WIP: Light-weight nismo R32

Ok, I shouldn't have started this one, now i have 4 projects running at the same time, but seeing steeve's and boab's R32 decided me. Actually this project is a training for a future project: the exvitermini GTR-700 R33. As i don't have a R33, i'll try my hands on a R32 drag racer.
The base kit is the fujimi nismo R32 GTR, with the center shell from tamiya kure nismo GTR for the stripped floor, and the RB26 will be from the calsonic R32 also from tamiya. I'm thinking about using BBS wheels, painted gold, but that may change until the end of the progress.

I'd cut out all the body panels:
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/imagesalex/nismo%20r32/Photo%20002.jpg

I also worked on the shell, using the center part of tamiya part, but i had to use fujimi front and rear sections besause the wheel wells are much bigger than the street version, and the whole frame were modified for the race version. Tricky cutting, but now it fits again on the fujimi body.
Upper view:
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/imagesalex/nismo%20r32/Photo%20004.jpg

Underside view:
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/imagesalex/nismo%20r32/Photo%20005.jpg

Everything assembled, with the engine bay started:
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/imagesalex/nismo%20r32/Photo%20008.jpg

And the inspiration here (http://www.exvitermini.com) . Pics can be found in galleries/GTR-700.

Look sgreat so far. appears that you got your work "cut out" for you hehehe...

I like models with opening evertyhing, it akes it very unique and detailed! I will be keeping my eye on this one.

it'll be long before i'd start chopping my kits! still a noob on building one =P
I'll just sit here and watch another wonder.

Nice project. Are you going to paint it a dark purple and have all the engine mods as well the exterior parts?

Not so long ago i was also afraid to cut abything on a kit, but with a panel scriber and a good cutting disc, it's really easy. I think it'll be a lot harder to make the shell look one-piece made and remove the side exhaust relief on it. Without speaking about stripped inner panels...
I'll probably have a lot of fun and head-scratching with this one for sure !

BTW if anyone have good reference pics of the side panels, especially the rear ones, feel free to pm me or to post links, as i didn't make much research yet.

D_LaMz : I won't fully replicate the real GT-700 as this one isn't a R33, but the engine will be close to that (hopefully !)

Aah yes this car is from Australia. Im pretty sure i got a mag with an article on it somewhere. Ill take some scans if you want.
Good luck with the project to, sounds awesome.

Steve has everybody in a r32 freakout! Nice work! :)

Hey,

This project is goin pretty good, but I don't get what you are doing. Are you trying to replicate a certain car? Is this suposed to be a race version of something? Good job on the frankenstien worok so far. lol....keep up the good work n good luck with this..hope it turns out good.

Frank X.

Great project and nice start!

this is yet another sure to be amazing build to keep my eye on

Nice looking project

this looks like its gonna be awesome when its finished.
When are you gonna start GTR700. That car is insane...the sound it makes it crazy. Its not bad to see an australian built car as the 3rd fastest GTR in the world.
Keep it up. I'm loving this build already.
peace, WIDE

Looks like an interesting project, I'll be watching this one :)

Awesome project!

Hey,

This project is goin pretty good, but I don't get what you are doing. Are you trying to replicate a certain car? Is this suposed to be a race version of something? Good job on the frankenstien worok so far. lol....keep up the good work n good luck with this..hope it turns out good.

Frank X.

Well i don't really know either :icon16: . The idea is to make a street-to-race conversion, and learn how to do it better for when i'll start the real exvitermini R33 replica. That's why i didn't use the tamiya engine bay, i keep it for that future project.

salut mec,deja vu en france cette caisse...

i yhink that this model will be great, i saw others models he built and they wer awesome so i think this too...

NICE! Steve's R32 also have me taking second thoughts about my R32... :biggrin:

Im defenitely looking forward for updates of this car. :smokin:

I have so many kits I need to get and this one is on my list...

is there something in the air just now???
everybody is building skylines!

as much as i like the 32, i think the 33 has a more meaner look, hence why i'm building one just now, waiting on another kit coming, and own a real one :D

all the best with this kit, i'll be watching with interest

Little updates:

I rebuilt the floor where the side exit exhaust was, and started the side panels, glued on the body, as well as the clear part to give thickness and strenght to the body, especially for the door openings and pillars. The side windows will be made of clear styrene fixed from the outside, like a real race car, but i'll keep the windshields as they are (too hard to remake).

http://perso.wanadoo.fr/imagesalex/nismo%20r32/Photo%20012.jpg
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/imagesalex/nismo%20r32/Photo%20013.jpg

http://perso.wanadoo.fr/imagesalex/nismo%20r32/Photo%20015.jpg
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/imagesalex/nismo%20r32/Photo%20016.jpg

Fortunately i have steeve's R32 progress as reference, really usefull to make the correct shape of the door openings.

A last pic to show everything assembled, with the stock dashboard fitted in place (forgot to resize it sorry):
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/imagesalex/nismo%20r32/Photo%20010.jpg

Great work there mate. Can't wait to see more.