AMT/Tamiya conversion. (bomex supra) 1 pic

I just bought the F+F supra today and I'm surprised. The kit is good.
I don't know why the model on the box looks so crappy. :bloated:

I think I'm gonna do this conversion for my next project.
I wouldn't expect that much progress because I'm also working on a Bn-sports inspired S13. :redface:

These two projects are gonna need some puttying and sanding.

The conversion doesn't look to hard.

I really want to do this project twice. :icon16:

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/505507AMTTamiyaconversion.jpg

You can't really tell in the pic but I've also done the targa for it already.

I think i should also one day get one of those SAS TRD hoods.

That just might work, but isnt the AMT and Tamiya bodies basically the same? Also isn't the Tamiya kit 1:25 and the AMT kit 1:24?

That would be a cool, easy conversion though.:smile:

Originally posted by Sidewinder-03
That just might work, but isnt the AMT and Tamiya bodies basically the same? Also isn't the Tamiya kit 1:25 and the AMT kit 1:24?

That would be a cool, easy conversion though.:smile:

Other way around man. :smile:

OOOOOP!!! My bad.:sorry: :iceslolan

i'm interested to see how you will pull this off as the 1:25 front facia looks a little small around the wheel well area. good luck with that If you pull it off it would be sweet. whats the method to your madness? why exactly did you opt to not use the AMT kit in total?

the Tamiya kit probably got the proportions better, and AMT has flash on lots of bits and pieces by nature. just do me a favor Humbug and make this a single turbo like in the movie! :redface:

After finishing my R34, I'm gonna work on completing this one.

A little update with progress, many pics.

On the engine the two turbos I scratch build with styrene and so are the manifolds. forgot to mention, the intakes are from the ITR kits. I wanted to paint them purple but blue had to do since I didn't have the color, I must pic it up some time.

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http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/314588sideskirtstage1.jpg

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With a little sanding.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/798751sideskirtsanded.jpg

I know you can hardly see the panel line but it's there.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/190210finishedattatchingsideskirt.jpg

Just needs a little more sanding to do.
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Looks really good!! Keep us updated please!

Some awesome modeifying going on there , and everything fits so right !
Congrats Bah, you've just gained 100 exp. points , and can evolve to the next level.

Olivier

Originally posted by blueboost
why exactly did you opt to not use the AMT kit in total?

My question exactly...

Nice, looks good so far. Good luck and cant wait to see the ending result!:bigthumb: :biggrin:

Originally posted by DSM-Mark


My question exactly...

I don't wan't it to be 1/25 scale. And I seem to not like the headlights of the AMT kit.

Anyways, Since I've got 2 supra kits, I think I'll put one of my engines in a AE86 some time.

Can't wait to see more progress.:biggrin:

that engine kicks ass

Originally posted by supratuner
that engine kicks ass

:iagree:

:ylsuper: Awesome project again :ylsuper:

Nice work youve got going there, some people say' if it aint broke dont fix it', I say if it dont fit, force it :bigthumb: progress asap

that comeing along really good.:biggrin:

Nice turbo turbines here! Nice to see you're following through with your conversion!

This is one that is going to be extremely good- I think the engine is looking fantasic, the bodykit is coming along nicely and the targa top is well.....tops :bigthumb:

Not such of a big update, I'm haveing a lot of trouble with panel lines.
I think I've got to rescribe them, atleast on one side.

The placing of hte sideskirts are a lot of work for a lazy person.

I've got both of them up now. I know it doesn't seem like a lot of progress but it is. :redface:

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/818443almostdone.jpg

The hood will remain a secret til I'm done. It looks like a mess right now with unsanded putty.

wow its shaping up pretty nice...
to tell you the truth, when you started this kit i didnt think youd be able to pull it off...
eheheh proved me wrong...
i guess ill just crawl back into my hole and die!:bloated:
Goran

Originally posted by DirtyOne
wow its shaping up pretty nice...
to tell you the truth, when you started this kit i didnt think youd be able to pull it off...

:lol2:

I just rescribed the lower panel lines of the doors on both sides.
For the bomex body kit I fill like leaving something out in the rear and I don't know what you call it, show you guys later. Still needs a little work but I'm nearing completion. The only thing that will need a lot of work is the hood. Just started on it today.