Progress - 1:12 Skyline R32 GTR

[sjelic]

what did you use to to burn it, how did you hold it over flame, wait in one question, how the heck did you do it?

[deedlit]

Steve, your work never cease to amaze me.
This sentence has been written thousands of times in your threads, but for God's sake it's the truth

You've reached such a high level in all your projects. Imo, you're a master in painting, modifying and customising. Even in taking photos (your photos have been very inspiring for mine ) and now you create your own parts ... it's too cool

If I had to confer the award for 'Modeler of the year' on someone, it would be you.

[Hiroboy]

Originally Posted by sjelic

what did you use to to burn it, how did you hold it over flame, wait in one question, how the heck did you do it?

I used a Gas Soldering Iron in Blow Torch mode much like these :
http://www.dansdata.com/vulkan.htm

and held it with a pair of pliers, it only takes 30 seconds to do and you can see it changing colour as it gets hotter. Leave to cool in air not water.
As it only affects the surface of the steel if you don't like the result, you can polish it off and start again.

Thanks

[sjelic]

so you burned the flame directly in to a hole or you did it from side (I belive it is through the hole because the burned ring is so even). Did you maybe tried this with white metal? or it would be to hot for it (sorry for bothering so much but your work allways give me new ideas).

[Hiroboy]

Originally Posted by sjelic

so you burned the flame directly in to a hole or you did it from side (I belive it is through the hole because the burned ring is so even). Did you maybe tried this with white metal? or it would be to hot for it (sorry for bothering so much but your work allways give me new ideas).

It was applied on the side, whilst turning around to give colouring.
Only certain metals will colour up. For example Aluminium will not, so I very much doubt white metal will. The stainless gets so hot it glows RED, white metal would just melt.

Thanks

[sjelic]

Thanks Steve, I thought that but I was not certain and really not willing to try on some very expencive parts

[Vric]

seeing the last price of accustation transkit, you could sell those part for near 80$ each

look awesome

[nis.k.a.]

Steve.....so when does the Hiroboy Intl. 1:12 R32 add-on kit come out?

[slk320]

Looks magificent. Kudos for your detailed metal work. I am practicing on my lathe and I am not quite that good yet

[DJ RaYgU]

dat looks so realistic!! Can we take a look at the rims?

[Hiroboy]

99% finished one of the large tubro that's going on this beast.
Took me ages but I'll 95% happy now, just another to make.
If I can i'll add the internal turbine.
FYI : This was also, like other parts machined from Aluminium bar on the Lathe. It's made up of 5 parts

Thanks for viewing, all coments welcome, good or bad

Edit: The bar out the back is only to hold it for now, but will be cut off later and the flange added.

[Toughbeard]

Oh - My - God

[SupaMan89T]

wow thats fucking amazing!

[GT-Alex]

Originally Posted by Toughbeard

Oh - My - God

Nice effect on the exhaust tip too.

[Andy Jones]

Amazing stuff Steve