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Started this small GT-R kit while waiting on some paint and detail parts for my Lotus. This is a early version of the GT-R. I am going to paint the body and chassis a Splash color Valencia Red.
Box shot

Instructions

Sprue shot


I got the body prepped and primed yesterday. Nothing done today as I spent the day with my camera buds.
I hope to prep the primer with 12,000 tomorrow and lay down the Valencia Red on the body, chassis, mirrors, and spoiler.

Interest: peaked!

The R32! I almost bought one (non GT-R though) many years back. Very nice cars.
Look forward to seeing the build!

Thanks much New Jersey! I found this in my LHS for only $18

Here is an update on my Skyline build. I got this done before I went on vacation. The 1st pass on the painting failed and I had to re-strip and go again. The chassis turned out OK and the rear spoiler, hood and mirrors needed more layers. Body here had to be sanded twice as I got in a hurry. UGH!
This is the second pass and with 5 layers of metallic and 4 layers of pearl

This week I hope to get the P2K layed down on the body

Looking good man!! Lovin' the color, too. And thank you for not painting it black. Nothing wrong with black - just think road cars look "interesting" when painted something different than the box color

(yes, I'm weird, just ask my wife...)

And vacation..? ? ? Again?

Things that make you go..

Between the GTR, First gen Supra, 77' Celica, and the 95' Eclipse GSX. I can't pick a favorite from those 4. I'm sure this GTR will be very pretty in that red once you're done!!

KalabB: Thanks very much!

Barry: Thanks very much. LOL. should I tell you my SS is black

Yes on the vacation. My wife is Federal, I am retired. You take the dates when you can. We prefer to the mountains in the fall and the beach we have a timeshare in the end of summer. The rest just comes as it does.

barryf1fan wrote: Tue Oct 22, 2019 2:57 am And vacation..? ? ? Again?

Things that make you go..

Oh that made me laugh out loud quite heartily
She is looking good Murph

Off to a great start mate

Thank you so much Scott!

Here is a quick shot of the body I captured right after I played down my P2K layers

Right now it is sitting in my Tupperware bowls till next Monday to fully cure.
HAGD Folks!

Thanks Barry

Great looking colour and clear coats

thank you Kev!

Here is an update on my Skyline build: I have had a chance to do some work on the chassis and body since I cam back from visiting the mountains.

Here is a shot of the body and chassis that I have been working on.

This build actually has an engine. Here is the engine build:

Here is the chassis with engine and and suspension installed

Chassis with the engine installed from the top side

Here we go Murph, coming along great

Looking good John and nice finish on the body shell

Very nice progress, indeed. I'm diggin' the color. Great detail work on the engine and chassis, are the suspension components just a flat black? They look really good.

Thanks Scott
Thanks you Barry. The paint on the suspension is Tamiya X-18, Semi-Gloss. The Boots on the joints are XF-1 Flat black. The body is painted with Splash paint the color is Valencia Red, a Honda color. It is a 2 part metallic and Pearl top coat. Top coat is a P2K
Thanks Hawkmoon

Final Update: I had a bunch of free time on Tuesday so I was able to finish the Skyline.

Here is a shot of the finished chassis


Here is a shot of the interior


Side shot of the body


Front shot of body with the hood off


rear shot


rear angle shot


Thanks to all for looking and commenting!
HAGD & Weekend

Dang Murph, came out slick - digging the two-tone interior. Nice work, man!

Nice work Murph! That colour really suits the body shape and Barry's spot on about the two-tone interior - nicely done

Looking good John and a very nice finish and build

Nice work that man love the colours you've done a splendid job

Looks pretty much like the R32 I test drove back in the day, before settling for a blue 180SX lol.
Nice job!

Thank you so much Barry! thank you on the interior colors

Neil, thank you on the color and the interior choices

Hawkmoon: thank your everything and your kind words.

Dan: Thank you very much!

NJD: Thanks so very much!

Folks. thank you all very much for your kind words, and your wonderful praise
Hope every has a great week and weekend