Tamiya Supra Project

I decided to get going on my Supra project.


Here's where I'm at so far. Starting with a Tamiya Supra kit

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Blueboost/Picture003.jpg

I really am looking forward to building the engine that comes in the base Supra kit, but the stock body isn't going to make me happy in the long run. I wanted something more stylish, without being too F&F. My SARD Supra's clearcoat had yellowed pretty badly, so I decided to cut the bumper off for my project, and I'm thinking the wing would be good as well.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Blueboost/Picture002.jpg
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I'm heavily considering a SAS supra hood, because I think the TRD hood would look really good for what I have in mind. I'll update more as I progress.

Looking quite impressive, good start.

Mike :sunglasse

After test fitting the SARD bumper, I noticed my first real hurdle. The SARD bumper isn't long enough on the sides, and will require some customization.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Blueboost/Picture005.jpg

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Good start!! :smokin: I like the SARD bumper! :smokin: good luck on this build! :)

Still in a rough state, I'm working to extend the bumper with styrene sheet.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Blueboost/Picture.jpg

good luck on this prject...I'm doing something very close to you... http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=405967

we are nedd a lot of luck...

keep going!!!

flw! see ya!

Great master's work! I like it!

looking great so far, I had this exact same project in mind, swapping all the bumpers and side skirts to make a TRD 3000GT replica :sunglasse

Great Project!

looking great so far, I had this exact same project in mind, swapping all the bumpers and side skirts to make a TRD 3000GT replica :sunglasse

As much as I love the 3000GT, I want this to be different from it. I've been considering what I'm going to do next, while I assemble the small parts. :dunno:

Thanks for the compliments! :wave:

I have a feeling this one is going to turn out very nicely. Keep up the good work

cut that wing down about a 1/4 out of the middle and you will have a pefect height trd wing! that was exactly what i was gonna do for 1 of my supra projects.....awesome job so far ill be following this seems like supras are comin back TAKE THAT SKYLINE LOVERS! :lol:

It's looking really nice. Keep up the good work!

Great start!! Keep it commin'.

seems like supras are comin back TAKE THAT SKYLINE LOVERS! :lol:


Dont make me bust out my reserve skyline kits! :nono:

:lol2: j/k..

Just got back from yet another trip to the hobby shop. Maybe I have everything I need now? :dunno:

Thanks for all the nice thoughts everyone. I will post some progress pics for you a little later today.

Even though I wasn't expecting to have to do much fabrication for this different bumper, I really don't mind it and have enjoyed the build so far. Meanwhile, I've also shot a lot of other parts with paint and the under-carriage is starting to come together. I'll post more pics soon. Company arrived from out of town so that may slow my somewhat steady progress. :sly:

My next step on the bumper was to apply putty and roughly shape the plastic card to the wheel wells and fenders. After this is ready, I can begin sanding the bumper down to a more final shape-

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Blueboost/Picture008.jpg
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lookin good so far!

looks awesome so far i can't wait to see it done, I'm working on a f&f supra with a moded front body kit. it also is wing less and its not targa top any more.

I snuck in some modelling time today when no one was looking :redface: and was able to get the bumper into its final stages. Heres two pics after sanding and priming. Will probably need a bit more sanding and another coat of primer before its completely ready.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Blueboost/Picture011.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Blueboost/Picture012.jpg

Things are crazy all the time, but I made time to work on my Supra today. I've completed the rolling chassis, and began the engine. I have a single turbo setup in mind so I fabricated a custom manifold. What a pain it was fitting all six tubes in that little space. Anyhow, take a look-

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Blueboost/DSCF0175.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Blueboost/DSCF0177.jpg

this whole turbo and manifold is still in mock up, but I think it looks damn good already. Now that I have the main basic forms of what I'm looking for, the next step will be to go over everything and try to smooth out the details. The hood fits fine BTW :biggrin2:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Blueboost/DSCF0178.jpg
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Nice looking turbo you have there.

Wow this turbo is cool!!! BIG and FURIOUS!!!

Wow this turbo is cool!!! BIG and FURIOUS!!!


as long as its not too fast or too furious, I'm in good shape :grinyes:

Sitting at my desk at work wishing I was off this holiday BBQ'ing and model building. :sly:

Looks sweet! Damn now i want to dig up my supra..

man that turbo looks sick man. That is awesome, how did u build it. Did u use aluminum tubing for the center and then heat and wrap sprue around it???? and how are u gonna pipe it. Like an explanation of intercooler in pipe so on and so forth.....................*Ryan*

man that turbo looks sick man. That is awesome, how did u build it. Did u use aluminum tubing for the center and then heat and wrap sprue around it???? and how are u gonna pipe it. Like an explanation of intercooler in pipe so on and so forth.....................*Ryan*


Thanks for the kind words Ryan. For the manifold, I used styrene tubing, the same size used to convert female rims to male. And I used a candle to heat the tube for some bends, and just bent them by hand for other bends. No aluminum or sodder was used
http://www.hobbylinc.com/gr/pls/pls90603.jpg

as far as plumbing the rest of the induction path, I was thinking about trying to keep the engine removable for display, although I don't know if thats going to be possible and still have the level of detail I want.

The red line shows the rest of the induction path I intend to fabricate-
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Blueboost/plumbingplan.jpg

lookin good man!

sorry for the stupid questions man, but i've never scratchbuilt a turbo system before. One more for u. Where does the downpipe go to????..............................*Ryan*

sorry for the stupid questions man, but i've never scratchbuilt a turbo system before. One more for u. Where does the downpipe go to????..............................*Ryan*

No problem, how else do you learn. :D

The downpipe is the pipe the -exhaust- gas exiting the turbo go's through. The downpipe essentially turns into the exhaust. it connects to the exhaust side of the turbo, the exhaust gas then travels down the downpipe, through a midpipe or test pipe (both are the same thing, a long pipe running under your car, back to the exhaust), to the exhaust. You will hear about people running "open down pipe" which means they have nothing connected to the downpipe.

I love building models and custom work but when it comes to painting all my effort and $$$$$$$ goes down the drain.

I love building models and custom work but when it comes to painting all my effort and $$$$$$$ goes down the drain.

Believe me, I know the feeling.

Ok so let me see if i have this right, and if i'm wrong please correct me. The exhaust manifold conects to the turbo, then off of the exhaust side of the turbo is ur down pipe wich turns into ur exhaust, rather than the exhaust connecting to the bottom of the headers??????? and thanks for all the help blueboost i really do appreciate it.................*Ryan*

Another cool project am going to keep an eye on.

Ok so let me see if i have this right, and if i'm wrong please correct me. The exhaust manifold conects to the turbo, then off of the exhaust side of the turbo is ur down pipe wich turns into ur exhaust, rather than the exhaust connecting to the bottom of the headers??????? and thanks for all the help blueboost i really do appreciate it.................*Ryan*

Ryan-

That is correct. The exhaust doesn't connect to the bottom of the header on a turbocharged application. That exhaust gas needs to go through the turbo in order for the turbo to work. These two diagrams are the best Ive ever seen. This should help you make even more sense of it all.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/P4GTR/turbo-plumbing.gif

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/P4GTR/turbo-parts.gif

While I was waiting on some paint and putty to dry on the engine, I finished attaching the TRD bumper and making sure everything was going to line up (hood, headlights, wheelfenders, etc..). She's now ready for a shot of primer to see any leftover inconsistancies and blemishes that need another going over.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Blueboost/DSCF0185.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Blueboost/DSCF0188.jpg

putty on turbine, paint on the exhaust side housing (which will need to be painted much darker :uhoh: )
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Blueboost/DSCF0187.jpg

Thanks a lot blue, u have really been a big help for me. answered all my questions, and didn't call me a retard, lol. Anyway this supra is lookin awesome man, really nice work..........................*Ryan*

Nice project blueboost.. :cool: :cool:

You did a fantastic job on that peice of ART you call the exhaust...
They look like they come straight from the Greedy catalogue.....
The turbo looks killa as well Mate. Super job... :smokin:

cheers stump :aus:

lookin sweet, i cant wait to see this in primer. i'll have to get me one of those other supra models

awesome supra, i really cant wait to see this motor come together

Thanks everyone :iceslolan

How about an update?

Finally shot the body with couple light coats of primer to see where I stand. She looks good, maybe another once over on the wheel wells. All the mold lines have been sanded etc. so don't be surprised to see some final painting in a few days. :icon16:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Blueboost/DSCF0191.jpg

Interior has my traditional black underscore, which I will detail up. I am still deciding whether or not I want to cage it. I don't want to bite off too much on this model and scare myself into another year long slump.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Blueboost/DSCF0194.jpg

The intake manifold that comes with the kit is hollowed out on one side. Shame on Tamiya as this will be obvious to anyone that looks. So I slapped some putty on that bad boy.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Blueboost/DSCF0189.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Blueboost/DSCF0190.jpg

More updates SOON!

Chris I need some seats! I can't afford the order I'd like to place, and can't afford to ship the order I can afford! :lol:

Nice progress. Keep it up man!!!

Cesar Bossolani

www.scaleimportracer.com

Decided on white. Heres a sneak peek

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Blueboost/DSCF0195.jpg

Great color choice, supras look great in white.

I agree. With dark rims of course. I've seen that color combination on a Supra, here in Finland.

looks great so far! I have bad luck with white Supras. I started on a new body this summer and screwed up again :evillol: what a hassle

<<<<<>>>>>UPDATE<<<<<>>>>>

Well. The white killed me. I hated it. So, long story short, here's what I did, which is what I wanted to do from the beginning. :screwy:

Tamiya. Black. With the wing I think I'm going to use. It will be more flush, its just stuck on with scotch tape so you guys can feel the effect- and tell me what you think!

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Blueboost/DSCF0009.jpg

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http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Blueboost/ag.jpg

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Anways.. Its friday night, I'm going for a ride in the blackout SE-R.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Blueboost/SpecV.jpg :gives: :lol2: :worshippy

wing looks good, so does the paint.

Nice Paint :D

Great progress so far, paint came out excellent but i personally don't like the wing, but should turn out great with it.

Looks great, have you tried making it wingless?

sweet job, more pics of the finished motor set-up and intercoooler plumbing!

that supra looks sweet!!!!!.........yea i think wingless looks better......nice paint job there....

love hate goin on here





love the black hate the wing because it looks like its off a r32 :P

sweet job, more pics of the finished motor set-up and intercoooler plumbing!


I rebuilt some portions of the turbo. Here's a little sneak peek under the hood for now (don't mind the dust). I'll be working on the rest of the engine this week. Started on the intercooler, which will be smaller when its finished.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Blueboost/DSCF0016.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Blueboost/DSCF0003.jpg

kool engine you got there man.......mad power......

-Small update on engine progress-

Fabbed up the downpipe and Wastegate. Downpipe made from styrene tube. The wastegate.. bent styrene tube coming from the manifold, the black and red part is a piece of a spring and shock from a revell integra, the end of the wastegate is a piece (electric motor assembly?) from the SARD supra which I sanded down. Wanted to show you before I painted it.

The whole engine assembly will get a final once over with paint once im done fabbing everything.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Blueboost/wastegateanddownpipe.jpg

holy crap....nice job! can't wait to see it all done.

Woot. The black looks totally badass, and that engine is coming along great. I don't mind the wing, it is small enough that it adds flavor without looking like a park bench.

Really nice job so far! I say finish this bad boy.

lookin great so far. Tamiya screwed up on their engine paint instructions for the cover :banghead: I've seen most of the builds painted that way. The middle two tone insert is supposed to go all the way to the head, it's all one piece.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/Jamesl/2439_2mg.jpg

btw are you keeping those rims? I think you'll need wider wheels with all that power, or you'll just be spinning those skinny skyline rims :iceslolan

can't wait to see the result :sunglasse