Nissan Skyline Xanavi R35

[Mike]

I'm diving head-long in to this one and have the PE set to go with it. It's a very simple kit. No engine, and minimal chassis elements to show for the wheels as the pan covers everything underneath. I may get a hold of some carbon fiber decals to do the interior some justice also. The molding is clean with minimal effort required to eliminate mold lines.

[Mike]

Not much progress, but something. Got the wheels painted gloss black, the PE disc brakes on and the chassis pan assembled. I've still got a couple more spots to mask and paint gloss black aside from the metallic black I painted tonight on the body.

[Nacho Z]

Don't you love the stance of those Tamiya kits?! Body paint looks great.

[The Mad Modeller]

Looking good Mike.

[z24dude]

Looking good so far, doesn't look like the decals are a nightmare on this one at least.

[prumus99]

That is looking good so far! you're making me think about building the one I have put away! keep us posted!

[opa1]

LOOKING GOOD!!! The paints AWESOME....


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[Mike]

More progress. I robbed all of the carbon fiber decals from my Honda Civic kits to make the CF grill piece, door panels, center console, and dash. Plenty of micro sol and set for those door panels. The PE set for the harness wasn't bad, but annoying as the back side has a mild adhesive to it for wrapping the loops on the end. Lastly a mock-up with the semi gloss and gloss black painted on the body. I also had to repaint the red side panels behind the front wheels as the masking tape didn't react well with the dry painted side. They're drying as we speak after a sanding and respray.

[The Mad Modeller]

Nice work Mike.

[prumus99]

That's looking great can't wait to see it decaled

[Mike]

I'm nearing completion. I've got the body 90% done. Next is the rest of the tail end, spoiler, and a bunch of tiny PE parts. The fit of this kit is absolutely amazing. I haven't had a single issue yet.

[The Mad Modeller]

Lookin good.

[Mike]

All done, now to get my baby decaled. so happy A couple close up shots of the PE parts. The roof latches are two pieces. The clamp that I had to fold, and the pin/ring that was insterted after ward. I'm glad that working with PE parts was the topic at our last IPMS meeting. Saved me a ton of censored censored censored ;D

[prumus99]

that is looking good!! Very nice