1/24 Aoshima - Toyota Celica LB 200GT

[old-type]

hi everybody this is my current project and it should be finished by 4 FEB 2008 so I'm in rush again.
for this model I build a different kind of model (I usualy build Gundam). Me and my friends want to do something different and not Gundam to improve our techniques. anyway I use Gundam techniques for this kit.
first of all look at the box

this is the real car

when i opened the box and look at the body part I found that Aoshima plan to use this part for several version of Celica Liftback. The version I want to built are different from the one they gave me.

this picture you will see the line along the body so I had to remove it

after remove and sanding

as i said Aoshima use this part for many boxes so they give me a lot of emblem attach on the body and they give me PE Emblem too. So I have to remove it again
these are PE Emblem



after that I engrave all the line with Kotobukiya modeling saw. for the back and front trunk I cut and remove them.

[old-type]

after I sanding - priming- resanding and repriming I pray it with gunze 156-super white and thin with Gunze Leveling thinner ,Mr. Retarder Mild in 5:5 ratio

for bumpers I sand it till it smooth enough then I paint them with gloss black. wait untill they dry and paint the Mr. Color Plate Silver


I cut the detail at front door, drill and put Mecha Skunk Straight tube 1mm inside for more metal look

[old-type]

dash board:
refer to the real photo I found that again Aoshima Gave me a wrong version haha

I painted it and try to make it the same of photo

another piece is front grill I cut the original one off the frame and replace it with hasegawa modeling mesh for realistic look

after the paint cover all parts. for metalic look I use perl powder mix with 184 Superclear II and paint it over the white body.




anyway I have a problem here when I tried to decorate it with decals I use marksofter and...... decals shrink T_T and I lost them so.... I have to mask it by myselft and steal some letter from gundam decal for new side sticker

after paint

after I paint the strip I use enamel thinner X20-A rub that area for a while this may help you for the thick color layer.

[old-type]

again with masking the wind shield trim

after that I attached them together

[GvEman]

awesome!

[energon]

NICE to see someone build this kit! Now I know I want to pick up this kit to make a "replica" of what I want my 1:1 to look like. You're doing a pretty great job. Keep it coming!

[KevHw]

Just wanted to say I think you've done a fantastic job so far and I love how it looks, especially with the stripes on the side, really sets it off nicely. Your dash looks very realistic too and super clean. Really can't wait to see more.

[old-type]

a little update

for interior I use my old Honda Fit's carpet


take a photograph to checking overall image


I replace the stock wheel with FUJIMI RS Watanabe 15" wheel set


20% left to finish

[evil_hanzel]

looking good. i love old skool toyotas. actually the model or kit s not wrong. the celicas(as well as all old toyotas) have differnet trim levels and the interior has plenty of differences between them. i have a ke35 and ta22 celica, and all others ke35 and ta22 that come during our meets have different dashes and trim levels.

im loving your detail work.

[gionc]

You are a Great Modeler! Not exactly my stuff but I'll speak for all here to say we want see more from you: judging from your skills you'll have a big collection to show.



This one is one of the best pearl white finishing I seen ever. May you say more about pearl powders&manufacturer, please?

[Mister_S13_2]

wow, looks great! that dashboard is correct, there were a few versions, the one in the pic looks like its in a TA22 notchback style celica, but i dunno.
beautiful model. i love the stripes, colour choice couldnt be better!

[wrexink]

Astonishing!

[TSiSS350]

Wow, very nice. I have been waiting for someone to do this kit so I could compare it to the Hasagawa TA22. I think I may pick it up now!

[KP60]

Very nice built! and great car !

[thadude]

There kinda project photos just make me wanna do that car so badly
Well, since nobody's stopping me I might just do that!

Keep it up can't wait to see the final shots