Tamiya R32 GT-R

Hi everbody. The other day someone asked If there was a kit of the `89 Skyline GT-R (R32) made by Tamiya. Well, indeed it is, the No.24090.
It was a novelty in the 1990 catalogue.
The kit is most correct one of the R32 in its scale. It has the RB26DETT inside the bonnet and it´s quite well done overall. Aoshima offered in some limited series an R32 with engine included but it´s hard to find. Also from Aoshima (and, occasionally with engine) you can find the four door version.
This model is sprayed with Tamiya´s Gun Metal and then airbrushed over with Humbrol enamel shine clear.
The bonnet it´s transparent to let show the engine If you prefer it.
For my taste , as a kit It´s far better than the R33 & R34 that Tamiya had done after.

Well , regards to all.

Nice detailed engine bay! Did you use any reference pics? I have this kit lined up to do a Initial D Nakazato R32 conversion (just needs a big front mount intercooler for that to work).

Fortunately I had a new model report in one magazine of that time and I could use it for detailing the engine. Pics serve me a lot really. When I cannot find info I feel lost.
Are you gonna make that intercooler scratch ?

Yes, following flyonthewall's intercooler thread (search for it! It's really really good!). I just need the right styrene sheet (metal siding) and I'd be set..

this might help you~
http://www.r32skyline.com

thanks a lot turbos86 :) :) :)

no prob man, I have more pics if you need any

Great looking engine bay :) :)
Car almost look a 'greenie" colour in the pics

Another fine model from you!
Great underbonnet (hood for all you septics!!) detail!
Gonna put this kit on my 'WANTS' list!








P.S Are you P/Mans love child? (sorry to ask but I bet I'm not the only one wondering this?

Let´s say this , he´s Yoda and I could be Luke.But....We still need a Darth Vader ! Who could it be !

Well the greenish or even brownish effect is not due to having an affair with Veilside sorry. IT´s the yellow halogen lights of my kitchen.The colour is the typical X-10.I liked this because matching the wheels looks sinister , intimidating. Well, damn ! what it is , right?

If you are in need of pics of any moving thing on four wheels (I mean , real examples) , feel free to ask.

So , the mistery has been unveiled Warren?. Next Masterpiece is the T.K. Imprezza...mmm...quite interesting,This way you avoid the horrible original rims. Colour chosen ?

Tomorrow I´ll post something Italian and totally `80s, for the nostalgics.

Originally posted by JOSE MARIA
Let´s say this , he´s Yoda and I could be Luke.But....We still need a Darth Vader ! Who could it be !



So , the mistery has been unveiled Warren?. Next Masterpiece is the T.K. Imprezza...mmm...quite interesting,This way you avoid the horrible original rims. Colour chosen ?

Tomorrow I´ll post something Italian and totally `80s, for the nostalgics.

Maybe fatboyslim could be Vader !!!
Yes the next model has been picked out
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?threadid=62242&goto=newpost
Something '80's???..i cant wait to see what you come up with next:)

Hmm Darth Vader...
Trust me young jedi knight come over to the dark side!

So thats that solved but who, oh who is gonna be Chewbacca???

excellent job done

i like how you've done the black line painting around the headlights. I had 2 try on 3 sets of lights b4 i got mine up 2 scratch. I have done this same model but in the wine red metallic colour. I will definatly hav 2 get a digi cam.

i am currently doing a 1/12 scale version of this model made by fujimi

First of all, welcome MArtinu. The lines were painted indeed because it looked far better that way. The dark met. red was my other option because I liked a lot that colour. But , casualties of life , I had a new model report in a magazine with pictures of the very same car of the model.I mean, the car with the same licence plate of the decal sheet. And it was a gun metal one.
About the 1/12 car from Fujimi I´m willing to take a look to it. I was about to buy one and then , I left it. I shouldn´t have done that.
Well , regards.