My first project

[austin2112]

Well, i decided I want to get back into xmods, and why not start things off with a project. Right here i am planning a civic/skyline build, both were old broken/missing parts bodies so i cut them in half. I have the front end of a civic, and rear of a skyline.

To Do List:
Lower car [x]
cut rear springs [x]
paint rims [x]
put car together [x]
fix front fenders [x]
widebody kit []
paint []
mount custom hood []

Total money spent so far: 28.63



on the chassis


left rear spring cut waiting to do right


body

[dreamingISdrifting]

first of all welcome to the forum, and second of all nice work so far, the body does look a little beat, but it seems to have a lot of potential. One thing I would insist is that cutting the springs on a Gen 1 is not a good thing to do. First off it kills traction because it throws your camber way off and second of all lowering the car can be done much easier with a body mod

[Bananabrain]

Welcome to the forum and this project does have potential, now you just need to post some updates.

[austin2112]

Thanks guys, im going to the hobby shop tomorrow to pick up some puddy,paint and styrene and see if they stock any xmod parts. I know cutting the springs is a stupid idea, it dosent drive as well but this car isnt intended to be for racing or anything. Im scrathing the motor off my list and im just going to make it like a show car, as im ordering a evo gtr soon for driving.

oh and also cutting the springs wasnt intended to lower the car, i already did the car lowering mod, it was to give the wheels that bent in look? whatever its called, i think negative camber :P

[winner]

Originally Posted by austin2112

Thanks guys, im going to the hobby shop tomorrow to pick up some puddy

dont get the crappy testors putty! i tried useing it and it just chips off, look on ebay and see if you can get some tamiya putty, or miliput

[Bananabrain]

Originally Posted by austin2112

Thanks guys, im going to the hobby shop tomorrow to pick up some puddy,paint and styrene and see if they stock any xmod parts. I know cutting the springs is a stupid idea, it dosent drive as well but this car isnt intended to be for racing or anything. Im scrathing the motor off my list and im just going to make it like a show car, as im ordering a evo gtr soon for driving.

oh and also cutting the springs wasnt intended to lower the car, i already did the car lowering mod, it was to give the wheels that bent in look? whatever its called, i think negative camber :P

Not sure if the hobby shop will carry xmods stuff, but you never know it doesn't hurt to ask. I went into a hobby store and the owners nephew had 5 xmods for sale and a ton of parts and I bought them all. lol

[austin2112]

Originally Posted by Bananabrain

Not sure if the hobby shop will carry xmods stuff, but you never know it doesn't hurt to ask. I went into a hobby store and the owners nephew had 5 xmods for sale and a ton of parts and I bought them all. lol

yeah, its worth a try but even if they do i have no money :P hopefully my mom will pay for it until i work next week

[xmodsNSX94]

Nice project
coming along nicely so far keep up the good work.
this makes me wanna finish my skyline thanks man
any paint ideas yet?

[austin2112]

Originally Posted by xmodsNSX94

Nice project
coming along nicely so far keep up the good work.
this makes me wanna finish my skyline thanks man
any paint ideas yet?

I havent really thought about it too much, im just focused on finishing it. I was thinking about a white and black scheme. last night i was searching around and found a sick skyline which i want mine to model after.

[austin2112]

edit : nevermind my crystal wasnt in the car :P

[xmodsNSX94]

going fo the white and black on my skyline it just isnt working out so good lol
looks great as it comes oout though sounds like want too watch will keep my eye on this one

[momo]

how did you come up with this idead and i think it would be awesome if you get it done and with a similar paint scheme of the skyline your found looks pretty sweet

[austin2112]

Thanks guys, just took a trip to the hobby shop. got 2 tubes of tamiya basic putty, park green tamiya spray paint and a little 10ml bottle of black tamiya paint. you may ask what my colour scheme is, well i didnt know until the car ride home hahaha. im going with green car, black spokes on the rims with green on the outside. whatever other things may come up ill add green/black details and touch ups. going to get the car together and possibly start on the widebody tonight. pics soon

[austin2112]

RAH! double post. shouldnt count because its an UPDATE. Got mah supplies, painted my wheels, mounted them and started putty work. first time working with putty and wow didnt think it was going to be that messy.

[Bananabrain]

Looks like a good start so far. Keep it up.

[austin2112]

Originally Posted by Bananabrain

Looks like a good start so far. Keep it up.

Thanks. I have a few questions, 1. how on earth do i fill up the whole where i tore off part of my fender to make room for the wheel? 2. anyone link me to a good painting tut? 3. how should i go at this widebody? im thinking of putting a layer, sanding, another layer, sand and so on until i get it at a nice width then adding details. good plan?

[xxmoderxx]

thts wat i did with ma widebody mustang.but i used hot glu nd an electric sander nd the heat melted the glu :'( but it shuld wrk for u cuz it works fine with bondo.

[lol]

1 & 3. Use styrene. These can be anything from the ones you get at the hobby store to used gift cards or credit cards. Cut them up and glue them on to use as bases. This way the putty is less prone to cracking and you end up using less with better shapes with the help of the styrene support.

[austin2112]

Originally Posted by lol

1 & 3. Use styrene. These can be anything from the ones you get at the hobby store to used gift cards or credit cards. Cut them up and glue them on to use as bases. This way the putty is less prone to cracking and you end up using less with better shapes with the help of the styrene support.

alright thanks ill look for some stuff. can i just put a lighter to it and heat it up so it can take the shape then glue it?

[austin2112]

i keep double posting!!!! someone post inbetween my updates haha. got some more putty work done, but couldnt do anything else so i painted parts of the chassis and made my hood. edit: incase you are wondering the hood isnt done im going to sand it then repaint until i get it nice and smooth