Originally Posted by
AFSil80
Usually I use model pieces off of other kits that either broke, or turned out like crap. That white Supra was my 2nd attempt at an APU Supra. The first one was awful; sags in the paint, the muffler pointed down, the turbo was facing the wrong way, etc. I didn't pay attention to detail.
I've got about 19 model kits that aren't even unopened. Mainly JGTC cars, and a couple other sport compacts, and 2 motorcycles.
I usually come up with some crackhead idea in my head for a custom model, and I go digging through my crap to see if I have the necessary parts, FMICs, turbos, pipes I could use for exhaust, seats, etc. and try to imagine it in my head before I decide if it's worth losing $24-35 on a kit if it doesn't turn out right. 9/10 times I don't care and do it anyways, which is probably why I've gone through 4 Skyline R-34s before that blue one I put up.
There's also websites that do custom parts. I ordered 2 BRIDE Brix II seats from a website that does parts for Tamiya kits. C-West replica body kits, wings, etc. I can't find the link now, I'll try to get it later.
Ninja Edit: I want to say that I've seen a kit for a stock 2G Eclipse, but I want to say it was for a 95-96, not a 97-99 like yours. I'll try to find it again.
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