Started to build my first 1/24 kit.. tamiya 93 Supra. Need some tips and suggestions

[jzx100]

Now this is what the spoiler looks like.

[jzx100]

Stock 93 Supra

[rallymaster]

Good work so far, clean paint for a 1st 1/24 kit.
One advice I would give is to give a wash to your engine, mix 1/4 metallic shade (like bronze or dark metallic) or black paint with 3/4 water and apply it like if washing with a big brush without trying to cover surfaces, that will make details more visible.
it's a smal tip that can be simple to do and substantly change the look of parts.

[corvettekid_7684]

Originally Posted by jzx100

Now this is what the spoiler looks like.

Yikes! Looks like a dog chewed on it! You could probably still shape it to look ok, if not 100% exact...

[AmbientxNoise]

Full sized plastics you could repair using a soldering iron, body filler and heavy sanding, so in the smaller scale you can use Evercoat Glazing Putty on styrene according to a couple other modelling forums. You could fill it and level all the surfaces out then use a blow dryer or carefully use a heat gun to form the spoiler back to its original shape.

[jzx100]

[jzx100]

[jzx100]

Originally Posted by corvettekid_7684

Yikes! Looks like a dog chewed on it! You could probably still shape it to look ok, if not 100% exact...

LOL.. true dat..

Its not gonna be 100% for sure but I'm not gonna be satisfied with just "ok" either. I will only go with the spoiler if I can make it look right for the car, as if that's how it came with the kit.

[jzx100]

Originally Posted by AmbientxNoise

Full sized plastics you could repair using a soldering iron, body filler and heavy sanding, so in the smaller scale you can use Evercoat Glazing Putty on styrene according to a couple other modelling forums. You could fill it and level all the surfaces out then use a blow dryer or carefully use a heat gun to form the spoiler back to its original shape.

The problem is the plastic in the middle portion of the spoiler is really thin because of its 1:24 scale. When ever I try to do something it bends and looses its original shape. So I'm thinking of putting some kind of support underneath in a way it can't be seen from any angle unless you are holding the car upside down. That's what I'm working on right now, will be posting pics soon.

[jzx100]

Originally Posted by rallymaster

Good work so far, clean paint for a 1st 1/24 kit.
One advice I would give is to give a wash to your engine, mix 1/4 metallic shade (like bronze or dark metallic) or black paint with 3/4 water and apply it like if washing with a big brush without trying to cover surfaces, that will make details more visible.
it's a smal tip that can be simple to do and substantly change the look of parts.

Thanks. That's a great tip btw and I might try it out but what about the the decals? I've already put them on the engine cover, battery, etc.

[jzx100]

Can anyone tell me where I can find a 1:24 hood like this one?



Thanks

[corvettekid_7684]

Originally Posted by jzx100

Can anyone tell me where I can find a 1:24 hood like this one?



Thanks

Exacto X-11?

[rallymaster]

Originally Posted by jzx100

Thanks. That's a great tip btw and I might try it out but what about the the decals? I've already put them on the engine cover, battery, etc.

Yes, you have to avoid passing above decals, but you should be able to wash most of the engine without touching decals.
You can also dilute Tamiya smoke (x19?) in water to make your wash paint, if so it won't cover decals like paint even if slightly passing above.

[AmbientxNoise]

That hood is a Carbon Creations TD3000, which is a USDM manufacturer so that kind of limits other 1:24 Supras that would have it. It looks to be a carbon fiber OEM style with the vents cut into it and screen mesh tacked to the underside of the hood so like corvettekid said, you'll have to cut one yourself and tack scaled mesh under it.

[cjsbosox]

Your work looks good to me. I really like the sheen on the interior. It looks like leather/vinyl coated with armor-all (which I would not recommend on a 1;1 car since its too greasy).