Custom Contest - Aoshima 1/24 Nissan Leopard

[malsheem]

It's been over a week since the contest began, so I figured I'd better get this thread started. I was going to do a Ruf CTR, but that was going to take too long. Then a UCF11 Celsior with the Admiration Blister kit. Also too long. Settled on the Aoshima Nissan Leopard I recently purchased. Finally got a chance to start on the car yesterday.

External modifications
- replaced standard bumper with Ultima Twincam Turbo bumper
- vented hood (in progress)
- widebody kit (in progress)

You can see what I've started on so far. The widebody kit will be a challenge, since I've never done anything like that before. Wheels are Volk CE28N's painted Gunze Mr. Metal Chrome Silver. Haven't decided if I want the centers gold or not. Body color will be Finishers Pure Black.



Interior almost complete. A few details need to be added. A Modeler's racing harness will be added to the Bride seat.



Progress updates will be slow on this one. I plan on using the whole 2 months, though I'd like to have this ready for the show in Austin on May 1st.

[ex-r]

Nice work so far. I can't wait to see it finished.

[remus_nl]

Originally Posted by ex-r

Nice work so far. I can't wait to see it finished.

very cool

[jdmhotrod]

very cool. like i have said before i whould put this link in the list but links wont work when i post them, but you name is still in the list.

[turbo type-r]

looks like its gonna be sweet dude

[ImolaEK]

Looks like a great start, love your seats. Not to mention those rims

Keep up posted please!

[vwman]

Cool!! I like your wheel choise!!

[blueboost]

very interesting car and project. look forward to updates on this!

[nis.k.a.]

Tight tight

[Merkava]

Awesome. Why not paint the wheel centers the same color as the body? That might be cool...
Anyways, looks good so far. Hope to see it finished!

[tonioseven]

This is gonna be pretty cool!!!

[youngdrifter_x]

very nice!! I love that seat!! its sooo cool!!

[DriftEVO5]

cool choice of a car to mod. :: nice rims as well!


btw where did you get the bride decal? or seat?

keep it up! its looking good!

[86_SR5]

Cool malsheem. nice to see some old school from you.

[malsheem]

Originally Posted by DriftEVO5

cool choice of a car to mod. :: nice rims as well!

btw where did you get the bride decal? or seat?

keep it up! its looking good!

Thanks for the comments, guys.

The Bride seat and decal came with the kit. Several of the older Aoshima S Parts cars have Bride seats. Just look on the side of the box (pic below is from my kit).