Finished pics: 1972 Toyota Levin TE-27 (8 pics)

Hi everybody. This is a Fujimi kit that was a bunch of fun to build! It's a simple kit of an interesting car; there's a fascinating history behind the actual car that I learned while looking for reference photos. The paint on my model is Pactra R/C Competition Orange , wheels are Fujimi 15" Impul Mesh; an old-school design that I think suits the car well. Exhaust tip is from a Fujimi S-15. thank you and all comments are welcomed.:)
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WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

im speachless

Love it, Antonio! :cool:

So what's the history behind it? ;)

This is one of my favorite cars! But I prefer it in white, silver, or dark green! But the orange suits the car well!

I love old school toyotas!

As I humble myelf before you. One suggestion what about accenting the screws on the fender flares? jsut a thought BANE

Originally posted by ales
Love it, Antonio! :cool:

So what's the history behind it? ;) Thank you! :) To make a long story short, it was one of Toyota's first rally cars and has a significant status much like the AE-86 Levin and the legendary Skyline.:cool: I went to Google (www.google.com) and even found a neat restoration of a full-size car! I even ordered another kit to do as a classic dragster.:)As I humble myelf before you. One suggestion what about accenting the screws on the fender flares? jsut a thought That's going to be done tomorrow!;) I realized this as well after I looked at the pictures!:p

Good job. I like its stance.

Looking so nice!! ;)

ahhhhh yeah its all about the old school

WOW

Good job

simply beatiful :eek:

:thumbup: good stuff Antonio.

Stunning!! :) So what's your 'history' to go behind this car? :D

Nice looking "old" car... :p

OH MAN!! what company makes that toyota? I just love yours I need that kit!

That's a damn cool! Great model Antonio!

What more is there to say then ....STUNNING JOB DUDE :cool:

These cars can still be seen roaming around the street's of the town i life in.....very popular car to put a rotary engine in :cool:

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I love your car dude!

I get one from an auction on e-bay. I think everybody were slepping because I was the only bidder and the price was low.

Very chic, I love it! :)

Nice colour dude!:eek:

Wow, nicely build!
Now I know wha is a TE-27.. :D

aren't the whole fender flares black on those kinda cars? I mite be wrong but that is what I think

Really cool! Love the orange.

nice looker. chaz

Originally posted by Blowncivic1320
aren't the whole fender flares black on those kinda cars? I mite be wrong but that is what I think Some were, but they were available from the factory painted in body color:) Thank you for your kind comments everybody! The kit is readily available from HLJ. I built this one with a fictitious history of being "found in a Southern California garage covered in dust and shipped back to Japan for a Toyota factory restoration similar to the treatment that Nissan gives its cars on occasion." This kit was very simple but it was a whole bunch of fun to build!:p As BaNe stated, I will detail the fender flare bolts and get some Lau Bak -style photos for the gallery. Here's a sneak peek of another finished project...
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old skool cars own me. i love TE27s and your version does it justice! EXCELLENT job Antonio! i especially love the wheels, as i'm a sucker for mesh wheels myself...

Nice model. You're right about the wheels. They look very good on this model.

:thumbup: :thumbup: 2 Thumbs up!!

It's just perfect. Everything looks great. That rim match perfectly on that car. I love it!!

Beauty! Now you need a Hakosuka and (collector gods willing) one of Arii's RX-3's. :angel:

Excellent jobs:eek: :eek: :eek: What is the size of the rims? Any modify to the TE27? Thanks.:eek: :D

Very sharp!!! Good stuff!

1 question - do you prepare the body any different when using R/C paints?

Tonio: Email me the pictures....I have this firewall bussiness that blocks me from seeing any pics upoladed to the AF server...

unclerehmus@hotmail.com

Originally posted by Rtuned
Excellent jobs:eek: :eek: :eek: What is the size of the rims? Any modify to the TE27? Thanks.:eek: :D 15" wheels. No modification was needed!:)
Now you need a Hakosuka and (collector gods willing) one of Arii's RX-3's. I've already started on the Hakosuka and am currently searching for an RX-3:cool:

Gotta love those old school Toyota's.Great work.

Fantastic!!!!!!! I love it. Any interior shots? Wheels are classic, I need some for my 510. Where'd you get em?

Originally posted by tonioseven
I've already started on the Hakosuka and am currently searching for an RX-3:cool:

Coolness! I'll warn you now, the RX-3 is a near impossible find. I'm only aware of a curbside kit by Arii from the seventies. (think of Aoshima's Silohouette Formula kits in regards to level of detail)

As for the Hakosuka, which kit are you building? Tamiya's or Fujimi's?

As for the Hakosuka, which kit are you building? Tamiya's or Fujimi's? Aoshima's with the photo-etched parts.:cool:

Great Job Tonio! As always, top notch job..

Ooooh. High dollar, high quality. Nice.

Now all you need is a good set of Webers. Try the Revell BRE Datsun 240Z. If you want my advice. Or spring for an Accurate Minatures Corvette Grand Sport.

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do you have a website or will you please repost em :)

Thanks,
John

Hi, the pictures are re-loaded. The first set was lost during one of the server changes. Thank you.:smile:

I LOVE IT, I LOVE IT, I LOVE IT!!! :thumbsup:

oooooooooooohhhh. I actually have that kit. Never thought of building it any other way except stock. Looks really good.

Bigg "E"

Breathtaking!! Nice work.....love the colour

I must have missed this one, when it was in your sig I looked for a thread, but must be blind, anyways, very nice and the colour is awesome, the same as my Aoshima Celica Hotrod.:bigthumb: :bigthumb: :bigthumb: