Let's try something different...

I don't know what inspired me to even attempt something like this, but here I am doing it. I'll let the pics speak for themselves but keep in mind this is still VERY much in progress...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/Tofu%20Shop/TofuShop01.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/Tofu%20Shop/TofuShop02.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/Tofu%20Shop/TofuShop03.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/Tofu%20Shop/TofuShop04.jpg

wow! what a project! good luck!!

What`s written there?

AWESOMEEEE! SOOOO AWESOME! :D:D:D

(Mr. Me: I Believe it's Fujiwara Tofu Den,the takumi's father tofu shop! ;))

That is correct, it's the Tofu Shop from Initial D. The "DriftDay" corolla body in the pic was only used for reference as I was measuring things out, but I'll have the correct panda zenki hatch built to complete the diarama (Aoshima version to be specific).

My apologies for the writing on the styrene, I just did it really quickly to simulate what it should look like. I have no real japanese writing talents or any sort of comprehension of the language.

That is correct, it's the Tofu Shop from Initial D. The "DriftDay" corolla body in the pic was only used for reference as I was measuring things out, but I'll have the correct panda zenki hatch built to complete the diarama (Aoshima version to be specific).


ha that's pretty cool. i like the replica of yoshie's car too.

I've been sitting on those custom decals for years now, figured I'd try them out on a "beater" model. I plan on redoing that model but using an Aoshima version model. Heck, I want to do my ENTIRE corolla collection again using Aoshima models.

I posted this on the new site too.

haha very nice!!

i like it

Very cool!! :bigthumb: I've been meaning to make a 1/24 building for a long time...

I've been sitting on those custom decals for years now, figured I'd try them out on a "beater" model. I plan on redoing that model but using an Aoshima version model. Heck, I want to do my ENTIRE corolla collection again using Aoshima models.

I posted this on the new site too.

oh sweet thx. yea i want to do some aoshima corollas as well but i'm waiting for them to release coupes!! i actually sold a fujimi coupe model i had because i anticipated aoshima's release in the future lol. i've already seen someone in japan convert an aoshima hatch into a coupe but i'm not that good at custom work just yet.

lately i've been thinking about doing a "used jdm wheel shop" diorama since my friend and i have all these wheels sitting around.

I was actually planning to do the same thing, but a full fledged shop!! Infact, the styrene sheets used for this building were actually bought to build the shop I was planning on. This is as far as I had got...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/Project%20Ultimate%20Corolla/20valveswap.jpg

Then I tried to make actual floor plans in AutoCAD but that's as far as it got.

my local hobby shop has 3 aoshima AE86 coupe kits with engine detail, and 2 AE85's with engine detail.that engine sitting in the AE86 shell, is that the one the kit comes with?? and it looks suspiciously like a 20valve,if not, where can i get my hands on that engine?

looking great so far ceej, know it will turn out great, ill be watchin this thread for updates so do disappoint me ;)

my local hobby shop has 3 aoshima AE86 coupe kits with engine detail, and 2 AE85's with engine detail.that engine sitting in the AE86 shell, is that the one the kit comes with?? and it looks suspiciously like a 20valve,if not, where can i get my hands on that engine?


It is a 20 Valve motor but it's scratch built. I had built that thing before Aoshima released their kits with engines. Aoshima does have the 20 valve engine though, I believe it's in their "Initial D" version. It should be on the box cover/art work. You'll know it when you see it.

looking great so far ceej, know it will turn out great, ill be watchin this thread for updates so do disappoint me ;)

Hey bro, good to see you on here still. I got a little bit more progress, not much though. I'll be going to the local art store later to get more styrene.

y'know, it would be probably be quicker, stronger and easier and much cheaper if you used a thick cardboard for this. The surface texture of some is near perfect for scaled building rendering as well which is a bonus.

y'know, it would be probably be quicker, stronger and easier and much cheaper if you used a thick cardboard for this. The surface texture of some is near perfect for scaled building rendering as well which is a bonus.


Very true, too bad I already started. LOL It's all good, here's some more progress pics:

Here's my crude sketch of what the outside needs to look like

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/Tofu%20Shop/TofuShop05.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/Tofu%20Shop/TofuShop06.jpg

And I got the styrene, started cutting, trimming, etc. and here we are:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/Tofu%20Shop/TofuShop08.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/Tofu%20Shop/TofuShop09.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/Tofu%20Shop/TofuShop10.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/Tofu%20Shop/TofuShop07.jpg

My girlfriend did this little fence thingy for me (still in progress):

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/Tofu%20Shop/TofuShop11.jpg

lookin good, the lattice is a nice touch (fence thingy) and it looks like it will turn out great, and what did you get all over the hood of the 86, i know you get excited with models but that excited? dang haha jk lookin great, gonna keep watchin.

Cool~ I love the Initial D series...
Are you intentionally using the movie/anime sign for the shop?
The comics had the sign half in kengi and half in Chinese characters. While the movie/ anime had all Chinese characters... legal issue :rolleyes:
It seems that there was a 藤原 (Fujiwara) to-fu shop before the comics and was 'used' in the comics..
Real shop:
http://club.pchome.com.tw/club/8/6/86/NBimages/3695-s.jpg?1206290055
The real owner:
http://photocdn.sohu.com/20050620/Img226012473.jpg lol
The original comics used: (sorry can't find a pic of the shop... but wording was the same)
http://storage.msn.com/x1pbglk-vqL4BuST2MaZJTtZ6zH2xX7ZDM8E410ceM_awkz6_rmJtLvkFn qe6s5fiGwKhkLZkhLl1D-YD_qWJ0sSpL-58sdYJPA4OJS6S3qw5B46DR_NCp8RUzd5Iq7TA1toPW7neT4Oz ZzWouVnYz8qw
A quick pic of the real/anime shots:
http://media.powerapple.com/uploadimages/1076659677_4281249.jpg
I often see sup'ed white AE-86's with the 藤原とうふ店(自家用) sticker here in Taiwan... it's quite popular here:rolleyes: ... Lol...

Haha that's just dirt/grime that's built up on the hood of the corolla body (it's a really old one, been sitting in my "junkyard" box of incomplete/scrap parts). As for the sign lettering, I'm using a pic of the real building from the movie. I never noticed a difference between the two to be honest and now I'm unsure of which lettering to use. I was hoping to have the real pic and a pic of the diorama from the same angle for comparison when it's done, but now it'd look weird if I had done up like the cartoon and it doesn't match. I'll have to think about that one before I print up the decals. Thanks for pointing that out though, I appreciate it.