Widebody Supra
mike@af
10-04-2003, 11:33 PM
Here it is, a new project. Off to a good start, thats a first.
Yea It looks like crap right now but it will be better, i hope. I will be starting the Bumper and Side skirts, tomorrow.
1st pic-Front 3/4
2nd pic- Top 3/4
3rd pic- back 3/4
Yea It looks like crap right now but it will be better, i hope. I will be starting the Bumper and Side skirts, tomorrow.
1st pic-Front 3/4
2nd pic- Top 3/4
3rd pic- back 3/4
ImolaEK
10-04-2003, 11:39 PM
u damn right that is a good start...really looking forward to seeing it done in the future or more progress pix
Tommy Gunner
10-04-2003, 11:41 PM
It looks ok. It can only get better. What color is it gonna be?
mike@af
10-04-2003, 11:44 PM
It looks ok. It can only get better. What color is it gonna be?
Yea it does look pretty crappy right now. Tommorow should be better, maybe I will get to the CarbonFiber/Fiberglass work.
Color, thats a good question. My racing seats are Tamiya Blue (I dont have the code right here sorry) so maybe silver.
Yea it does look pretty crappy right now. Tommorow should be better, maybe I will get to the CarbonFiber/Fiberglass work.
Color, thats a good question. My racing seats are Tamiya Blue (I dont have the code right here sorry) so maybe silver.
ImportFool
10-04-2003, 11:52 PM
so far so good, cant wait to more progress pics!!
Verminator
10-05-2003, 06:45 AM
Stonkin good effort, this looks like it could be a good one, dont envy you the sanding you will need to do.
bah humbug
10-05-2003, 10:26 AM
Here it is, a new project. Off to a good start, thats a first.
Yea It looks like crap right now but it will be better, i hope. I will be starting the Bumper and Side skirts, tomorrow.
1st pic-Front 3/4
2nd pic- Top 3/4
3rd pic- back 3/4
I don't think it looks that great. It looks like your not using nice putty. It doesn't look right because your putty looks like it has holes in it. Or you didn't apply it correctly. After you apply your putty get a little water, dunk your finger a little in the watter and smooth the putty with it. IT will look better and the surface will be smoother and you won't have to sand as much.
Did you plan out how your body kit is going to look like. The front doesn't look like it's going to look very nice. I hope this doesn't end up like your ITR.
Yea It looks like crap right now but it will be better, i hope. I will be starting the Bumper and Side skirts, tomorrow.
1st pic-Front 3/4
2nd pic- Top 3/4
3rd pic- back 3/4
I don't think it looks that great. It looks like your not using nice putty. It doesn't look right because your putty looks like it has holes in it. Or you didn't apply it correctly. After you apply your putty get a little water, dunk your finger a little in the watter and smooth the putty with it. IT will look better and the surface will be smoother and you won't have to sand as much.
Did you plan out how your body kit is going to look like. The front doesn't look like it's going to look very nice. I hope this doesn't end up like your ITR.
mike@af
10-05-2003, 05:25 PM
I don't think it looks that great. It looks like your not using nice putty. It doesn't look right because your putty looks like it has holes in it. Or you didn't apply it correctly. After you apply your putty get a little water, dunk your finger a little in the watter and smooth the putty with it. IT will look better and the surface will be smoother and you won't have to sand as much.
Did you plan out how your body kit is going to look like. The front doesn't look like it's going to look very nice. I hope this doesn't end up like your ITR.
Yea it does look pretty crappy, its looking a little better today. I'm using that crappy squadron putty, and styrofoam, so that may explain some of the roughness. I will be laying CarbonFiber and Fiberglass over all the foam and putty to give it a nice smooth and hard look. I will have new pics later tonight, no fiberglass on it yet.
The front is going to be a Top Secret kit. Yea, that front bumper has been through hell. At first I wasnt going to do a widebody and started using styrene and cutting stuff up to make a body kit, didnt work well.
I hope this turns out better than the ITR too, this is the first plastic model with molding that has gone right.
Did you plan out how your body kit is going to look like. The front doesn't look like it's going to look very nice. I hope this doesn't end up like your ITR.
Yea it does look pretty crappy, its looking a little better today. I'm using that crappy squadron putty, and styrofoam, so that may explain some of the roughness. I will be laying CarbonFiber and Fiberglass over all the foam and putty to give it a nice smooth and hard look. I will have new pics later tonight, no fiberglass on it yet.
The front is going to be a Top Secret kit. Yea, that front bumper has been through hell. At first I wasnt going to do a widebody and started using styrene and cutting stuff up to make a body kit, didnt work well.
I hope this turns out better than the ITR too, this is the first plastic model with molding that has gone right.
circuitR
10-05-2003, 05:46 PM
Dude, that is looks mean! It sort of looks kinda like the top secret supra. *wink*wink*
mike@af
10-05-2003, 05:54 PM
Dude, that is looks mean! It sort of looks kinda like the top secret supra. *wink*wink*
Yes indeed, it is a TopSecret/GT300 wide body. I was just looking at subways and crapped my pants, I wish not to be compared to him though.
Well, Im gonna go work on it.
Yes indeed, it is a TopSecret/GT300 wide body. I was just looking at subways and crapped my pants, I wish not to be compared to him though.
Well, Im gonna go work on it.
mike@af
10-05-2003, 09:43 PM
Well, I didnt get as much done today as planned. I attempted the side skirts, but that was a pain to do with styro. I started, well tried to start the front bumper, however that didnt work well at all either. That front bumper has been through a whole bunch, more than you could imagine.
I really really need to get some high quality putty, testors and squadron white putty arent cutting it. I actually had to use epoxy because it was the hardest/strongest thing I have right now. I need to go to the hobby shop this coming weekend, any body have any ideas on what putty to get?
Well heres how it looks. I know, I know, the front looks like crap still. I also started making the APR Top Secret wing. The hood looks great, if I do say so myself.
I really really need to get some high quality putty, testors and squadron white putty arent cutting it. I actually had to use epoxy because it was the hardest/strongest thing I have right now. I need to go to the hobby shop this coming weekend, any body have any ideas on what putty to get?
Well heres how it looks. I know, I know, the front looks like crap still. I also started making the APR Top Secret wing. The hood looks great, if I do say so myself.
circuitR
10-05-2003, 11:48 PM
That hood does look pretty schmick man.
No offence, but I think the back arch looks a bit out of scale, like it's a bit too wide.
Just me being picky.
No offence, but I think the back arch looks a bit out of scale, like it's a bit too wide.
Just me being picky.
Sigmaman
10-06-2003, 05:57 AM
Keep goin' man,you'll get there.
mike@af
10-06-2003, 08:03 AM
The back may be a little wide, I will look at some reference pics.
Does anybody think the front needs to be wider?
Does anybody think the front needs to be wider?
Modgod
10-07-2003, 02:03 AM
I hope it goes good mike!
[ c e l s i o r ]
10-07-2003, 02:36 AM
Get some Tamiya Epoxy Smooth Surface putty. I also gave up on Testors as its too rough. Good luck, its looking good.
KP60
10-07-2003, 05:45 AM
go on give us some more
mike@af
10-07-2003, 08:08 AM
']Get some Tamiya Epoxy Smooth Surface putty. I also gave up on Testors as its too rough. Good luck, its looking good.
I was thinking of getting some Tamiya Epoxy Putty Quick Type. Isnt the quick type still good?
That front is gonna be ripped off for a styrene and putty one, the stryo idea turned out not to be that great of an idea.
I was thinking of getting some Tamiya Epoxy Putty Quick Type. Isnt the quick type still good?
That front is gonna be ripped off for a styrene and putty one, the stryo idea turned out not to be that great of an idea.
[ c e l s i o r ]
10-07-2003, 12:23 PM
Haven't tried the quick type yet. The smooth surface one cures fast enough for my liking so haven't felt the need. Perhaps do a search and see what comments you can come up with about the quick putty.
mike@af
10-07-2003, 04:41 PM
']Haven't tried the quick type yet. The smooth surface one cures fast enough for my liking so haven't felt the need. Perhaps do a search and see what comments you can come up with about the quick putty.
How fast does it cure? I know the quick type cures in about 6 hours.
I have searched, its all about preference and opinion. Nobody has said one is better than the other, its just what they bought. I havent seen any negativity towards either of the Tamiya putties.
How fast does it cure? I know the quick type cures in about 6 hours.
I have searched, its all about preference and opinion. Nobody has said one is better than the other, its just what they bought. I havent seen any negativity towards either of the Tamiya putties.
Kasso
10-07-2003, 04:44 PM
the quick type is for filling holes. you HAVE to use epoxy putty for body kits.
mike@af
10-07-2003, 04:56 PM
the quick type is for filling holes. you HAVE to use epoxy putty for body kits.
:eek7: The putty I was looking at was Epoxy Putty (Quick Type) well I'll just get the sculpting kind to play it safe.
:eek7: The putty I was looking at was Epoxy Putty (Quick Type) well I'll just get the sculpting kind to play it safe.
chaos
10-08-2003, 12:03 AM
I've used the quick type and it cures in 6 hours. Haven't doen any major sculpting but I must say it is fairly easy to use. Be sure you have some needle files handy though!! :smile:
supramike420
10-09-2003, 07:40 PM
hey i talked to u the other day on aim(DISTURBED4219) and u know how much i love supras, but i gotta say it again-wow
mike@af
10-09-2003, 09:41 PM
hey i talked to u the other day on aim(DISTURBED4219) and u know how much i love supras, but i gotta say it again-wow
Thanks again...and thanks for bumping the post up! :evillol:
Cant wait 'til tommorow. I will start working on the top secret front bumper. Didnt get anything done during the week, I am soooooo busy :banghead:
Tommorow the front Top Secret bumper will be started. I will be building it mainly out of styrene, and a little putty. I have been doodling plans on how Im going to put it together all week while those good educational tax dollars go to work :iceslolan What else is world history for?
Does anybody have a say in which putty to get? I will be using it in large quantities at a time not just patch work, and I need it to get REALLY hard.
Which do you vote for? Tamiya Quick Type? Tamiya Sclulpting? Both Epoxy Putties.
Thanks again...and thanks for bumping the post up! :evillol:
Cant wait 'til tommorow. I will start working on the top secret front bumper. Didnt get anything done during the week, I am soooooo busy :banghead:
Tommorow the front Top Secret bumper will be started. I will be building it mainly out of styrene, and a little putty. I have been doodling plans on how Im going to put it together all week while those good educational tax dollars go to work :iceslolan What else is world history for?
Does anybody have a say in which putty to get? I will be using it in large quantities at a time not just patch work, and I need it to get REALLY hard.
Which do you vote for? Tamiya Quick Type? Tamiya Sclulpting? Both Epoxy Putties.
mike@af
10-11-2003, 10:08 PM
Well I went to the hobby shop and got some Tamiya Epoxy Putty "Quick Type" and have been working with it for the past 45 minutes. I dont know, it my just take some getting used to, but sheesh that stuff is a pain in the arse to use.
You can tell its an epoxy, it sticks to everything except you want it too. :banghead: Im building a front kit with styrene and trying to use the putty and it doesnt want to stick to the styrene but it will stick to everything else. :disappoin Im going nuts here. It also says use gloves and involve skin contact, so I used my gloves, that was a task in it self. It just kept stickin to the gloves with water on them. Does any body actually use the gloves with putty?
How much shapping can you guys get done while its tacky? I tryed to shape it before it cures but there was little success achieved with that. I'll be doing a lot of sanding tommorrow.
So any tips? I will have pictures tommorow.
You can tell its an epoxy, it sticks to everything except you want it too. :banghead: Im building a front kit with styrene and trying to use the putty and it doesnt want to stick to the styrene but it will stick to everything else. :disappoin Im going nuts here. It also says use gloves and involve skin contact, so I used my gloves, that was a task in it self. It just kept stickin to the gloves with water on them. Does any body actually use the gloves with putty?
How much shapping can you guys get done while its tacky? I tryed to shape it before it cures but there was little success achieved with that. I'll be doing a lot of sanding tommorrow.
So any tips? I will have pictures tommorow.
oblaise
10-11-2003, 11:18 PM
When I use the putty I dont use gloves, because the putty will stick to it, and nothing happened to my fingers. Just wash your hands, real good after you are done. Have you tried sanding the surface on which you are going to apply the putty to. Well hope this helps. :thumbsup:
86_SR5
10-12-2003, 02:35 PM
Well, this seems to be an interesting project, what color you planning to use?
mike@af
10-13-2003, 10:11 AM
Well, this seems to be an interesting project, what color you planning to use?
I am using Silver on the exterior, the interior is white with blue accents. And I will be putting a bunch of CF in the interior as well as the engine and exterior.
I'll have more pics later, the front is pretty scary looking, needs lots of sanding.
I am using Silver on the exterior, the interior is white with blue accents. And I will be putting a bunch of CF in the interior as well as the engine and exterior.
I'll have more pics later, the front is pretty scary looking, needs lots of sanding.
mike@af
10-13-2003, 04:38 PM
Well here are some new pics, the front bumper is going pretty well. The front part is really really smooth, in the sun you can see your reflection.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/975DSCF0002.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/346DSCF0003.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/724DSCF0004.JPG
I need some money, I need to go to the hobby shop again and pick up 3 more boxes of the tamiya putty. :iceslolan
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/975DSCF0002.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/346DSCF0003.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/724DSCF0004.JPG
I need some money, I need to go to the hobby shop again and pick up 3 more boxes of the tamiya putty. :iceslolan
rpm2mph
10-13-2003, 04:56 PM
so how much have you spent on putty?
mike@af
10-13-2003, 05:03 PM
so how much have you spent on putty?
On this model, 10 bux, not bad if you put it in relative view. Overall amount of money spent on putties for models, somewhere around 40bux. Not bad, I used to use auto materials and I got them at discount.
On this model, 10 bux, not bad if you put it in relative view. Overall amount of money spent on putties for models, somewhere around 40bux. Not bad, I used to use auto materials and I got them at discount.
rpm2mph
10-13-2003, 05:07 PM
How much per putty thing?
mike@af
10-13-2003, 05:27 PM
How much per putty thing?
Squadron White Putty-$1.99, that stuff sucks for large jobs.
Tamiya Epoxy Putty (quick type)-$5.99, That stuff is great. Takes a little getting used to, but works wonders. Sands smooth as a babies arse. Dries hard as a rock in 6 hours. I cant really say anything awful about it.
Bondo Body Filler-$4.99, Works great on metal, doesnt stick on plastics. Dries in 20minutes. Ideal for large jobs on metal. Lasts forever.
Bondo Spot Putty-$1.50, Works great for patching teeny holes in the filler/putty. Awful for anything large. Ideal for shaving door lines
Squadron White Putty-$1.99, that stuff sucks for large jobs.
Tamiya Epoxy Putty (quick type)-$5.99, That stuff is great. Takes a little getting used to, but works wonders. Sands smooth as a babies arse. Dries hard as a rock in 6 hours. I cant really say anything awful about it.
Bondo Body Filler-$4.99, Works great on metal, doesnt stick on plastics. Dries in 20minutes. Ideal for large jobs on metal. Lasts forever.
Bondo Spot Putty-$1.50, Works great for patching teeny holes in the filler/putty. Awful for anything large. Ideal for shaving door lines
Sebstar
10-13-2003, 07:14 PM
wow, looks like its coming alone! Lots more sanding to do though, hehe. looks a bit too round if you know what i mean...
Nice work though!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111!!!!!1
Nice work though!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111!!!!!1
D[X]P
10-13-2003, 08:04 PM
i hope it turns out nicely
circuitR
10-13-2003, 09:50 PM
Looking tough man. I'm going through the same thing as you with my soarer and CR-X. Good luck!
chaos
10-14-2003, 12:03 AM
Much better GT!! What do instruments do you use to sand the stuff?
mike@af
10-14-2003, 09:22 AM
Much better GT!! What do instruments do you use to sand the stuff?
Thanks
I use a variety of files, and varietys of sandpaper. I use the following sandpaper grits: 60, 100, 320, 400, 600, 800, 2000, and a paper napkin. The paper napkin is great for buffing primer and paint and little dings in the putty.
Thanks
I use a variety of files, and varietys of sandpaper. I use the following sandpaper grits: 60, 100, 320, 400, 600, 800, 2000, and a paper napkin. The paper napkin is great for buffing primer and paint and little dings in the putty.
RaceMySS_454
10-16-2003, 05:47 PM
Looking Great!!
Can't wait to see somemore progress.... What happened?? got sick of the 1:43 scale....hurting your eyes and fingers?? lol j/k
Can't wait to see somemore progress.... What happened?? got sick of the 1:43 scale....hurting your eyes and fingers?? lol j/k
mike@af
10-16-2003, 05:52 PM
Looking Great!!
Can't wait to see somemore progress.... What happened?? got sick of the 1:43 scale....hurting your eyes and fingers?? lol j/k
No, Im not sick of the 1/43rds yet. :lol: I felt like actually finishing a model for once instead of spengin 30bux for them to collect dust.
Thanks for all the comments, keep them coming!
Can't wait to see somemore progress.... What happened?? got sick of the 1:43 scale....hurting your eyes and fingers?? lol j/k
No, Im not sick of the 1/43rds yet. :lol: I felt like actually finishing a model for once instead of spengin 30bux for them to collect dust.
Thanks for all the comments, keep them coming!
supramike420
10-17-2003, 09:40 PM
hey told ya i could do it :evillol: lol
turbo type-r
11-23-2003, 05:35 PM
what ever happened to your supra gtmike400
customcrx
02-13-2004, 01:11 AM
is that a die cast? if it is where did u get it, what is the itr and one more thing i m using white putty on my modifiers eclipse and it works well and also bahhumbug thanks for the tip i needed it i ll send pics soon
mike@af
02-13-2004, 05:10 PM
is that a die cast? if it is where did u get it, what is the itr and one more thing i m using white putty on my modifiers eclipse and it works well and also bahhumbug thanks for the tip i needed it i ll send pics soon
Its a Tamiya Supra 1/24. My Integra was a RM 1/24 plastic. I dont use whit putty for Modifiers, I use bondo Body Filler and Tamiya Epoxy Putty for Models.
Its a Tamiya Supra 1/24. My Integra was a RM 1/24 plastic. I dont use whit putty for Modifiers, I use bondo Body Filler and Tamiya Epoxy Putty for Models.
rx7king
02-14-2004, 01:52 AM
this is going to be cool like your rx-7 your working on, i wanna see either of them finished, keep up the good work
aviv
02-14-2004, 07:24 AM
nice work and good start
tsuchiya
02-14-2004, 08:26 AM
more pix plz!
Toyotagt1
02-17-2004, 09:44 PM
NEed a update
mike@af
02-17-2004, 09:50 PM
NEed a update
Yea, I need to update the model first. The front end and Skirts are really annoying. Trying to concentrate on the RX-7 right now, the supra is a good dust collector.
Yea, I need to update the model first. The front end and Skirts are really annoying. Trying to concentrate on the RX-7 right now, the supra is a good dust collector.
D[X]P
02-17-2004, 11:40 PM
LOL
Mike, didnt u start this supra like 5 months ago??
Mike, didnt u start this supra like 5 months ago??
mike@af
02-18-2004, 08:04 AM
P']LOL
Mike, didnt u start this supra like 5 months ago??
Yea. Then I got pissed at the front bumper, and side skirts. Then ran out of putty. So its a replica of a dust collector, and I think I did a good job of making it collect dust.
Mike, didnt u start this supra like 5 months ago??
Yea. Then I got pissed at the front bumper, and side skirts. Then ran out of putty. So its a replica of a dust collector, and I think I did a good job of making it collect dust.
D[X]P
02-19-2004, 08:01 PM
No offense, i just think it wasnt a verybright idea in the first place...
Widebody supra?/ehh?
Widebody supra?/ehh?
mike@af
02-19-2004, 09:31 PM
P']No offense, i just think it wasnt a verybright idea in the first place...
Widebody supra?/ehh?
I like the Top Secret widebody supra, so thats why I built it. Well started at least. I had a supra sitting around, didnt know what to do.
Widebody supra?/ehh?
I like the Top Secret widebody supra, so thats why I built it. Well started at least. I had a supra sitting around, didnt know what to do.
rx7king
02-19-2004, 11:45 PM
wide body supra? bad idea?! wtf, or were you being sarcastic
D[X]P
02-20-2004, 12:01 AM
Well, to me it is a bad idea, just becausei hate widebody kits...i hate body kits in the first place..
Anyways, are you going to complete it mike?
Anyways, are you going to complete it mike?
Rtuned
02-20-2004, 03:02 PM
Please complete it, I really like to see the finishing supra. My AB flug front also wrong, I'm also cutting it to make it right. So I think you should continue with it. Everything looks good to me.
Using Tamiya Epoxy putty, you have to wet your fingers all the time, I did that too, and is to prevent putty stick on your fingers. Use water and smoothen down the shape you want it to be. I used diamond file set to sand and some 220 grade sandpaper, diamond file really help alot. :)
No matter how long it takes, I still think since you have started the project and moreover you love this car, so why not complete it. I waiting...please don't disappoint us... :rolleyes: :)
Rtuned :biggrin:
Using Tamiya Epoxy putty, you have to wet your fingers all the time, I did that too, and is to prevent putty stick on your fingers. Use water and smoothen down the shape you want it to be. I used diamond file set to sand and some 220 grade sandpaper, diamond file really help alot. :)
No matter how long it takes, I still think since you have started the project and moreover you love this car, so why not complete it. I waiting...please don't disappoint us... :rolleyes: :)
Rtuned :biggrin:
mike@af
02-20-2004, 04:35 PM
Please complete it, I really like to see the finishing supra. My AB flug front also wrong, I'm also cutting it to make it right. So I think you should continue with it. Everything looks good to me.
Using Tamiya Epoxy putty, you have to wet your fingers all the time, I did that too, and is to prevent putty stick on your fingers. Use water and smoothen down the shape you want it to be. I used diamond file set to sand and some 220 grade sandpaper, diamond file really help alot. :)
No matter how long it takes, I still think since you have started the project and moreover you love this car, so why not complete it. I waiting...please don't disappoint us... :rolleyes: :)
Rtuned :biggrin:
Words of wisdom.
I might actually finish it now. I need to finish the RX-7 first, dont get me sidetracked. :nono:
I have been using the Epoxy putty, I need more. Stuff is a bitch to sand though. :banghead:
Whenever I dont think Im going to finish, I'll read this post.
Using Tamiya Epoxy putty, you have to wet your fingers all the time, I did that too, and is to prevent putty stick on your fingers. Use water and smoothen down the shape you want it to be. I used diamond file set to sand and some 220 grade sandpaper, diamond file really help alot. :)
No matter how long it takes, I still think since you have started the project and moreover you love this car, so why not complete it. I waiting...please don't disappoint us... :rolleyes: :)
Rtuned :biggrin:
Words of wisdom.
I might actually finish it now. I need to finish the RX-7 first, dont get me sidetracked. :nono:
I have been using the Epoxy putty, I need more. Stuff is a bitch to sand though. :banghead:
Whenever I dont think Im going to finish, I'll read this post.
D[X]P
02-20-2004, 06:34 PM
Well, it would be prety nice to see it completed
if you ever decide to finish it, i would like to see how it turns out!
if you ever decide to finish it, i would like to see how it turns out!
Rtuned
02-21-2004, 12:29 PM
Sorry for that... I really not very good in express my feel in words... Sorry. :redface: Hope to see your widebody finish soon. :biggrin:
Rtuned
Rtuned
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