Audi R8

Hi everyone,

After a long time having to concentrate on my uni work and other projects in my life, the hobby has had to be put on hold. Still browsed through the forums and there's been some seriously great builds; apologies for lack of commenting.

I've found some free time now and I really wanted to finish off this build as it was really frustrating me. Plus, finally posting the completed thread means I get to move onto more exciting builds I've been really eager to do!

WIP here - http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=990585

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Audi%20R8/DSC_000108.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Audi%20R8/DSC_000106.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Audi%20R8/DSC_000109.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Audi%20R8/DSC_000110.jpg

Found the engine cover hiding underneath my desk somewhere.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/M40A1/1-24th%20scale%20models/Audi%20R8/DSC_000111.jpg

Interior pics in the WIP.

I'm glad I can leave it in a state I'd call finished as it is probably the most irritating kit I've built. I had connected up the lights but all the wiring meant it didn't sit properly so I just ended up disconnecting them. Learning with every kit though :rolleyes:. Thanks for looking!

Nice job! Great color choice. I'm slowly working on this kit also, and this is one kit where I wish Tamiya or Fujimi had made it.

Looks very good despite the problems you had. The colour and finish are fantastic.

congratulation on the finish, i agree it is not easy to continue something that's been on hold for some time, lots of determination is required :p

Very nice finish! :thumbsup:

However, if I may add a point of criticism, it sits a bit too high, most probably because of the wheels that are too big, otherwise a very nice build.

Thanks for your comments, guys.

jano11: Yes you're right. I've been tempted to just swap the wheels back for the stocks and use them on another build I'm working on. Either that or maybe I should have added on lower bumper and skirts.

Looks great, nice choice of colour

Love the color!
Of course there are very few colors I have seen that don't look great on the
R8.

Not a big fan of the wheels and grill, a little too bling for me.
But the chrome does look pretty good against the dark blue.

Nice work!

I think it came out sweet although a black grill i think would look better.