1/12 Datsun 240ZG

[stump]

Originally Posted by cinqster

Sweet mother...have you hand cut the Toyo text? You're madder than me!

Yes, cheers man..
The T and the Y are cut free-hand, the two O's are sliced from tube..

[haman132]

Originally Posted by stump

Kool, thanks for confirming that.
Ok....time for Mr Ferrari to come off the shelf....

i maby have another set (it was a 12 cyl afterall)
then mr, ferrari will live on

[stump]

Originally Posted by haman132

i maby have another set (it was a 12 cyl afterall)
then mr, ferrari will live on

Nah, all good, thanks man..
I have the triple carb set-up from a Safari issue which I'm pretty sure will make it's way into this one.....

cheers
Greg

[malscar]

Originally Posted by stump

Can someone please remind me why I'm doing this.....

I think it was something about giving your eyes a rest from fiddly details

[stump]

Originally Posted by malscar

I think it was something about giving your eyes a rest from fiddly details

Yes...yes it was..But they are easier to see at this scale...

Weekend is almost over, and I was hoping to at least have this tire finished by now...
It's half done...and I give it a gentle coat of flat black, just to see what it looks like...
I'll get a pic up soon....

[stump]

Small update...

Ok, I know there's not enough time to finish this before the weekend runs out...I gotta go watch some car racing...V8 Supercars 09 season has started...

Sprayed some colour coats, just to make it easier to see.....??
The rim looks nasty, but it will smooth out alright....
The centre is gunmetal (probably what it will be when finished)
The tread (half tread) is not very symmetrical, but I think it looks ok...should pass for a road tyre..with slight ware....too many fast corners...


Centre....


Ride height and turning check...




I will most likely re-do my TOYO label, as it has all but disappeared from sanding and paint.....
That's it for now...I'm off to the tele....
cheers
Greg

[malscar]

Have you thought of casting the tyres from the 1/12 Nissan Skyline by Fujimi?

Bridgestone Potenza RE71. Supposedly 225/50 37mm x 19mm

[stump]

Originally Posted by malscar

Have you thought of casting the tyres from the 1/12 Nissan Skyline by Fujimi?

Bridgestone Potenza RE71. Supposedly 225/50 37mm x 19mm

Hi Mal,
Yes..I have one of those kits too....
That was my very first thought and test fit...but they just didn't look right....

Edit:
Oops....you may be onto something Mal.
The kit I have is the Veilside version with 245/45/18's....THEY, look wrong....
Thanks for the heads-up...I'll have a look around.

[malscar]

I have one here that a mate wants me to build. It is the GTR Axes one.

You also have another pm.

[stump]

Originally Posted by malscar

I have one here that a mate wants me to build. It is the GTR Axes one.

You also have another pm.

Thanks Mal,
PM replied too, thanks Mal.

[rollin80s]

your work is awesome, by any chance are you thinking of you making some sets to sell?

[stump]

Originally Posted by rollin80s

your work is awesome, by any chance are you thinking of you making some sets to sell?

Thanks Rollin', yes I am....
I've looked into getting all the stuff I need myself (rubber, resin...) as well as contacting a local resin guru down here in Australia....
I just want to get an idea of my best option (least expensive VERS best quality..)....which I guess will be, get'em done professionally....

[rollin80s]

Originally Posted by stump

Thanks Rollin', yes I am....
I've looked into getting all the stuff I need myself (rubber, resin...) as well as contacting a local resin guru down here in Australia....
I just want to get an idea of my best option (least expensive VERS best quality..)....which I guess will be, get'em done professionally....

well greg, im in for a set when you make some for sale. i wouldn't mind adding detail masterpieces of other modelers.

[stump]

Originally Posted by rollin80s

well greg, im in for a set when you make some for sale. i wouldn't mind adding detail masterpieces of other modelers.

No worries Rollin'...
I appreciate the enthusiasm mate. To be honest, I was not sure how popular they may, or still may not, have been.....
But I'm really pleased with you guys response so far...
I'll keep you updated mate.

BTW, I just finished the rest of the tread...I'll sand and prime tomorrow arvo, the give you'll a look at a nearly complete tire....

cheers
Greg

[Martsmodels]

This is doing it the hard way but the wheel looks great Stump. BTW do you do masochism lessons as well??