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Tamiya Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32)
Paints:
- Plasti-Kote primer
- Tamiya TS-38 Gun Metal
- Plasti-Kote clear
Extras:
- Charcoal grey flocking applied to interior floor and rear shelf
- Mesh used in front bumper duct instead of the original plastic grill
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Tamiya Box. Kit No.90
Pieces provided inside box
First thing I completed was the engine where it was painted as instructed
The body and undercarriage were then sprayed with PlastiKote white primer
And here's the finished undercarriage, painted as instructed in the manual
Interior was next. The floor and parcel shelf were covered in charcoal grey flocking
Finished interior. Once again, colours used are as instructed in the assembly manual
Interior was then mounted onto the finished undercarriage and engine bay
The body was next and this was sprayed in Tamiya TS-38 Gun Metal Grey
Decals were then applied and the body sprayed with PlastiKote clear
Clear-coat was then wet sanded, polished and waxed. Picture below shows the shine obtained
Windows were masked as instructed and then painted in semi-gloss black
All that remained, was to fully assemble everything! Here's the all finished Skyline GT-R
For the complete set of finished pictures, head over to the Gallery section, or click here to be directed!
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Gallery: Completed Skyline R32
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