New life for a damaged model body
El Krammito
10-09-2004, 06:30 PM
so i received a fujimi touge AE86 levin kit and opened the box to find the roof of the body caved in:
http://members.cox.net/elkrammito/images/DSC01464.JPG
i ordered a new body through HLJ who i bought the original kit from and i was about to toss the old body when i came up with an idea - CONVERTIBLE PICKUP LEVIN(!!!). this also started me thinking about custom modifications for the car and other future models i would build, hence the reason i joined this forum. basically i'm thinking convertible pickup with a custom body kit and grill, rims, and exhaust. up until now my customization has just been rims and GT-Wings. the levin will be my first attempt at wild custom modifications.
http://members.cox.net/elkrammito/images/DSC01464.JPG
i ordered a new body through HLJ who i bought the original kit from and i was about to toss the old body when i came up with an idea - CONVERTIBLE PICKUP LEVIN(!!!). this also started me thinking about custom modifications for the car and other future models i would build, hence the reason i joined this forum. basically i'm thinking convertible pickup with a custom body kit and grill, rims, and exhaust. up until now my customization has just been rims and GT-Wings. the levin will be my first attempt at wild custom modifications.
mikemechanic
10-09-2004, 06:36 PM
Cool, looking forward to seeing a progress thread. Welcome to AF.
ImolaEK
10-09-2004, 07:15 PM
Cool, looking forward to seeing a progress thread. Welcome to AF.
Welcome to AF. You could also do an accident scence like a drifter flipping over. Just some ideas for you. Hopefully my two Honda's i ordered from HLJ dont get here like that :(
Welcome to AF. You could also do an accident scence like a drifter flipping over. Just some ideas for you. Hopefully my two Honda's i ordered from HLJ dont get here like that :(
Future Boy
10-09-2004, 07:17 PM
I would NOT be happy if I opened up a box to THAT! There was a thread here a while back with a photoshop of a Trueno pickup truck...
There's a blue SR5 convertible in town here, made from a coupe though, but looks like crap IMO, and I like the AE86 hatchback and coupes! I'd try the truck, It would be the first!
There's a blue SR5 convertible in town here, made from a coupe though, but looks like crap IMO, and I like the AE86 hatchback and coupes! I'd try the truck, It would be the first!
Future Boy
10-09-2004, 07:18 PM
joecwlaw
10-10-2004, 10:45 AM
nice idea and welcome to AF.
Show us progress pics when it is ready. :)
Show us progress pics when it is ready. :)
primera man
10-10-2004, 05:07 PM
Excellent idea
99civichic
10-11-2004, 12:16 AM
I accidentally left a 68 Firebird under my desklight and it melted the roof. I was heartbroken; it was my first attempt at a flame job, but will talked me out of throwing it away, and I cut the top with my Dremmel and made a nice convertable drag car. I'm sure your model will come out great!
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