What I've Been Up To

Well rather than make a bunch of useless progress threads, I'll just tell you what i've been up to here. As you can see I'm building a lot of different types of models. Feel free to comment on each or all of them.

First off this is a Tamiya Porsche 959. Its a twin turbo flat 6 with AWD. Gonna be gold. Here you see the three tone red, maroon, and black interior. Stock everything, nothing special here.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=502/92112959p1.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=502/92112959p2.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=502/92112959p3.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=502/92112959p4.jpg

Next up you have a VIP Toyota Aristo. I added a front lip and rear Whale Tail spoiler. It will be anthracite metallic, with a grey/black interior. I am unsure which wheels to use. A are the wheels that came with the kit 19", B are the modified Amistads I worked on 19" and C are the stock Amistads 18", and my last option not listed D would be to buy a different set of 19s. What do you guys think??

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=502/92112aristop1.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=502/92112aristop2.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=502/92112aristop3.jpg

Lastly here is a Jeep CJ5. It is the Dukes of Hazzard Daisy Dukes Kit. Im building it for a friend of mines Girlfriend. (shes paying me too) Its gonna be lifted and green with a tan top. I'm adding fender flares (seen on driver side so far) a full roll cage, and like I said im lifting it.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=502/92112cj5p1.jpg

What do you all think??

Great stuff!!:)

Good variety. And I definitely think that the modified Amistads are the most tasteful route.

Though VIP isn't exactly about what's most tasteful, is it?

Nice bunch of projects you have there,
how is the daisy duke jeep? good stuff or plain jane crap? i have thought about picking one up, but not to sure about it

Cool projects. For the Aristo, I think you should go with the B's.

Nice work so far.

I vote for the B rims.

every things looking good.

go for the b's.

Cool projects, A nice variety. For the Aristo, I like B. also

They all look great. Nice work with the motor on the Porsche.
For the rims, I'd go with B.

A 4-door, a 2-door, and a 0-door. Diverse selection.

Go with B. That's the way the Amistad D should look. Aoshima screwed up on that wheel. Admiration doesn't even make a non-dish version of that wheel in 1:1.

http://www.admiration.ne.jp/amistad_html/top/dish/pict/d_polish03.jpg

Looking good. Can't wait to see that 959 completed.

As for the Aristo, I'd do B, although I am fond of these tims Andrew Golt Dishes (http://www.gpsports-na.com/aero/type4_s15_fr_lg.jpg) *warning, big picture*

Go for the B. also I am making a 959 and I am wondering what wheels you are using on that... I know you said stock, or if not do you have any idea what would go with the car... something race looking im trying to go for a track car look. im thinking yours is going to be gold? Ill look back soon.

Thanks everyone i'll keep you updated on the builds in the thread! I think im gonna go with B or some other 19s when i find some money!

Go for the B. also I am making a 959 and I am wondering what wheels you are using on that... I know you said stock, or if not do you have any idea what would go with the car... something race looking im trying to go for a track car look. im thinking yours is going to be gold? Ill look back soon.

Those are the stock wheels with the tamiya kit. Are you building the testors one? it has the disc like wheels correct? Wheel you can try some mesh wheels from a gt car like the revell corvette, those would look nice! Good lluck with the build!

THanks again everyone!! :smile:

im making the same fujimi kit you are.

Nice builds, keep up the good work. PS: Have you written a how-to on the hood thing?

Samurai: I'd still try some mesh gt wheels, i test fitted em under the 959 and they look pretty good, thinking about switching to them myself...

mr2racer: i don't really know what hood think you're talking about? elaborate more please :uhoh:

thanks again for the complements

You replied to a thread you made and said you would make a how-to if i wanted you to.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=161598&page=2

o yeah! ha sorry i'll do that this weekend, ill chop off a door and cut a hole in it or something! lol