SAS 2004 - Projects, plans and ideas

Due to so many requests asking what's to come from SAS, here's a list of what I have planned this year. First of all I'll point out that most of these are mainly projects I'd like to do but could possibly not happen due to time restraints, boredom or natural disasters:D With a planned move to Manchester this Summer modeling time could be drastically reduced as i face the prospect of getting a real job again:(

Anyway, currently on my desk and due for release late March early April are;

ReAemiya 2001 Widebody FD3S - Rear light cluster and all 4 wheel arches complete
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/RE2001WB.JPG http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/DSCF0007.JPG

Do-Luck R34 - Not quite halfway yet but progress good.............................................. ..JUN/GP-Sports S15 - Over halfway on this one
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/DLR34.JPG http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/JUNS15.JPG

Couldn't make mind up wether or not to bother with this coz of the possibility Tamiya doing one. Figured they won't get around to it for a while so thought why not! Work about to commence shortly
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/focuswrc03.JPG

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Then onto stuff I hope to get around to later in year...

Drift Projects
DRFT S15 - Love this, gotta be done! The C-West bodykit likely to be stand alone t/kit then the chop top body as seperate item
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/DRFTS15.JPG

HKS/Vertex S15
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/VertexS15.JPG

Vertex Soarer
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/VertexSoarer.JPG

Apex FD3S - Despite Aoshima's release I shall still go ahead with T/kit fot Tamiya's kit. Its got an engine afterall!
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/apex01.JPG

DRFT FD3S - May also do the new C-West RX7 as it has some of the same parts.
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/DRFTRX7.JPG

MAZDA
ReAmemiya FC RX7 - Despite the Tamiya kit not in production, there deserves to be a t/kit for it as its one of their best IMO
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/ReFC.JPG

ReAmemiya FD3S 2002 Widebody - A spin off from the above mention 2001 version
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/RE2002WB.JPG

NISSAN
350Z Projects
Top Secret Widebody - A Definate!
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/z33wide.JPG

Veilside Version III
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/veilside350z.JPG

Espirit
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/Espirit350z.JPG


INGS
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/Ings350Z.JPG

Type E / Nismo S-Tune GT
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/Type E.JPG

Skyline Projects
Blitz R34 - Work has commenced
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/BlitzR34.JPG



Top Secret R34 - Work commenced
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/TSR34.JPG



Attkd R34
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/AttkdR34.jpg


Attkd R32
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/AttkdR32.JPG


Mines R34 V-Spec II - Artwork for decals has long been complete. Need to redo rear spoiler for this though
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/MinesR34.JPG

M's Factory R32 - Work commenced
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/MsR32.JPG

Do-Luck R32
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/DLR32.JPG

Falken R34 - Plus Nurburgring version. Endless and JMC decals also a possible spin off
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/FalkenR34.JPG

Silvia projects
JGTC - Xanavi, Daishin and C-West - Full resin kit
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/JGTCS15.JPG

TOYOTA
Top Secret widebody - A definate! Determined to do this as multi-piece t/kit and not a full body
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/TSWBsupra.JPG

Top Secret - Err...not so widebody
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/TSsupra.JPG

Do-Luck Supra
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/DLSupra.JPG

TRD MR2 - As multipiece t/kit (still not started this!)
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/TRDmr2.JPG

HKS Altezza - A must but still not started
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/HKSaltezza.JPG

HONDA
Mugen S2000
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/mugenS2K.JPG


That's about it for the t/kts although i'm sure i've forgotton some. Will also fit in time for more etched parts, seat harnesses to be next, artwork has been done for them. Recently started on some seats - Bride, Recarro and Sparco types - they are looking pretty good i have to say! Hope to have these released fairly soon so will post more details nearer the time. Decal sets for Nismo R34, Nismo 350z, Nismo 400R, Stradale and Makinen Evo still to get printed but this will get done in the coming weeks. Not to mention the long overdue tuner logos and graphics. Then of course more GT wings of various designs, APR, Top Secret, C-West, GP Sports, Apexi and INGS are likely contenders. I've not begun to decide on RX8 or V35 ideas yet either! Some nice stuff appearing for the RX8 though so i'm sure there will be a few more things to get added to the list.

Your views opinions and suggestions welcome - I always listen to you guys;)

I'm off the the modeling desk to get back to work on some of this lot;)

ReAemiya 2001 Widebody FD3S - Rear light cluster and all 4 wheel arches complete
Do-Luck R34 - Not quite halfway yet but progress good.............................................. ..JUN/GP-Sports S15 - Over halfway on this one
HKS/Vertex S15
Vertex Soarer
Top Secret Widebody - A Definate!
Veilside Version III
Blitz R34 - Work has commenced
Top Secret R34 - Work commenced
Mines R34 V-Spec II - Artwork for decals has long been complete. Need to redo rear spoiler for this though
Do-Luck R32
Falken R34 - Plus Nurburgring version. Endless and JMC decals also a possible spin off
JGTC - Xanavi, Daishin and C-West - Full resin kit
Top Secret widebody - A definate! Determined to do this as multi-piece t/kit and not a full body
Top Secret - Err...not so widebody
Do-Luck Supra
Mugen S2000





MUST HAVE THESE.....MUST HAVE THESE!!!!

I like every idea! I'm looking forward to seeing the seats, the Mugen S2000, and the Top Secret 350z.

http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/HKSaltezza.JPG

HKS Altezza is a must ! count on me for getting this as soon as it's released !!

DAMN YOU FLY!!!!!!!!!!!!! im gonna be soooo broke, when i buy all of them :evillol: :lol2:
i better start saving now. Those s15s very cool

Couldn't make mind up wether or not to bother with this coz of the possibility Tamiya doing one. Figured they won't get around to it for a while so thought why not! Work about to commence shortly
http://www.scaleautostyle.com/images/AF/Projects2004/focuswrc03.JPG



I wondered whether you were going to go with this one or not :biggrin:

Chris, Fantastic 2004 lineup.
I've been wanting to purchase the Nismo 400 R transkit, but the only thing holding me back is the decals.
I know you mentioned a few weeks, but what is your ballpark target date?
Like I said, ony thing holding me back is the decals.
Thanks!
Chris

I gotta have the Top Secret supra but i was dissapointed when i didnt see the TRD 3000GT like this one:
http://img20.photobucket.com/albums/v59/stisnan/trd3000gt.gif

Great news!

Have you ever thought about doing rims as well as bodykits? :)

Fly... is the RE Amemiya FD3S body kit set including the front hood and bumper? If yes, I think I to start saving big cash on it... :iceslolan and I'm going to have a 3rd degree burn on my ass. :lol:

Rtuned :lol:

This is GREAT!!!!!! I am interested in all the kits besides the Ford Fucus...

Can you tell all of us when some of these will be available Chris? Also pics of what you got started on... would be great! Thanx :iceslolan:iceslolan:iceslolan

Hooray! Lots of RX-7 parts! I really wanted a light cluster like you've got in the works for the REAmemiya car for my current project... I guess I'll just have to wait for that to come out before I can finish. And the Mugen S2000... that will be great when my racer project comes around... And all the other stuff... Like the Top Secret Supra... I'm looking forward to what you've got on its way!!!

Amemiya! Do Luck! M's Factory! GIVE TO THE 8 SIDED ONE!

Though one of these days I'm going to start hounding you about talking with Bob (Zoom-Zoom MX-5) about doing a body master off of his MGB GT, and then offering a conversion to make it an MGC GTS (also known as the MGB Sebring bodykit)

http://www.mgbv8.co.uk/images/mgb/mgb-side2.jpg

See how agressive an MGB looks once you've added those beautiful Sebring flares? Enough to make Cobra owners (well, at least Cobra replica owners) quiver with fear.

And man do I want to make Cobra replica owner quiver with fear. Buncha posers. Oooh, look at me. I get to drive a British sports car without any problems because I used a bunch of 5.0L Mustang parts under a fiberglass body.

Pansies.

Fly... is the RE Amemiya FD3S body kit set including the front hood and bumper? If yes, I think I to start saving big cash on it... :iceslolan and I'm going to have a 3rd degree burn on my ass. :lol:

Rtuned :lol:

Most definately! Rear diffuser too:)

Great news!

Have you ever thought about doing rims as well as bodykits? :)

Many times. They are not easy to make or cast but I have a few ideas for this year. Going down the road of modifying or converting existing kit or diecast rims. Started learning to use lathes and mills a while back but it will be a long time before I have the skills to make rims using those machines. The option of having them made for me is too expensive too.

Chris, Fantastic 2004 lineup.
I've been wanting to purchase the Nismo 400 R transkit, but the only thing holding me back is the decals.
I know you mentioned a few weeks, but what is your ballpark target date?
Like I said, ony thing holding me back is the decals.
Thanks!
Chris

Why let it hold you back? The decals can be added to your model at a later date. This is why i didn't worry about releasing the t/kit without the option to buys the decals for it. They will be a seperate item anyway - around £2-£3 so if you want to get the kit i could sort out free post on the decals later;) As for release date, depending how busy the printers are, around the end of April.

Can you tell all of us when some of these will be available Chris?

Its always hard to say. I juggle between several projects at a time, some run smoother and come together quicker than others, some may turn out to be not possible and some may never get done at all! Aiming to have seats ready in next 3weeks or so as they will have etched parts for the rails, Re FD, JUN S15 and DL R34 likely to be ready by mid April if not earlier.

AWESOME

Count me in, better start sourcin' those donor kits.:lol2:

BTW where in Manchester you goin' and why?

I thought making transkits was your job :p

Do-luck skyline for sure! i have had enquiries for a batch of 10 replicas of the Sumopower 1000bhp R34 skyline from the owner of Sumopower.
i will tell him to wait till these have come out as it will make the cost and time that bit less for him.

As for the 350z's i will have them all. for sure i love em!
damn there are not many i wont be buying. cant wait

Glad I still have a lot of the source kits!! :sunglasse

awesome my man! i have tried to do my own casts of my own kits but cant get the backside of the peices to fit nicely against the body. anyway i am building a civic hatch by revell and bought your wide body t-kit a while back, but now you have the other kit for the hatch. i wanted to know if you would sell the hood from that kit seperate.

this the kit im doing.
http://public.fotki.com/customminatures/civic_hatchback/

Those are all pretty freaking cool!! I loe the silvias!! Have you thought about any 180s? Awesome blossom job man!!

im gonna be broke for like 3-4 months, saving up to buy all of these :lol2:

Just one thing, the RE-SuperG re-amemiya FC transkit, why not do it for the Fujimi kit instead? I know the Fujimi one doesn't have the engine detail etc, but at least it is available. I personally would buy that if it was for the fujimi kit.

AWESOME


my thoughts exactly

Bring it on........ Do the Nissan's first :)
Can't wait, as doing your own body kits is time consuming

My favorites are:
Do-Luck R34 !!!!!!!!
Do-Luck Supra !!!!!!!!
Would be my favorite too - Do-Luck R33 and Supra (early) (just a little suggestion)
Top Secret Widebody 350
Top Secret Supra !!!! (The problem is that it has not 2JZ engine, but the body is nice)
HKS Altezza !!!!!!!!

Also some suggestions:
Mazdaspeed RX-8 (hottest RX-8)
C-West, Buddy Club, Veilside, Top Secret S200
Veilside CI, CII, Bomex `97 Supra

I would surely buy a lot of things from you.

finnish the s15 !!! :p

think the focus will be a good seller thou not 100% acurate as the 2003 focus is based of the new focus with a longer wheelbase

add the word "drift" on a kit atm and itll sell also

That's a great line-up, fly. Can't wait to see the Supras finished.

There goes ALL my money!! I can hardly wait....Ford Focus...Silvia...RX-7's....Supras...oh my.

:biggrin:

I love those 350Z kits !!

I realy would love to see the S15 silvia done!

But i dont think you should tell us what you have planned, i love the suprise! :D

holy sh!t Chris. NICE. :D :D :D :D

Awesome plan. I hope you can make all of them. Except(!), leave the 350Z Veilside to me.
I'm commissioned to make the ver. I, and there's no reason not to make the ver.II, ver. III and ver.III wide body.:)

Chris. Fantastic line-up. I'll be in for some supra's, seeing as I'm a toyota person, and am saving my tamiya for later this year, or early next. But, I have some requests for you. I'd really like to see some AE86 Trueno body kits like the vertex I believe. The hood as seen on the cusco trueno, and the trd wing. I have 2 plain truenos (one not so plain seeing as it has a 2 jz being fitted), and my best body kit consisted of a 1cm wide strip of styrene wrapped around the stock body on my r31 gts-r 4dr. I'd really appreciate if you'd maybe take these suggestions/requests into consideration for the upcoming 05' releases year. I can get some pics of the kits I'm talking about if you'd like. Thanks.

:eek7: :eek7: :eek7: :eek7:
i feel faint!!! topsecret supra and skyline gotta have and looking forwardto the new wings and seats!! wow i cant wait!!

:evillol: :evillol:

I also feel faint, and seeing double!!!!!!!
sorry I couldn't help myself.....:repost:

They all look very apetizing chris, now that you have made it more affordable for us across the pond to order your artwork i feel the need for some overtime at work to support my crack.....er um modeling addiction. :bloated:

don't forget to the include a Turbo Engine Lid for the MR2 since fujimi is only dishing out non-turbo hardtop versions of the SW20 kit. :)

Chris, thanks a lot..now I will have to extend the limit on my Credit Card. Seriously these kits look great. I want a Wide body Supra the moment it's released as well as the Mines R34. Oh and the seatbelt sets and.....my wife is going to kill me!!
Just put me down for one of each!!! You only live once!

Rob

very nice lineup, chris!
would buy a lot off them at oyurs, be sure ;)

Re-Amemiya 2001 Widebody FD3S RX7
Do Luck R34 Skyline
Vertex S15
Vertex Soarer
Re Amemiya FC RX7
Re Amemiya FD Widebody RX7
Espirit 350Z
M's Factory R32
Top Secret Widebody Supra
Do Luck Supra
TRD Widebody MR2
HKS Altezza

Bride seats!!!
Takata harness!!!

will you also be considering in making the Do-Luck wings?

especially this one!
http://www.do-luck.com/img/wide/r_spo2.gif

as soon as you release those kits i listed above expect me to be ordering them!

omg chris, one killer line up... the one that looks like i'd buy with little-or-no-hesitation is the HKS altezza... second alond would be the focus stuff... again, great lineup...

Wow... I'm feeling the love!! Awsome line up. I can't wait for these to come out. How can I be "the man" if you are "the man"? :lol2:
I hope that you got all the pics you need for the option 350 Z...She was totaled, I have pics in my new mag...rolled it @ 180Kmh :disappoin
They still had it on display at a car show.
Keep up the great work, It sounds like you will not have to get a real job once your new lineup comes out.

i reackon u should have plans for a veilside r34 gtr
because that car is super neat

and maybe a blitz r34 gtr

But i dont think you should tell us what you have planned, i love the suprise! :D

Don't worry, there will be surprises along the way;)


will you also be considering in making the Do-Luck wings?

especially this one!
http://www.do-luck.com/img/wide/r_spo2.gif



Yes most definately! I plan to make alle the necessary parts for the Do-Luck demo car so apart from the full bodykit there will be the wing and the double six rims along will those areo disc thingies they have on them. Along side this I also have in mind to make the Sumo Power demo car. They are the UK distributers for Do-Luck and there demo car is the main source of reference for this t/kit.

Yes most definately! I plan to make alle the necessary parts for the Do-Luck demo car so apart from the full bodykit there will be the wing and the double six rims along will those areo disc thingies they have on them. Along side this I also have in mind to make the Sumo Power demo car. They are the UK distributers for Do-Luck and there demo car is the main source of reference for this t/kit.

ah! so sick! now i definately cant wait for you to make the Double six rims!!!! and the caps to go with them! :omg: man thats wicked!

PLEASE DO THE VEILSIDE VERSION III 350Z,

Don't worry, there will be surprises along the way;)



Yes most definately! I plan to make alle the necessary parts for the Do-Luck demo car so apart from the full bodykit there will be the wing and the double six rims along will those areo disc thingies they have on them. Along side this I also have in mind to make the Sumo Power demo car. They are the UK distributers for Do-Luck and there demo car is the main source of reference for this t/kit.


CANNOT WAIT!! I WANT TO BUY IT NOW!! PLEAESE DO IT ASAP!!
THIS IS MY FAVORITE SKYLINE

I think I'll be ordering the do-luck parts. Chris, do luck rims with the t/kit?

please......... do veilside r34 drag!!

please......... do veilside r34 drag!!

Have not ruled it out yet so its a possibility, had quite a few requests for it too.

ok
but if u do make it im definatly getting it no doubt about that =)

although i wished that u could pay by credit card tho

Have not ruled it out yet so its a possibility, had quite a few requests for it too.

Do Luck R34 transkit with rims is the best choise. Please do it asap!

Idea for RX-8 Mazdaspeed Body kit

kewl!

an idea for you... how about making the TRD plain & widebody kit for the new celica. in addition to that a C-west and an Sti kit for the tamiya subaru impreza. :p

RS

Ooooh if I only had the means to replicate parts like you, oh that would be a wonderful day! can't wait for all the new stuff.

Chris...ASA the doluck is out, Ill be wanting an order of your CF, the hood (if it has a special one) the t-kit, the rims, and the wing. this is my most anticipated project, seeing as I went get the vpspec II kit today for it.

One more thing, thanks for doing this for us modelers who are either to lazy to work with, or suck at putty. You are the man.

I want to build them all!!!:p

I want to build them all!!!:p

And you get pissed at us for resurecting old threads. :screwy: :disappoin :lol: