Hello all!
I first got into modeling something like 6 or 7 years back in highschool, but then I started moving around and all of my models ended up getting trashed between houses. And then, of course, I couldn't model much in my dorm rooms. However, I recently got a new permanent address and found AF, which got me hooked again.
Just so you have an idea about what kind of space I have in this new permanent address, here is a picture of my work area:
I made that tool holder out of cardboard tubes that were used in the packaging of some new stuff we got for our apartment. I also just read that Bondo does not stick to plastics,
so now I have to go find some polyester putty. Unfortunately, I have yet to find a good hobby shop in the Minneapolis area. Die cast seems to be all the rage, for some reason..
And here is how I solved part of my no-shelf problem:
I just add folders as I add materials like the shipment of styrene I got last night
Enough of me blabbing on about my life. Last night, I started in on the Tamiya 300ZX Turbo, and I have to say, the Twin Turbo Z32 is my #1 favorite car of all time (so I hope I do this model justice
). First off, since I prefer the hatch of the Z without that spoiler, I took a few hours to file it off.
I'll fill in that crease and the spots where I sanded through the body with putty when I mix up a batch.
When I finished with that, I cut up the front a bit to make way for a scratchbuilt bodykit.
I'm pretty sure I'll be using this wing on the trunklid. It is the middle width and lowest height of the three included in Tamiya's Ings Z-Power Wing set.
I plan to make this something like a weekend track and show car and fully open the doors, hatch, hood, and T-tops, so stay tuned. Comments and especially constructive criticism are encouraged. I'm here to learn
