Network R32 (Fujimi)

In the down time from the Datsun 510 (while I am getting the body prepped with windows and panel lines) decided to crack open a new kit from joeclaw!

R32 Network. Real nice, simplified curbside model. decided to paint it Light blue metallic (network color) not sure about applying network decal theme, though... think I am going to follow my own theme on this one.. going to use some 19's aoshima rims.. haven't decided which ones yet...

So here is the pic. freshly painted body.

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/5_G.sized.jpg

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/6_G.sized.jpg

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/7_G.sized.jpg

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/9_G.sized.jpg

Also started working on some odd bits and ends... like the seat. Ditched the poorly molded Bride seats and decided to go with the Sparco Torino and 5 point harness.

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/1_G.sized.jpg

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/2_G.sized.jpg

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/3_G.sized.jpg

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/4_G.sized.jpg

Going to use these brakes too..
http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/10_G.sized.jpg

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/11_G.sized.jpg

So what do you think?? suggestions?

Thanks,

-Paul

this is racing version or street??

Looks impressive.

The only thing I would like to see changed is the lowest strap of the seatbelt as it should come through the middle of the horisontal part of the seat, and not go all the way to the front edge (hope my explanation is understandible).

This is a street version.

ales - I understand what you are saying.. but I think I am a little late now, since everything had been glued together :( Next time though.

looks good, the paint is nice, but my only question is, why is there seat belt buckle thingy's on the straps that are coming out of the back of the seat>? I have never used these P/E seat belt peices Before so maybe this is just one of those :screwy: questions

Nice, is that M3 painters masking tape for the straps of the belts?

great work so far,I agree to the seat belt but its really a good seat! You do a good paint job on your R32.I think, for your wheels,take 18 inch because in real, a bigger wheels make bigger pounds to push.When you use, like 19 or 20 and higher inch,the car need more power to go faster.but Its my opinion

I agree with ToyotaGT1 about the wheel size, espescially with the stock brakes. Not only will it be harder to go, but with all that rotational mass rotating, you'll need some bigger stoppers to slow the thing (theres the real danger in big wheels!) Otherwise, great work. That seat looks awesome. Where did it come from? And your seatbelts look great. What photo etch are you using?

Oh, and SonyMobile, those aren't the buckles, they are anchors that are used to attach the belts to anchor points around the body (to the frame). If you looked at the bottom of your seatbelt in your car and pulled the rubber cover up or off, you would see a very similar anchor in your daily driver.

Willimo,

I am upgarding the brakes too ;) The seat was midified from the Sparco WRC seat, to immitate Torino. The harness is photoetch Detail Master items.

The seat belt is indeed Painters tape, blue.

where did you get those mounting brackets...can u show some attatched to the frame....j/w cuz im doing some on my skyline (progress up after it comes in the mail)...ddid they come with the set...good job so far

looks familiar http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/318410aDsc00007.jpg

good kit to build

Hi slk320, good to know you receive the kit. Your progress is stunning as usual!!!!!!

nice color tho!

pretty paint job

tazdev - how did you deal with the interior? I was more of a street car, rather then a one seat bracket racer.. did you fill in the interior tub or left it as is (race prep)?

joecclaw - thanks man, I got the kit fine, forgot to email back to say I got it, decided to work on it right away.

zcaithaca - I will show you pics of the pe tree if you want.

Great, thanks for actually answering my question and not calling me an idiot, I love the color, and the whole thing period. I wish my LHS would actually stock half decent kits like this..

More pics, please :D

Looks really good so far. Like the rims. The seats looks really good too.
What colors are the interior going to be?

The seats are pretty cool. Where did you get them. I think im gonna order some from Perry's resin. Can't wait to see more progress:) !!

Here is a couple more pics... wheels and tires mounted with brakes showing. Wheels are produce junction aoshima 19'.

Oh yeah, and intercooler is also peeking out... ;)

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/1_G_001.sized.jpg

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/2_G_001.sized.jpg

tazdev - how did you deal with the interior? I was more of a street car, rather then a one seat bracket racer.. did you fill in the interior tub or left it as is (race prep)?




I left mine in the race spec as a typical Japanese Street drag car that are so common to come out of Japanese tuning companies



edit: Those wheels look primo man nice detailing.

Ok, more updates. Dash is complete. I used the guage cluster from R34, the dash cluster from R32 Tamiya and the tach from Supra 2f2f.

Here we go:
http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/3_G_001.sized.jpg

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/4_G_001.sized.jpg

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/5_G_001.sized.jpg

and yes.. the steering wheel is Blitz...you will see why later. ;)

What do you think?

looks real nice. I especially like the tach. Wish I had one laying around.

I'm liking it but wondering whay the monster tach is where it as as most get put on the right hands side of the dash

I'm liking it but wondering whay the monster tach is where it as as most get put on the right hands side of the dash
maybe an american owns the car, and wants to be different???

lol!

The interior looks hot.

I was just wondering, how do you paint your rims? They always seem to be just perfect, and when I try it, doesn't turn out so well.

Ok, Interior is complete. Roll cage is done, cf package shelf, the seats and harness, dash board and clusters are all done.

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/1_G_003.sized.jpg

Someone asked about the rear fastners that attach to the roll cage.. here is the finished product:
http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/2_G_003.sized.jpg


http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/4_G_002.sized.jpg

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/5_G_002.sized.jpg

What do you think?? will be moving on the chasis shortly

loks real real good. but in the last pic i see some bubbles on the cf shelf.

looking good so far. Interesting choice for the interior colors

seems no one is following this thread except for tazdev ;)

Ok I polished the body and tried to fit a couple of different rims.

Here is BBS Lm's:

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/3_G_003.sized.jpg


and here is the rims I think I am going to stick with:
http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/4_G_003.sized.jpg

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/5_G_003.sized.jpg

here is the front wheel:
http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/6_G_001.sized.jpg

and here is the rear:

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/7_G_001.sized.jpg

Front mounted IC:
http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/8_G_001.sized.jpg

Come on.. feedback please?

Looks pretty good, but hte paint looks more blue/green than green. Nice job with the BLITZ decal on the cooler, I'm doing the same for my R31.

lookin awesome as usual

Paul, both juction and BBS look cool......it seems BBS looks better . just a thought ;)

p.s. I keep watching this thread, so don't worry no one gives feedback, I think all of us are waiting to see the finished kit ;)

Body and glass finished. panel lines, done, body polished and decals applied. also test fitted the chasis and exhaust.

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/1_G_004.sized.jpg

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/2_G_004.sized.jpg

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/3_G_004.sized.jpg

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/4_G_004.sized.jpg

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/5_G_004.sized.jpg

chasis and exhaust (exhaust is test fitted, so hanging incorrectly.)


http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/6_G_002.sized.jpg

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/7_G_002.sized.jpg

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/Network-R32/8_G_002.sized.jpg

Comments please ;)

Looks to be missing a left headlamp. Real nice car, how bout some brighter pics?

its not missing the headlamp, its removed and in place of it is a intake

WOW!!!! Cool, may be having some outside pics.

very nice. loving the way this one is going