1:12 scale R32 GTR

Finally I have me a real monster. This kit is a real beaut opening doors and hood, decent engine detail. and screws instead of glue I'm going to enjoy making this.

Will keep you updated in this thread.

http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/3243431/40959749.jpg

an idea of the huge size difference between 1:24 and 1:12. you could drive the 1:24 scale through the doors of the 1:12 :)
http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/3243431/40959741.jpg

http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/3243431/40959699.jpg

The main plastic parts
http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/3243431/40960525.jpg

smaller plastic parts, screws and tools
http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/3243431/40960518.jpg

I look forward to this one!!

I was looking at one of these kits recently online and wondered what it was like...mainly because it was very expensive (over $100 if I remember rightly) It looks pretty nice. I'll be interested to see how it builds up.

im def. gonna follow this one...whered u get it and how much was it!!!!I WANT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

very cool. when you said drive a 1/24 through it's doors I thought you were exzagerating, but you weren't!

details for painting are pretty slim so I will ore than likely go off the tamyia colouring for the interior and the exterior will be in my favorite colour for a skyline . . . . SILVER :)

might just have to go with automotive paints on this one to get just the right shade of silver

I was going to suggest if your doing rattle can, buy dupli-color. Warning: If you've never used it, you'll be very satisfied. It sprays in a V formation like this
.....<<<<<paint flow
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|..|...can

I find it works 15x's better than tamiya usually 2bux cheaper, and lasts longer. I believe that they have nissan's silver.

OMG THAT IS HOT HOT HOT! Finally another one daring enough to build the 1/12! I wonder if Tamiya or anyone else would ever make a 1/12 R34 V-SpecII (including engine)... I would imagine that everyone would buy it!

big scale models are comming back. Now only if i could find that damned Monogram 1/8 scale 87 Camaro Iroc-Z

Mike. $75.65 at my LHS they have 2. I'd buy one, but there's know way in hell I'm spending 75bux on 1 model. Now, if it had 3cans of spray, all the brush paints, primers, styrene, brushes, glues, maskings and such, I'd might consider it. Since that's about what I spend on 2 models all together.

Speaking of big 1:12 models, anyone have a Monogram 1/12 F40? I forgot I had one. Dug it up today, looked at the contents. I have *no idea* why I even bought this thing; it barely resembles an F40!! The details are so bad (front and rear grills are FILLED IN -- molded details!). Wheels don't steer, tires look out of proportion, list goes on and on. To top it all off, the instructions don't even have paint instructions on them. Even the 1/24 Tamiya model is much more detailed and accurate than this monster! If one day I ever decide to build it... Bah, I'll just let it sit.

clem..

Please dont take my thread off topic.

That Skyline is hot. I can't wait to see it finished.
If you don't mind me asking, where did you get it, and how much was it?

got it from 1 of the model shops in New Zealand, works out at just under $300 NZD which I think would work out at about $180 US. not cheap but well worth it if you ask me

Dang, that is pretty expensive. Well I hope you turn it into one awesome car!!

step #1
http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/3243431/41048741.jpg

Block and gearbox painted in Alclads Ploished aluminium and gloss black.

http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/3243431/41048739.jpg

http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/3243431/41048744.jpg

tazdev,

good luck buddy, it is a good model kit, but beware of certain things to look out for

-fitment with the body and chassis
-watch out for the screws, one sure fit and don't screw them back out
-sterring column and sterring wheel needs to be tight in order for wheels to turn

PM me if you need help, I would love to see another 1/12 GTR made, nice posts so far, sorta like mine =D haha. Definalty go with the silver on this one, it'll look nice. Detailing will be super awesom with this car, just don't forget the reference picture. I got plenty, PM me for it. Also I got my link down there so you can see my 1/12 as well.

Crazy me, I think I might get another one and do that one in black... err well maybe not, its too big no room in the house :grinno:

Cheers, It'll be a great build... don't give up on it!

Peter

Reference pics are not an issue as if a section is hard to see I will go take photos of a mates car. His is the car I am using as an engine reference and another friends is the reference for the exterior:)

heres the scheme I am aiming for

http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/3243431/41088234.jpg

will have standard air box as I can't be bothered scratch buliding Tust pod filters

http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/3243431/41200116.jpg

and standard wheels instead of momos

damn ill be watching this thread :)

Well, you can always slap a K&N sticker on the airbox. Stock wheels!? What do the momo's look like anyway?

Stage 2
http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/3243431/41102223.jpg

Head colour is tamyia clear blue over Alclad chrome silver and replicates the actual colour very well if I do say so myself

http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/3243431/41102230.jpg

http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/3243431/41102238.jpg


86_SR5 the momos are as seen on the silver GTR in the previous post

Looks great. The engine looks like a real one!
remember to show us more pics

Stage 3
http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/3243431/41198586.jpg

forgot to take an update pic of this stage but theres not much to it as you can see

Stages 4 - 5
http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/3243431/41199634.jpg
forgot to rotate pic so just turn your monitor on its side :)

http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/3243431/41198584.jpg

Colour is platinum silver and is the actual silver used on the R34 GTRs they were all out of the silver for the R32s but this looks cool so will suffice
http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/3243431/41199640.jpg

Stage 6

http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/3243431/41199632.jpg

http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/3243431/41199627.jpg

bitchin'

Well, you can always slap a K&N sticker on the airbox. Stock wheels!? What do the momo's look like anyway?

Momo GT2 wheels
http://www.tyresave.co.uk/alloypix/gt2.jpg

the momos are bitchin' too

Did you buy that spray can from Super Cheap Autos?? is it good?

looks like they'd go nicely on the car. but it's your build. btw, that blue valve cover is bitchin, I'd like to see one in red like that.

my one is like that but red i`ll make a thread for my 1:12 soon.nice work!!

Did you buy that spray can from Super Cheap Autos?? is it good?

yes it is from super cheap. It sprays in a very controlled spray and in a good consistancy. THe spray pattern is similar to how 86 SR5 described the duplicolor spays to be


.....<<<<<paint flow
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|..|...can

looks like they'd go nicely on the car. but it's your build.


they would go nicely on the car but I feel that Fujimi did such a good job reproducing the standard rims in 1:12 scale why ruin that by trying to modify them to look like the momo gt2s.

WOW. Thats nice. Like the engine color. Very nice.

looking very good so far, reminds me of half a year ago when I was putting mine together. keep up the good work, I think after seeing yours in motion, I think im going to start scratch buildling the Brake lines and all that stuff. BTW how did u make the fluid containers clear looking, that is quite impressive. Can you please share your sceret please?

On the body, I donno if it is the same as mine, but its ABS plastic, and the mold lines are really hard to take off, use much sand paper to take it off and auto primer the baby with gray primer, then the color will come out better than using white primer. for any color bleeds and all that stuff once the paint cures.

Fujimi made a good model car, it is basically the R32 from Tamiya but blown up into a bigger porportion. but fitment sucks :cwm27:

keep on going, it looks good!

BTW how did u make the fluid containers clear looking, that is quite impressive. Can you please share your sceret please?


it was very easily actually. for this kit (not sure about any of the others) those parts were moulded in a semi clear plastic so all I did was paint the yellow cap on. :smokin:

it was very easily actually. for this kit (not sure about any of the others) those parts were moulded in a semi clear plastic so all I did was paint the yellow cap on. :smokin:

ah crap, mine came with white molds!!!!! but damn that looks nice =D maaaaan, fujimi molded different color for same parts... -_-

the instructions had them being painted in flat white but I believe that would have looked wrong so left them clearish

sorry for the slow progress but I decided to take a little break for awhile and get away from it all. Back now and progressing nicely.

Interior is fully painted and awaits flocking for the carpet and parcel try. Dash has bee completed and is waiting for the crapet to be done before assembly. The inner door skins have been painted similar to the tamyia GTR instructions excpet the main grey colour has had a few drops of flat black added to give it a darker look that that of the seats.

have also test fitted the doors which look like they will fit nicely and need no modifications.

http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/3243431/42619576.jpg

http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/3243431/42619573.jpg

http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/3243431/42619579.jpg

What a car...! I love it and the way you are treating it :D

That is an excellent looking model. I will be watching this forum very carefully!:D

How did I miss this one. Nice work so far, are you super detailing the engine bay ?

thats sweet, can't wait for the finished product:D

How did I miss this one. Nice work so far, are you super detailing the engine bay ?

thinking about it. At the least I will do the abs lines that run along the firewall and wiring for an amp for the stereo.

slowly making more progress. Found some flocking in the right colour so applied focking to the parcel tray and floor to simulate carpet.

Here are some pics to keep you all happy.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=502/4992flocking-_1_.jpg
1/2 done

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/4992flocking-_4_.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/4992flocking-_3_.jpg

Am now in the process of adding the ABS lines along the firewall (just waiting to snap some more detailed pics of the full scale car). the holders are being made from styrene rods and the 'wire' is 0.04" piano wire. its a nightmare to bend right so may try using styrene rod but don't know if it will bend without breaking.

brake discs have been drilled using a pin vice, primed and sprayed silver. Calipers have been primed and painted in tamyias mica red and had stickers added.

pics in the morning Sleep calls.

WOW, that flocking made a huge difference, looks super realistic now! Was it hard working with it for the first time?

nice, super cool with the flocking.

That interior is a work of art!!! :sunglasse

This looks tight so far. I have to check up on the progress as you progress.

Thats Flocking amazing! :grinno: :iceslolan :icon16:

That interior is a work of art!!! :sunglasse
More like Auto Art. That looks just like the carpet in their 1/18 scale models. Keep up the good work Taz.

WOW, that flocking made a huge difference, looks super realistic now! Was it hard working with it for the first time?


not hard to use at all, in fact it is the easiest thing I have done so far on this kit. Just masked up what it didnt want carpeted (vents and speakers on parcel try etc) and brushed on an even coat of clear water based pasted and sprinkled on the flocking. THen is a simple matter of turning it over and tapping the bottom to shed the excess. Any spots missed can then be lightly glued and then more flocking added.


piss easy really.



Thanks for the comments guys it makes all the effort masking and painting worth while :rofl:

rear suspension set up. Tein suspension and painted red calipers.

http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/3243431/43271895.jpg

http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/3243431/43271902.jpg

Front brakes showing drilled discs
http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/3243431/43271913.jpg

Wow thats one cool project :D! I have one question is the body painted?

not yet

Fantastic looking work so far Taz....now that i've found the thread i'll be watching for updates each day !!!

each day :O

first coats of primer on the body. Primered using Alclad IIs gray primer and micro filler as it is smoother and easier to apply than the tamyia spray.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/4992primerd1.jpg

looking good....can't wait until the we see the finished product.