Three Skylines Generations Project W.I.P

Hey all. If you guys haven't noticed, I've been in the mood to build some models. So to add to my ever growing collection, I got three of these gorgeous Skylines for $15. All three are from Aoshima btw.

Edit I've decided to change this thread to a full GT-R History build. So only Skylines with the GT-R badge will be in the build. :D It'll be slow so please bear with me. :redface:

This build will include:
Skyline PGC10 4-door GT-R (Finished)
Skyline KPGC110 GT-R (In progress 5% done)
R31 Skyline GTS-R (Even it's not a actual GT-R it's still considered one of the best "sporty" Skyline)
R32 Skyline GT-R (Finished)
R33 Skyline GT-R (Didn't start)
R34 Skyline GT-R (Finished)
R35 GT-R (N/A)

R32 GT-R V-Spec II Just started on it
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/DSC01059.jpg

Skyline PGC10 2000GT-R and KPGC110 2000 GT-R
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/DSC01060.jpg

Stay tuned for them. :iceslolan

I've got three models on order and that should be the end of it for me for the year. :icon16:

Sweet. I love every Skyline pre 2001. V35/36 and the GT-R are not Skylines anymore. Once they went V6 I lost interest. That 4th gen is a rare find. Now you just need an R31 and a R30 and you're set.

Well here's the first GT-R up.

The R32 V-Spec II (Test fitting the wheels)

Nismo LM Wheels
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/DSC01063.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/DSC01065.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/DSC01068.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/DSC01064.jpg
Not quite done with the chassis yet.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/DSC01066.jpg
Stock wheels
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/DSC01069.jpg

i've always said that every build has its own storyline...

for your case, you're telling a story on the legendary skylines this world has seen. i like this kinda of storyline!
like mojo said, if you can complete with the other 2 mentioned...now this is a complete skyline story!!!

build with passion & don't rush work ok!?
make me smile when i return to view your post...a perfect story has been told.

cheers!

I'll try my hardest not to mess up. I have two models sitting in my closet because I messed up horribly on the paint.

Other than that, if I had some putty, I would probably mold a bodykit like this one here.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/GT-RRear.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/GT-RFront.jpg
:biggrin:

I got the first coat done. Came out pretty good. I'll probably put on two clear pearl coats tomorrow.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/DSC01071.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/DSC01070.jpg

Does anyone know if Tamiya or KA-models came out with any photo-etches for the R32? Or the KPGC110 GT-R for that matter?

Clear coated and test fitting again.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/DSC01075.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/DSC01074.jpg

The R32 is done! I'm currently working on the PGC10 GT-R now.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/Model-09.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/Model-08.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/Model-07.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/Model-06.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/Model-05.jpg

The PGC10 GT-R.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/Model-04.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/Model-03.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/Model-02.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/Model-01.jpg

C&C are appreciated. Note this is my fifth build so far and I'm slowly improving in my opinion. Criticism and improvement tips would be much appreciated.

Hey all, some updates. The R32 and PGC10-GTR is done. NOw that's left is the KPGC110-GTR

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/DSC01129.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/DSC01130.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/DSC01131.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/DSC01133.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/DSC01134.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/DSC01135.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/DSC01136.jpg

My only C&C would be that the wheels on the R32 are a bit too big. Other than that it looks good.

I agree with the wheels being a bit too big on the 32, but other than that, great progress! I need to seriously step up a gear! Been so de-motivated in my building, seeing this thread has made me want to get going up to speed again!

I need to seriously step up a gear! Been so de-motivated in my building, seeing this thread has made me want to get going up to speed again!

Tell me about it.

I myself have been slugging my way through an MR2 with suspension issues, and a R32 with a botched pain job (forgot the wash between sanded coats, grrrrrr :banghead: )


Him taking on 3 at a time is a good motivator.

^ Yeah, now that I keep looking at it, it bothers me. I think I'll just put on the stock wheels it came with. I should be able to post some pictures up on my last build pretty soon.

Hey all. I've decided to do a GT-R legend history builds instead. So, I will be building all the GT-Rs that came out starting with the first GT-R to the current new GT-R R35 for this thread. Stay tuned, this will take me awhile to finish so please be patient ^_^

This build will include:
Skyline PGC10 4-door GT-R (Finished)
Skyline KPGC110 GT-R (In progress)
R31 Skyline GTS-R (Even it's not a actual GT-R it's still considered one of the best "sporty" Skyline)
R32 Skyline GT-R (Finished)
R33 Skyline GT-R (Didn't start)
R34 Skyline GT-R (Finished)
R35 GT-R (N/A)

I recently got this in the mail.

Fujimi 1/24 R33 GT-R
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC01168.jpg

And I'm waiting for this to come in as well.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/199c_1.jpg

I love your ambition. Keep it up. There been any progress? I thought I'd just mention that you should take your time. You seem to have missed a few mould lines on the PGC10-GTR....infact, looking at it, I don't think you even painted it. Take your time and this thread will be epic :smile:. Better to have great results than a visibly rushed job.

^ I actually did paint it. I used Tamiya TS-45 Pearl White. It doesn't seem it's painted because I probably used white primer instead of gray. I also coated it with a clear coat as well. Maybe I should take some better pictures of it later on.

I'll check up on the mold lines later on too. I thought I sanded them all down. Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it.

^ I actually did paint it. I used Tamiya TS-45 Pearl White. It doesn't seem it's painted because I probably used white primer instead of gray. I also coated it with a clear coat as well. Maybe I should take some better pictures of it later on.

I'll check up on the mold lines later on too. I thought I sanded them all down. Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it. Oh ok, the yellow light makes it look exactly like untreated plastic, heh. The mould lines I can see are running from the back and trunk lid, up to the roof and all along to the front. Do you plan to paint the window trims? I don't mean to intentionally pick holes, just some constructive critisism :).

Yeah I will. I just need to get some chrome silver or chrome decals for it since they're chrome.

Here are some most recent better pictures.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/PGC-01.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/PGC-02.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/PGC-03.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/PGC-04.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/GT-R-06.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/GT-R-07.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/GT-R-08.jpg

Nice Skylines.. And you did improved a lot since your R34 !

Got another one done! The KPGC110 is ready. Except for some minor detailing, it's complete.

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

And the progress of the R33.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/R33-01.jpg

I think I'm getting a bit better as I progress. C&C are appreciated and I appreciate some feedbacks and opinions. :)

Even though I said watching this thread was great inspiration for me to get off my backside, I think it's having the opposite effect. You're just steaming through all of them! Watching you makes me tired, lol. Coupled with some of my own painting hold-ups....I've practically come to a standstill :banghead:

That PGC10 looks superb in the sun! I think I'm going to try and use this headstart on you to begin my R35 and try and finish before you do.... Joking aside, great stuff and keep it up.

^ Haha, thanks. Yeah, I had a standstill for a while on the KPGC110 for couple of weeks, and I decided to get off my butt and work on it. The main reason why this one took longer was because a list of problems I encountered. First I didn't have the assembly sheet so I had to do some research and find an existing one for a similar kit by Aoshima. Once I found one that was similar to mine, I finally started on it.
You fly by it real fast once you get up and work on it. Now I'm stuck with my restoration on the R34 since I'm still deciding how to get the damn paint off. :(

Some progress of the R33.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC01202.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC01204.jpg

The R33 is 98% complete. Just got some minor fixes and parts to add
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/R33-04.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/R33-03.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/R33-02.jpg

And this just arrived from Japan!

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/R35box.jpg

C&C are appreciated. :) Thanks.

I will be watching for some progress on that R35! :grinyes:

My last package, the GTS-R, for this project finally came in today. Now I that I have all of the Skyline for the build, I should be able to finish this project by the end of the year. :) I appreciate any tips and comments as i progress.

Will be interesting following the Aoshima R35...I'm building the Tamiya one :smile: and will post up some pics later. Waiting to see more.

Love your build's man, keep up the awesome work man!!

Thanks for the comments guys. I really appreciate it. :) I've been at a standstill because of my busy work and school schedule. Whenever I find some time, I'll post some more stuff up!

On a side note. I just ordered this from Japan. :lol2:
http://www.1999.co.jp/dbimages2/user/hobby/itbig/10074861.jpg

Well, I started sanding some mold lines and such on the GT-R and the GTS-R.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/GT-R-09.jpg

I should be able to primer it by this week, along with the GTS-R. :icon16:

Nice Skylines. :)

One suggestion, when you brush paint parts, thin the paint a bit to avoid that chunky texture. Also avoid adding more layers when the undercoat hasn't completely dried yet. For window trim and fine details, masking tape/bmf is your friend.

Good luck on the rest of your kits.

^ Thank for the tip, I'll do that.

I was planning to work some more on my builds but with the recent fire going on around my area, (Southern California has 5 fires raging on, there is one about 8 miles away from my house), I can't do much with all the ashes and smoke going around. :(

Today we were able to smell the smoke all the way down here in San Diego. Last year the wildfires were 5 miles from my house, I know how you feel.

Stay safe man.

^ Thanks, now it's only 1 mile away. I live near the Carbon Canyon area where the fires are still going on. My whole driveway is black with all the ash and such.

The fires have been REALLY bad. Last year one got a block from my place. Pretty scary.

Started working on the R31 GTS-R.

TS-8 Italian Red

Needs to be sanded down and clear coated.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/DSC01616.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/DSC01615.jpg

That weather-stripping looks a little messy...did you not mask?

^ What do you mean? For which one?

the R32

^ Oh yeah, I did, but somehow there were air pockets. I was about to fix it but I forgot about it till now. :)

Here's the R34 restoration completed.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC01663.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC01664.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC01665.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC01666.jpg

Aoshima R34 GT-R V-Spec II Nur
Paints: TS-26 Pure White; TS-45 Pearl White; TS-13 Clear
Wheels: RAYS 19" CE28Ns Special Edition Time Attack White

3 skyline 1 company 1 thread and 1 hell of a car modeler! i'll be waiting for the next update!

Some of my builds are on hold for now. Waiting for some new CF decals to come in for my other builds. =D I did start on the Nismo Xanavi R34 JGTC car though.

Some news on my builds.

These are going on my R35 GT-R build.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC01672.jpg

Finished two coats with the Xanavi Nismo R34
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC01675.jpg

Some first stage detailing and painting.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC01676.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC01677.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC01678.jpg

Comments would be greatly appreciated.

Wow! Great work!

cool build thread.....love all the gen's of Skylines u have...I'm also quite interested in that truck kit that you bought..Thats a 1/32 scale model right?

Two coats of gold on the GT-R.

I'll take some better pictures in better lighting next time.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC01679.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC01680.jpg

Some updates on the GT-R. What do you guys think of the color and wheels?

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC01683.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC01684.jpg

Test fitting. (The front bumper hasn't been attached yet, still waiting on my CF decals)

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC01685.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC01686.jpg

Looks good, reminds me of the Top Secret theme. Which gold did you use to paint this? It's a beautiful colour.

^Thanks! I used Tamiya TS-21 Gold. I'm actually trying to create a Top Secret theme car. =] I'm also in the process of transforming it into the Spec V model, which has some CF accents on the car compared to the regular GT-R. *I really hate the look of the Spec V exhaust.

Some update. Applied some CF to the rear diffuser.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC01699.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC01700.jpg

Did some work on the brakes and upgraded it for a better look without using PE parts and some exhaust work. I need to work a bit more on the exhaust tips.

Brake work.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC01702.jpg

The chassis with CF diffuser
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC01703.jpg

Chassis without the CF diffuser (Shame since it'll cover up the exhaust)
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC01704.jpg

Close-up of the exhaust.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/xspeed/DSC01705.jpg

What do you guys think so far?

Can any one suggestion any good tip on how to get the decal to stick well?

Can any one suggestion any good tip on how to get the decal to stick well?


Smooth paint, the smoother the better. If you need to put a decal on a flat color surface you can put down flat clear in the area and put down the decal while the clear is still wet. A decal works best over gloss paint however.


Mark

. *I really hate the look of the Spec V exhaust.

Amen! I loved the whole car, until they slapped those ugly exhausts on there!

you can put down flat clear in the area and put down the decal while the clear is still wet.
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.

Some of my thoughts are to just apply the decal to a glossy surface then seal it with flat clear. Alternatively, apply the decal to any surface and then seal with flat clear :p.

I'm also not sure about applying a decal to wet flat coats. I use Tamiya Flat Clear and knowing their Gloss Clear is notoriously hot, I can't imagine the Flat being too different. Not sure where you want to apply the decal to though...either way, I always try to seal them on. That way they're guaraunteed not to fall off.