Aoshima 1970 Nissan Sykline 2000 GT-R

[spike]

Now I'm finally getting back into modelling and with a few kits on the go I thought I would this one straight out of the box, nice easy build.

But having started it and thinking beyond the box modifications had to be done ;D.

Heres the kit:


The first modification required had to be the ride height, the rear was easy to modify but the front end needed altering:

Original part:



Halfway through modification:



And the new ride height (forgot to take a picture of original height ::





Next modification will be lights progress pictures soon

[Gromit]

Looking forward to this progressing Spike!

[spike]

Thanks Nick.

Here's a little more progress, we now have lights (excuse the pictures there a little blurry):

[Gromit]

I wondered what the bag of electronic bits was for at Perth, nice one Spike.

[spike]

Finally have a small update for you:

The bodyshell is painted (not my best paint job but it have to do or I will never get it finished):





And here's the wheels with the addition of metal air valves:

[Gromit]

Ayup Spike, welcome back matey! As usual you're throwing yourself into this build hook, line and sinker, looking forward to it progressing