I can't go any lower...

I couldn't make up my mind on what to do with this kit. At first, I thought it was a cool model because it had an aerokit so I ordered it. I got it and thought it was pretty nasty looking so I decided to build it as a factory car. Then I started to fit parts of the aerokit and thought it didn't look too bad. So I started to cut the necessary holes to install the various vents/ducts. Then I thought "What the heck am I doing?" But now that aerokit is on and I have lowered it, I'm beginning to like it again. Anyways, here are the teaser pics...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/TOYOTA/Fujimi%20Aero%20Dynamics%20Tuning%20Soarer/AeroDynamicsTuningSoarer3.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/TOYOTA/Fujimi%20Aero%20Dynamics%20Tuning%20Soarer/AeroDynamicsTuningSoarer6.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/TOYOTA/Fujimi%20Aero%20Dynamics%20Tuning%20Soarer/AeroDynamicsTuningSoarer5.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/TOYOTA/Fujimi%20Aero%20Dynamics%20Tuning%20Soarer/AeroDynamicsTuningSoarer2.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/TOYOTA/Fujimi%20Aero%20Dynamics%20Tuning%20Soarer/AeroDynamicsTuningSoarer4.jpg

oh wow! thats awesome!!!!!seriouz bizness!
i wana redo my laurel and turn it to vip.

this is a soarer, correct?

Yes sir, you are correct. I was actually going to crop the pics so no one could tell what kind of car it was at all LOL Here's a full a pic for you:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/TOYOTA/Fujimi%20Aero%20Dynamics%20Tuning%20Soarer/AeroDynamicsTuningSoarer1.jpg

Just put the decals on for the interior. It was my first time using custom decals I printed from my computer. Didn't turn out too bad:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/TOYOTA/Fujimi%20Aero%20Dynamics%20Tuning%20Soarer/AeroDynamicsTuningSoarer7.jpg

Those decals are so tacky, its cool:smokin:

Maybe. But it's an old school car so it can get away with it. I hope to do this interior on my next build:

http://www.cockpit.co.jp/lineup/seat/image/sea_bod_img_05.jpg
http://www.carland86.com/images/parts/bride_door_trim.jpg
http://www.carland86.com/images/parts/bride_rear_side_panel.jpg
http://www.carland86.com/images/parts/bride_rear_seat.jpg

Those decals are so tacky, its cool:smokin:

LMAO!

Cool build, nice job with the decals and all, might recomend a dull coat to make them less shiny and more like cloth, also id hold the can up a bit higher than normal so the paint builds different almost with a texture to it, bunch of mist coasts. Keep the progress comin!

Funny, I did that this morning!! I used Mr. Hobby dull coat. It sorta messed up the original decals on the front seat but it didn't effect the decals I printed.

sweet interior, it's sooo 80s! are you planning to use stretchy tires?

Maybe. But it's an old school car so it can get away with it. I hope to do this interior on my next build:




Im not bagging on them I think they look great...totally 80s.

Just put the decals on for the interior. It was my first time using custom decals I printed from my computer. Didn't turn out too bad:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/TOYOTA/Fujimi%20Aero%20Dynamics%20Tuning%20Soarer/AeroDynamicsTuningSoarer7.jpg

so this kit didn't come with the recaro decals? i have an old fujimi soarer kit that comes with the same style decals. build looks good so far btw.

Im not bagging on them I think they look great...totally 80s.

Oh, I know. It fits the time era. As far as stretchy tires, it crossed my mind but I'm gonna stick with the wheels it came with. I do have another build that has some stretchy tires on it. I think if you like this soarer model, you'll like the next one. Same time era and I don't think I've seen one on here (TE72).

The decals were included...for the front seats only. I scanned and modified them on photoshop so that the rear seats can have the same pattern as well as the side panels. More progress soon....

PS
Nice to see you're still on here El Krammito!!

Wow, it took me a year to make progress on this...

Since these last pictures, I smoothed out the body and thought about going with a dark red top/black bottom two tone paint scheme. I managed to paint it red and decided I actually didn't like it. I scuffed it up and primed it and it sat for the better part of 6 months. Just a few days ago, I wondered why I stopped working on it so I grabbed it and just said "I must finish this" so instead of trying to make more "custom" ideas, I just decided to do it box stock. I painted it Tamiya Racing white with Tamiya clear on top and just applied two decals on the sides so far. Pics will be up later. My only issue now is that there's alot of paint on the rear trunk. It didn't come with decals for the emblems and they are practically gone now. I'm gonna try and mask off the trunk and scrub it down with some thinner and repaint the trunk section later...unless anyone has a better idea.

Current pics, sorry the lighting isn't optimal but it'll do:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/TOYOTA/Fujimi%20Aero%20Dynamics%20Tuning%20Soarer/AeroDynamicsTuningSoarer09.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/TOYOTA/Fujimi%20Aero%20Dynamics%20Tuning%20Soarer/AeroDynamicsTuningSoarer08.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/TOYOTA/Fujimi%20Aero%20Dynamics%20Tuning%20Soarer/AeroDynamicsTuningSoarer10.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/TOYOTA/Fujimi%20Aero%20Dynamics%20Tuning%20Soarer/AeroDynamicsTuningSoarer11.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/TOYOTA/Fujimi%20Aero%20Dynamics%20Tuning%20Soarer/AeroDynamicsTuningSoarer12.jpg

Time to get back to work on it again.

Wow! That looks really good! Are you gonna do the window trims? Looks really good though! Nice wheels too!

Yes, next would be trim, intake scoop and grill, and the door/bumper moldings. But before that, I'd like to address the trunk. I'm not sure if I should just leave it alone or try to strip just the trunk and repaint it so that the emblems aren't thick with paint.

Did the trim, moldings, etc. and I messed up since I rushed it. Now I need to go back and touch up a few things by brush.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/TOYOTA/Fujimi%20Aero%20Dynamics%20Tuning%20Soarer/AeroDynamicsTuningSoarer14.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/TOYOTA/Fujimi%20Aero%20Dynamics%20Tuning%20Soarer/AeroDynamicsTuningSoarer13.jpg

love the soarer. im waiting for my soarer to arrive too. te72? or te27 corolla levin? i havent seen one done here on AF but on the other forum SPC there's at least two or three doing a te27(full detail in and out). im still searching for a te27 kit too.

te27 corolla levin? i havent seen one done here on AF
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=1614598&postcount=2

Last time I checked, www.hlj.com had a TE27 in stock. Check it out.

I haven't posted my TE72 model but here's a teaser for you...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/TOYOTA/Aoshima%20TE72%20Corolla%20Sedan/Picture007.jpg

nice te72 DX wnat to see more pics of that :D