Next Project: Toyota Celica JGTC GT300

Well, I just received my latest kit (TAMIYA 99' Toyota Celica) and ideas are already brewing in my head. I noticed that over the past weekend, the WedsSport Celica took it's first win in JGTC GT300 competition, and i must say, it is one good looking car. I looked around and caught a glimpse of my poorly-built JGTC Skyline from last year and the thought hit me...mayyyyybe just maybe, I could put myself to the test, and try and build a fictional JGTC Celica..so far progress is 0%, but i'd like to hear input from all of you that may be interested...any help on ideas, or pointers would be appreciated. (I'm not going for the look of the WedsSport...but loosely-based.) .....What do you think?

How about basing it aroung APR's JGTC inspired widebody Celica?

http://autosportz.com/images/bodykits/new/full_front.jpg http://autosportz.com/images/bodykits/new/full_front1.jpg http://autosportz.com/images/bodykits/new/rear_pass.jpg

That's the coolest Celica ever, except for the Ultimate Celica. :iceslolan

That's the coolest Celica ever, except for the Ultimate Celica. :iceslolan


I think this gives them a run for their money :biggrin:
http://www.jgtc.net/race/2003/03team/03team_img/tm019m.jpg

That's wicked! Hm.... you could bust up a JGTC NSX for parts... The hood and wing could carry over well.... as well as the fuel filler... Fujimi makes some nice Weds wheels that could be widened and inched up for slicks.... Man, now I got something to daydream about until I get more S2000 parts to redirect my thoughs...!

I think this gives them a run for their money :biggrin:
http://www.jgtc.net/race/2003/03team/03team_img/tm019m.jpg

I was thinking more along the lines of a street car with my comment. I sort of like most of the JGTC cars, but the way they section and lower the body work distorts the design of the original car, worst being the Modena 360.

It will be quite a fun project I must say...it will be first in my line of fictional GT300 cars ;)

I be watching this thread... :smokin:

I was about to do it, but since now you will do it, I watch first... :evillol:

Rtuned

Sounds like a very cool idea. Good luck.

Well, i found two NSX bodies from JGTC NSXs I made a looooooooooong time ago in a box...i need to strip the paint and see what i can do...but...as far as decals...errrm

Hate to keep bringin this thread up, but are the JGTC Celicas FWD or modified for RWD? Just something I thought about during class today.

How about basing it aroung APR's JGTC inspired widebody Celica?

http://autosportz.com/images/bodykits/new/full_front.jpg http://autosportz.com/images/bodykits/new/full_front1.jpg http://autosportz.com/images/bodykits/new/rear_pass.jpg

Does anyone know if them wheels are made by Racing Hardt or what?

Well, I strangely lost a bit of interest after seeing two completed Celicas on warachan.com, I thought..."how could i ever make anything this good?" Looks like I have to be innovative :)

Well, I strangely lost a bit of interest after seeing two completed Celicas on warachan.com, I thought..."how could i ever make anything this good?" Looks like I have to be innovative :)

You can check out how those Celicas were made here (http://park10.wakwak.com/~plamodel-case/eccentri.htm)

WOW!!! That red one looks really nice. I like.

Ouch...that looks tough...looks like i'll have to put that on hold...in other new, I just picked up a Celica GT-Four...so far I haven't seen any race versions of them built....decisions decisions...this also means I have an engine to work with from this kit :licka: