1:12 Fujimi AXES Nissan R32 GTR

[circuitR]

Hi guys,

Been a while since I did a WIP on here. Been on a building buzz for the last few months so we will see how long it lasts lol.

I brought this kit over 5yrs ago and had tinkered with it a bit here and there. Never really committing to getting into it. But after getting my eye back in with the Hiace van. I'm feeling confident again.

So, this is what I have done so far.

First of all, this thing is huge and it needs lowering. The front had about 2 degrees of positive camber.


So a bit of cutting and gluing sorted that out.


Sitting much better


I also re made the headers as the ones I made ages ago were not good. They still need some work.


Also, stripped the wheels as I've changed my mind on that too.


Thanks for looking.

[countach79]

Looking good mate
That's a detailers dream!
Are you going with the grey colour?
Keep it up, can't wait for more

[GTRfan01]

i'll be watching this one, keep em coming

[Mr Plumb]

Can't beat a 1/12 Skyline! Dying to start mine!

May I ask where you got the BBS wheels from? Did they come from the white box art of the 1/12 kit?

[nugundam93]

nice to see a 1/12 r32 build again

[da_ashman]

Awesome work so far & a massive cheers for the heads up on the Wheel fit issue!
Ive got the super rare Veilside R1 Drag 1/12 GTR sitting waiting pateintly for me to start on her, so will be following this closely!!!

[circuitR]

Originally Posted by countach79

Looking good mate
That's a detailers dream!
Are you going with the grey colour?
Keep it up, can't wait for more

Thanks, still undecided on colour.

Originally Posted by GTRfan01

i'll be watching this one, keep em coming

Thanks, I hope I can keep the buzz going lol

Originally Posted by Mr Plumb

Can't beat a 1/12 Skyline! Dying to start mine!

May I ask where you got the BBS wheels from? Did they come from the white box art of the 1/12 kit?

Thanks, these were the wheels that came with the kit, yet are not shown on the box.

Originally Posted by nugundam93

nice to see a 1/12 r32 build again

Thanks, I couldn't find many when I searched.

Originally Posted by da_ashman

Awesome work so far & a massive cheers for the heads up on the Wheel fit issue!
Ive got the super rare Veilside R1 Drag 1/12 GTR sitting waiting pateintly for me to start on her, so will be following this closely!!!

Thanks Ash! Yeah, this kit is a challenge getting the suspension right. I had to cut and add styrene for the rear suspension. Also there was a few sinks in the body around the number plates and bumpers. I'll try to show as I go.

[nugundam93]

only build i've seen is hiroboy's and it is amazing. i've built the 1/12 r32 veilside combat one but would like to redo the body as the paint's already cracked in some places - i'm not pushing through yet as i need either a scan of the decals or a replacement decal sheet.

[circuitR]

Originally Posted by nugundam93

only build i've seen is hiroboy's and it is amazing. i've built the 1/12 r32 veilside combat one but would like to redo the body as the paint's already cracked in some places - i'm not pushing through yet as i need either a scan of the decals or a replacement decal sheet.

Yeah, that's the only 1:12 scale thread I could find too. That's why I decided to start this thread. I can't promise my skills will be awesome as Steve's though lol

[GTRfan01]

Originally Posted by da_ashman

Awesome work so far & a massive cheers for the heads up on the Wheel fit issue!
Ive got the super rare Veilside R1 Drag 1/12 GTR sitting waiting pateintly for me to start on her, so will be following this closely!!!

make sure you post that WIP when you start, id love to see that build...

[nugundam93]

i'm sure you'll do great too

[circuitR]

A little bit of progress.
Drilled out the disc brakes.


Cleaned up the seats.


Started on the rollcage.


Painted the wheels with Alclad black base.


Also vented the hood.

[circuitR]

Bit more of an update, started on re making the plenum chamber, throttle body and pipe work

[da_ashman]

Oh man thats awesome work on the piping!!!

[circuitR]

Originally Posted by da_ashman

Oh man thats awesome work on the piping!!!

Thanks Ash, there's more to come and it'll be titanium too