Tamiya R32 GT-R

JOSE MARIA · 08-31-2002, 01:04 PM

Hi everbody. The other day someone asked If there was a kit of the `89 Skyline GT-R (R32) made by Tamiya. Well, indeed it is, the No.24090.
It was a novelty in the 1990 catalogue.
The kit is most correct one of the R32 in its scale. It has the RB26DETT inside the bonnet and it´s quite well done overall. Aoshima offered in some limited series an R32 with engine included but it´s hard to find. Also from Aoshima (and, occasionally with engine) you can find the four door version.
This model is sprayed with Tamiya´s Gun Metal and then airbrushed over with Humbrol enamel shine clear.
The bonnet it´s transparent to let show the engine If you prefer it.
For my taste , as a kit It´s far better than the R33 & R34 that Tamiya had done after.

Well , regards to all.

daggerlee · 08-31-2002, 01:21 PM

Nice detailed engine bay! Did you use any reference pics? I have this kit lined up to do a Initial D Nakazato R32 conversion (just needs a big front mount intercooler for that to work).

JOSE MARIA · 08-31-2002, 01:27 PM

Fortunately I had a new model report in one magazine of that time and I could use it for detailing the engine. Pics serve me a lot really. When I cannot find info I feel lost.
Are you gonna make that intercooler scratch ?

daggerlee · 08-31-2002, 01:32 PM

Yes, following flyonthewall's intercooler thread (search for it! It's really really good!). I just need the right styrene sheet (metal siding) and I'd be set..

turbos86 · 08-31-2002, 02:49 PM

this might help you~
http://www.r32skyline.com

daggerlee · 08-31-2002, 03:07 PM

thanks a lot turbos86

turbos86 · 08-31-2002, 04:03 PM

no prob man, I have more pics if you need any

primera man · 08-31-2002, 08:06 PM

Great looking engine bay

Car almost look a 'greenie" colour in the pics

fatboyslim · 08-31-2002, 08:49 PM

Another fine model from you!
Great underbonnet (hood for all you septics!!) detail!
Gonna put this kit on my 'WANTS' list!

P.S Are you P/Mans love child? (sorry to ask but I bet I'm not the only one wondering this?

JOSE MARIA · 08-31-2002, 09:18 PM

Let´s say this , he´s Yoda and I could be Luke.But....We still need a Darth Vader ! Who could it be !

Well the greenish or even brownish effect is not due to having an affair with Veilside sorry. IT´s the yellow halogen lights of my kitchen.The colour is the typical X-10.I liked this because matching the wheels looks sinister , intimidating. Well, damn ! what it is , right?

If you are in need of pics of any moving thing on four wheels (I mean , real examples) , feel free to ask.

So , the mistery has been unveiled Warren?. Next Masterpiece is the T.K. Imprezza...mmm...quite interesting,This way you avoid the horrible original rims. Colour chosen ?

Tomorrow I´ll post something Italian and totally `80s, for the nostalgics.

primera man · 08-31-2002, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JOSE MARIA
Let´s say this , he´s Yoda and I could be Luke.But....We still need a Darth Vader ! Who could it be !

So , the mistery has been unveiled Warren?. Next Masterpiece is the T.K. Imprezza...mmm...quite interesting,This way you avoid the horrible original rims. Colour chosen ?

Tomorrow I´ll post something Italian and totally `80s, for the nostalgics.

Maybe fatboyslim could be Vader !!!
Yes the next model has been picked out
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...2&goto=newpost
Something '80's???..i cant wait to see what you come up with next

fatboyslim · 09-01-2002, 01:43 AM

Hmm Darth Vader...
Trust me young jedi knight come over to the dark side!

So thats that solved but who, oh who is gonna be Chewbacca???

martinu · 09-01-2002, 04:59 AM

excellent job done

i like how you've done the black line painting around the headlights. I had 2 try on 3 sets of lights b4 i got mine up 2 scratch. I have done this same model but in the wine red metallic colour. I will definatly hav 2 get a digi cam.

i am currently doing a 1/12 scale version of this model made by fujimi

JOSE MARIA · 09-01-2002, 05:39 AM

First of all, welcome MArtinu. The lines were painted indeed because it looked far better that way. The dark met. red was my other option because I liked a lot that colour. But , casualties of life , I had a new model report in a magazine with pictures of the very same car of the model.I mean, the car with the same licence plate of the decal sheet. And it was a gun metal one.
About the 1/12 car from Fujimi I´m willing to take a look to it. I was about to buy one and then , I left it. I shouldn´t have done that.
Well , regards.

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