Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R - Page 7

Phoenix · 24-12-2004

not lookin to shabby dude

good work

-=Nemesis=- · 04-01-2005

ALRITE ALRITE ALRITE FIRE EM UP!!!

Alright guys i got the car infront of me and its lookin sweet! the sticker work is amazin and i cant wait to get it out on the streets! So watch ya backs!!!

right must be off to do more photo work on this hot thang! so ill cya later

many regards....Slaaaaaaaarge!

Tom

**Bluewavestudios** · 06-01-2005

Ok,
Here's a shot of the other side now being striped up. As you can see the bottom set is already in place. Top set to go on now. You can probably see the Black pencil line which marks the bottom edge of the top set and the line it has to follow.
It is Tricky work getting them exactly the same on both sides but I have managed it. The main factor is the double curvature of the shell as well as all the folds and creases that you can see on the Bodyshell. Takes time to ensure that the Solarfilm sticks in all the right places and more importantly stick in the right direction too. Those folds etc do tend to cause the stripes to change direction. Careful rubbing down of the stripes as they are being stuck down helps to ensure they come out right.
Any minor creases / Bubbles are Popped and then ironed out using a heat sealing tool to ensure a smooth finish. The heat sealing tool is also used on the stripe edges to seal them onto the Bodyshell so that they don't peel off.

Regards..........Mark.

**Bluewavestudios** · 12-01-2005

Well,
The Skyline got new shoes today as you can see in the pic, These are much wider wheels than the originals I had on and are more like the ones on the car from the film. They have changed the looks of the car quite a bit but in the right sense too.....Looks more aggressive now. These are proper Kyosho Wheels...Tyres are Pro-line.

Front grilles are now all opened, Mesh is glued in on the centre parts but still to be done for the 2 side bits. Cooling ring tube to be made to go on centre Grille.....I have had ideas for this....a Trimmed Chromed Paper Clip will do the job nicely.

My nephew is chuffed to bits with the car so far.

Will Keep you posted

Regards........Mark.

-=Nemesis=- · 21-01-2005

Alrite Alrite Alrite Fire Em Up!!!

U damn right im chuffed with it its wicked! showin it off to my mates, they all want pics of it!! cant wait to see it on the road....im gettin twitchy!!

Nice One Uncle Mark!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

regards...Slaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarge!!

Tom

**Bluewavestudios** · 03-03-2005

Just a little update for you,

Finally added a spoiler onto this car, not the one supplied with the Bodyshell as this was the wrong shape, knocked this one up using some balsa Trailing edge stock rounded off to aerofoil shape before cutting off the back 1/2 " to angle up to give the right deflection. Covered with thin paper first then thin coat of clear dope sanded...takes care of the woodgrain. Solarfilm used to cover. End plates are just acetate sheet cut to shape and covered in Solarfilm also.
Lights and Indicators are next for fitting before finally putting the radio in and then it is ready to run...!! (Hopefully the cold weather will have gone by then)

Pic is slightly blurred but I hope that is how the car will be seen when running....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzooooooooooooooooooom mmmmmmmm

Regards...........Mark.

Phoenix · 04-03-2005

not bad

when i get some cash i will be fixing up my ts4n and maybe hopping up my mt2 a bit with some optional parts

05-03-2005

niiiiiiiice, i currently have a 200mm bodied car, and im looking to start making a new body for it, thnx 4 the insperation!!!

**Bluewavestudios** · 05-03-2005

Thanks Guys,
Will keep you posted on this one....nice to see that it is inspiring...that's the whole idea of this Hobby.

P.s Skulker....If you are going to do this one, you will need a chassis wheelbase length of 280mm. The 200mm width is fine.....Good Luck !!

Regards......Mark.

**wonwinglo** · 05-03-2005

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Originally Posted by Bluewavestudios

Thanks Guys,
Will keep you posted on this one....nice to see that it is inspiring...that's the whole idea of this Hobby.

P.s Skulker....If you are going to do this one, you will need a chassis wheelbase length of 280mm. The 200mm width is fine.....Good Luck !!

Regards......Mark.

*** Thanks for keeping us all posted on this project Mark,you have certainly made a young un very happy ! just the inspiration needed for our fledglings,fun with a capital 'F' well done !