AE86 Trueno

I've been working on a kouki Trueno from Aoshima, again kitbashing for some good parts.


Base kit.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0130.jpg

Parts robbed from the other kits, the wheels pictured are from Fujimi but went with the Aoshima SSR XR-4.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0129.jpg

Plan is for a semi daily driver that used touge runs.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0128.jpg

Hood from the Car Boutique Club Trueno kit, the mesh was drilled out and molded hood pins removed to be replaced with photoetch ones.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0129-1.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0128-1.jpg

Racing buckets had the seat holes opened out, planning on using a five point harness.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0130-1.jpg

Sink marks filled with super glue and baking soda.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0131.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/roadkill2525/media/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0131.jpg.html)

Mocked up with the Fujimi SSR XR-4, found that they wouldn't fit once the suspension was installed.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0133.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/roadkill2525/media/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0133.jpg.html)

The suspension done and ready to go in once the chassis is painted.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0128-2.jpg

Got the 4A-GE wired, made the boots from leftover wire.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0129-2.jpg

The Aoshima SSR XR-4 were stripped of the chrome, added Hobby Design valve stems, painted with Alclad Aluminium, given a wash of thinned Tamiya Clear Smoke and weathered with Tamiya Weathering Set D.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0001.jpg

Removed the radio, also been working on trimming the pedals down to fit some MCG photoetch pedals on them.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0002-1.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0003.jpg

Painted the calipers close to the Project M colors, need to paint the brake pads next.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0007.jpg

Got some parts painted and others prepped

Pedals done and lightly sanded for a worn look

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0011.jpg

Dash and steering column painted

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0001-1.jpg

Tamiya Surface Primer used in the wheel wells

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0013.jpg

Got the chassis in Tamiya TS-11 Maroon

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0002-2.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0001-2.jpg

Getting work done on this, sprayed the chassis with Model Master Aircraft Interior Black. Oil pan, driveshaft and bell housing paint Model Master Semi-Gloss Black.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0006.jpg

Gauges are analog instead of the digital set, Option and Best Motoring decals on the passenger side.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0005.jpg

Chassis is about finished, needs the panhard and anti-sway bars on the underside with a bit more for the engine bay.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0014.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0013-1.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0012.jpg

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Strut bar painted Alclad aluminium and Tamiya Met. Blue.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%
20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0019.jpg

Added full split in the rear seat and between the seat and package tray.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0016.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0017.jpg

Working on adding the hose from the radiator to the overflow tank.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0021.jpg

This is looking good - I like your finish on the chassis.

Got the interior in base color
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0006-1.jpg

Got the grey on the door panels, need to touch up a few spots

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0002-3.jpg

got the interior pan finished, seat back painted with MM fabric grey and seat with MM aircraft interior black

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0001-3.jpg

Before weathering

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0002-4.jpg

After weathering

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0003-1.jpg

Awsome build man, I really like your weathering on the chassis. Looks great!

Look great. Keep on posting more.

Got both bumpers painted, turn signals installed

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0002-5.jpg

Pedals are in, needs a light touch up to match the weathering

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0001-5.jpg

Tinting the headlights and fog lamps with Future and food coloring

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0003-2.jpg

I've never seen that method for doing the turn signal lights. They look great.

hand brake done like a KSport one, cut some Tamiya tape really thin and painted black for a wrapping

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0004-1.jpg

rearview mirror is from a NASCAR kit, brackets made from lead foil

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0001-8.jpg

need to do a wash on a few parts and then some weathering

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0002-8.jpg

The seats are in with the belts, Crazy Modeler hardware with lead foil for the belts, seats are painted Tamiya AS-19 Intermediate Blue over MM fabric gray with SMS carbon kevlar on the back.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0004-2.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0003-6.jpg

Steering wheel wrapped with Tamiya masking tape cut thin, painted MM aircraft interior black.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0005-1.jpg

Finished the interior, engine bay and chassis

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0004-3.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0003-7.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0002-10.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0001-10.jpg

Body needs to be polished and paint the trim

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0005-2.jpg

Trim has been painted, taillights are in and the headlights work.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0027.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%
20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0024.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0025.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/work%20in%20progress/Hachiroku%20Trueno/IMG_0026.jpg

Nice work, especially the weathering. Those seatbelts look incredible

Yeah, great seatbelts.

Lead foil, lead foil. Where does one get this mythical lead foil? My wine bottle wrappings are all some kind of wimply plastic.

Any tips?

ianc

Yeah, great seatbelts.

Lead foil, lead foil. Where does one get this mythical lead foil? My wine bottle wrappings are all some kind of wimply plastic.

Any tips?

ianc

Might want to try Wooden Valley, I got a few bottles at Christmas and they've still have a lead foil wrapper plus they're located in Fairfield so it should be available in the Bay Area.

awesome stuff!

Thanks El, will be on the lookout for some Wooden Valley Chardonnay!

ianc

This is a really nice build so far!! The weathering looks terrific!! :sunglasse