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Post by mrversatile on Nov 19, 2018 16:40:49 GMT -7
Hey all, here is my next project: The Fujimi Nissan r35 GTR with engine included. At the time this kit came out there were a number of other model manufacturers making kits of this iconic car but this was the only one which had an engine included, and what an engine it is. Looking over the kit I noticed that nothing was overlooked by Fujimi down to the smallest details like all the vacuum lines and hoses are included as well as adhesive metal trim. It appears that all this kit will need is some careful painting to make it a stunner. I plan to paint it with "Scalefinishes" factory Nissan Ivory Pearl tricoat, so let's begin....
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Post by leon on Nov 19, 2018 16:54:00 GMT -7
That looks nice Gil!
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Nov 20, 2018 15:00:12 GMT -7
Looks like a great kit, I'm very interested to see the completed engine.
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Post by stitchdup on Nov 21, 2018 3:26:54 GMT -7
Will be watching, i see some possibilities for the engine
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Post by mustang1989 on Nov 21, 2018 8:11:14 GMT -7
OH YEAH!!!
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Post by the1mad9hatter8 on Nov 22, 2018 8:34:05 GMT -7
Nice kit like the idea of colour too can't wait to see more
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Post by mrversatile on Nov 24, 2018 8:10:08 GMT -7
Already scratching this itch so to speak...I got the front and rear clips on and got it all primed. The first order of business is to paint the Gunmetal color on the wheels, grill area, lower valence pieces (not shown), and hood scoops. Everything went ok, but I wish the hood scoops were separate pieces. It was really tough to mask around them after priming, painting the gunmetal, and then reverse masking for the rest of the body. This was made more difficult bc the panel lines around the scoops were shallow. Here is what I have so far. As of this update I have already painted the base and pearl colors. I will update after the clear is done and polished. |
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Post by mrversatile on Nov 29, 2018 15:40:24 GMT -7
Got the engine done and ready to be installed in the bay after I finish the body. All kit parts used except a loop for the oil dipstick. Every part on this engine was molded in black plastic so careful painting was a must.
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Post by stitchdup on Nov 29, 2018 15:54:02 GMT -7
man thats nicely detailed
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Post by leon on Nov 29, 2018 16:43:40 GMT -7
Looking really good Gil!
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Post by mustang1989 on Nov 29, 2018 21:26:28 GMT -7
That looks really good Gil. Is that OOB or did you add anything?
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Post by mrversatile on Nov 30, 2018 5:19:51 GMT -7
Thanks, and Joe, this is all OOB and molded in black except the oil dipstick loop which I added. A couple of the molded hoses were a bit short and had to be extended but all in all one of the best engines I have ever built in this scale.
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Post by mrversatile on Dec 25, 2018 10:08:21 GMT -7
I am trying to finish before the end of the year and I think I will. Just have the interior to complete and the final assembly. For now here are pictures of the finished body. |
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Post by DeeCee on Dec 25, 2018 14:44:25 GMT -7
That engine looks impressive, and great job on that paint too.
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Post by vcv8273 on Dec 25, 2018 22:01:05 GMT -7
Looking real nice, sweet looking motor and that paint looks super smooth and shiny.
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Post by stitchdup on Dec 26, 2018 6:52:37 GMT -7
Moving along nicely, the more i see you do the more i think i need one or two of these in the stash
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Post by mrversatile on Dec 26, 2018 8:43:03 GMT -7
Thanks, I am going with a black interior with white seats. Chassis pics should follow soon as well. I found that the decals in this kit are terrible which surprised me. A couple broke apart and the "Brembo" decals were about 30% too small for the engraved logo on the calipers so I just added an accentuating wash. The only other thing that I don't care for is that this is a European/Asian version and the steering wheel is on the right side of the car. Other than that, everything has gone together well and the detail is terrific.
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Post by mrversatile on Dec 26, 2018 21:02:27 GMT -7
As promised, I have the pictures of the completed chassis, brakes, and interior. All that is left is the final assembly. May I reiterate that the decals in this kit SUCK. The instrument decals, like the Brembo decals mentioned earlier, are not even close to matching up with the molded detail. As a result, I had to paint the bezels and hand paint a suggestive set of gauges. Fortunately they will be difficult to see from the outside of the car. A shame considering the great detail in this kit. (and no, I didn't have any spare gauge decals.)
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Post by leon on Dec 27, 2018 6:46:28 GMT -7
Interior ans chassis look great Gil!
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Post by the1mad9hatter8 on Dec 27, 2018 18:06:31 GMT -7
white on black looks good loving the work so far
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Post by mustang1989 on Dec 29, 2018 16:14:11 GMT -7
Dude.......that interior is lookin' SHARP!!!
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Post by mrversatile on Dec 29, 2018 17:52:26 GMT -7
Just completed this and have the created a thread in the "on the Road" thread.
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