Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Dino 246GT Latter type (My Completed Project #3)

Hi again,
Now I have some spare time and I am really having fun restoring my old models (also making new project).
This one was made about 12 years ago, totally out of box.Fujimi 1/24 Enthusiast, Dino246Gt latter type.
Of course this is one of my favorites, but next time I'll add some mods on this kit such as widening the wheel fender arches, low-downing its tail which I found a slight difference on Fujimi's body (I have 2 more of this kit in my stock).





















Ah, I didn't really restore it... I have just re-attached one exhaust pipe and wiped dusts, that's it. Some aluminum foils are losing their gross, but I didn't have guts to replace... I'll enjoy them as a taste of getting old.

See you soon...

Thursday, March 15, 2012

AC Cobra 427 1/24 (My completed project #2)

Hi again,
This is the one from Fujimi. I built this about 10 years ago... but still one of my favorite.
Some say Fujimi's Cobra doesn't look like "Cobra", but I still love its atmosphere when the height is low-downed. I can't say I like it without low-downing.
*Hood catch pins applied
*Rear tires replaced to Monogram's Cobra's
*Head light trims and fuel cap replaced to Sakatsu's (aftermarket)
*Front winker... I can't remember where they were from, but replaced to aftermarket ones.
*PE parts (radiator, Jack-ups, wipers, trims of maters, handle stays and seat belt parts)
*Color: now defunct "Modeler's" Cobra Blue and GUNZE Mr. Color White

I hope you enjoy.

PS. I'm sure I'll make "Monogram's" someday, with some body modifying. I gotta "HASEGAWA-MONOGRAM" super-detailed one in my stock.
































See you soon...


Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Ferrari 288GTO 1/24 (My Completed project #1)

Hi guys,
This is my first post, even first try to make a post for a blog!! Please allow me to make some (many) mistakes, late reply, wrong way to respond and.... anything that could happen.
And, English is my second language so I'll even make lots of mistakes on writing. To point out my wrong English will be appreciated.

Now, don't take too much time, let's start with pictures!! Fujimi 1/24 Ferrari 288GTO with some mods.
















































































































































































































































































































































































Fujimi 288GTO, some modified...(Widen all wheel arch, edge; sand up all the fenders and lines, fixed the shape of head light cover, made the slits after the light covers by plastic paper...) This kit is even hard to assemble normally!! Body color is Tamiya Bright red 75% + Italian red 25% (tin sprays, mixed and air brushed). Interior is mostly Tamiya Semi-gross black, frat red on the red parts and adhesive quilt on floor carpets.
After a lots of hours, the shape becomes similar to my image of 288GTO, not perfect though.
So... now I am struggling with bunch of sanding paper and putty to make Revel 288GTO + Fujimi 288GTO 2 in one, full open model.
Next one could be better (I will upload it maybe in 3-4 months)

See you again, soon!!