JGTC GT300 fd3s

I started work on this last night- starting with Aoshima's Vertex RX-7. Chopped the fenders, widened the wheel wells, and started mod's to the chassis. http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/501/191219011-med.jpg
I'm stumped on the Enkei wheels though- any suggestions?
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/501/191219000_1copy.JPG
hope the pics post- Thanks guys, I'll post pics of the model when there's actually some proress...

lets see some pics of ur work

yeah, lest see what you have so far, then we can give suggestions.

Good Luck!

Enkei look similar to Oz you see on rally car

oh snap that's a bad ass rx-7 i'm gonna stay tuned for this one.

thats a rx-7 !!!!
looks like one bad ass ride
will follow this post

:useless:

Sorry no pics yet guys, my camera is busted. I'm borrowing my friends over the weekend, there will be pics of progress then.
Thanks Vric- you're right, the look a lot like the OZ wheels from Tamiya's Lancer V Rally kit, but with center lock nut instead of 4 lugs. Hmmm....
meantime, I completed the roll cage and started the firewall and dash- everything inside the body of this car is different from the street car, so progress will be slow scratchbuilding so much. I'm giving up using te chassis from the kit- Either a transplant from a Fujimi or completely scratchbuilt. Thanks for looking, and for your patience waiting for pics :)

If you replicate this monster you'll have a stunning model for sure ! Did you notice the 2 pics are not from the same car ? (different hood).

If you replicate this monster you'll have a stunning model for sure ! Did you notice the 2 pics are not from the same car ? (different hood).


its the same car, look at the white box, and the blue lettering,

good luck on this project :naughty:

its the same car, look at the white box, and the blue lettering,

good luck on this project :naughty:

:nono: What about the naca duct between the scoops and the black ... flares(?) on them on the overall view ?
Indeed it's the same No7 car but with a different aero package. Maybe a different race. But that's just small details.

Sorry no pics yet guys, my camera is busted. I'm borrowing my friends over the weekend, there will be pics of progress then.
Thanks Vric- you're right, the look a lot like the OZ wheels from Tamiya's Lancer V Rally kit, but with center lock nut instead of 4 lugs. Hmmm....
meantime, I completed the roll cage and started the firewall and dash- everything inside the body of this car is different from the street car, so progress will be slow scratchbuilding so much. I'm giving up using te chassis from the kit- Either a transplant from a Fujimi or completely scratchbuilt. Thanks for looking, and for your patience waiting for pics :)

I was going to suggest using the wheels from either the Lancer V or VII WRC kits from Tamiya. Not sure how easy it will be, but I suppose you could fill the center with putty then order a set of center nuts from Sakatsu from any online shop that caries their products. If no one has them in stock, the center locks from the new 2003 Skyline R-34 kits are seperate pieces and you may be able to order them from Tamiya directly...same for the wheels (be sure to try to get the decals as well, or order a set of Eineki rims from Fujimi for the decals).

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I was going to suggest using the wheels from either the Lancer V or VII WRC kits from Tamiya. Not sure how easy it will be, but I suppose you could fill the center with putty then order a set of center nuts from Sakatsu from any online shop that caries their products. If no one has them in stock, the center locks from the new 2003 Skyline R-34 kits are seperate pieces and you may be able to order them from Tamiya directly...same for the wheels (be sure to try to get the decals as well, or order a set of Eineki rims from Fujimi for the decals).

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Agree with that. But maybe you would like to test fit the WRC Evo5/6 Enkei rim into JGTC race tyre. Tyre can be re-order from Tamiya. I did that alot of time :biggrin:
I will be watching this....
Rtuned

I cannot wait to see this one.

That is the new JGTC seven for 2004 right?

:useless:

:iagree:

OK guys- here goes...
Early work inside the car-
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/191219MVC-291Fcopy.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/191219MVC-294F-med.jpg


http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/191219MVC-292Fcopy.jpg

here are my wheel options;
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/191219MVC-289Fcopy.jpg

the top one is a mazdaspeed ms01 mag from Fujini's RX-7 R-Spec, the bottom left is Tamiya's OZ wheel from the Lancer rally , and the bottom right is Aoshima's 19" Nismo from the R-34 GTR Nismo Skyline. I'm leaning toward the Nismo, I like the offset the best- what do you think?

Just beginning cutting the fenders-
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/191219MVC-295Fcopy.jpg

and again, with the diffuser-
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/191219MVC-293Fcopy.jpg
(it's just sitting on the wheels- no suspension yet :rolleyes: )
I'd welcome any advice, especially from you guys whe work with putty a lot-
Thanks for looking , and being patient. More to come soon! :grinno:

nice start. glad to see you finally got some pics

I cannot wait to see this one.

That is the new JGTC seven for 2004 right?

Yep- only raced since round 2-

http://www.jgtc.net/index_en.htm

wow...
looks good so far

thats lookin mad dude.....i agree with you on the wheels...nismo has better offset. meh...its your model, your choice.

OK guys- here goes...
Early work inside the car-
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/191219MVC-291Fcopy.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/191219MVC-294F-med.jpg


http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/191219MVC-292Fcopy.jpg

here are my wheel options;
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/191219MVC-289Fcopy.jpg

the top one is a mazdaspeed ms01 mag from Fujini's RX-7 R-Spec, the bottom left is Tamiya's OZ wheel from the Lancer rally , and the bottom right is Aoshima's 19" Nismo from the R-34 GTR Nismo Skyline. I'm leaning toward the Nismo, I like the offset the best- what do you think?

Just beginning cutting the fenders-
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/191219MVC-295Fcopy.jpg

and again, with the diffuser-
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/191219MVC-293Fcopy.jpg
(it's just sitting on the wheels- no suspension yet :rolleyes: )
I'd welcome any advice, especially from you guys whe work with putty a lot-
Thanks for looking , and being patient. More to come soon! :grinno:
My opinion will be enkei 18" rather than 19". If want to build to look spec, 18" is the real spec, 19" is too big and there won't be gap for the wheel to turn. Moreover, the tyre are racing tyre. Size is fat rather than the road tyre are narrow.
1 question. Do you got any real pict on the rollcage? Could you please share some with us. Actually, I got plan to do 1 for myself too, but since you had started and I'm still search high and low for the interior pictures of this Aspara FD3S...so all I can do is watch your progress. :biggrin:

Rtuned :p

My rollcage started before I found these- it's not accurate! :banghead: :comprage1 :swear:

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/191219000_2-med.JPG

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/191219000_4-med.JPG

back to the aluminum rod...better now than after I mount the body on the chassis right? :(

Fixing the cage- and starting the fender flares tonight. Pics this weekend- stay tuned :)

Hi guys- I need some help with the decals on this car- I have a set from Fujimi's Greddy 9- they help a lot, but I need more. Especially the white ADVAN and YOKOHAMA on the rear, and the various ones all over the fenders and such. If you have any spares or suggestions where to turn, please let me know. Thanks :)

looks nice so far

looks very good great job can't wait to see more.

Hi guys- I need some help with the decals on this car- I have a set from Fujimi's Greddy 9- they help a lot, but I need more. Especially the white ADVAN and YOKOHAMA on the rear, and the various ones all over the fenders and such. If you have any spares or suggestions where to turn, please let me know. Thanks :)

very nice project.

btw, u hv a pm ;)

im speechless... just wondering when will this car finishes.. hihih j/k GREAT WORK!

this should be one of the best rx7s in the forum when its done

Been busy getting the decal issue resolved- here's progress on the markings so far...

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/191219decal_sheet_white_copy.jpg

still in progress. I have been trying to come up with more reference- July OPTION2 was a goldmine, also found some great pics of the car being built in May issue of AUTO SPORT (Japanese).

More progress soon!

sweet

nice set of decals ? ? ? how are you possible to find all the decals ? ? ? care to share ?

those are good looking decals can't wait to see progress.

nice set of decals ? ? ? how are you possible to find all the decals ? ? ? care to share ?

I found some great reference on the web and in the magazines I referenced last post- I tried to find logos for the sponsors online and used those as a guide in photoshop to clean them up and resize them, and colored them to match the photos of the car. Still have a few more to complete- and I'm waiting for an HLJ order- my putty dried up, so fender work is stalled. :banghead: :banghead:

relax dude ! ! ! this is a great piece of work...we rather wait longer for a better results rather than rushing you ! ! ! :icon16:

Great buildup, hope you pull it off.
It will be a very cool one off a kind build.

do you have possiblity to scan those pics?i am currently making a 3d model of that car and searching for all kind of reference,especially under the hood footage and stuff like that. :) would be :sunglasse

awesome progress on that model btw :iceslolan

http://3d-fraction.planet-multiplayer.de/wbb/attachments/00000000062/am2%20copy.jpg

[QUOTE=OPM]do you have possiblity to scan those pics?i am currently making a 3d model of that car and searching for all kind of reference,especially under the hood footage and stuff like that. :) would be :sunglasse

awesome progress on that model btw :iceslolan

Dont have a scanner- I'll try to get to Kinko's or something to do it soon. In the meantime, here are some good shots:

http://www.re-amemiya.co.jp/race/gt_04/04_rd2_sugo.html

thanks a lot :smile:

Hey guys, Rtuned inspired me to pull this out of the box again, here is today's progress; a hood. :screwy:
oh well, better than no progress. its made from aluminum sheet (putty on top of the original is out because I am modeling this car with full detail...)
Pics;

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/191219MVC-348F.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/191219MVC-347F.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/191219MVC-350F.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/191219MVC-353F.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/191219MVC-352F.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/191219MVC-354F.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/191219MVC-351F.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/191219MVC-349F.jpg

I'll add the vents and hinges tomorrow- feedback boys, let's hear it! I need motivation to keep me going on this one...

Awesome Progress,i'd love to get my hands on those magazines under the model also :rofl:

keep it up!!

Thanks OPM... Any progress on your 3D model of this car?

good progress so far hood looks good.

Wow! Aluminum hood? Awesome! How did you make it? I mean, did you use and special tools, and forms or anything like that, or did you just form it by hand, bending it a little by a little till it was done?

X-acto knife, files, and my fingers :)
i made a couple of test runs with paper plates first, dampened and used various stock hoods to form the basic contours, then added the flared fenders by forming them over some wheel well parts... primitive, but it worked ! I will be forming all of the fenders this way too, I thought it was a lot of fun, and maybe the wing as well...

Very nice job on the hood !

I like it, keep it up. Now that is a good idea you had given me how to make that hood on JGTC car. :naughty: :lol:

Can anybody tell me what wheels these are?

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/191219006-med.jpg

I need to try to find these or modify another wheel to look like these in 1/24 scale. Any ideas??? Thanks!

Progress has been stalled for a while, but I'll pick it up again soon.

Nice job so far! Keep up the good work :)

Wheels look like enkei RP-F1 but with a center lock.
http://www.hlj.com/scripts/hljpage.cgi?FUJ19230

Those wheels are Work Emotion wheels with a one lug center bolt.

Those wheels are Work Emotion wheels with a one lug center bolt.

Work emotion have 5 douple spokes, and the one one the car have 6 double spokes

Work emotion have 5 douple spokes, and the one one the car have 6 double spokes

Hey Alex- I was thinking RP-F1's also, but the spokes have different contours to them, and there are a lot of really subtle differences. They do almost look like 12 spoke Work Emotion's, but are certainly Enkei's, but which ones...? :swear:

Work emotion have 5 douple spokes, and the one one the car have 6 double spokes

So true, didn't even notice the extra spoke count. lol oh well, i gave my best guess hehe