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Post by leon on Sept 17, 2018 2:22:19 GMT -7
The engine is looking awesome Bruce!
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Post by mustang1989 on Sept 17, 2018 5:41:13 GMT -7
Engine time!! Alright!! My favourite part of any build. So far I have gotten a bit done, very time consuming on this one though. Scratch built fuel block on the back of the blower. I spent over an hour just plumbing the injector lines into the fuel block! Valve covers and blower are Molotow liquid chrome through the airbrush,over gloss black base.    Also painted and wired the MSD ignition module.  Thanks for looking. impressive detailing on that engine Bruce! Ignition wire routing, lay and looming are adding a true touch of realism to your engine. Are those anodized fittings an RB Motion or Pro-Tech item? |
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Post by DeeCee on Sept 17, 2018 14:18:00 GMT -7
That engine is amazing Bruce... awesome work buddy.
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Sept 17, 2018 17:48:06 GMT -7
Very impressive detailing on that engine Bruce! Ignition wire routing, lay and looming are adding a true touch of realism to your engine. Are those anodized fittings an RB Motion or Pro-Tech item? Thank you Joe, the Fittings are Detailmaster ones, painted with Tamiya clear red and blue. I use a mixture of DM and Pro Tech ones. The distributor is from Connkur Model Accessories. First time using one, best pre wired distributor I have ever used! The leads fall and sit just like real ones would, but are still firm enough to hold shape. Come with boots on the cap end and also a small bag of pre cut boots for the engine end. |
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Post by mustang1989 on Sept 17, 2018 18:55:34 GMT -7
I just did zoom in on the distributor and it certainly does look the part. Most times I still drill mine out and fabricate the wire boots myself but I have ventured out into the world of aluminum distributor housings a time or two. This engine build of yours looks like LOTS of fun and definitely worth every penny spent.
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Post by poet on Sept 18, 2018 6:01:09 GMT -7
Great build! That engine detail is awesome!
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Nov 20, 2018 15:22:56 GMT -7
Snuck in a little work on this one over the weekend.(whilst trying to build my MOTM wagon-Insane I know!) Anyways, got the chassis prepped and painted. Just went for a Tamiya Racing White, as white suits the shape of these Skylines so well.   Have also discovered that the chassis and body will have to be assembled before I can fit ANYTHING to it!  So that should be a lot of fun. I also got a guide coat on the body. Still a few wrinkles to iron out of it yet.  Thanks for looking. |
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Post by leon on Nov 20, 2018 16:39:43 GMT -7
Nice job on the paint Bruce!
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Post by vcv8273 on Nov 20, 2018 23:25:37 GMT -7
Looks like the paint came out sweet Bruce and you would never have known that the chassis has been modified
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Post by mustang1989 on Nov 21, 2018 8:34:13 GMT -7
Paint work looks good so far Bruce.
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Dec 2, 2018 19:32:51 GMT -7
Made some progress on this over the weekend. Started on the interior, with a bit of flocking.  Also got the engine fitted. I thought it was going to have to go in after the body was assembled, but workout a way around it. Now the extra wiring whilst it's fitted starts!  That lower pulley only just has clearance! Still got to get the radiator in there yet!
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Post by DeeCee on Dec 3, 2018 1:56:34 GMT -7
MAN! That is one tight fit mate, but looks like it deserves to be there...
Interior looking great too Bruce. Keep at it, it will be a stunner when finished.
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Post by vcv8273 on Dec 3, 2018 2:05:45 GMT -7
Thats looking real sweet Bruce, once the body is on this it will definitely be one filled engine bay
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Post by leon on Dec 3, 2018 3:15:15 GMT -7
Nice progress Bruce! Engine and interior look great.
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Post by hurtz on Dec 23, 2018 9:29:40 GMT -7
well cool
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Post by Deano on Dec 23, 2018 12:05:42 GMT -7
Talk about sucking the gut in! Looks fabulous!!
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Dec 26, 2018 19:54:04 GMT -7
Thanks guys, Got annoyed with this again, so shelved it. Will come back to it again soon.
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Post by sharp on Dec 26, 2018 20:04:34 GMT -7
Thanks guys, Got annoyed with this again, so shelved it. Will come back to it again soon. I hear you on that Bruce,I've been there many times myself. |
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Dec 26, 2018 20:19:30 GMT -7
It's the easiest way..if it feels like a chore, I leave it and come back to it later.
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Post by mustang1989 on Dec 29, 2018 16:13:06 GMT -7
Thanks guys, Got annoyed with this again, so shelved it. Will come back to it again soon. I can't wait for the return of this build. That engine looks really good in there! |
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Jan 13, 2019 19:26:50 GMT -7
So have had another look at this SOB. I got the body painted, which will allow final assembly once it's all foiled, etc:  Quick mock up with the new injection scoop, ala Mad Max:  I also tried out the "masking tape seat belt" method. Gotta say, I am pleased with the results, should look the goods once in the car:  Thanks for looking folks. |
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Post by DeeCee on Jan 14, 2019 0:47:03 GMT -7
Scoop looks way better, and seat belts.... WOW!!! Awesome idea, what did you paint the tape with? Enamel or Acrylic?
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Post by stitchdup on Jan 14, 2019 1:56:06 GMT -7
the belts look near Bruce, glad to see it back on the bench
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Post by vcv8273 on Jan 14, 2019 4:49:09 GMT -7
Nice to see this one back on the bench Bruce, engine really looking the part and sweet work on the seat belts
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Jan 14, 2019 17:56:12 GMT -7
Scoop looks way better, and seat belts.... WOW!!! Awesome idea, what did you paint the tape with? Enamel or Acrylic? Thanks guys, appreciate the comments. DeeCee, I just used Tamiya Acrylic, Rubber Black. Even painted 'em with a brush! |
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Post by leon on Jan 14, 2019 20:56:40 GMT -7
Nice progress Bruce! I like the idea of the seat belts.
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Feb 18, 2019 20:12:20 GMT -7
Hey all, back working on this. Have now named it HEMISUKA ( They are known as a Hakosuka in Japan) Interior is pretty well done.   Also have the radiator in, to be plumbed and the headers on. This is about as far as I can go with the chassis now. Body on next.  Thanks for looking guys. |
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Post by vcv8273 on Feb 18, 2019 22:38:58 GMT -7
Awesome attention to detail Bruce
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Post by DeeCee on Feb 19, 2019 3:07:31 GMT -7
Interior is stunning, engine detail is off the chart, BUT! The new name is just so PERFECT !! , i love it  |
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Post by mustang1989 on Feb 19, 2019 7:25:00 GMT -7
This thing is looking flat out mean. Good work on the details Bruce.
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So that should be a lot of fun. 
