PROGRESS! Fujimi Nissan Sileighty!
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Suislide
05-30-2003, 05:33 PM
well, i know some of you regulars will be shocked to see this. a progress thread from me??? well, pick your jaws up off the floor, cause it's true!
so ever since i started making models of Japanese cars, i've been on a never-ending search for a Sileighty. it's the car i want to build in real life, and thus i wanted to make a model of it as well. i couldn't order from HLJ or HobbySearch, as i didn't have access to a credit card. so i go to my local hobby shop one day, and there, staring me in the face, is the Fujimi Initial D Sileighty. i paid $45 Canadian for it, but i don't care. it was WAY worth it, because i've been looking for one for at least 3 years now.
anyways, the plans were originally to make a super-boro flat-black drifter version, but i've done such a good job on the primer (IMO) that it would be an injustice to just paint over it with flat black. so i've decided to go with Tamiya Mica Red (don't remember the TS code name off-hand), and i'm still debating on wheels. my 2 choices are: 1) convert Aoshima Advan RG's to fit Fujimi car or b) use 16" BBS mesh wheels that came with it, but with centre's painted gold. any help on that wheel decision would be appreciated! i'm also going to use a styrene FMIC made by me as per FlyOnTheWall's instructions, and i'm going to try to make an exhaust out of aluminum tubing. some slight camber will be added to the wheel angles, and the wing used is the Wangan style wing that came with the kit, which is also the wing i want to put on my real-life Sileighty. shock absorbers will be painted green and silver to replicate Tein HA's, the shocks i want on my real car. the plastic bit between the headlights was painstakingly removed by hand by me with a modeller's knife. i think S13's look the best when there's nothing in between the headlights, not even a grille.
so here she is almost all primed up. one more coat was put on after these pictures were taken, possibly the last coat.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/322461smallsileighty1.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/437397smallsileighty2.jpg
so ever since i started making models of Japanese cars, i've been on a never-ending search for a Sileighty. it's the car i want to build in real life, and thus i wanted to make a model of it as well. i couldn't order from HLJ or HobbySearch, as i didn't have access to a credit card. so i go to my local hobby shop one day, and there, staring me in the face, is the Fujimi Initial D Sileighty. i paid $45 Canadian for it, but i don't care. it was WAY worth it, because i've been looking for one for at least 3 years now.
anyways, the plans were originally to make a super-boro flat-black drifter version, but i've done such a good job on the primer (IMO) that it would be an injustice to just paint over it with flat black. so i've decided to go with Tamiya Mica Red (don't remember the TS code name off-hand), and i'm still debating on wheels. my 2 choices are: 1) convert Aoshima Advan RG's to fit Fujimi car or b) use 16" BBS mesh wheels that came with it, but with centre's painted gold. any help on that wheel decision would be appreciated! i'm also going to use a styrene FMIC made by me as per FlyOnTheWall's instructions, and i'm going to try to make an exhaust out of aluminum tubing. some slight camber will be added to the wheel angles, and the wing used is the Wangan style wing that came with the kit, which is also the wing i want to put on my real-life Sileighty. shock absorbers will be painted green and silver to replicate Tein HA's, the shocks i want on my real car. the plastic bit between the headlights was painstakingly removed by hand by me with a modeller's knife. i think S13's look the best when there's nothing in between the headlights, not even a grille.
so here she is almost all primed up. one more coat was put on after these pictures were taken, possibly the last coat.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/322461smallsileighty1.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/437397smallsileighty2.jpg
Jetts
05-30-2003, 05:37 PM
looks tight
i need to stop lookin at these damn models i dont want to spend any money on models and all these damn models are so nice and it is tempting
oh damn im going to hobby bench just to look )= thx man
i need to stop lookin at these damn models i dont want to spend any money on models and all these damn models are so nice and it is tempting
oh damn im going to hobby bench just to look )= thx man
Jay!
05-30-2003, 05:42 PM
Originally posted by S13_Iketani
well, i know some of you regulars will be shocked to see this. a progress thread from me??? well, pick your jaws up off the floor, cause it's true!You're one of the few that's rarer than me! :eek: Well, making the car you love is surely a plus, and will help keep you working!! :D Can't wait for more....
(are you putting anything in your new center hole? a fan, maybe?)
well, i know some of you regulars will be shocked to see this. a progress thread from me??? well, pick your jaws up off the floor, cause it's true!You're one of the few that's rarer than me! :eek: Well, making the car you love is surely a plus, and will help keep you working!! :D Can't wait for more....
(are you putting anything in your new center hole? a fan, maybe?)
bigfrit
05-30-2003, 05:43 PM
Right, you're making a fantastic car !
Keep us at all costs updated !
I would love to see how other people tackle their models!
Also, I do not know the rims by heart, could you post some pics of them Please?
Olivier
Keep us at all costs updated !
I would love to see how other people tackle their models!
Also, I do not know the rims by heart, could you post some pics of them Please?
Olivier
chaos
05-30-2003, 05:44 PM
Looks to be an interesting build. I hope you keep us updated with the progress.
Suislide
05-30-2003, 05:44 PM
Originally posted by jay@af
You're one of the few that's rarer than me! :eek: Well, making the car you love is surely a plus, and will help keep you working!! :D Can't wait for more....
(are you putting anything in your new center hole? a fan, maybe?)
when the chassis is put under the body, the very top of the radiator peeks out of the hole. i've test-fitted, and when you look through the hole, you can see the very top of the rad.
You're one of the few that's rarer than me! :eek: Well, making the car you love is surely a plus, and will help keep you working!! :D Can't wait for more....
(are you putting anything in your new center hole? a fan, maybe?)
when the chassis is put under the body, the very top of the radiator peeks out of the hole. i've test-fitted, and when you look through the hole, you can see the very top of the rad.
Lownslow
05-30-2003, 06:05 PM
you looked that hard for a sileighty!:eek: i found mine the day i went looking for it. last year mine has AVS on im going fo the drifter look with possibly some RGs in the rear like the Silvia in Super street that combo looked sweet as hell
daggerlee
05-30-2003, 06:19 PM
TS-39 is a nice drifter color! Good luck with it :)
Suislide
05-30-2003, 06:37 PM
TS-39! that's it! thanks Dan! i knew it was one number off of Gunmetal, but i couldn't remember if it was 39 or 37, and i was too lazy to check...:D
supratuner
05-30-2003, 07:12 PM
you actually have a camera, it looks pretty good so far, i like it!
modelcarmaster16
05-30-2003, 07:33 PM
Originally posted by supratuner
you actually have a camera, it looks pretty good so far, i like it!
yeah atleast your camera is better that mine:mad:
you actually have a camera, it looks pretty good so far, i like it!
yeah atleast your camera is better that mine:mad:
Layla's Keeper
05-30-2003, 08:22 PM
Ooooooh, Sil-80's make me tingly. Or was it nude sketches of Mako.....
Great model. Keep working on it and make me proud of my perversions. :angel:
Great model. Keep working on it and make me proud of my perversions. :angel:
Suislide
05-30-2003, 08:35 PM
Originally posted by Octagon
Ooooooh, Sil-80's make me tingly. Or was it nude sketches of Mako.....
or both...? :D
Ooooooh, Sil-80's make me tingly. Or was it nude sketches of Mako.....
or both...? :D
RyanGiorgio
05-30-2003, 09:43 PM
Glad you finally got the model you've been searching for. And oh what a sick model that is. Now I'll give you one of my FC's for it ;). Anyway, I think you should use the Advan RG's. That'd look tight.
I make my exhausts with some brass and metal tubing. If you need any help on how to keep them together, I'll tell you what i did (you can see what it looks like on my Efini RX-7 FD). I don't feel like typing a whole bunch now.
I make my exhausts with some brass and metal tubing. If you need any help on how to keep them together, I'll tell you what i did (you can see what it looks like on my Efini RX-7 FD). I don't feel like typing a whole bunch now.
Suislide
05-30-2003, 10:10 PM
Originally posted by RyanGiorgio
Glad you finally got the model you've been searching for. And oh what a sick model that is. Now I'll give you one of my FC's for it ;). Anyway, I think you should use the Advan RG's. That'd look tight.
I make my exhausts with some brass and metal tubing. If you need any help on how to keep them together, I'll tell you what i did (you can see what it looks like on my Efini RX-7 FD). I don't feel like typing a whole bunch now.
it would be much appreciated! type it in here or PM me if you want. :)
Glad you finally got the model you've been searching for. And oh what a sick model that is. Now I'll give you one of my FC's for it ;). Anyway, I think you should use the Advan RG's. That'd look tight.
I make my exhausts with some brass and metal tubing. If you need any help on how to keep them together, I'll tell you what i did (you can see what it looks like on my Efini RX-7 FD). I don't feel like typing a whole bunch now.
it would be much appreciated! type it in here or PM me if you want. :)
MaxSE
05-30-2003, 11:14 PM
Congrats!
Hope to see frequent updates. :cool:
Hope to see frequent updates. :cool:
integra818
05-30-2003, 11:23 PM
All you've done is primer the car and your progress thread already has 2 pages :D !
I'm really looking forward to this car. I hav'nt really seen you complete a model and I'm curious to see what kind of skill Mr. Anti-Rice has. Good luck. :)
I'm really looking forward to this car. I hav'nt really seen you complete a model and I'm curious to see what kind of skill Mr. Anti-Rice has. Good luck. :)
Suislide
05-30-2003, 11:27 PM
Originally posted by integra818
All you've done is primer the car and your progress thread already has 2 pages :D !
I'm really looking forward to this car. I hav'nt really seen you complete a model and I'm curious to see what kind of skill Mr. Anti-Rice has. Good luck. :)
just goes to show what a great car it is, eh? ;)
just touched up the primer in a few of the weak spots, and painted the FMIC. i plan to use Chris's idea of making a logo stencil to spray paint onto it. i'll take some pics of the wheel choices, the FMIC, the tubes for my exhaust and other stuff tomorrow. i also plan to start on the interior tomorrow. look for paint sometime mid-late week, so the primer can harden.
All you've done is primer the car and your progress thread already has 2 pages :D !
I'm really looking forward to this car. I hav'nt really seen you complete a model and I'm curious to see what kind of skill Mr. Anti-Rice has. Good luck. :)
just goes to show what a great car it is, eh? ;)
just touched up the primer in a few of the weak spots, and painted the FMIC. i plan to use Chris's idea of making a logo stencil to spray paint onto it. i'll take some pics of the wheel choices, the FMIC, the tubes for my exhaust and other stuff tomorrow. i also plan to start on the interior tomorrow. look for paint sometime mid-late week, so the primer can harden.
stryfe101
05-31-2003, 12:27 AM
I think you should go with the tried and true drift wheel..some watanabes. Fujimi makes a real nice set of 17" ones that look nice in the fenderwells. Or if you have the Advan RG's already use them..they look good too. Make sure you lower it some, one of these days i'll get around to finishing my sileighty model...but i wanna finsh my full size one first. BTW there is an s13 silvia kit out by fujimi that comes with pre lowered suspension pieces..its the naniwa tomoare as listed on the HLJ site..here it is (http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid63/p9e641833c25e4d0f123687f11447f5ed/fc09773b.jpg) . I haven't mocked it up on mine yet to see how much it really lowers but i have been thinking about trying to cast these parts for those of you who might want them.. I got my kit off of ebay..it was listed as the "team treason" silvia..it also comes with a nice set of 5 point harnesses with cloth too.
The kit is looking good man, can't wait to see it finished
Later
Gray
The kit is looking good man, can't wait to see it finished
Later
Gray
Suislide
05-31-2003, 12:45 AM
Originally posted by stryfe101
I think you should go with the tried and true drift wheel..some watanabes. Fujimi makes a real nice set of 17" ones that look nice in the fenderwells. Or if you have the Advan RG's already use them..they look good too. Make sure you lower it some, one of these days i'll get around to finishing my sileighty model...but i wanna finsh my full size one first. BTW there is an s13 silvia kit out by fujimi that comes with pre lowered suspension pieces..its the naniwa tomoare as listed on the HLJ site..here it is (http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid63/p9e641833c25e4d0f123687f11447f5ed/fc09773b.jpg) . I haven't mocked it up on mine yet to see how much it really lowers but i have been thinking about trying to cast these parts for those of you who might want them.. I got my kit off of ebay..it was listed as the "team treason" silvia..it also comes with a nice set of 5 point harnesses with cloth too.
The kit is looking good man, can't wait to see it finished
Later
Gray
hey man, i would DEFINITLEY slap a set of Wats on there if i could find some! as i said i don't have access to a credit card and the internet is about the only place that i can find them! the BBS wheels that came with the kit are a tight mesh-type wheel, almost look like SSR Formula Mesh, which is one of my favourite wheels and a drift classic.
PM me with details about your real-life car, as i'm planning on building one too. :)
oh btw, the link in your post there is a link to the pic in your sig. :p
I think you should go with the tried and true drift wheel..some watanabes. Fujimi makes a real nice set of 17" ones that look nice in the fenderwells. Or if you have the Advan RG's already use them..they look good too. Make sure you lower it some, one of these days i'll get around to finishing my sileighty model...but i wanna finsh my full size one first. BTW there is an s13 silvia kit out by fujimi that comes with pre lowered suspension pieces..its the naniwa tomoare as listed on the HLJ site..here it is (http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid63/p9e641833c25e4d0f123687f11447f5ed/fc09773b.jpg) . I haven't mocked it up on mine yet to see how much it really lowers but i have been thinking about trying to cast these parts for those of you who might want them.. I got my kit off of ebay..it was listed as the "team treason" silvia..it also comes with a nice set of 5 point harnesses with cloth too.
The kit is looking good man, can't wait to see it finished
Later
Gray
hey man, i would DEFINITLEY slap a set of Wats on there if i could find some! as i said i don't have access to a credit card and the internet is about the only place that i can find them! the BBS wheels that came with the kit are a tight mesh-type wheel, almost look like SSR Formula Mesh, which is one of my favourite wheels and a drift classic.
PM me with details about your real-life car, as i'm planning on building one too. :)
oh btw, the link in your post there is a link to the pic in your sig. :p
tonioseven
05-31-2003, 12:59 AM
Sweet, Brian! It would make a great match for the O.K. Racing 180 SX I just received yesterday!:cool: Good to see a build from you!:)
stryfe101
05-31-2003, 01:28 AM
oops..i'm a dummy, heres the link...
http://www.hlj.com/cgi-perl/hljpage.cgi?FUJ18571
well if i run across another set of wats then i might could work out a deal if you could pay me with a money order or something..
as for the full size car..here is the closest thing I have to a webpage.... (http://www.onlineshowoff.com/index.asp?section=profile&username=stryfe101) go check it out...and when you get your 240 and are ready for a front end check this place out..its my local shop.. www.jkmsports.com soon to be redesigned into a 240 owners haven!
Later
Gray
http://www.hlj.com/cgi-perl/hljpage.cgi?FUJ18571
well if i run across another set of wats then i might could work out a deal if you could pay me with a money order or something..
as for the full size car..here is the closest thing I have to a webpage.... (http://www.onlineshowoff.com/index.asp?section=profile&username=stryfe101) go check it out...and when you get your 240 and are ready for a front end check this place out..its my local shop.. www.jkmsports.com soon to be redesigned into a 240 owners haven!
Later
Gray
endlesskev86
05-31-2003, 02:29 AM
Awesome!:D
i think you should make a K-style Sil-eighty! that would look so cool! hahaha and make a mini Orido figure to go with it!~;) can't wait to see this one finish Brian!
i think you should make a K-style Sil-eighty! that would look so cool! hahaha and make a mini Orido figure to go with it!~;) can't wait to see this one finish Brian!
BOOSTD
05-31-2003, 02:37 AM
DROOOOOL :bloated:
Watanabes would look the ducks nuts and Advan RG's are one of my personal favourites. I am putting them on my 180SX Type X. When you get around to it make sure you explain how you lowered the car. Should be awesome when you are done, as long as you dont put neons and subs in it that is ;)
Watanabes would look the ducks nuts and Advan RG's are one of my personal favourites. I am putting them on my 180SX Type X. When you get around to it make sure you explain how you lowered the car. Should be awesome when you are done, as long as you dont put neons and subs in it that is ;)
flyonthewall
05-31-2003, 06:29 AM
Great project! Shall be keeping my eye on it;) The only thing i personally don't like on this car is that wing.
Suislide
05-31-2003, 01:33 PM
Originally posted by BOOSTD
DROOOOOL :bloated:
Watanabes would look the ducks nuts and Advan RG's are one of my personal favourites. I am putting them on my 180SX Type X. When you get around to it make sure you explain how you lowered the car. Should be awesome when you are done, as long as you dont put neons and subs in it that is ;)
oh don't worry, i'm not a ricer, so no subs or neons will come within 100 feet of this or any of my models. :)
stryfe - there are so many ricers and idiots on that onlineshowoff webpage eh? like that one guy who commented on your car. he owns a Del Sol and asked you wear he could buy some S13 lights to put them on his Honda. :mad: :rolleyes: some people just don't get it.
DROOOOOL :bloated:
Watanabes would look the ducks nuts and Advan RG's are one of my personal favourites. I am putting them on my 180SX Type X. When you get around to it make sure you explain how you lowered the car. Should be awesome when you are done, as long as you dont put neons and subs in it that is ;)
oh don't worry, i'm not a ricer, so no subs or neons will come within 100 feet of this or any of my models. :)
stryfe - there are so many ricers and idiots on that onlineshowoff webpage eh? like that one guy who commented on your car. he owns a Del Sol and asked you wear he could buy some S13 lights to put them on his Honda. :mad: :rolleyes: some people just don't get it.
stryfe101
05-31-2003, 02:43 PM
Oh i know...he's a little slow, actually him and his brother hang out at the local shop alot..he was kidding..he tries not to be a ricer but its kinda hard to convert him to the proper ways of the force..lol I am very anti rice, even though my car will be considered rice by the hardcore 240 owners to be rice with the paint job i'm getting..no graphics but a candy color with either the factory aero sideskirts and rear with an areo bumper up front or with a k-style bumper and the kouki type x sideskirts..maybe..all on top of some advan oni's , wats, or te37's. when I build my s13 silvia kit, i'm painting it the color my car will be..already ordered the paint. Also on a side note the team treason silvia with the lowered supsension peices was opened up and mocked up to test for clearance..and unfortunatly these kits suffer the same plite of full size s13 owners who have to go thru the trouble of getting wheels to fit..gotta do some grinding here and there to get the wats to fit right, but the front is tucking wheel..so once its done it should look nice.
Later
Gray
Later
Gray
Camber
05-31-2003, 04:41 PM
Cant wait for it to be finished, Im going to have to pic up a Sileighty some day. Keep up the good work!
Re037
06-01-2003, 12:00 AM
i think everyone can agree with this, "more pics please";)
Suislide
06-01-2003, 01:41 AM
Originally posted by Re037
i think everyone can agree with this, "more pics please";)
well, it's still only in primer, as i'm going to let it harden for a few days, but i'll take some pics of the wheel choices and FMIC that i made. i'll take these pics tomorrow. :)
Gray - :eek: i would hardly consider your car rice! in fact, that sounds fuckin' awesome! what engine are you going with? KA-T, SR maybe an RB? me, i'm thinking of trying to go with an RB25 in mine if i can afford it somehow.
i think everyone can agree with this, "more pics please";)
well, it's still only in primer, as i'm going to let it harden for a few days, but i'll take some pics of the wheel choices and FMIC that i made. i'll take these pics tomorrow. :)
Gray - :eek: i would hardly consider your car rice! in fact, that sounds fuckin' awesome! what engine are you going with? KA-T, SR maybe an RB? me, i'm thinking of trying to go with an RB25 in mine if i can afford it somehow.
stryfe101
06-01-2003, 03:47 AM
Originally posted by S13_Iketani
Gray - :eek: i would hardly consider your car rice! in fact, that sounds fuckin' awesome! what engine are you going with? KA-T, SR maybe an RB? me, i'm thinking of trying to go with an RB25 in mine if i can afford it somehow.
thanks man...just wait until you see the color..i hope it comes out looking like I think it will..just think signal auto s15 :D
as for motor sr all the way man...i got the lowly one cam wonder in there now with about 170k miles and its about the same price to do a kat as an sr. I thought about the rb but its more hassle for what i want powerwise(about 275 at the wheels is good enough for me) more and more are doing the rb swaps since a few companies have started offering kits to install them and some rb20's and 25's can be had fairly cheap compaired to the sr. well i gotta run on..
Later
Gray
Gray - :eek: i would hardly consider your car rice! in fact, that sounds fuckin' awesome! what engine are you going with? KA-T, SR maybe an RB? me, i'm thinking of trying to go with an RB25 in mine if i can afford it somehow.
thanks man...just wait until you see the color..i hope it comes out looking like I think it will..just think signal auto s15 :D
as for motor sr all the way man...i got the lowly one cam wonder in there now with about 170k miles and its about the same price to do a kat as an sr. I thought about the rb but its more hassle for what i want powerwise(about 275 at the wheels is good enough for me) more and more are doing the rb swaps since a few companies have started offering kits to install them and some rb20's and 25's can be had fairly cheap compaired to the sr. well i gotta run on..
Later
Gray
Hiroboy
06-02-2003, 06:29 PM
Can't wait to see more on this thread, I'll build mine one day. and my SAS 180SX.
Suislide
06-02-2003, 07:27 PM
Originally posted by Hiroboy
Can't wait to see more on this thread, I'll build mine one day. and my SAS 180SX.
i'll provide an update tomorrow, as i'm still rather swamped with homework tonight. :(
Can't wait to see more on this thread, I'll build mine one day. and my SAS 180SX.
i'll provide an update tomorrow, as i'm still rather swamped with homework tonight. :(
RyanGiorgio
06-02-2003, 07:31 PM
Dammit Iketani...screw your homework. I'm so anxious to see this beast. :D
Suislide
06-02-2003, 08:26 PM
Originally posted by RyanGiorgio
Dammit Iketani...screw your homework. I'm so anxious to see this beast. :D
I WISH!! :D :D
don't worry, you'll see some more tomorrow. i promise. :flash:
oh, and call me Brian. ;)
Dammit Iketani...screw your homework. I'm so anxious to see this beast. :D
I WISH!! :D :D
don't worry, you'll see some more tomorrow. i promise. :flash:
oh, and call me Brian. ;)
tonioseven
06-03-2003, 12:21 AM
Originally posted by Hiroboy
Can't wait to see more on this thread, I'll build mine one day. and my SAS 180SX. Agreed! I got the body kit fitted but that's where I stopped!:(
Can't wait to see more on this thread, I'll build mine one day. and my SAS 180SX. Agreed! I got the body kit fitted but that's where I stopped!:(
Hiroboy
06-03-2003, 01:48 AM
Originally posted by tonioseven
Agreed! I got the body kit fitted but that's where I stopped!:(
I want to do mine white and black, but need more practice with white before screwing up a rare kit
Agreed! I got the body kit fitted but that's where I stopped!:(
I want to do mine white and black, but need more practice with white before screwing up a rare kit
Suislide
06-04-2003, 12:01 AM
well, i know you've all been waiting anxiousley (especially Ryan), so here's another update (finally!) now that i've got that pesky history ISU done and over with.
first off, my 2 wheels choices.
first is the set of 16" BBS RS that came with the kit. good quality for Fujimi, and i'd be painting the centres gold.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/429675smallBBS.jpg
secondly, Aoshima 18" Advan RG. i'd leave them gold, but these would require me to have to convert the wheels from male to female.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/945950smallRG.jpg
and here's some pics of the first mist coat of TS-39 Mica Red that i applied tonight. came out alot more red than i thought it would, but maybe it will dry darker. can anyone with experience with this color let me know how it turns out?
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/293446smallred.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/515494smallred2.jpg
sorry about the blurry-ness of the wheel pics. it's late and i was hurrying so i could get to bed quicker. ;)
more updates as i make more progress. i'll most likely start on the interior and put another coat of paint on the body tomorrow. enjoy!
first off, my 2 wheels choices.
first is the set of 16" BBS RS that came with the kit. good quality for Fujimi, and i'd be painting the centres gold.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/429675smallBBS.jpg
secondly, Aoshima 18" Advan RG. i'd leave them gold, but these would require me to have to convert the wheels from male to female.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/945950smallRG.jpg
and here's some pics of the first mist coat of TS-39 Mica Red that i applied tonight. came out alot more red than i thought it would, but maybe it will dry darker. can anyone with experience with this color let me know how it turns out?
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/293446smallred.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/515494smallred2.jpg
sorry about the blurry-ness of the wheel pics. it's late and i was hurrying so i could get to bed quicker. ;)
more updates as i make more progress. i'll most likely start on the interior and put another coat of paint on the body tomorrow. enjoy!
chaos
06-04-2003, 03:35 AM
Originally posted by S13_Iketani
and here's some pics of the first mist coat of TS-39 Mica Red that i applied tonight. came out alot more red than i thought it would, but maybe it will dry darker. can anyone with experience with this color let me know how it turns out?
I believe Pman's PT cruiser was painted mica red (in the gallery).
and here's some pics of the first mist coat of TS-39 Mica Red that i applied tonight. came out alot more red than i thought it would, but maybe it will dry darker. can anyone with experience with this color let me know how it turns out?
I believe Pman's PT cruiser was painted mica red (in the gallery).
RyanGiorgio
06-04-2003, 02:47 PM
It looks great! Love the color. I think the RG's would definately suit the car the best. Gold & Red make a nice mix.
freakray
06-04-2003, 02:54 PM
Hmmm, Brian, wouldn't be better if you lifted the body slightly on something so that the paint can get to the undersides to when you spray? Just wondering ;)
Other than that, glad to see the SilEighty coming along:)
Other than that, glad to see the SilEighty coming along:)
Suislide
06-04-2003, 03:50 PM
Originally posted by freakray
Hmmm, Brian, wouldn't be better if you lifted the body slightly on something so that the paint can get to the undersides to when you spray? Just wondering ;)
Other than that, glad to see the SilEighty coming along:)
you're right, Ray. i plan to make a coat-hanger apparatus for the next coats. this coat was just the very first one, just to get the very first paint on the car.
Hmmm, Brian, wouldn't be better if you lifted the body slightly on something so that the paint can get to the undersides to when you spray? Just wondering ;)
Other than that, glad to see the SilEighty coming along:)
you're right, Ray. i plan to make a coat-hanger apparatus for the next coats. this coat was just the very first one, just to get the very first paint on the car.
bah humbug
06-04-2003, 04:34 PM
Nice to see this project come along!
It's weird seing a thread you have made that include pics in them. :D
I better get used to it.
Weren't you working on another S13, a blue one?
It's weird seing a thread you have made that include pics in them. :D
I better get used to it.
Weren't you working on another S13, a blue one?
TURBO_EK4
06-04-2003, 04:34 PM
I think the Advans would look soooooo hot on that beast.
Suislide
06-04-2003, 04:49 PM
Originally posted by bah humbug
Nice to see this project come along!
It's weird seing a thread you have made that include pics in them. :D
I better get used to it.
Weren't you working on another S13, a blue one?
yep, you're right. i was. and still am...but since it took me so long to finally find a Sileighty, as soon as i got it, i HAD to start working on it. the S13 will be finished soon enough, don't worry.
Nice to see this project come along!
It's weird seing a thread you have made that include pics in them. :D
I better get used to it.
Weren't you working on another S13, a blue one?
yep, you're right. i was. and still am...but since it took me so long to finally find a Sileighty, as soon as i got it, i HAD to start working on it. the S13 will be finished soon enough, don't worry.
Suislide
06-04-2003, 10:20 PM
well, time for another update.
more paint on the car now. all and all maybe 2-3 coats total so far. there's some orange peel on the hood that i have to take care of, and also a small case of pooling in the middle of the wing. i'll let the pics speak.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/228737smallred3.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/533031smallred4.jpg
you can see the pooling in this picture. if you look on the top tray of the wing, near the middle, there's a couple of spots around the edges that are darker then the rest. does anyone have any idea how i could get rid of this?
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/131343smallred5.jpg
more paint on the car now. all and all maybe 2-3 coats total so far. there's some orange peel on the hood that i have to take care of, and also a small case of pooling in the middle of the wing. i'll let the pics speak.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/228737smallred3.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/533031smallred4.jpg
you can see the pooling in this picture. if you look on the top tray of the wing, near the middle, there's a couple of spots around the edges that are darker then the rest. does anyone have any idea how i could get rid of this?
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/131343smallred5.jpg
Jay!
06-04-2003, 10:24 PM
Originally posted by S13_Iketani
you can see the pooling in this picture. if you look on the top tray of the wing, near the middle, there's a couple of spots around the edges that are darker then the rest. does anyone have any idea how i could get rid of this?Time machine? Naw, some careful polishing should even it back out...
Try slightly lighter coats to avoid more pooling...
you can see the pooling in this picture. if you look on the top tray of the wing, near the middle, there's a couple of spots around the edges that are darker then the rest. does anyone have any idea how i could get rid of this?Time machine? Naw, some careful polishing should even it back out...
Try slightly lighter coats to avoid more pooling...
stryfe101
06-05-2003, 12:20 AM
lookin good man, i like that color
Later
Gray
Later
Gray
Suislide
06-05-2003, 07:54 PM
Originally posted by stryfe101
lookin good man, i like that color
Later
Gray
thanks Gray. ;)
don't think i'll make much progress today, as i've just gotten my wisdom teeth out. not too mobile, and the Tylenol 3 should be kicking in and making me drowsy soon. but tomorrow, i promise there'll be more! :)
lookin good man, i like that color
Later
Gray
thanks Gray. ;)
don't think i'll make much progress today, as i've just gotten my wisdom teeth out. not too mobile, and the Tylenol 3 should be kicking in and making me drowsy soon. but tomorrow, i promise there'll be more! :)
RyanGiorgio
06-05-2003, 08:09 PM
Great color choice. I suggest spraying lighter coats as well to avoid those paint buildups.
Did they put you on oxy contin (sp?) for the pain? My consumer ed teacher was put on that for his wisdoms and he said it was some crazy stuff.
Did they put you on oxy contin (sp?) for the pain? My consumer ed teacher was put on that for his wisdoms and he said it was some crazy stuff.
Suislide
06-05-2003, 10:19 PM
Originally posted by RyanGiorgio
Great color choice. I suggest spraying lighter coats as well to avoid those paint buildups.
Did they put you on oxy contin (sp?) for the pain? My consumer ed teacher was put on that for his wisdoms and he said it was some crazy stuff.
not sure really. i got Naawws'd (lol) to relax me, then an IV of something else, and then Novocain in the mouth. i can't remember a single second of the procedure except that the dentist and his assistant were chatting about Miata's at one point.
Great color choice. I suggest spraying lighter coats as well to avoid those paint buildups.
Did they put you on oxy contin (sp?) for the pain? My consumer ed teacher was put on that for his wisdoms and he said it was some crazy stuff.
not sure really. i got Naawws'd (lol) to relax me, then an IV of something else, and then Novocain in the mouth. i can't remember a single second of the procedure except that the dentist and his assistant were chatting about Miata's at one point.
supratuner
06-05-2003, 11:44 PM
looking pretty good man!
RyanGiorgio
06-06-2003, 05:33 PM
Originally posted by S13_Iketani
not sure really. i got Naawws'd (lol) to relax me, then an IV of something else, and then Novocain in the mouth. i can't remember a single second of the procedure except that the dentist and his assistant were chatting about Miata's at one point.
Awesome man...NAWWZZZ! Its so good...even the dentists use it! As for the operation...thats really odd that you can't remember anything else. My theory is that the operation is such excrutiating pain that the dentist brainwashes you so you can't remember. My friend's brother doesn't remember one second of his operation.
not sure really. i got Naawws'd (lol) to relax me, then an IV of something else, and then Novocain in the mouth. i can't remember a single second of the procedure except that the dentist and his assistant were chatting about Miata's at one point.
Awesome man...NAWWZZZ! Its so good...even the dentists use it! As for the operation...thats really odd that you can't remember anything else. My theory is that the operation is such excrutiating pain that the dentist brainwashes you so you can't remember. My friend's brother doesn't remember one second of his operation.
Suislide
06-06-2003, 06:14 PM
Originally posted by RyanGiorgio
Awesome man...NAWWZZZ! Its so good...even the dentists use it! As for the operation...thats really odd that you can't remember anything else. My theory is that the operation is such excrutiating pain that the dentist brainwashes you so you can't remember. My friend's brother doesn't remember one second of his operation.
must have been the drugs that was in the IV. i was awake, eyes open, but not really consious...i just stared at the ceiling the whole time.
Awesome man...NAWWZZZ! Its so good...even the dentists use it! As for the operation...thats really odd that you can't remember anything else. My theory is that the operation is such excrutiating pain that the dentist brainwashes you so you can't remember. My friend's brother doesn't remember one second of his operation.
must have been the drugs that was in the IV. i was awake, eyes open, but not really consious...i just stared at the ceiling the whole time.
Jetts
06-07-2003, 03:04 AM
looks tight as hell keep it clean
paint looks cool i like that color
paint looks cool i like that color
Mean_B16
06-07-2003, 02:38 PM
Lookin nice, I really like the color choice.
daggerlee
06-07-2003, 03:20 PM
Man, just thinking about you getting your wisdom teeth pulled reminds me of when I got mine. I'm feeling ghost paints in the back of my mouth now! :eek:
Nice going so far btw! :)
Nice going so far btw! :)
rsbousquet
06-10-2003, 04:06 AM
hey.. you get my first AF post :) i really wanna see some updated pics.. i'm about ready to buy this kit or the other fujimi sileighty kit.. i have only seen one completed pic of this model. i'm also thinking about doin' my own real sileighty.. it's a ways off though, kinda need a job for those dreams to come true :bloated:
Suislide
06-10-2003, 04:07 PM
thanks for the kind words!
unfortunatley, it doesn't look like i'll be doing much work on her until a week from saturday, as it's exam time at school and i really should get studying. but once those are over, i'll be burning the oil to get this one finished ASAP. we'll see what happens. maybe i'll find some time...:wink:
unfortunatley, it doesn't look like i'll be doing much work on her until a week from saturday, as it's exam time at school and i really should get studying. but once those are over, i'll be burning the oil to get this one finished ASAP. we'll see what happens. maybe i'll find some time...:wink:
giordano
06-10-2003, 04:28 PM
good luck with your exams and hope to see some prog in one week's time. :D
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