My Skyline GT-R Z-Tune kit build (W.I.P.)

[BULLITT Rich]

Hello all, I'm not sure if people are into model building but I thought this would be the place to post it. I decided that I was going make another car kit (Done a few Imprezas in the past) I was going to do one and it would be a good one. I chose the GT-R Z-Tune and include the metal detailing kit as well.

I'm building this as it should be out of the box, I was thinking of colour coding the interior but thought I'd do it as the car is in reality. Apologies in advance for the large amount of photos.




Complete with carpet mats :lol:


I started with the interior first










Finally had a set of windows go right lol


Interior decals and metal parts added



Metal Nissan badges, one for the steering wheel


NISMO Mats added



Interior done, I moved onto the suspension and brakes















Suspension and brakes on





Wheels



Intercooler and Oil Cooler








Quick mock up with the unpainted body on, looks like a drag Skyline without the light in :lol:



Where I'm up to at the moment, got the rear spoiler done and the CF decal on the top tier of the spoiler


As the spoiler is still to be painted, this is just a quick mock up


I placed the spoiler on the shell just to make sure the mounts are in the right place


Here's a few teaser pics of its progress so far




Next up is painting the shell and other body parts, I'll post up pics when they're done.

Apologies again for the amount of pics

Thanks for looking

[BULLITT Rich]

Red Firecracker said:

Looks good. My only advice would be to invest in an airbrush. You'll wonder what you ever did without one.

Looking forward to the next update.

I've bought one but I don't have a compressor, I did buy one of those starter kits with propellant in it though, that's what I've used to paint the body.

[BULLITT Rich]

A compressor and a gravity fed Airbrush is my next purchase, I've painted the body now, the propellant can did a good enough job to get it done but I want a compressor and better airbrush for the next kit I do.

[BULLITT Rich]

Thanks for that, I'll be in touch I'm on Hiroboy's forum, SPC.org.uk I've looked at the Zero Paints, very good idea replicating real car colours, not sure how to use them as I can't find much info on the Zero paints.

Edited by BULLITT Rich on Sunday 12th July 12:31

[BULLITT Rich]

So I take it it's ready thinned so no need for thinners then?

[BULLITT Rich]

'Firecracker, you've just converted me to Zero Paints

My next model is going to be a replica of my Impreza and Zero Paints do the exact colour match



Just need to get the stickers on it made into scale decals now.

[BULLITT Rich]

Red Firecracker said:

BULLITT Rich said:

Just need to get the stickers on it made into scale decals now.

Your response intrigues me, please do tell

[BULLITT Rich]

Red Firecracker said:

BULLITT Rich said:

Your response intrigues me, please do tell

Email me through my profile.

Email sent

[BULLITT Rich]

Kitch88 said:

Wow that looks great and seems like good fun!!

I got a tiny build-your-own-murcielago at christmas see here, it was great fun (albeit easy) assembling that.

Didnt wanna make a new topic so I hope you dont mind me asking a few questions here:

• How much did that one cost and can you recommend any kits for absolute beginners?
• What tools and equipment do you need?
• How much time would it take, generally speaking, from start to finished product?

Thanks

Well, pretty much what Firecracker said, Tamiya kits are, in my opinion, the best all rounder, the quality is excellent and the parts all fit together without any trouble. That said though, the kit that got my back into building model kits was the 'Dambusters' AVRO Lancaster by Airfix, this was a brilliant kit.

As far as tools, well I buy tools as I think I'll need them, a craft knife is a definite must! My kit is very basic in comparison to some, same as with everything, you can go mad with the tools but if you're only just starting out (again?) then just some basic tools are all you'll need for now.

Same again with the time scale, Firecracker got it spot on, it takes as long as you're willing to put into it. I find it a good way to relax because I can concentrate purely on the build which takes my mind off anything that may be bothering me. Some people start but get bored after a day or two, others rush the build. I would say, to get an excellent finish on a kit you have to spend about a month. There's no rush and if you're going to go build one, you might as well get it to look as good possible

Edited by BULLITT Rich on Friday 17th July 23:40