Aoshima Skyline R34 M-Spec Nür "Itasha"

[EricM]

My contribution to the GB, this could go awesome or horribly wrong. I've had this decal with this build in mind, lost it (forgot my safe place to not ruin it) then found it and lost it again. BUT NOW IT'S FOUND!lol will be primed in Ultimate White or grey dont know what will be better,thoughts? And painted Scalefinishes Nissan JW0 Millenium Jade.


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[pourquoi61]

Interesting kit and decal.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Interesting idea
Focus on the body and paint, and it will come out fine
I have found the Fujimi curbside kits to be a bit lacking in engineering and fitment...much prefer the Fujimi enthusiast kits
But I also wanted aftermarket wheels so had to re-engineer the running gear..so really my own worst enemy

[EricM]

ive found some other wheels on ebay that i will use, just have to order them, as most on the hangouts know im big into anime and i want to do an Itasha to my Scirocco when i get it running. if i get anygood at photoshop i might try making decals for the Mk1 Scirocco i bought before my birthday.

[Twokidsnosleep]

ive found some other wheels on ebay that i will use, just have to order them, as most on the hangouts know im big into anime and i want to do an Itasha to my Scirocco when i get it running. if i get anygood at photoshop i might try making decals for the Mk1 Scirocco i bought before my birthday.

Always like the body style of those Volkswagen Scirroco’s in the 80’s...and the Audi Fox
I think it is early teen lust for a cool car....we had a Chevette

[EricM]

Never had a Chevette, but first time i saw this car when my friends little brother traded his GMC Sonoma pickup for it i had to have it, 5 yrs later, 500$ and endless nagging later i have it, 1987 VW Scirocco 16v.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Never had a Chevette, but first time i saw this car when my friends little brother traded his GMC Sonoma pickup for it i had to have it, 5 yrs later, 500$ and endless nagging later i have it, 1987 VW Scirocco 16v.

Awesome, good for you.
I am a huge hatchback/ hothatch fan, love those body styles and versatility.
We got a ‘12 Scoobie STi this summer for my boy to learn standard and me to use in the snow. It has hardly snowed at all this winter. He will steal it likely in a year or so and take it to College.

Anyhow good to see you back and look forward to your build.

[EricM]

Interesting kit and decal.

Thank you! Im big into anime and guns so when i found this on ebay i snatched it up, havent found another like it since i bought it.

[CookedGoose]

I did a similar color to that on a 57 Chevy and used the Ultimate grey primer, with great results. The only time I ever really find myself using the white primer is for straight white paint jobs, and also yellows. However I did end up using grey on my most recent build which was painted white, which came out well but will need 1-2 recoats of paint.

[DrSprue]

Looks like a cool kit and very interested in the painting selection. Good luck!

[EricM]

Paint applied, primer in Ultimate Grey to hide the plastic swirlies then Ultimate White.

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Then applied the Millennium Jade, might do another couple of coats but don't think its going to get any darker.

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[Twokidsnosleep]

Looks pretty cool though

[EricM]

body together, applying decals now, getting closer to seeing how that girl is going to look on the hood!


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And a couple more coats on the body, not much darker but got a much better finish aftet a sand and respray.

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[EricM]

Decals applied to the body:

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Well the hood decal didnt turn out how is planned I didn't know it was a white background, better luck next time.

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[EricM]

Body cleared and set on the frame to see how she looks, not to bad. I like the stance and really falling in love with that color! Wonder what else I can use it on? A few more final steps and build 2 for 2018 is done!


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[Twokidsnosleep]

Pretty Cool indeed
Love the colour and she does fit up there pretty good!

Now is that a decal like a normal decal we would think of using on a model or is it on a vinyl backing??
I used auto/motorcycle vinyl decals to customize all of my son's goalie masks....three so far

[EricM]

Pretty Cool indeed
Love the colour and she does fit up there pretty good!

Now is that a decal like a normal decal we would think of using on a model or is it on a vinyl backing??
I used auto/motorcycle vinyl decals to customize all of my son's goalie masks....three so far

It's a waterslide made for models, I just didn't realize it was printed on white background inkjet paper.

[pourquoi61]

Learning curve as long as you had fun building that is all that matters.
Still it looks a mean car mate.

[EricM]

Learning curve as long as you had fun building that is all that matters.
Still it looks a mean car mate.

Had tons of fun, car mojo is on a roll, looking for other itasha ideas and even found a few kits that come stock with itasha decals on ebay, so ill have a go at those when i get them ordered.

[pourquoi61]

Learning curve as long as you had fun building that is all that matters.
Still it looks a mean car mate.

Had tons of fun, car mojo is on a roll, looking for other itasha ideas and even found a few kits that come stock with itasha decals on ebay, so ill have a go at those when i get them ordered.

Good man.

[EricM]

Final reveal up!

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