180sx with s15 half cut PROGRESS!

You're a freaking model legend! and it's just the begining!
Keep up the awsome work.
talented bastard!

lol Glad you like it so far.

One more pic:
http://slidecentral.rs-scooby.com/JD%20Models/Index/Pictures/Images/s15.180pro/primerdone8.jpg

that is amazing! How are you going to fit the windshield tho?

nice prime spoo.......

:iceslolan

windshield fits perfect like stock! :)

http://slidecentral.rs-scooby.com/JD%20Models/Index/Pictures/Images/s15.180pro/primerdone8glass.jpg

fits fine!

Looks amazing, nothing else to say!!
FINISH IT! :p

They have turned out really well, kep it up!

Chris:
Now you know why i will be ordering your S15 transit kit! :D

Your all probably sick of pics but here is 2 more with the onvia placed on my peugeot chassis:
http://slidecentral.rs-scooby.com/JD%20Models/Index/Pictures/Images/s15.180pro/onchassis1.jpg

http://slidecentral.rs-scooby.com/JD%20Models/Index/Pictures/Images/s15.180pro/blackback.jpg

If thats a sign of whats coming up, i cant wait to see how its really liek when its finished.......

They both look great, can't wait to see them completed. One thing though, they both need new lines scribed into the fender. The lines just stop at the door, I'm sure the finished product would look 100% better if the fenders flowed with the lines of the doors and rear quarter pannel. My :2cents:

Spoonman:

Joeclaw was saying the same thing to me on MSN but the only probs is i have never scribed before and dont have any scribing tools.....:(

you are modelling for 10 years or more,right?

damn....no... :screwy: :grinno: :naughty: :banghead: :eek7:

OPM:

Wish i was....im only 16 so i got more than enough time to do heaps of modeling! :D

Well, you could cover up the lines already on the car with puddy. You have mastered that so this shouldn't be a problem.

But those lines are killer, and you don't want to lose the lines of a S15.

Spoonman:

Joeclaw was saying the same thing to me on MSN but the only probs is i have never scribed before and dont have any scribing tools.....:(

You gotta learn sooner or later. It would definitely make both kits look better...and if ya screw up a little, you can putty it back up and try again!

I dont want to have to putty the lines up....

What tools would i need to scribe a new line?

Thanks. :)

http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/squ/squ10202.htm
Ther's other places you might be able to order one from. I just bought one this weekend, haven't had the chance to use it yet.

:eek: Those look like they havn't even had a conversion done! Excellent job. Keep us posted.

Thanks spoonman.

I will check out my LHS first :)

I agree with extending the body lines into the fender. And you're undertaking a pretty big project already, extending the character line shouldn't be a problem! However, I don't know if I'd use a scriber to do that particular job. I think I'd use a needle file or two or half dozen. If you get one with a curved tip, and a shallow curve to the sides, it would a lot easier to carve that line. A scriber is made to cut a very thin, straight line like around doors, hoods, trunks and the like. Check out this particular set (http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/tam/tam74046.htm) to see what I mean; the two on either end are what I'd use. (Of course, you can get similar shaped files from any manufacturer, they're all the same in the end, pretty much). I'd imagine these would be a lot easier to control considering the amount of material you'll be removing. Anyone else got any other ideas? That's just my humble opinion.

Well i got some files!

(In the picture it looks as if i have scribed too much but its just because i sanded some primer away)
http://slidecentral.rs-scooby.com/JD%20Models/Index/Pictures/Images/s15.180pro/scrib.jpg

Im giving the 2 cars a rest for a week or so (got skool exams now).

Will keep you guys updated though! :)

Nice conversion. Good Luck with your exams and keep us posted after that. ;)

Thanks Forhod.

Im still deciding on colours for the 2 cars....maybe red and orange?

hey dude, your modeling is coming on in leaps and bounds.
im very impressed, maybe you should buy a set of needle files to help with the scribing.

other than that its looking great.

Its lookin crazy!!

I think do them both in candy apple red. :D
http://www.kazamaauto.co.jp/demo_car/sam14_55.jpg

Who makes that body kit?

Who makes that body kit?

Kazama. (10 characters)

Wow, the model is looking amazing. Great job man, you made those two cars fit together like they were built for it. I can't wait to see the rest of the project.

Ok Just a very small quick update. I havnt had any time realy to work on this car becuase of skool exams but after next week i will have more time.

Just had to re-putty up my scribed lines becuase i slipped with the stupid file! :P

Any's the 180SX with the S15 rear is pretty much done.
http://slidecentral.rs-scooby.com/JD%20Models/Index/Pictures/Images/s15.180pro/putty1.jpg

Im also working on the Porsche GT-2 but i didnt like the look of the wide gards on it so im doing a littel putty work, its looking a bit dusty the moment bit im sure it will turn out good. (so i hope) :D

http://slidecentral.rs-scooby.com/JD%20Models/Index/Pictures/Gallery1/Spoolins/GT25.jpg
http://slidecentral.rs-scooby.com/JD%20Models/Index/Pictures/Gallery1/Spoolins/GT26.jpg
http://slidecentral.rs-scooby.com/JD%20Models/Index/Pictures/Gallery1/Spoolins/GT24.jpg

Im trying to make this Porsche look like a nice mean street car.

More progress soon! :)

Ok Just a very small quick update. I havnt had any time realy to work on this car becuase of skool exams but after next week i will have more time.

Just had to re-putty up my scribed lines becuase i slipped with the stupid file! :P

Any's the 180SX with the S15 rear is pretty much done.
http://slidecentral.rs-scooby.com/JD%20Models/Index/Pictures/Images/s15.180pro/putty1.jpg

Im also working on the Porsche GT-2 but i didnt like the look of the wide gards on it so im doing a littel putty work, its looking a bit dusty the moment bit im sure it will turn out good. (so i hope) :D

http://slidecentral.rs-scooby.com/JD%20Models/Index/Pictures/Gallery1/Spoolins/GT25.jpg
http://slidecentral.rs-scooby.com/JD%20Models/Index/Pictures/Gallery1/Spoolins/GT26.jpg
http://slidecentral.rs-scooby.com/JD%20Models/Index/Pictures/Gallery1/Spoolins/GT24.jpg

Im trying to make this Porsche look like a nice mean street car.

More progress soon! :)

nice 911gt dude....I like the arch

These are some sick conversions! What color it the Porsche going to be?

Those arcs are mad.

Im thinking gloss black for the GT-2.....or maaaaybe...Chrome Yellow, What do you guys think?

you in year 12 as well spoolin?

That PORSCHE is going to look ill man.

Sebstar:
Im in year 10.

911S:
Thanks, I just finished sanding and gave the body a wash I am letting it dry, tomorrow i will be priming it.

Nice work.. Chrome yellow with the stock GT2 wheels would look mad :eek:

This is top stuff spoolin...I love chop jobs like this! :iceslolan
If you get these two sorted and looking sweet how about going for a Zed80 as well :evillol: :evillol: :naughty:

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/105911180sx240z_c.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/105911180sx240z_a.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/105911z81.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/105911irt355ns-img600x450-1067660543180_1.jpg

God, that Z80 looks so freaking natural!

Let's see, Fujimi S30Z kit, Fujimi 180SX......

This is top stuff spoolin...I love chop jobs like this! :iceslolan
If you get these two sorted and looking sweet how about going for a Zed80 as well :evillol: :evillol: :naughty:

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/105911180sx240z_c.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/105911180sx240z_a.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/105911z81.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/105911irt355ns-img600x450-1067660543180_1.jpg

:eek7: Havn't seen that conversion before. I'm not too sure it flows right though, kinda looks like it got onto an accident :evillol:.

RyanGiorgio:
I also have never seen that conversion! But Damn that looks hot! ....hmmm i have a spare Fujimi sil80....now all i need is a 240Z :D

I wouldnt be suprised if you see me working on this one soon too!

Thanks for the idea! :D

I think there would be a lot of chopping and fabrication in this one. On a 240Z the sides of the hood are straight right from the nose to the scuttle and on the Zed80 they've made it wider rearward of the headlight buckets and made the fender tops slimmer. That front bumper would probably have to be completely fabricated too.

Be awesome if you could do it though. It's make a nice partner for your current projects :iceslolan

Ok, well i sat down last night and scribed the sil80 and finaly got it right. So today i primed it! Now its ready for a nice coat of paint. I will let the primer dry for a week and then give it a coat of paint.

Here are the pics:
http://slidecentral.rs-scooby.com/JD%20Models/Index/Pictures/Images/s15.180pro/scribed1.jpg
http://slidecentral.rs-scooby.com/JD%20Models/Index/Pictures/Images/s15.180pro/scribed2.jpg

The porsche needs a few toch-ups but is looking good. I only gave it 2 light coats of primer seeing the car will be black any's.

http://slidecentral.rs-scooby.com/JD%20Models/Index/Pictures/Gallery1/Spoolins/GT-2/Wide1.jpg
http://slidecentral.rs-scooby.com/JD%20Models/Index/Pictures/Gallery1/Spoolins/GT-2/Wide2.jpg

Will keep you updated.

nice, what color is the sil80 going to be?

Orange for the S15 with 180SX front and carbon bonnet. The 180SX with S15 front will be gloss black.

man, ur primered cars look so nice already. my dodge attempts at it shouldn't even be mentioned... lol
Hm, I reckon the S15 with 180 front would look good in black... like that car pic a few pages ago, but I spose orange would look nice too :lol2:

Thanks sebstar.

I still havnt 100% decided on colour yet.

Got bored today so i took a couple of pics of the porsche.

http://slidecentral.rs-scooby.com/JD%20Models/Index/Pictures/Gallery1/Spoolins/GT-2/Wide3.jpg

nice rims there mate!!! :sunglasse

That porsche is looking so hot man. I say the porsche would look hot in alcad 2, or a fine candy red.

I say testor's sapphire blue metallic would look badass on the porsche... i don't think i've seen anyone use that yet...

Looking nice Spoolin..... But ur still killing me man........ hahahaha.:iceslolan

I say testor's sapphire blue metallic would look badass on the porsche... i don't think i've seen anyone use that yet...

That color looks good on almost anything, I did my Datsun 510 in that color and I love it! i think you should paint both the nissans this color, make them like...twins, kinda like the signal auto sileighties

Nice work! (as usual) :biggrin:

I used Testors Sapphire Blue on my Chevy Silverado. Nice color.

Thanks everyone! :)

I might do the 180sx with S15 front in Mica blue....or a nice blue colour (a bit darker than a stock R34 blue)

Still undecided though. :D

All imputs are more than welcome!

Mica blue with cf Hood, and spray transparent blue over the CF hood.

Hey Spoolin12, those gold wheels that you had on the one of the Nissans, what are they? Did you modify them some how, looks like you did.