Silvia Impul Turbo Silhouette

[freakmech]

OK so im a Silvia/240sx freak. I own one so what can i say. I really dont know anything about the history of this car but i would love to if anybody knows an English site i can look it up. Also i desperately need reference photos if anyone can help. the instructions are Japanese so im kinda eyeballing this one.

[proosen]

Looking good, I like this type of cars...no matter the brand. Could you please put the pics on top of each other so one doesn't have to side scroll? It's a pain in the butt IMO. Looking forward to see this built.

Niclas

[RallyRaider]

Man that thing is a bewinged beast, almost out does the Audi S1! I'm sure you'll sort it without english instructions. Looking very good in primer so far.

[freakmech]

Hey Raider! anyhow it will get its first white coat tomorrow and ill post pics. but all i have is some Tamiya TS-7 Racing White or some Dupli-color Frost White. TS-7 is kinda pearly and yellow.... well youlll see it tomorrow.

[RallyRaider]

I don't think Racing White will look right on this car. The box image has quite a bright, clean white. Not like TS-7 at all. Or have you got some other livery in mind?

[bigfrit]

Hey, sorry couldn't find anything more hi-res on my harddisk, but this ll do to figure out the colour, right?





This pic is of a slightly different car, but hey, I thought, why not add it, as it's a bit bigger then the other two...




Olivier

[Jurva]

Looks a little high to me. Otherwise, great looking project.

[Spitfire7]

Looking good so far.

[Tikiman]

That thing looks cool. My favourite car in Gran Turismo 2 was the Skyline Silhouette. That thing could beat anything. Nice work.
It does look abit high doesn't it.

[bigfrit]

Hey, you're welcome!
I just had those pics on my harddisk...
I ve never seen this car IRL, although I d like very much!
I don't think the paint is metallic, I think it should be more like tamiya chrome yellow.

If I were you I d try to lower it, and maybe thin the insides of the wheelwells a bit, so it looks more realistic.

GOod luck

Olivier

[freakmech]

last bit for tonight! Tub is complete and cage will fit. seat is a little high?!? well im off to turkey land til monday so ill post my progress Tuesday (yes im taking my paint with me). Happy Holidays

[freakmech]

well ive started the decals and my cam is taking decent indoor pics....
Heres another pic of interior as well. i want to plumb all the bottles but dont have any reference. should the hose run to the front or back? pics would be great!

[freakmech]

ive rectified the ride height problem. its sitting pretty good now. I had to cut off the front of the battery tray(see bottom pic) and ill have to cut down the front of the interior tub as well. Decals are giving me a problem on rear fender so i might strip them and paint lightning bolt instead. the kit came with 2 sheets of decal and i was going to make a street Silvia with same livery but to much headache. rear fender decal is 5 pieces and are to small. what to do....

[tonioseven]

Nice stuff!!

[geofroley]

Nice job on the body and interior!