Audi R8 (M-Tuning Style)

http://i5.tinypic.com/6tk9pac.jpg
I also got the Revell R8,
I will build mine a bit customized in M-Tuning Style :D

The car itself will be white like this one:

http://i12.tinypic.com/72fxoc2.jpg

I think I will use Rays CE28 wheels in white.
They are still bronze on the photos, but they will be white later on:

http://i11.tinypic.com/6tc9qv6.jpg

http://i8.tinypic.com/7w8jxgj.jpg


The first thing I did is changing the headlights to this:

http://i2.tinypic.com/6k88bhu.jpg

And here is the part in 1:24

http://i10.tinypic.com/8escnt3.jpg

http://i12.tinypic.com/6jfjpxv.jpg

http://i17.tinypic.com/6p9ak5e.jpg

I also carbonized the engine bay:

http://i15.tinypic.com/6u48krs.jpg

This is the 1:1 car:

http://i4.tinypic.com/7w5r71v.jpg

And here's the start I made on the engine:

http://i4.tinypic.com/714f2iq.jpg

That's some nice carbon work there dude!
Really like the white color for the body aswell.

Some of the photos won't work, great color choice. Also nice work on the cf, gotta say that this kit isn't tooo bad. One thing i would have to change is the front grill, huge spot for the license plate.

Great!!
Those wheels look cool; I’m looking forward to this build!

And I’m just waiting for the hobby shops around to have it on the shelves…

Pretty cool modifications!

thanks for the infos

Very nice so far :licka:

IMO the side view is not really well designed with the CF block... but just my taste.:wink:

Hi,

looks good so far, nice CF-decals-job on the engine bay

Thanks all for the replies,

I did some work on the engine. (not done yet)

This is how it looked unpainted/carbonized:

http://i4.tinypic.com/714f2iq.jpg

And painted/carbonized:

http://i14.tinypic.com/8c10twy.jpg

http://i5.tinypic.com/72fp2jo.jpg

And the engine in the 1:1 car:

http://i4.tinypic.com/7w5r71v.jpg

Very nice carbon work :eek:

Mmmm Sexy

Looks excellent. I can't wait to pick up this kit.

EDIT: Also, are the 4 rings on the engine block decals or did you paint then scrape?

Excellent work! That carbon fibre work you've done is awesome. The CE28N's look great on this car too! Can't wait to see it finished :D

Looks excellent. I can't wait to pick up this kit.

EDIT: Also, are the 4 rings on the engine block decals or did you paint then scrape?

They are decals :P

I've done some work in Photoshop.

I've made several front ends.

I really don't know which one to choose.

Maybe you can help me?

Here are the options:

Option 1: Standard
http://i1.tinypic.com/6nqjjte.jpg

Option 2: Standard without Audi logo on hood
http://i4.tinypic.com/8ggbvow.jpg

Option 3: Standard without numberplate and Audi logo
http://i10.tinypic.com/7w62gbr.jpg

Option 4: Standard with big Audi Logo on the grille
http://i16.tinypic.com/85ctocx.jpg

Option 5: Standard with big Audi logo and numberplate
http://i17.tinypic.com/6p018xt.jpg

Option 6: Rounded two part grille
http://i10.tinypic.com/82dbrpy.jpg

Option 7: Edgy two part grille
http://i19.tinypic.com/85afv4z.jpg

I hope you can help me with this

Stock looks best to me.

If you're going to omit the number plate, I'll assume you're going to complete the chip cutter pattern. It's not very apparent in the PS and looks kinda odd as a result.

If you're going to move the 4 rings to the grill, I think they'd need to be bigger.

Two part grill can work (as it is the "norm" really) but the shapes are going to need a bit of work. The top oval shape doesn't gel with the rest of the car whereas the bottom half would probably look better if it matched the side ones more in terms of the lines. The anguler shaped top grill doesn't quite sit right either but could only be because you haven't matched the curve of the bumper properly.

How about fill in/blank out the bottom half of the grill and have a letterbox top grill? Perhaps a bit too 360Modena though....

I too am tempted to say that stock is pretty good looking as it is although I'd be tempted to make the front splitter a little bit deeper to make the nose pointier. Of course, I'm not one who's going to be doing the carving.....

I like the smaller, "edgy" grille, but would like to see it with the Audi rings in the center. I also like the stock grille with the larger rings.

Stock looks best to me.

I second Ben's opinion... Stock is perfect.

The 7th option looks really cool. But it takes away from Audi's huge center grille design they're goin for. But I'd go with the 3rd option. No emblems or front plate. It's gonna suck here in NJ when these cars are on the road....we have to have a front license plate. The audis just don't look right with them on. So anytime a sport scar like this comes out, it just works great without a front plate. I dunno if that is legal in Europe like that..but it just looks so much better.

I like the standard withought the badge and plate. Stock with un-necisary stuff cleaned off, looks great on anything.

Option 3: Standard without numberplate and Audi logo
This is the best, for me... i think...

3 and 7 looks soo angry:D looks the best

hope you guys like Option 4, 'cause I went for that option.

I did do some changes, I altered the height of the logo and added mesh instead of the original structure.

I have scratchbuild the grille.

I started with a piece of styrene in the shape of the grille,
and added some mesh to it.

I made the Audi logo with small pieces of styrene tube.

And the lining around the grille was made with a piece of wire.

Here's the scratchbuild grille along with the grille from the kit:

http://i5.tinypic.com/6jeedtz.jpg

I hope you like it.

I have only one thing to say. P.I.M.P.

Mr. Death

Sweet, it reminds me a little bit of the tt front grill. Option 7 looks cool to, looks like a s4 type grill. The grill is so much better than that revell one. Keep us updated.

Well, option 4 woulda been my 2nd choice, so it looks pretty good! Keep it coming!!

Fantastic grille!

Great work! Can't wait to see more.

Awesome work so far, CF, scratch grill, all top notch.

This car is pure seks ! :naughty:

me gusto mucho!!

I also did do some progress http://www.spc.org.uk/forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif,

Here's the grille painted:

http://i17.tinypic.com/8f0kc5e.jpg

And on the car:

http://i9.tinypic.com/6ofl453.jpg


I also changed the "Side blades", I closed them and made another panel line on another spot:

http://i13.tinypic.com/8awfocl.jpg

http://i1.tinypic.com/8f1tzc4.jpg

http://i13.tinypic.com/7w6c6iw.jpg

I will make that part carbon when the car has been painted.

Wow! This is fantastic. I really like the grille and it sure does say Audi! :)

Keep up the great work!

I was gonna vote for the same grill option you used. I like that big logo. Also, nice PS work there. Pretty neat how you did that...

One question - is the logo painted? or in BMF?

Murray

Front looks a bit wonky.

That grille is an awesome piece of work!

I was gonna vote for the same grill option you used. I like that big logo. Also, nice PS work there. Pretty neat how you did that...

One question - is the logo painted? or in BMF?

Murray

The surroundings are BMF and the logo is painted because I didn't want it in chrome.

That front grill looks good, the emblem a little bit on the big side, but looks Ok, and just be aware of that gap in the upper left corner, of the grill, you’ll need to do something there, and removing the blade… well… I liked it from bottom to top, it is kind of part of the personality of the car, but well, I’ll wait, until the end, I’m sure you already visualized something nice.
Those wheels look awesome!!

I've got a new (small) update:

http://i17.tinypic.com/713ncsk.jpg

http://i1.tinypic.com/7xk02o8.jpg

I've widened the intakes on the sides, these will be sprayed bodycolor.

It's not ready yet, i've got some sanding to do.

Nice i like that, keep it comin!

You goin to put any sort of spoiler on this, like a flat one or anything?

I have a little update,

I sprayed the car metallic white:

http://i11.tinypic.com/8ezupm9.jpg

http://i1.tinypic.com/8e90h93.jpg

http://i14.tinypic.com/8f0mw3s.jpg

It's pretty shiny :P.
As you may already have seen, I also modified the wing to sit in the "up" position.

And here's a pic of the headlight:

http://i13.tinypic.com/6xh9qc0.jpg

(The car was primered on that pic)

Nice progress, I chose the same color to mine but not gonna make any mods. Is the interior gonna be painted all black?

mmmm tasty :licka:

Love the new look of the side blade after paint

Nice progress, I chose the same color to mine but not gonna make any mods. Is the interior gonna be painted all black?

No, I think I will make the interior like this:

http://i6.tinypic.com/728db4k.jpg

Brushed alum. or SS rings around everything = Win

Quick preview:

http://i16.tinypic.com/8g8rdxf.jpg

I LOVE what you've done with it! Can't wait for the finished pics!!!!

The black and white is killer! Super job so far!

Thanks for the replies :P,

I took some better pictures today:

http://i8.tinypic.com/6o3kns5.jpg

http://i7.tinypic.com/6ue5t0k.jpg

http://i13.tinypic.com/6k8xz4n.jpg

http://i11.tinypic.com/6q42883.jpg

I don't know if i'm gonna use the R8 Licenseplate or a dutch/german licenseplate.

car looks flawless ! one of my favs too... hey do you mind telling me how ya do the carbon look?

Nice job. The R8 plate looks good to me. Can't wait to see it after your panel lines are done.

car looks flawless ! one of my favs too... hey do you mind telling me how ya do the carbon look?

They are decals from Scale Motorsport.