In progress: Hilux mini

[ex-r]

Well since I am almost done with my civic h/b, I thought I start another one. Up next, an Aoshima Toyota hilux version 1.


I already sprayed the color. I can't believe how much paint I used for this truck. I actually used the whole bottle, while for a regular car, I only use about a third. I guess it is because I painted all the bed pieces separately. I felt I could not paint it assembled, cause the tailgate would have to be squeezed in. The color is House of Kolor Limetime green pearl. I also want to put graphics on this truck, but I have never done a graphic paint job before. So if it looks crappy, don't mind it. The color for the graphics will be Sherman Williams chameleon (not cheap stuff) shot over a black base coat. I got the idea for the graphics from a dub city 1:64 F150 crew cab. Here is a pic of the truck.


I used that picture by re-sizing it and printing it out. I cut away the graphics and drew an outline on the masking.

Here are the pieces sitting in the bin awaiting the clear coat.


A closer shot of the graphics. You can't tell that it's chameleon, but wait till the clear is on.




For the chassis, I was just going to keep it a gloss black, but I told mysefl if I have enough chameleon without have to mix more, I would spray the chassis too. I guess I had enough.


Let me know what you all think.

[juki86]

Looking real good! Nice graphics.

[customminatures]

nice work! im loving the outbreak of minis on here! keep em comin!

[jdmhotrod]

VERY COOL, i hope to see more and more of these on af, i myself have three in progress right now. i like your graphics and the color. now you said something about camelion is the paint or graphic? my trucks gonna be 2 tone split down the middle green over red and then flip paint over the top to blend it all in. i hope you have fun with this kit.

[Magyar1]

looks good I like it

[supermod04]

Originally Posted by customminatures

nice work! im loving the outbreak of minis on here! keep em comin!

I agree, i am bringing back a 99 ford lighting it is well on its way

nice job on the paint looks nice. the colors are awsome

[jdmhotrod]

he said he is liking the outbreak of MINI'S not full size trucks,lol. i cant wait to see your f-150 lightning.

[ex-r]

Originally Posted by jdmhotrod

now you said something about camelion is the paint or graphic?

Thanks for the comments. The graphics is the chameleon, the color of the truck is HOK limetime green pearl. I also cleared the truck today. Pics to follow.

[jdmhotrod]

sweet cant wait for the pics.

[ex-r]

Ok. Here are some pictures.

I pretty much finished the assembly of the chassis. All that is left is the exhaust tip, and the gas tank.

Another angle


Here is the cab.

Another angle


A side profile with the one side of the bed. Sorry for the crappy picture.

[ex-r]

Right now I am undecided on the wheels. Since I used the C-5's for my civic project, I thought I try using the Fujimi Advan TC II's. the only thing, I wanted a deep offset, so I tried my hand at making a lip on the rims. I just used a strip of styrene. What do you think? Should I use these on the truck?

[turbo type-r]

no no and no use the aoshima bersialago's they'll look sick

[Howielong]

they aren't bad looking at all.

[ex-r]

Originally Posted by turbo type-r

no no and no use the aoshima bersialago's they'll look sick

You don't think they would look a little too big? I'll try and mock them up and see.

[supermod04]

looks AWSOME!
i am doing graphics similar to the ones you did! the color is great i like the combo!