Three Skylines Generations Project W.I.P

Is that the Tamiya R35 GT-R?

^ Nope. =D It's the Aoshima Premium R35 GT-R

How is it? I had heard reports that the body wasn't accurate.

It isn't as accurate compared to Tamiya or Fujimi, but it's decent for the price. I haven't had big problems with it so far.

I should apologize, by flat clear I was thinking and not typing about Microscale Micro Flat. It is very gentle, water based, and it can help with adhesive as I mentioned.

I do agree that spray coat flat would not be a good method for what I was describing.


Mark

I would becareful with doing that, test a spare decal out first. Decals don't stick to flat colors that well. Like stated before, the smoother the better, also try some decal solvent like microsol and set. Everyone on this forum swears by it, and since trying it i make sure i always have some on hand. What really works for me as well, is a hot wet cloth. Hairdryer is another choice of many modellers. Just don't hold close to the model for too long, give it short bursts of hot air.

As far as the wheels, i would've chosen a different set. They look a little too small for that beast. Color combo is nice. Nice job on the r34 rebuild. From looking at your earlier builds, you have been getting alot better. Good luck and keep us posted.


Thanks for the comments! I do try to improve at every build. :cool:

Hey all, I just started on this project again after a busy year. I'll post up some updated pics later tonight. I'm waiting on my new Dremel kit in the mail so that I can start on my Onevia build.

Whoo! Finally got this blasted R31 done. Not too proud of it, but at least it's done. Too many problems with this kit so I will probably end up getting another R31 GTS-R to build soon for this group build.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/R31-01.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/R31-02.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/R31-03.jpg

Dude. The R31 is good, but let me be real with you: The only reason it doesn't look great is because it is incomplete. Bust out the tape and a sharpie or some black paint and hit the panels and door lines and finish the 1/4 window trim. Pop the head lights off and get the edges with silver or black to make them look sealed, then finish the tail light center part. All that should take you about an hour and it will look like the bees knees.

^ Yeah, I'll take that into consideration. The R35 GT-R is almost done! The headlights needs to be installed and some polishing.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC02041.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC02042.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC02043.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC02044.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC02045.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC02048.jpg

Dude. The R31 is good, but let me be real with you: The only reason it doesn't look great is because it is incomplete. Bust out the tape and a sharpie or some black paint and hit the panels and door lines and finish the 1/4 window trim. Pop the head lights off and get the edges with silver or black to make them look sealed, then finish the tail light center part. All that should take you about an hour and it will look like the bees knees.
I happen to agree with you... but jeez mojo thats the kind of criticism i like and accept ..you could have said that better and maybe not be so harsh!
http://s715.photobucket.com/albums/ww151/guiwee/

Hay grate work so far keep it up brother!

you could have said that better and maybe not be so harsh!

I take it that was sarcasm? If not, please tell me what was harsh? I don't think it could have been nicer if I put powdered sugar on it. I was simply being honest and encouraging further effort and construction via suggestions.

My suggestion for the R35 would be to maybe blend in the exhaust staining a bit more. The bit over the catalytic converters looks good to me but that splodge on the bend just a bit further down the pipe looks too overdone.

If you can use something like Tamiya's weathering set and spread it out more or apply it on lighter next time. Same for where you've done orange and blue. Just looks a little too heavy.

I like Mojo_stevo's comment...quick, constructive, to the point and encouraging.

Hey nice work, the front bumper area looks less appealing than the rest of the car... but considering how steady your hand has to be when doing that chrome band, it's not too bad.

Are you using acrylic or enamel based paints when doing details with the brush?

My suggestion for the R35 would be to maybe blend in the exhaust staining a bit more. The bit over the catalytic converters looks good to me but that splodge on the bend just a bit further down the pipe looks too overdone.

If you can use something like Tamiya's weathering set and spread it out more or apply it on lighter next time. Same for where you've done orange and blue. Just looks a little too heavy.

I like Mojo_stevo's comment...quick, constructive, to the point and encouraging.

Thanks. I will fix that problem once I get started on this again. I've been saving a spot in my display for this model for the longest time and I think it's time for me to finally finish this beast and display it. =D

This is really a nice build. Very cool. I used to have fun with model cars too.

Well, the R35 is finally done. Not happy with the finish work, but I am happy I finished this long build. I will definitely buy another GT-R kit and make it better. This is the final build for this group build.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/GT-R-01-1.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/GT-R-02.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/GT-R-03-1.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/GT-R-04-1.jpg

Nice to see it finally finished dude. I think I would've prefered it on those colour matched wheels.

^ I'll change them once I get some outdoor shots with all of them together. =)

Nice R35. But could you put a progress of Sileighty/Onevia or MCR R34 GT-R?