Making of NISMO 400R [R33]

Hi,
I'm little tired with making R32 engine bay:p so started out to painting 400R.
this is Tamiya R33 kit with SAS 400R transkit.

http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/01_R33/01.jpg

Applied gray primer.
Chris's molding is very sharp and delicate. I love it.:wink:
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/01_R33/02.jpg

carved air scoop on side skirt.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/01_R33/03.jpg

Painted body mixed dark orange metallic. clear coating now.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/01_R33/04.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/01_R33/05.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/01_R33/06.jpg

Looking very nice. Do you use an airbrush to paint? Also what kind of clear coat do you use?

Looking very nice. Do you use an airbrush to paint? Also what kind of clear coat do you use?

Yes, I use airbrush and I'm using "Finisher's Auto Clear" for clear coat.

Yes, I use airbrush and I'm using "Finisher's Auto Clear" for clear coat.
do you spray it right after the color, or you polish the color, apply decals and then spray clear?

do you spray it right after the color, or you polish the color, apply decals and then spray clear?

I don't polish the body but apply decals before spray clear coat.

Nice! I love the 400R in red/orange!

I don't polish the body but apply decals before spray clear coat.

it's just that glossy from the clear?

whenever i see your models they have an amazing shine, you really don't polish them after the clearing???

I don't polish the body but apply decals before spray clear coat.
so finishers auto clear would be sold in any auto parts store?
does it come in the spray can or a bottle for the airbrush?
Also which paints can I use this clear with? model master enamels would be ok?

it's just that glossy from the clear?

whenever i see your models they have an amazing shine, you really don't polish them after the clearing???

I meant I don't polish the body before spray clear coat.
I polish the body after clear coat.

Looking beautiful, buster!

Beautiful!!:sunglasse

so finishers auto clear would be sold in any auto parts store?
does it come in the spray can or a bottle for the airbrush?
Also which paints can I use this clear with? model master enamels would be ok?


Finisher's is a lacquer hobby paint from Japan. It comes in little jars meant for airbrushing. I got mine directly from Japan from Rainbow10 http://www.rainbowten.co.jp/english/

You can also get it from http://www.macsmodeling.com/index.htm

Those are the only 2 places that I know of to get it. I like R10 though, so that's fine with me.

Looks excellent so far, can't wait to see it finished!

This is one of my favorite Skylines and that paint looks terrific. Excellent work so far!

really nice man!

Did you need to do extra filling work on the body kit?

Did you need to do extra filling work on the body kit?

No, if you cut the body carefully, transkit parts fit to it perfectly.
one thing, I made hood stay on side of both fenders by thin styrene sheet.

Very nice work Sir.

nice paint work!!!!!!!

Hotter then your avitar. Yep.