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Kiwigav's Calsonic Skyline R34

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 4:58 am
by kiwigav
Hi all I started this kit over chiristmas and soon realised I should have waited for the Wheels GB to start.

Here are photos of what I have got done so far. All blue parts painted with Tamiya TS44 decanted and thinned with Mr Hobby Levelling Thinner, about 10% thinner added, It really makes a big difference.

Made a start on detail painting, but this project has taken a back seat to my Aoshima Nissan Fairlady Z33 Top Secret edition (link in signature)

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Re: Kiwigav's Calsonic Skyline R34

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 6:56 am
by barryf1fan
Nice, the Calsonic Skyline is one of my fav's. Definitely be checking back on this.

Re: Kiwigav's Calsonic Skyline R34

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 6:59 am
by Twokidsnosleep
It is getting there a Gav :thumb2:
Don’t worry about when you finish it, just take your time and follow through with it
They build up fantastically and yours will too
The use of MLT to basically all the paints I need to thin for spraying HAS ABSOLUTELY been a game changer for my modelling
You have an Apex AB now as well, so that is a good all around workhorse of a sprayer...and easy to clean! Another good move

I am assuming you are just as busy as me and having trouble finding time to model
Have had a serious mojo hit and a bit of a bad back to screw me up for the end of the year

Starting off fresh in the New Year
:cheers2: Scott

Re: Kiwigav's Calsonic Skyline R34

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 8:05 am
by kiwigav
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sat Jan 26, 2019 6:59 am It is getting there a Gav :thumb2:
Don’t worry about when you finish it, just take your time and follow through with it
They build up fantastically and yours will too
The use of MLT to basically all the paints I need to thin for spraying HAS ABSOLUTELY been a game changer for my modelling
You have an Apex AB now as well, so that is a good all around workhorse of a sprayer...and easy to clean! Another good move

I am assuming you are just as busy as me and having trouble finding time to model
Have had a serious mojo hit and a bit of a bad back to screw me up for the end of the year

Starting off fresh in the New Year
:cheers2: Scott
Cheers Scott got a Ultimate AB also

Re: Kiwigav's Calsonic Skyline R34

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 2:23 pm
by theoneaeon
Looking forward to see you get the decals on this one. You got two very good builds going :)

Re: Kiwigav's Calsonic Skyline R34

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 7:43 pm
by kiwigav
theoneaeon wrote: Sat Jan 26, 2019 2:23 pm Looking forward to see you get the decals on this one. You got two very good builds going :)
Cheers. Really enjoying the builds

Re: Kiwigav's Calsonic Skyline R34

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2019 4:45 am
by barryf1fan
"N" for this one. :thumb1:

Re: Kiwigav's Calsonic Skyline R34

Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2019 7:15 pm
by kiwigav
Hi all as its a long weekend here down under I got a bit done on the Skyline.
Body decals done just need to 2k gloss and get back to the chassis. Had to take my time on decals as I tend to be clumsy and not be careful about where I place my fingers when holding model. 5 part calsonic on grill the most challenging.

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Re: Kiwigav's Calsonic Skyline R34

Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 7:40 am
by Kevthemodeller
Looking good Gav :th:

Re: Kiwigav's Calsonic Skyline R34

Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 8:07 pm
by theoneaeon
Looks good. Looking forward to see it with 2k on.

Re: Kiwigav's Calsonic Skyline R34

Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 1:59 am
by kiwigav
theoneaeon wrote: Wed Feb 06, 2019 8:07 pm Looks good. Looking forward to see it with 2k on.
Cheers mate. I got enough Gravity Colour 2k but waiting on a new range from the States to try.

Re: Kiwigav's Calsonic Skyline R34

Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2019 2:55 am
by Shunter
Looks great....Skylines build up very well.

Re: Kiwigav's Calsonic Skyline R34

Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2019 9:48 am
by kiwigav
OK got some gloss down and very happy with the results.
The gloss is Gravity 2k 3 coats. 1st is a semi wet tac coat, 2nd and 3rd are good wet coats.
Did a mock up on chassis. Some detail work to do now. ImageImageImageImageImage

Re: Kiwigav's Calsonic Skyline R34

Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2019 11:54 am
by Kevthemodeller
Oh yes, she's looking good Gav :th: , the 2k looks to have gone on great mate :th:

Re: Kiwigav's Calsonic Skyline R34

Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 1:15 pm
by theoneaeon
That is sweet. I do like me some skyline :) 2k really makes it shine:)

Re: Kiwigav's Calsonic Skyline R34

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 8:58 am
by kiwigav
Finished

Calling this done.
Really enjoyed this build and my best car build to date. Very pleased with the outcome, just a little mark on clear window on the inside as I didn't polish it properly...but oh well it looks cool.
  • Body colour - Tamiya TS44 decanted and thined with MLT
  • Clear Coat - Gravity Colours 2K
  • Black, Semigloss Black and Flat blacks by Tamiya Lacquer thinned 50/50 with MLT
  • Other paints were AK Xtreme Metal Range
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Trying a new photo backdrop this time round, looks good so will print another and mount it into a photo backdrop for future photos

Re: Kiwigav's Calsonic Skyline R34

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 5:07 pm
by Twokidsnosleep
Oh Gav that is lovely :jd:

I thought you were showing research photos of the real thing for a sec.....it IS that good
Well done :thumb2: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Re: Kiwigav's Calsonic Skyline R34

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 7:20 pm
by kiwigav
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Tue Feb 19, 2019 5:07 pm Oh Gav that is lovely :jd:

I thought you were showing research photos of the real thing for a sec.....it IS that good
Well done :thumb2: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Cheers Scott
I really got the Wheeled Mojo going at the mo, alot credit to Pauls Videos

Re: Kiwigav's Calsonic Skyline R34

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 9:03 pm
by Richy
Smashing build Gav , photography and background looks superb mate.

Cheers
Richy

Re: Kiwigav's Calsonic Skyline R34

Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 9:19 pm
by theoneaeon
Lovely job :clap:

Re: Kiwigav's Calsonic Skyline R34

Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2019 7:01 pm
by Kevthemodeller
Superb finish on the body colour, the clear looks flawless :clap: :clap:

Re: Kiwigav's Calsonic Skyline R34

Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2019 11:33 pm
by barryf1fan
Holy Moly! :jd:


Incredible finish! Love it. :thumb2: