Toyota Estima

I believe this is called the toyota sieanna..I CANT SPELL!! have you guys seen the sienna commercial.? haha

Well here it is. This is dedicated to my little cousin. ITs box stock. its more of a practice model for me because i havent done it for a while.

IT will be painted pink..she likes pink.

http://njsr.org/pics/albums/userpics/10376/DSC02868.JPG
chassis
http://njsr.org/pics/albums/userpics/10376/DSC02870.JPG
interior
http://njsr.org/pics/albums/userpics/10376/DSC02872.JPG
picture with wheels and interior on
http://njsr.org/pics/albums/userpics/10376/DSC02884.jpg
2 coats of pink. I cant paint anymore because it got really windy for some reason....

http://njsr.org/pics/albums/userpics/10376/Untitled-1.jpg

not the usual from u, but good nonetheless.

Thats so sweet, building it for your cousin.
Keep up the good work.

make sure you cut the front grill from the bumper, and paste it inside. I have the same problem with the Fabulous Estima kit.

http://njsr.org/pics/albums/userpics/10376/Untitled-1.jpg

i had to cut the grill and the bumper off to fit the veilside kit on. the estima is called the previa in the US.

do you guys claybar your models?

do you guys claybar your models?


what do you mean "claybar"? :?:?

A claybar shouldn't be necessary as there isn't any contamanents in the paint...ie bird droppings, raildust, environmental fallout, etc.

Mike.

Looks good. You don't see them much here.

what do you mean "claybar"? :?:?
could someone please tell me what "claybar" is...:biggrin:?

could someone please tell me what "claybar" is...:biggrin:?
"Claybar" is used in 1:1 car detailing/cleaning. It's used to remove contaminants from paint, as mentioned above.

Here is a link the the Type i used when i worked in a detail shop.
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Z-18

definately would not have much of a use in modeling.

So, clay bar-ing is not necessary? Okay coool. Thanks guys.

Not unless it's been driven a couple thousand miles...

On a side note, I just claybar'd my real car. Anyone wondering about Meguiars NXT wax for their 1:1....it's awesome stuff.

Yes! The NXT is nice. Seems after I waxed my car with it...more people where looking at it...hahaha. I'm going to try it on the model when i'm done with the clear coat

heres a little teaser i guess..i had more pictures, but they came out blurry this is the only non blurry pictures.

All I need to do is apply decals and rear Lights.
What do the rear lights look like on this caR? :-p I dont know what they look like. can you guys help me out?

http://njsr.org/pics/albums/userpics/10433/DSC02910.JPG

I think your kit features GARSON Tuning, so here is the pic from the website (very large in size) :

http://www.garson.co.jp/catalog/car/graphic_folder/l004-005.jpg

I like that color, not too many cars rockin pink.

i can't say i like it, but it sure is different.

Looking fine so far :)

myi have a van rocking pink yours is sweet(not diggin the wheel choice but a good job none the less). pink is best highlited with magenta graphics im gonna make sure that happens some day.

mmmmmmmmmmm estimaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm lveeeeeeeee i loveeeeeeeeeeeee uuuuuuu estimaaaaaaaaaaa

Damn... Terrible color, but paintjob looks pretty good. Keep it up

oh my gawd are those the lights?! Alot easier than i thought. Thank you so much joecwlow

Almost done. i just got to do rear light, and add some decals..and give it to my cousin. :-d

okay..I have a slight dillemma (spelling?) I painted the rear light the way it is on the picture above and then i went to glue it...it seeped through the light and got on the paint job and got on my finger ruined my paint job. So I have some black paint on the car and clue marks what can i do? please help!

Thanks

okay..I have a slight dillemma (spelling?) I painted the rear light the way it is on the picture above and then i went to glue it...it seeped through the light and got on the paint job and got on my finger ruined my paint job. So I have some black paint on the car and clue marks what can i do? please help!

Thanks

I think you could try to use compound to rub the black off from the pink?

what i did was i sprayed some pink on a cotton swab (q-tip) to cover it up then the black started smearing!! I was like =-o...AHHHHHHH...then i used the other side and took off the black paint...it was weird.. i still dont know what happened but it did...I still have some spots...but not as noticable. I need to go pick up some compound. This will be the first time i use it.

Thanks joecwlaw for the reply

np dude. hope you can fix it with the compound :)

You can use some tamiya smoke paint and paint the tails. Good work so far! :smile:

Awesome build!!, i have never even heard of this car before lol, for a van it looks pretty darn cool!!!