how to build custom kits?

hey all,
i want to start building custom kits like flyonthewall and meanb16!
how do u people go about doing it? wat kind of materials do you use?
do u need any special tools? can some one plz help me out on this:confused: :confused:
any help will be very appreciated!!
thanks in advance:D

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can ne 1 out there help me?:confused:
plz?:(


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NO

Why don't you wait more patiently? You wait an hour and then start demanding an answer?

Somehow, I don't think FOTW and meanb16 are going to tell you all their secrets, they are in the business of building these kits and if they tell everyone how to make them they will be ruining their own business.

dood...

not to sound like an A$$, but...

this is one of THE MOST asked questions on the forum... do a quick search. i KNOW that i have answered this questions a couple times, and i did give some long replies.

look up scratch building, or body kits, or putty, or styrene....

~Mike

the question has been asked many, many times on this forum, do a search and you'll see all the previous threads.

There's no real answer as to how to make bodykits, styrene sheet and putty is all that's needed along with plenty of reference.

There's a few sites that show progress on such builds including Meanb16's so u should be able to work it out. Here's a few but not in english;
http://www.geocities.com/carmodelworkshop/CarModelWorkshop.htm
http://www.ai.wakwak.com/~kake-40/index.html
http://home.kimo.com.tw/friends705/

sr20det2nr,

Being that I don't build custom kits, I mainly do box stock kits with a few details added I will tell you what I would do. RESEARCH AND MORE RESEARCH!! This is such a broad and complex subject to be quickly covered in what is meant to be a quick you ask/answer forum. There are tons of sites with various tutorials online. You have to take the time. Also this requires a lot of practice, I'm guessing. Also you may want to only tackle a part of costomization at a time, lowering a car, hood scoops, sides skirts, etc. I might be wrong but that's how I've progressed to my present building level, RESEARCH.

thanks i guess
so jus do research?
damm dats gona take a while but ok i will if u feel like giving any tips plz feel free if u dont well screw u 2 (j/k)

jus kiddin
do wat u'll wana do
ill make my custom kits 1 day
n e wayz... thanks

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1st step is to familiarize yourself to raw materials. Buy various thickness of style sheet, like 0.3, 0.5, 1.0 mm etc, and epoxy putty and play with them. Then stare at reference pics real hard, and organize yourself how to make flat planes with styrene sheet and curve with putty. There isn't any definite answer to making body kits.
But if you are more specific about which part of what car you are interested in making, it might be easier for everyone to help.

Originally posted by sr20det2nr

damm dats gona take a while


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That pretty much sums up everything about this hobby. If you're looking for a quick fix, you should look into diecast. :)

But if you are willing to put in the time and effort, you will get some stunning results eventually!!

thanks so far
this is what i want to do
i have a modle of a 72 datsun 240sx n i want to make a custom front bumber for it not nuthin 2 hard jus sumthing that extends down like a lip or sumthing n if it turns out alright maybe a hood with vents.
so if any one has any idears n u want help it would be nice!

o yea also what is the name of the putty u use n the name of the sheets
and is theis any special brand to buy?
:confused:

Open the phone book and fine the train model stores. There will be a whole bunch of scratchbuilding materials there. Also check magazines of the subject to find mail order stores.
Common brands for styrene sheets are Ever Green in the U.S. and Tamiya in Japan.
Epoxy putty can be either Miliput or Tamiya.