[924_CarreraGTS]

Finally done! Let me know what you think! Link to long and detailed progress thread here.

A recap, if you don't want to scroll through all that:

MODIFICATONS FROM BOX STOCK

ENGINE

• Scratchbuilt timing cover and water pump, carburetor, oil filter, exhaust heat stove and duct, pulleys, alternator bracket, power steering pump and mount
• Added spark plug wires, vacuum hoses and fittings, clutch linkage, shifter

CHASSIS

• Scratchbuilt front suspension almost entirely, including tie rod, anti-roll bar, front crossmember, spindles, brakes, and calipers
• Kitbashed/scratchbuilt rear suspension with spare axle and shocks, stock springs, and handmade anti-roll bar
• Scratchbuilt exhaust system with kit mufflers
• Added all brake and fuel lines and parking brake cables

INTERIOR

• "Deepened" interior by 2mm as it was too shallow
• Scratchbuilt arm rests and door handles, steering wheel spokes, blinker lever, pedal arms, parking brake pedal, rear speakers
• Added seatbelts/buckles, grab bar, photoetch stuff

BODY

• Painted with Tamiya Acrylic Orange and clear, polished with Tamiya compounds
• Chrome done with Bare-Metal foil
• Used spare doorhandles
• Added photoetch stuff including "400" emblems not included or molded with the original kit
• Scratchbuilt styrene wipers/arms
• Extensive rework of rear bumper for accuracy, followed by Alclad II
• Spare mirror, painted with Alclad II
• Added hood hinges (non-functional)
• Windows made from plastic packaging
• Custom wheels/tires

ENGINE BAY

• Entirely scratchbuilt radiator, core support, fan shroud, front sheet metal, washer bottle and battery, front latch panel and radiator support rods
• Scratchbuilt horn relay, master cylinder, voltage regulator, and wiper motor
• Added accurate wiring harness for engine and lighting
• Added heater hoses, radiator hoses/clamps, washer hose, power steering hoses, brake booster hose, etc.

Whew...just over 1 year (including 4 months of college without modeling) and about a pound of styrene and metal!

On to the pics!

































Enjoy! Let me know if you want any other pictures.

Alex