D1GP Blitz Skyline.
V1nce
10-25-2005, 06:13 AM
Received my Blitz skyline drove by Nomura this morning.
After opening the box the first thing I notice was this is step in the right direction for Aoshima. The addition of correct interior and bodywork modifications are very welcome. How every there still are a few problems such as front drive shafts been present (guessing they’ve used the standard R34 chassis part) and if I’m really picky the tyres are Pirelli not the Dunlops that the car normally sports.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/v1nce/Skyline_build/PICT0004.jpg
A few moulding marks on the bumpers, but the detail is crisp and looks about right. Needs a hole in the back bumper for a tow eye.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/v1nce/Skyline_build/PICT0001.jpg
Box content.
After opening the box the first thing I notice was this is step in the right direction for Aoshima. The addition of correct interior and bodywork modifications are very welcome. How every there still are a few problems such as front drive shafts been present (guessing they’ve used the standard R34 chassis part) and if I’m really picky the tyres are Pirelli not the Dunlops that the car normally sports.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/v1nce/Skyline_build/PICT0004.jpg
A few moulding marks on the bumpers, but the detail is crisp and looks about right. Needs a hole in the back bumper for a tow eye.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/v1nce/Skyline_build/PICT0001.jpg
Box content.
NissanSkylineGTR98
10-25-2005, 07:04 AM
looks like a pretty interesting kit! i'll be following this one, good luck
geronimo77
10-25-2005, 10:59 AM
How about the decals? What quality?
V1nce
10-26-2005, 11:28 AM
Decal sheet. No chrome finish on the blue.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/v1nce/Skyline_build/decalsheet.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/v1nce/Skyline_build/decalsheet.jpg
busy
10-27-2005, 12:23 AM
i want quick to see
assad_l
10-27-2005, 08:15 AM
Nice cant wait to see the progress looks like this is going to be 1 awesome project. dont take too long with that progress man u got me all phsyced up i cant wait!
DJ_Merle
10-27-2005, 02:49 PM
'will be watching this one!
V1nce
10-29-2005, 10:38 AM
Sorry progress is slow, work is a bit busy ATM.
I've corrected the mould lines in the bumpers, added a slot for the rear tow eye, removed the side repeaters (side markers) and primered the body in grey. That showed up a few sink marks on the front bumper and flash on the grill. They've been repaired and I'll prime the body white on Monday. I'll take few photos first because in grey its easier to see the body kit details.
The chassis and the interior tub have got *erm* a bit wrong :frown:. Everything was going right, first primer, then silver paint for colour base, then masked up the engine/gearbox and rad, then painted them in Citroen Poseidon blue. Went to lunch, came back and there covered in tiny bubbles :shakehead. DAM. I'm guessing the paint has been affected by the cold, as the can was kept in the shed. Anyway have to strip that on Monday to. I'm not happy with the colour match to the real car anyway.
I've corrected the mould lines in the bumpers, added a slot for the rear tow eye, removed the side repeaters (side markers) and primered the body in grey. That showed up a few sink marks on the front bumper and flash on the grill. They've been repaired and I'll prime the body white on Monday. I'll take few photos first because in grey its easier to see the body kit details.
The chassis and the interior tub have got *erm* a bit wrong :frown:. Everything was going right, first primer, then silver paint for colour base, then masked up the engine/gearbox and rad, then painted them in Citroen Poseidon blue. Went to lunch, came back and there covered in tiny bubbles :shakehead. DAM. I'm guessing the paint has been affected by the cold, as the can was kept in the shed. Anyway have to strip that on Monday to. I'm not happy with the colour match to the real car anyway.
assad_l
10-31-2005, 03:18 AM
awwww damn thats going to take up even more time but im still definatly going to watch this one.
V1nce
11-17-2005, 03:54 PM
Right work has slacked off in the run down to Christmas so I have more time on my hands for sneeky work time modelling :lol: .
When I last posted the paint had gone wrong. Well the chassis and interior took a bath for a few hours in some 4 DOT, then where repainted Tamiya TS-50 on silver which gives a better match to Nissan Bayside blue.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/v1nce/Skyline_build/DSCF0025.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/v1nce/Skyline_build/DSCF0034.jpg
The body is in the later stages of painting. Probably finish that tomorrow.
When I last posted the paint had gone wrong. Well the chassis and interior took a bath for a few hours in some 4 DOT, then where repainted Tamiya TS-50 on silver which gives a better match to Nissan Bayside blue.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/v1nce/Skyline_build/DSCF0025.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/v1nce/Skyline_build/DSCF0034.jpg
The body is in the later stages of painting. Probably finish that tomorrow.
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