Progress of R34 Skyline V-spec II

[Jonno]

The string method-

I used Polyester (spelling?) string because that is the strongest I had. Make sure that you have a lot of it, because the string breaks quite often. Now with a long piece of string, get a grip of both sides and treat is as a saw blade and cut into the plastic using a back and forth motion until you get right through the plastic, or until the string breaks.

I can explain it will pictures and a bit more in depth if you want. (I still need to cut out the door, bonnet (if I can find a engine) and trunk (if I can make a box for the trunk ) )

[Jonno]

Thanks for the comments everyone.

Originally posted by k_dog
Those wheels are from the TS020 arent they?

Yeah. The only problem is that I will most likely need wheels when I get to the TS020 kit

[Ragnarok043]

arent you suppose to cut out the window trim along with the door

[Jonno]

Originally posted by Ragnarok043
arent you suppose to cut out the window trim along with the door

I was thinking the same thing, so I did some research.



The window trim is attached to the body in this picture, so I assume thats how most R34's are.

[street_racer1]

nice skyline cant wait to see it finished. u should definitly but subs in the trunk but i dont think an acuall box but its yours. also i think the doors should open up like lamborgini that would look sick i think great work kee[ us updated

[Jonno]

I finally have some more progress pictures.

Here are all the parts that are close to being finished, or I just wanted to show



Close up of the rear undertray (correct term?) and the intercooler.



Interior, paint work a bit rough in places, needs to be lightly sanded smooth then repainted.



Doors with interior door panels glued on, and wheels, I am undecided out of these 3 sets of wheels about which to use, suggestions anyone?



And the body, notice the putty on the front bumper, just filling in where the number plate goes, there wont be a number plate on the front.



That is it for now, any questions and critisims welcome

[k_dog]

Ah very nice Jonno,
Go w/the 5 spokes...they look good IMO
Keep it up...wanna see it done soon!
Brian

[tazdev]

Originally posted by Ragnarok043
arent you suppose to cut out the window trim along with the door

Skylines have pillerless window so how Jonno has done it is correct

[integra818]

I like the first wheel, the one all the way to the left hand side. They're all nice but I like that one the most.

[crismag]

im planning to put an engine too in a r34 ( as soon as i can find a r34 kit) from an r32 i think it wont be a waste coz ill be building the r32 also but with a closed hood

nice bashing!

[kenshin]

Use the 6spokes!! the one on the extreme right~!

[k_dog]

Originally posted by kenshin
Use the 6spokes!! the one on the extreme right~!

Those are the factory wheels and I think they would look beter w/an Aftermarket look.
Brian

[ShOrtyOC714]

Looks nice, Good Job!

[Jonno]

Thanks for the comments everyone.

I think I will use the 5 spokes. Although they come with the kit, they have the best look IMO.

[Ghost_9418]

Are you going to leave them chrome or paint them as they are on the 1:1 car.