Anyone else do 1/24 car models?

**AFSil80** · 10-13-2005, 03:31 AM

Couple of mine, Supra was done for a friend as a going away/birthday present. It's a replication of his car, took a bit of time to get all the kinks worked out for the custom parts.

ESPECIALLY THE LIP KIT! (Damn near 3 hours to get it trimmed and fitting properly)

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2 of 5 Skylines I've done

The #23 Xanavi Nismo got an overall 10/10 at a local show.

Anyone else? I know I can't be the only one...

**BigTs13** · 10-13-2005, 11:43 AM

i did those a while ago. i had a bunch of integras, and suvs. i miss those days.

**AFSil80** · 10-13-2005, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by NismoAlty

i did those a while ago. i had a bunch of integras, and suvs. i miss those days.

It's the only way to pass the winters where I'm at, aside from work and tons of PS2.

**The Ren** · 10-13-2005, 11:47 AM

My buddy Rachel (Trouble 300zx on here) Made me a model supra for Nopi.. although I ended up not being able to pick it up in time... but it was the thought that counted.. I love it

**£G2♣** · 10-13-2005, 01:35 PM

looks awesome

**lowlife** · 10-17-2005, 10:16 PM

hey man where did u get the skylines from? I build alot of models ,and i want those.Those were saweet.

**AFSil80** · 10-18-2005, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by lowlife

hey man where did u get the skylines from? I build alot of models ,and i want those.Those were saweet.

I ordered them through HobbyTown USA. Since they carry Tamiya brand models, they should be able to get any of them that are still in production. The JGTC model can either be the #23 Xanavi Nismo, or the #22 Motul Pitwork R-34. The blue R-34 is a V-SpecII kit, it's got a couple differences than the V-Spec kit, mainly the NACA duct in the hood, exhaust, rear wing, brake rotors, and it comes with stock 6 spokes, and a set of Nismo GT4s (pictured) and I think that's it.

**lowlife** · 10-20-2005, 08:27 PM

hey thanks bro.

**Tbird_guy** · 10-18-2005, 01:19 PM

I collect Die cast...lok in thread located alsewhere in this section.

**b18hb** · 10-18-2005, 08:54 PM

do you fabricate some of your own parts?

i'm finishing up a p38 plane... first one i'd done in a while, and i think its turning out great

**AFSil80** · 10-19-2005, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by b18hb

do you fabricate some of your own parts?

i'm finishing up a p38 plane... first one i'd done in a while, and i think its turning out great

Yup, I fabricated the front lip on the Supra and the exhaust. I also made a roll cage for an GTR-32 I built last year, and I'm working on a replication of my 90S13 right now. I've got a lot of older models lying around, ones that didn't turn out well that become parts donors. Hell, half of that white Supra was made of parts taken off another car!

**RandomGuy** · 10-19-2005, 12:25 AM

i always used to get MAD fuckin disappointed when i found out that everything in the kit was the same color, lol... other than that it was pimpness. i always loved those snap tight shits LOL...
I did make a firebird but I fucked up RIGHT as I was ending and glued something wrong... then im like fuck it. and i gave up that hobby.

**Brut** · 10-19-2005, 04:32 PM

use to make gundam models =)

**b18hb** · 10-19-2005, 08:23 PM

haha... do you melt the frames they come on? how do you source the plastic?

**AFSil80** · 10-19-2005, 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by b18hb

haha... do you melt the frames they come on? how do you source the plastic?

Well, usually only certain things can get used. For instance.

In order to create that lip for the Supra, I took the front end off the F&tF Supra model, which was destined to be a donor car. Namely b/c it was by ERTL, but I digress.

I took the Bomex front end from that kit, and cut it to where it was just the bottom part. And then I kept on trimming and test fitting until I felt that it sat right on the car, then I glued it on, and painted it. It sucked, b/c the center of the lip was SUPER thin, and it almost broke a couple times, and I can't even remember how many times I stabbed myself while carving that sumbitch.

**SilverJester** · 10-19-2005, 11:05 PM

Hey what do you fab parts with? I want to mke a replica of my car, but there are no stcok elcipse mods made. So I start with a least riciest one I could find but gave up cause it was taking forever. But I was planning on getting back into it...so wat did you use to make custom parts?

**AFSil80** · 10-20-2005, 12:12 AM

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.

**SilverJester** · 10-22-2005, 01:31 AM

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.

thanks man

**A1EX** · 10-19-2005, 09:12 PM

i used to try to make them but i kept fucking up everytime so i quit i made a civic not to long ago though it was good until decided to paint it and paitn came out looking like shit so i got mad and threw it in a box and left it alone

**Brut** · 10-22-2005, 12:54 AM

ooooooo i know im post up pics of the type r i was trying to make. super good!! lol my ass

**uproot** · 10-28-2005, 10:08 PM

is there a company that makes a 92-95 hatch? ... i cant seem to find it online anywhere...

**rbwdriven** · 10-28-2005, 10:34 PM

http://www.plastic-models.com/listin...cle_model.html
look up civic. You will find a shit load.

ok the first one is the built kits.

then the rest is my hobby room where I sit and relax. got my own little paint booth in there also.

**AFSil80** · 10-29-2005, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by rbwdriven

http://www.plastic-models.com/listin...cle_model.html
look up civic. You will find a shit load.

ok the first one is the built kits.

then the rest is my hobby room where I sit and relax. got my own little paint booth in there also.

Holy

Fuck

That's a shit ton of kits....looks like the wall at our local HobbyTownUSA!

**Johnny B.** · 10-29-2005, 08:38 AM

I used to do the plastic kits. It was fun painting and customizing them. Kinda easy to customize them with a sharp exacto knife and a lil bit of heat. hehe

**neontuner95** · 10-29-2005, 08:38 AM

I enjoy this hobby also but you guys are far more advance than me Im only 20 strong if that!

**neontuner95** · 10-29-2005, 02:28 PM

Any model kits for neons out there 1995 -1999

**neontuner95** · 10-29-2005, 02:29 PM

Slim chance I know, but maybe me asking will spark more interest!

**rbwdriven** · 10-30-2005, 01:09 PM

all you will find of a neon is a diecast. I had to get one for the ex wife and all I could find was a diecast. It was the racing edition

richard

**rbwdriven** · 10-30-2005, 01:11 PM

http://www.collectablediecast.com/in...OD&ProdID=2337

dodge neon

**mnjh94** · 10-30-2005, 11:50 PM

very nice man..

**1439/2000** · 11-03-2005, 08:25 AM

Got this one over the weekend and Im pretty excited about it.

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