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- Project R32 -
A new project from me again! :p This time finally a Skyline GT-R R32!!! Just got this body last night, plan for this is to clean it up a bit, fill up the holes on the body, going wingless, and a wide body kit.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2214.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2215.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2216.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2217.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2218.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2220.jpg |
ha i bet your exited! is this from the same guy?
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alright another R32 project!!! Can't wait til this one's done.... curious though, that lip is on a lot of your cars, its screwed onto the chassis right? Think we could get a pic of the lip? It looks great :) I seem to see it on your R32's frequently....
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Update: Windows repaired. http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2230.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2231.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2232.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2233.jpg |
Yikes, that windsheild looks like its in bad shape! Those black rims are wicked too
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D*mn, doc. what do you do with those windows again? sand with ____ grit, and clear?
I'm envious when it comes to your paint and detailing skills. >:) |
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Thanks guys! It was my first time attempting to restoring the Mini-Z windows.
Here's the steps on how I did it: 1.) Take the windows off the body carefully using a hobby knife to trim out the melted tabs that holds the windows in place. 2.) Once you got the windows out, wash it with water and soap, also use a tooth brush to help cleaning it. (You must wash it before start the sanding process, because you don't want to start sanding while there's dirt/dust on the windows, this will causes you windows to have deep scratches that are hard to get rid, because basically you are sanding the windows with the dirt/dust.) 3.) Now the sanding part. First you'll need to use 4 different grit of sandpapers that are made by 3M; included 400, 600, 1500 and 2000. In the windows restoring process, only sand the windows using wet sanding. This will help the windows to have a smoother surface compare to dry sanding. Start with 400 grit, then follow by 600 grit, then 1500 grit, and finally 2000 grit. 4.) After the wet sand is done, repeat step 2 again. 5.) Once the windows are cleaned. Then you can move on to the "polish" part. I used the rubbing compound that made by 3M. Apply a small drop of rubbing compound on the window, work on a small area at one time, then use a clean cloths to rub the rubbing compound in a circle motion till the compound starting to get dry, then use a clean side of cloths to repeat the step for about 2 times. 6.) Last, repeat step 2 again. Then wipe it down with a clean dry cloths. Then you will have a brand new windows for your Mini-Z. |
Update: The after math of drifting...
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2172.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2173.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...IMGP2174-1.jpg Okay, now lets move on to the real update! Filled up the holes with putty, smoothed them out. http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...IMGP2177-1.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...IMGP2178-1.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2179.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2180.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...IMGP2182-1.jpg And here's the goal. http://jonsibal.com/blog/wp-content/...20_r32wb_8.jpg |
Whoa where were your drifting.....the car got so dirty! LOL Nice work on touching up the body. Thats amazing how little putty you need. Do you use your fingers or a tool cause it looks like you apply it so smooth. The end product looks insane. That R32 looks amazing, good luck! With your skills it should be a cake walk compared to your other projects ;)
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generally handling putty (i believe Dr.K uses the same process i'm about the describe) you want to keep your fingers wet. The water helps create a film around your hands that won't let the putty stick to it, it also gets absorbed by the putty while you're working with it making it take a bit longer to start drying.
Typically you want that extra time the water gives you to shape it out however you want, you can keep going over it with a wet finger, or a wet flat piece of styrene or w/e you want to use to essentially press it down or shape it. Once again the water will let you do that without it sticking to you or the object you use. Once you're happy with it let it sit and dry and bam minimal sanding/shaping required. |
Too nice! such and aggressive stance....... Nice work! your putty work is just so clean....
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Update: Got the fender flares almost done on 1 side. Also cut out the front grill. http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...IMGP2218-1.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2219.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2221.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2223.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2224.jpg Comments are welcome! :) |
dang..you should be making my fenders LOL. jk. awesome work bro!
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very nice work...love the stance too
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HELLAFLUSH |
i love all of your projects!
try lowering it even more!! |
Thanks for all the comments guys!
@ mini-z drift - Thanks, I lowered the body as low as possible already, can't get it any lower, here's some pics of my lowered R32 compare to my stock R32. http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...IMGP2233-1.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...IMGP2234-1.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2235.jpg Update: Deiced to drift it on the track, not a smart idea. Got hit on the track and ended up with a broken front bumper.:lol: http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2226.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2227.jpg Comments are welcome! |
authentic drift damage!
dumb idea, but remove the springs, possibly put spacers under the spindles (this will raise them). does kyosho make a 240sx? |
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Kyosho didn't make a Mini-Z 240sx body, but Kyosho R246 did made a 240z body. |
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Update: Fixed the front bumper. http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2264.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2265.jpg |
[QUOTE=Dr. Kustom;261311]Thanks for all the comments guys!
@ mini-z drift - Thanks, I lowered the body as low as possible already, can't get it any lower, here's some pics of my lowered R32 compare to my stock R32. http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...IMGP2233-1.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...IMGP2234-1.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2235.jpg [QUOTE] if you want to go lower on the front use a s15 silvia front clip thats what i used top get mine low. heres a quick pic of how low you could go without rubbing the tyres i have about 1/2cm from the ground to the bottom of the bumper and still have plenty of suspension travel http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...0720102797.jpg |
Wow, i thought that thing was low til xmod noob showed his R32 setup lol!
Nice work on the fenders! So clean, it looks unbelievable, the detail is amazing. Did you use a toothpick for the holes? |
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Update: Getting started to work on the front bumper! http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2267.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2268.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2269.jpg |
give it those two small scoops above the large vent
http://www.kyosho.com/common/image.php?id=10230 |
think he meant to get rid of em
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I love your projects man. They are just simply awesome! lol Car's lookin good.
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Thanks for the comments guys, and yea I meant to get rid of those small vents.
Update: Started to recover the the damaged front fender flare. http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2317.jpg Did some work on the tail lights. http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2311.jpg Will be switching the rear narrow tires to wide tires. http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2312.jpg Comments are welcome! |
Update: Got the chassis cleaned up and re-build.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2348.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2351.jpg Started to fixing up the upper grill and got some work done on the hood. http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2358.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2359.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2360.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2357.jpg Now I have a question for ya. I kinda wanted a D1 look now, like this... http://www.autospecsltd.com/Japanese...irft%20Car.jpg and I was wondering, what do you guys think if I should keep or loose the fender flares? |
I think you should lose the fender flares. Maybe widen it?
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I say keep, its perfect, if it ain't broke don't fix it.
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My vote is to keep the fender flares to keep the project unique, unless you want to replicate the pictured car, in which case you should drop the flares. ;)
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Somehow, I think the flares look awkward. Maybe smooth out the flares with the fender?
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I say keep the flares.
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Agreed - keep the flares! :cool:
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Update: After reading many comments from many different forums, I deiced to keep the flares for now and see how it looks.
Got some work done on it tonight, side skirts, rear bumpers and lip spoiler. http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2361.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2362.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2364.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2365.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2369.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2366.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2367.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2368.jpg http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...0/IMGP2369.jpg Comments are welcome! |
Omg, that last picture is amazing. truly captures the work put into it!
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