Tamiya Supra Project

[TheBenzon]

I love building models and custom work but when it comes to painting all my effort and $$$$$$$ goes down the drain.

[blueboost]

Originally Posted by TheBenzon

I love building models and custom work but when it comes to painting all my effort and $$$$$$$ goes down the drain.

Believe me, I know the feeling.

[sideshowscrappy]

Ok so let me see if i have this right, and if i'm wrong please correct me. The exhaust manifold conects to the turbo, then off of the exhaust side of the turbo is ur down pipe wich turns into ur exhaust, rather than the exhaust connecting to the bottom of the headers??????? and thanks for all the help blueboost i really do appreciate it.................*Ryan*

[Dz!]

Another cool project am going to keep an eye on.

[blueboost]

Originally Posted by sideshowscrappy

Ok so let me see if i have this right, and if i'm wrong please correct me. The exhaust manifold conects to the turbo, then off of the exhaust side of the turbo is ur down pipe wich turns into ur exhaust, rather than the exhaust connecting to the bottom of the headers??????? and thanks for all the help blueboost i really do appreciate it.................*Ryan*

Ryan-

That is correct. The exhaust doesn't connect to the bottom of the header on a turbocharged application. That exhaust gas needs to go through the turbo in order for the turbo to work. These two diagrams are the best Ive ever seen. This should help you make even more sense of it all.

[blueboost]

While I was waiting on some paint and putty to dry on the engine, I finished attaching the TRD bumper and making sure everything was going to line up (hood, headlights, wheelfenders, etc..). She's now ready for a shot of primer to see any leftover inconsistancies and blemishes that need another going over.





putty on turbine, paint on the exhaust side housing (which will need to be painted much darker )

[sideshowscrappy]

Thanks a lot blue, u have really been a big help for me. answered all my questions, and didn't call me a retard, lol. Anyway this supra is lookin awesome man, really nice work..........................*Ryan*

[stump]

Nice project blueboost..

You did a fantastic job on that peice of ART you call the exhaust...
They look like they come straight from the Greedy catalogue.....
The turbo looks killa as well Mate. Super job...

cheers stump

[ATMDC]

lookin sweet, i cant wait to see this in primer. i'll have to get me one of those other supra models

[rx7king]

awesome supra, i really cant wait to see this motor come together

[blueboost]

Thanks everyone

How about an update?

Finally shot the body with couple light coats of primer to see where I stand. She looks good, maybe another once over on the wheel wells. All the mold lines have been sanded etc. so don't be surprised to see some final painting in a few days.



Interior has my traditional black underscore, which I will detail up. I am still deciding whether or not I want to cage it. I don't want to bite off too much on this model and scare myself into another year long slump.



The intake manifold that comes with the kit is hollowed out on one side. Shame on Tamiya as this will be obvious to anyone that looks. So I slapped some putty on that bad boy.




More updates SOON!

Chris I need some seats! I can't afford the order I'd like to place, and can't afford to ship the order I can afford!

[Bossolani]

Nice progress. Keep it up man!!!

Cesar Bossolani

www.scaleimportracer.com

[blueboost]

Decided on white. Heres a sneak peek

[pre98zetec]

Great color choice, supras look great in white.

[Jurva]

I agree. With dark rims of course. I've seen that color combination on a Supra, here in Finland.