Toyota 88C-V

I just got the internet connection in my new flat. So I have access to AF again :)
Members of SPC forum could already saw this model and as I remeber I had a wip thread here also.
This is 1/24 Tamiya Toyota 88C-V. I used some nice stuff to upgrade the engine. Hoses are from modellers and Sakatsu. Hose joints are from Sakatsu. I also used S27 p/e upgrade set but that was quite poor quality. Almost all the parts was either too small or too big. Springs in the suspention are from a computer keyboard. I used Renaissance CF decal for the interior and for some exterior parts like brake cooler intake or wing stand.
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WOW!!! That is amazing. The engine detail is just perfect! Great job.

I like it. The tubes look like they have had a lot of oil in them. very cool.

Also, this motor has twin wastegates on either side?! Neat!

^ what are "wastegates"?

It looks fantastic, best livery for that car imo.

Fantastic job. I wish I could model at that level.

JB

Great model and detail :sunglasse

I'd like to build it also, though OOB or whatever w/those decals. It's my favorite/fastest car in GT4 :icon16:

^ lol, yep.

Fantastic result you got out of that build. Really great execution. I need to start to build these Group-C-cars!

Simply stunning :eek: build, well done.
Mike.

Awesome build of a great looking racer. Nice job..

Hi Geronimo, great work on this kit, and the engine detailing is a very nice reference for me in my WIP 88C-V.

Good job. Oh please you have to tell us where you got the Sakatsu hose joints. How many per package, what scales, plastic or metal, price and ease of use? Any pics? Ever since the Modelers hose joints became unavailable I've been looking for another source. I know that Detail Masters makes metal ones but too expensive.
thank you

Beautifully done! I love the engine detail.

Good job. Oh please you have to tell us where you got the Sakatsu hose joints. How many per package, what scales, plastic or metal, price and ease of use? Any pics? Ever since the Modelers hose joints became unavailable I've been looking for another source. I know that Detail Masters makes metal ones but too expensive.
thank you

I have it from Japan. You can buy it from HLJ or Rainbowten
You can check the sizes and the shapes on HLJ. It is quite expensive. It is 400-500yen and there are 10pc in each package.

It looks... Perfect! Great job, man

Wow, great build, i applaud you!:eek:

I think this is one of the prettiest race cars ever and you have really done it justice. Congrats on the engine details they are superb! More LeMans cars please!

Simply stunning!

Could almost be mistaken for the real thing!

Congrats on the engine details they are superb!
Not only is this a top notch model, but that engine bay is stunning. I'm still in awe.:eek:

I wondered what happened to this build Geronimo... awesome job!
I've always wanted to build this kit, you've made me want to do it even more now!

Paint finish is perfect, and the engine detail great too - well done!

^ what are "wastegates"?

they're like valve in the exhaust manifolds for turbo'd cars, when you lift off the throttle they open and allow exhaust gases to bypass the turbos, there are also blow-off valve that do the same with pressurised air going to the intake manifold.

hope that's clear.

Fantastic build, that exterior is so clean and nice. Shame the kit supplied lights are so poor.

Just been looking at your model.It really is amazing,I love the colour scheme.The engine work is superb.Did you mask out and spray the blue of the bodywork? I simply can't believe it is decals it looks too smooth and perfect.

What an awesome job on that car. Just beautiful. :worshippy

Just been looking at your model.It really is amazing,I love the colour scheme.The engine work is superb.Did you mask out and spray the blue of the bodywork? I simply can't believe it is decals it looks too smooth and perfect.

Yes the blue is painted with airbrush.

Great model and detail :sunglasse

It's my fastest car in GT4 :icon16:
Mine as well!! I use it as a money-making mule for the LeMans race!:iceslolan :icon16: The model is an excercise in detailing and excellent presentation! I am in awe of the detail you've put into the engine.:sunglasse :sunglasse

Not only is your model completely rad and I missed this thread somehow, but it got bumped back up the first of October, which is the same month the 88C-V is featured in my GT4 gionc calendar! :D

One of my favourite race cars of all time! Beautiful model! well done...

I don`t like JGTC and simmilar cars, but this one is built coll

If you are interested in the building progress you can read the article in www.modelersite.com


Thank you for the positive feedbacks :)

nice website man!

Simply stunning work, well done.

Quite simply, you nailed it. Well done. Matt-:)

What's the blue that matches these decals?

Thanks.

Wow, that's just beautiful! I can almost hear it running. Love those old Group C cars...