1/24 Fujimi Toyota Corolla AE86

[Meoricin]

Rather than continue to take the good Dr's thread off-topic, I thought I'd make this one separate.

This model has reached a stage where I've sort of decided 'good enough'. I think I bit off more than I could chew when I first planned it, and I've done so many things for the first time with it that I could hardly expect them to turn out very well. Jack of all, master of none and all that. My next model will be a little more out of the box.

I've learnt:
1) Masking isn't as easy when painting with halfords paints from a spray can, rather than normal model paints through an airbrush.

2) 'Just quickly fixing that' is never a quick job, and often produces more problems than leaving it would have.

3) If putting a circuit in a model, measure and properly (securely!) fit it before completion - trying to adapt the model or the circuit afterwards is a pain in the ass.

4) All black makes for a rubbish interior, which never quite looks finished.

5) Trying to heavily modify the first few kits you build is a really bad idea. Stick to the instructions, even if the results aren't 'perfect'! (This came from the Ferrari F1 car I started, which in trying to get two of the larger body parts to fit perfectly, I accidentally shrank them! It wasn't far from being ready to paint and finish, either.)

Anyway, enough complaining - here are the pictures from my second fully completed model car, having converted from building robots and Warhammer before that.

[NismoGT]

Nice work with the lighting.

I want an AE86 kit. Can't decide between the Levin or the Trueno.

[perdu]

I like the lights too

I know you were worried about the light units but the way they look "lit up" makes up for the troubles and next time you will be up for another go, differently

nice car

[dr_gn]

Apart from a bit more refinement in the masking department, and the light issue (the rear lights do look milky) I can´t see anything to complain about there. It´s a good model IMO, extremely good if it´s only your second attempt. Very well done.

[Meoricin]

Thanks all

I think I'm going to get my airbrush out for the painting on my next kit, get back into using it rather than spending £5~ a pop for Halfords spray cans. What would you recommend for varnish? I use citadel paints as my base colours, which come out very matte; will definitely need a gloss coat over the top.

[perdu]

Meoricin said:

Thanks all

I think I'm going to get my airbrush out for the painting on my next kit, get back into using it rather than spending £5~ a pop for Halfords spray cans. What would you recommend for varnish? I use citadel paints as my base colours, which come out very matte; will definitely need a gloss coat over the top.

I was amazingly pleased with Humbrol's Aerosol Matt Varnish, on that basis I bet their gloss is good too. Properly shaken not stirred of course