOT do it. You can quickly turn what is looking to be a great creation into a pile a goo in a matter of seconds.

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MidMazar

Using the heat method can work, but its risky. I would completely cut the hood vent out and then use the heat method on it to curve it in the position you want. Then cut out some sides out of styrene. Glue eveything back and then putty. Good luck.

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jetboy2004

Don't worry, I thought about the lens before I started modifying the light. Now the lens and the light actually look like one piece. And for the hood, I think I will go with the first option. I don't trust my skills with fire. Thanks for the tip!