Let's try something different...

[mrceej]

I don't know what inspired me to even attempt something like this, but here I am doing it. I'll let the pics speak for themselves but keep in mind this is still VERY much in progress...

[Mister_S13_2]

wow! what a project! good luck!!

[Mr. Me.]

What`s written there?

[rod_k2]

AWESOMEEEE! SOOOO AWESOME!

(Mr. Me: I Believe it's Fujiwara Tofu Den,the takumi's father tofu shop! )

[mrceej]

That is correct, it's the Tofu Shop from Initial D. The "DriftDay" corolla body in the pic was only used for reference as I was measuring things out, but I'll have the correct panda zenki hatch built to complete the diarama (Aoshima version to be specific).

My apologies for the writing on the styrene, I just did it really quickly to simulate what it should look like. I have no real japanese writing talents or any sort of comprehension of the language.

[El Krammito]

Originally Posted by mrceej

That is correct, it's the Tofu Shop from Initial D. The "DriftDay" corolla body in the pic was only used for reference as I was measuring things out, but I'll have the correct panda zenki hatch built to complete the diarama (Aoshima version to be specific).

ha that's pretty cool. i like the replica of yoshie's car too.

[mrceej]

I've been sitting on those custom decals for years now, figured I'd try them out on a "beater" model. I plan on redoing that model but using an Aoshima version model. Heck, I want to do my ENTIRE corolla collection again using Aoshima models.

I posted this on the new site too.

[tpliquid]

haha very nice!!

i like it

[Jay!]

Very cool!! I've been meaning to make a 1/24 building for a long time...

[El Krammito]

Originally Posted by mrceej

I've been sitting on those custom decals for years now, figured I'd try them out on a "beater" model. I plan on redoing that model but using an Aoshima version model. Heck, I want to do my ENTIRE corolla collection again using Aoshima models.

I posted this on the new site too.

oh sweet thx. yea i want to do some aoshima corollas as well but i'm waiting for them to release coupes!! i actually sold a fujimi coupe model i had because i anticipated aoshima's release in the future lol. i've already seen someone in japan convert an aoshima hatch into a coupe but i'm not that good at custom work just yet.

lately i've been thinking about doing a "used jdm wheel shop" diorama since my friend and i have all these wheels sitting around.

[mrceej]

I was actually planning to do the same thing, but a full fledged shop!! Infact, the styrene sheets used for this building were actually bought to build the shop I was planning on. This is as far as I had got...



Then I tried to make actual floor plans in AutoCAD but that's as far as it got.

[Mister_S13_2]

my local hobby shop has 3 aoshima AE86 coupe kits with engine detail, and 2 AE85's with engine detail.that engine sitting in the AE86 shell, is that the one the kit comes with?? and it looks suspiciously like a 20valve,if not, where can i get my hands on that engine?

[Subarudriftboy]

looking great so far ceej, know it will turn out great, ill be watchin this thread for updates so do disappoint me

[mrceej]

Originally Posted by Mister_S13_2

my local hobby shop has 3 aoshima AE86 coupe kits with engine detail, and 2 AE85's with engine detail.that engine sitting in the AE86 shell, is that the one the kit comes with?? and it looks suspiciously like a 20valve,if not, where can i get my hands on that engine?

It is a 20 Valve motor but it's scratch built. I had built that thing before Aoshima released their kits with engines. Aoshima does have the 20 valve engine though, I believe it's in their "Initial D" version. It should be on the box cover/art work. You'll know it when you see it.

Originally Posted by Subarudriftboy

looking great so far ceej, know it will turn out great, ill be watchin this thread for updates so do disappoint me

Hey bro, good to see you on here still. I got a little bit more progress, not much though. I'll be going to the local art store later to get more styrene.

[drunken monkey]

y'know, it would be probably be quicker, stronger and easier and much cheaper if you used a thick cardboard for this. The surface texture of some is near perfect for scaled building rendering as well which is a bonus.