WIP nissan skyline R34 v-specII left hand drive

Skyline GR

03-03-2008, 07:30 AM

As you can see from the title i decide to create a left hand skyline because in my country we drive from the left side so i make it to be close to reality.
I think the pictures says more
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/SKYLINE90/IMG_0735.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/SKYLINE90/IMG_0738.jpg
with the seats
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/SKYLINE90/IMG_0730.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/SKYLINE90/IMG_0728.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/SKYLINE90/IMG_0727.jpg

i'm waiting another 3 skyline's from germany because i can't find it in greece (OMG) and also i will buy some tamiya colors and spray because i'm working with revell colors :iceslolan:iceslolan.The project will take a long..
Hope you like it!

ps: Sorry for my bad english but i hope via this forum to make them better

NissanSkylineGTR98

03-03-2008, 08:00 AM

Interesting project you've got there. Looking forward to seeing how this turns out!

Skyline GR

03-03-2008, 08:25 AM

Interesting project you've got there. Looking forward to seeing how this turns out!
Thanks! As you see i used silicon but the result isn't very good...

If anyone have a better idea it will help me!
Also i'm newbie and i have some questions about the material you use to make a bumper for example..

Thank you for your time!Also i watched some project's and i;m impressed for your work and your love for modelism

NissanSkylineGTR98

03-03-2008, 02:12 PM

If you like, the Maisto 1/24 R34 GT-R comes with a left hand dashboard. Would save you the effort of converting it all. The detail is pretty good.

Skyline GR

03-06-2008, 03:43 PM

i bought today an another tamiya skyline and decide to make it..Its first time that i build a completely skyline with paint and mods..
Some pics
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/SKYLINE90/DSC00255.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/SKYLINE90/DSC00256.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/SKYLINE90/DSC00258.jpg
My collection
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/SKYLINE90/DSC00259.jpg
and some painted parts
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/SKYLINE90/DSC00260.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/SKYLINE90/DSC00261.jpg
i decide to paint the hood with black ..Its too jap style :p

thadude

03-06-2008, 03:54 PM

Nice color you chose for the R34, though maybe you could take some pics in daylight ?
Photos usualy come out more focused and way better to see ;)

Skyline GR

03-06-2008, 04:03 PM

Nice color you chose for the R34, though maybe you could take some pics in daylight ?
Photos usualy come out more focused and way better to see ;)
Now it's impossible because now in Greece its almost night..Tomorrow yes..
And also i need some tips for right painting..You will in the next fotos..
Thanks for watching!

KevHw

03-06-2008, 04:47 PM

Nice colour choice. Please remember to turn on your macro function on your camera.

Skyline GR

03-07-2008, 12:48 AM

Good Morning!
Unfortunately i haven't right now any digital camera with me.The fotos were taken with Sony ericsson w910i.I will do my best

Skyline GR

03-07-2008, 08:58 AM

Now the painted body
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/SKYLINE90/IMG_0760.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/SKYLINE90/IMG_0758.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/SKYLINE90/IMG_0756.jpg
As you can see the paint its not so good.Any idea to make it better?

Twowheelsrule

03-07-2008, 10:11 PM

From what I can see it looks like you are putting on too much paint on at once. The air bubbles can be from too much paint or from having the can too close to the model.

The best way is:
1st coat very light mist that only covers the plastic about 80%.
2nd coat should cover plastic but, still look a little dry.
3rd coat should look wet and smooth. Stop immediately as soon as it looks wet.
It is also OK to use more thin coats a little at a time to get the model covered. Less thicker coats usually causes trouble.

I sometimes put 5 coats on a model to get desired color or to get the paint to look smooth.

I hope that helps.
Mark

rod_k2

03-08-2008, 02:41 AM

Did you use primer?

Skyline GR

03-08-2008, 06:36 AM

Did you use primer?
em.. Sorry for the question but what is a primer?I Used only the Spray TS-50

Twowheelsrule

03-08-2008, 01:57 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primer_(paint)

http://www.hlj.com/product/TAM87042

fastdupree

03-08-2008, 06:18 PM

Also Skyline GR, Spray from left to right with can a little distance away from model. That should help. Good luck.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/5Cars.jpg

Skyline GR

03-09-2008, 06:49 AM

Thanks guys..i think i should do it again :grinyes:

Skyline GR

03-21-2008, 12:53 PM

today i picked up my new tamiya skyline r32 with the rb26dett include..My question is which red color should i paint it..Any idea?I want to make it similar with a real one..

Thanks in advance guys..

NissanSkylineGTR98

03-21-2008, 03:12 PM

The instructions say TS-39 for the factory colour you're after. I think it was called Wine Red.

rod_k2

03-21-2008, 11:23 PM

But don't forget to prime it!
Primer is essencial!
If you use some 'hot' lacquer paint [Automotive,I think] it will ETCH plastic,you'll get some [not] cool elephant skin texture in the plastic,the paint paintjob will look terrible,and you'll get some runs [huge amount of paint in some places,the paint will 'run' down the body and accumulate in the edges and it will look bad] just like the ones you got above.

Above i saw that you used some sort of silicon to fill the holes when you converted the dash to Left Hand Drive...?
Not trying to be harsh,but you better use some putty if you are going to mod some places! It is VERY useful,for anything.
There are several kinds of putty,the most used is the Epoxy Putty. Takes a bit to dry but you can get some awesome results with some patience.
It should be easy to find,car shops may have it.
If you don't find epoxy putty,you can try polyester putty,works great too!

Hope it helps!

Skyline GR

03-22-2008, 08:40 AM

Yeah thanks..I will buy a primer soon and paint it..Now about the dashboard..Yes i use hot silicon because i didn't know about epoxy putty and polyester putty.I will destroy it and build it again...

Thanks for the information rod_k2

Skyline GR

03-22-2008, 05:51 PM

A big update
Here is the v-specII painted with mica blue and the hood with black metallic
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/SKYLINE90/1-1.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/SKYLINE90/2-1.jpg
My z-tune painted also with mica blue..
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/SKYLINE90/3-1.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/SKYLINE90/4-1.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/SKYLINE90/5-1.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/SKYLINE90/7-1.jpg
is it the first z-tune painted with mica blue?
and here are both skyline's
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/SKYLINE90/9.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/SKYLINE90/8.jpg
and here are the optional rims painted with metallic black..
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/SKYLINE90/6-1.jpg

also i mixed TS-40 with TS-49.The result is very good and i will painted with that the engine..
*** Z-tune is painted 2 hands (twice).I will paint it another one and the result will be good
Thanks for watching

rod_k2

03-22-2008, 11:55 PM

Don't destroy it!
Take it apart!

Soak it in some brake fluid or Isoprophyl Alcohol!
And then,it'll be stripped and it may take apart the things that you glued with silicon.

Skyline GR

05-18-2008, 05:53 PM

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