TUTORIAL - Building the 1989 Nissan Skyline R32 GTS-t 4-door

[amazedrew22]

hay could u give some ideas for the enzo i started today if u can i would be very greatful : )

[ntrains]

where could i locate this kit?

[andresq4545]

I suck at building models... I just buy pre-fabbed ones now after trying to build a Q45 and majorly fucking it up.

[joh2]

Its all practice mate - Was it the paint that "fucked up"?

[MysteryDude08]

Same here, even though I try my hardest to do it; in the end it doesn't look too promising. I have tryed WWII planes and cars, but it was good that I tryed something different before I started a collection of cars.

[Turbohaulic]

man this is such a cool hobby right ?

i mostly build honda cars and acura/ jdm models

it is sooo fun to me some times i get stumpted butt it is a good way to help you chill and find more things to fill in your day nice car buddy!!! hope to see more i don't have mine posted becous i don't have a camra..;. will come soon !!

I LOVE MY HONDA !!!

[joh2]

You got that right! I find it a great relaxing hobby, and I'm happy that I've found an outlet (YT) where they can be shown to many (I only use a 4megapixel digital still camera lol). I haven't done that that many Honda's, but expect to see vids of an Accord and Orthia soon, and I've got an unbuilt '88 CRX in the pipeline.

[hydronos90]

ya its way better than watchin tv and stuff because u can learn alot too its fun if u like cars because u can paint any bolor and anything

[Turbohaulic]

nice let me no wen u get a vid of that rex man thanks for the reply your a buddy of mine !!!

[941sotaboy]

hey sup>???? where u buy all this cars to build ....?/

[joh2]

Department stores, toy shops, hobby shops, car dealerships - many different places lol...

[joethewoodchuck]

do you make parts yourself, or do they come with them?

[joh2]

Generally the parts come with the models themselves however sometimes I have shaped spoilers with putty (did that with a MR2 model) for models - sometimes I also use the leftover sprue to make rollcages.

[painlessmd2006]

joh,

just wanted to know how and when do you do black washing. coz i would like the doors and the joints to be seen. do you do it after painting with the acrylic or after primer?

thanks

painless

[joh2]

I blackwash after the colour coats (and first primercoat are added (on the bodywork that is). Normally I use a mixture of black paint and water.

[painlessmd2006]

joh,

just wanted to ask what clear coat do you apply as a finishing coat? is it same as the clear coat of car paint? does it come in a spray cannister?

thanks

painlessmd

[joh2]

I use plastikote brand clearcoat - I haven't tried actual automotive clearcoat as yet, but I am sure it would work...

[painlessmd2006]

hi joh2,

am just about to start a new hobby of scale modeling. i reall appreciate what you uploaded and some tips you gave. what type of primer paint do you use, what brnd and type of clear coat do you use? hope you can give me some pointers. i got a morris cooper and am just looking on the parts hope i can start soon. thanks

painless md.

[joh2]

Thankyou, I use Plastikote brand spraypaints (for primer, the chosen colour, and the clearcoat), likely available from most hardware stores.

Interestingly, I did a Cooper in 2006, and the I do have a vid on YT of the car being built...

[painlessmd2006]

yes joh. i saw that too. it was an awesome job. the more that im inspired to do a cooper as my first venture. by the way are you from the philippines? do you suggest that i build the model before i paint it? or do i paint the model while attached to the sprue? hope you can guide me. im gathering the paint and sanding materials . hope to start soon. thanks

[joh2]

Thankyou mate - I'm in New Zealand (a country with every weather extreme lol- it is a mid-summer heatwave at this moment!)

As for building the model - a lot of people paint the parts while attached to the sprue - however for myself any non-metallic plated parts (except seats, windows) I generally glue to the car before painting - plastic bonds to plastic, resulting in a 'stronger' model, while paint sometimes reacts badly with the glue when it is applied.

[trogodo]

im a sprue attached painter(body,chassis and engine block).... nice cars by the way.... you inspired me to get a gtr, lol.

[joh2]

Thanks mate and you have plenty of good models yourself - I've actually almost finished a R33 GT-R, which will be on Youtube soon...

[trogodo]

hehe, as usual i didn buy a gtr model again.. instead i bought a bmw... and its in progress now.... i hope to see your gtr, i bet it will be awsome, haha...

[joh2]

Yes, I'll have a vid and will be up on YT in the coming weeks! - Hope you put the BMW up...

[oilersandguitars]

do you airbrush or hand brush? what do you reccomend for someone who has completed 4 mdel cars all of which were trashy looking

[joh2]

I airbrush (actually utilizing spraycans) the body, interior, underbody etc, however I still handbrush the smaller detail parts. I recommend utilizing a primer first, then the colour you want, then a clearcoat - use light sandpaper between the coats to remove any imperfections.

Oh yes, to get rid of a paintjob on a model car that turned out horrendous, dip the body for several days in automotive brake fluid - it strips paint, but leaves the bare plastic alone!

[oilersandguitars]

cool, im very much strugling with an enzo ferrari right now.

[trogodo]

always use air brush, or spray can.... but dont use spray cans that are for metals... i have a model car vid to.... whatch it if you have time....

[joh2]

Some spraycans for metals I've found to be alright - provided there is a primercoat underneath!!!

[trogodo]

oh yeh!! sorry, i forgot the primer, lol... sorry, haha!! i never used primer, i wna try but no buget, lol.... even clear coat....

[raconter1]

Very nice, requires much more patience than I could muster! Nice thing about model fleets..the maintenance costs are low! LOL

[joh2]

Ah, its all practice Jack! Actually I find the hobby a good stress reliever lol...

[raconter1]

I've heard that! But for me, I'd have a propane torch burning nearby to help "fit" the parts! LOL

[joh2]

Thankyou mate - I achieved the result by lightly spraying the interior with light and dark blue, which resultantly created a random 'fabric' texture approach - the bolstering on the side was handpainted.

[321ArmanD123]

Very well done!

[joh2]

Thankyou - so are your planes!

[321ArmanD123]

thx

[faireyswordfishmk1]

wow nice skyline well done fellow model builder :)

[joh2]

Thankyou :)

[SmiertSpionem]

Nice job again. I should have a new model vid up this weekend.

[joh2]

I look forward to seeing it