- Project R32 -

[Dr. Kustom]

A new project from me again! :p This time finally a Skyline GT-R R32!!! Just got this body last night, plan for this is to clean it up a bit, fill up the holes on the body, going wingless, and a wide body kit.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2214.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2215.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2216.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2217.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2218.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2220.jpg

[GearHeadV8]

ha i bet your exited! is this from the same guy?

[WhiteCharisma]

alright another R32 project!!! Can't wait til this one's done.... curious though, that lip is on a lot of your cars, its screwed onto the chassis right? Think we could get a pic of the lip? It looks great :) I seem to see it on your R32's frequently....

[Dr. Kustom]

ha i bet your exited! is this from the same guy?
Very excited! Yea I it from the him, keep your eyes on my gallery, new family member will show up tomorrow night. :p

alright another R32 project!!! Can't wait til this one's done.... curious though, that lip is on a lot of your cars, its screwed onto the chassis right? Think we could get a pic of the lip? It looks great I seem to see it on your R32's frequently....
Thanks WC! Yea, that lip is the one I created a long time ago (I believe it was last year) its getting pretty beat up now. I've used it on a few cars, its screw on to the chassis, it direct fit to the RX-7 FD, R32 and the GT-R.

Update: Windows repaired.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2230.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2231.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2232.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2233.jpg

[theoriganalRiD3R1967]

Yikes, that windsheild looks like its in bad shape! Those black rims are wicked too

EDIT: I guess you fixed it before i finished my post

[Kot]

D*mn, doc. what do you do with those windows again? sand with ____ grit, and clear?

I'm envious when it comes to your paint and detailing skills. >:)

[WhiteCharisma]

D*mn, doc. what do you do with those windows again? sand with ____ grit, and clear?

I'm envious when it comes to your paint and detailing skills. >:)

I was about to ask....I had no idea you could restore clear plastic like that. Might you enlighten us on your Mr. Fix it skills? :)

[Dr. Kustom]

Thanks guys! It was my first time attempting to restoring the Mini-Z windows.

Here's the steps on how I did it:

1.) Take the windows off the body carefully using a hobby knife to trim out the melted tabs that holds the windows in place.

2.) Once you got the windows out, wash it with water and soap, also use a tooth brush to help cleaning it. (You must wash it before start the sanding process, because you don't want to start sanding while there's dirt/dust on the windows, this will causes you windows to have deep scratches that are hard to get rid, because basically you are sanding the windows with the dirt/dust.)

3.) Now the sanding part. First you'll need to use 4 different grit of sandpapers that are made by 3M; included 400, 600, 1500 and 2000. In the windows restoring process, only sand the windows using wet sanding. This will help the windows to have a smoother surface compare to dry sanding. Start with 400 grit, then follow by 600 grit, then 1500 grit, and finally 2000 grit.

4.) After the wet sand is done, repeat step 2 again.

5.) Once the windows are cleaned. Then you can move on to the "polish" part. I used the rubbing compound that made by 3M. Apply a small drop of rubbing compound on the window, work on a small area at one time, then use a clean cloths to rub the rubbing compound in a circle motion till the compound starting to get dry, then use a clean side of cloths to repeat the step for about 2 times.

6.) Last, repeat step 2 again. Then wipe it down with a clean dry cloths. Then you will have a brand new windows for your Mini-Z.

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: The after math of drifting...
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2172.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2173.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2174-1.jpg

Okay, now lets move on to the real update! Filled up the holes with putty, smoothed them out.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2177-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2178-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2179.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2180.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2182-1.jpg

And here's the goal.
http://jonsibal.com/blog/wp-content/gallery/cache/494__580x420_r32wb_8.jpg

[WhiteCharisma]

Whoa where were your drifting.....the car got so dirty! LOL Nice work on touching up the body. Thats amazing how little putty you need. Do you use your fingers or a tool cause it looks like you apply it so smooth. The end product looks insane. That R32 looks amazing, good luck! With your skills it should be a cake walk compared to your other projects ;)

[Kaze]

generally handling putty (i believe Dr.K uses the same process i'm about the describe) you want to keep your fingers wet. The water helps create a film around your hands that won't let the putty stick to it, it also gets absorbed by the putty while you're working with it making it take a bit longer to start drying.

Typically you want that extra time the water gives you to shape it out however you want, you can keep going over it with a wet finger, or a wet flat piece of styrene or w/e you want to use to essentially press it down or shape it. Once again the water will let you do that without it sticking to you or the object you use. Once you're happy with it let it sit and dry and bam minimal sanding/shaping required.

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Lowered the suspension, lowered the body, rolled fenders, sanded drift tires to have round edge.

Atomic lower down spring up front.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2187-1.jpg

Cut down stock springs for the rear suspension.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2190-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2189.jpg

Added 2mm spacer under the front clip.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2201.jpg

Moved up the rear side clips by 2mm. Before:
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2198.jpg

After:
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2199.jpg

Rolled fenders.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2213-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2211.jpg

Added 1mm spacer behind all four rims.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2206.jpg

Sand down drift tires.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2204.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2203.jpg

Offset are F:3.5N/R:1.5W with 1mm spacer behind each rims.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2209.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2210-2.jpg

[WhiteCharisma]

Too nice! such and aggressive stance....... Nice work! your putty work is just so clean....

[Dr. Kustom]

Too nice! such and aggressive stance....... Nice work! your putty work is just so clean....
Thanks WC!

Update: Got the fender flares almost done on 1 side. Also cut out the front grill.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2218-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2219.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2221.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2223.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2224.jpg

Comments are welcome! :)

[Kot]

dang..you should be making my fenders LOL. jk. awesome work bro!

[FloydfanYodaman]

very nice work...love the stance too

[lol]

1 word

HELLAFLUSH

[mini-z drift]

i love all of your projects!
try lowering it even more!!

[Dr. Kustom]

Thanks for all the comments guys!

@ mini-z drift - Thanks, I lowered the body as low as possible already, can't get it any lower, here's some pics of my lowered R32 compare to my stock R32.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2233-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2234-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2235.jpg

Update: Deiced to drift it on the track, not a smart idea. Got hit on the track and ended up with a broken front bumper.:lol:
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2226.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2227.jpg
Comments are welcome!

[mini-z drift]

authentic drift damage!
dumb idea, but remove the springs, possibly put spacers under the spindles (this will raise them).

does kyosho make a 240sx?

[Dr. Kustom]

authentic drift damage!
dumb idea, but remove the springs, possibly put spacers under the spindles (this will raise them).

does kyosho make a 240sx?
Haha, bad idea, as of now I only have 1mm suspension travel. If I take out the springs, then the tires will be rubbing against the fenders.

Kyosho didn't make a Mini-Z 240sx body, but Kyosho R246 did made a 240z body.

[Kot]

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2227.jpg


put some cross stitching on it :P or make scale duct tape LOL.

[Dr. Kustom]

put some cross stitching on it :P or make scale duct tape LOL.
Haha, I wouldn't bother with the zip ties for now, because I still have to modify the front bumper, but after front bumper is finished and "if" i get hit and break it again, then I will add the stitches on it.


Update: Fixed the front bumper.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2264.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2265.jpg

[xmod noob]

[QUOTE=Dr. Kustom;261311]Thanks for all the comments guys!

@ mini-z drift - Thanks, I lowered the body as low as possible already, can't get it any lower, here's some pics of my lowered R32 compare to my stock R32.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2233-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2234-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2235.jpg
[QUOTE]

if you want to go lower on the front use a s15 silvia front clip thats what i used top get mine low. heres a quick pic of how low you could go without rubbing the tyres i have about 1/2cm from the ground to the bottom of the bumper and still have plenty of suspension travel
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh14/boohoo_2008/290720102797.jpg

[WhiteCharisma]

Wow, i thought that thing was low til xmod noob showed his R32 setup lol!

Nice work on the fenders! So clean, it looks unbelievable, the detail is amazing. Did you use a toothpick for the holes?

[Dr. Kustom]

if you want to go lower on the front use a s15 silvia front clip thats what i used top get mine low. heres a quick pic of how low you could go without rubbing the tyres i have about 1/2cm from the ground to the bottom of the bumper and still have plenty of suspension travel
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh14/boohoo_2008/290720102797.jpg
Thanks for the info man, but I will use the R32 front clip for now, because I don't have any S15 front clip and I am still working on the front bumper at the moment.

Wow, i thought that thing was low til xmod noob showed his R32 setup lol!

Nice work on the fenders! So clean, it looks unbelievable, the detail is amazing. Did you use a toothpick for the holes?
Haha, thanks WC, yea I used toothpick for the holes on the flares.


Update: Getting started to work on the front bumper!

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2267.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2268.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2269.jpg

[mini-z drift]

give it those two small scoops above the large vent
http://www.kyosho.com/common/image.php?id=10230

[XMDrifter]

think he meant to get rid of em

[4G63punk]

I love your projects man. They are just simply awesome! lol Car's lookin good.

[Dr. Kustom]

Thanks for the comments guys, and yea I meant to get rid of those small vents.


Update: Started to recover the the damaged front fender flare.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2317.jpg

Did some work on the tail lights.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2311.jpg

Will be switching the rear narrow tires to wide tires.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2312.jpg
Comments are welcome!

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Got the chassis cleaned up and re-build.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2348.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2351.jpg

Started to fixing up the upper grill and got some work done on the hood.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2358.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2359.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2360.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2357.jpg

Now I have a question for ya. I kinda wanted a D1 look now, like this...
http://www.autospecsltd.com/Japaneseusedcars.com%20Sponsored%20R32%20Skyline%2 0Dirft%20Car.jpg
and I was wondering, what do you guys think if I should keep or loose the fender flares?

[4G63punk]

I think you should lose the fender flares. Maybe widen it?

[garder121]

I say keep, its perfect, if it ain't broke don't fix it.

[DRFTKO]

My vote is to keep the fender flares to keep the project unique, unless you want to replicate the pictured car, in which case you should drop the flares. ;)

[4G63punk]

Somehow, I think the flares look awkward. Maybe smooth out the flares with the fender?

[pinsk17]

I say keep the flares.

[BlueDragons]

Agreed - keep the flares! :cool:

[GearHeadV8]

I say keep, its perfect, if it ain't broke don't fix it.

No. If it aint broke then fix it until it is :)

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: After reading many comments from many different forums, I deiced to keep the flares for now and see how it looks.

Got some work done on it tonight, side skirts, rear bumpers and lip spoiler.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2361.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2362.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2364.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2365.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2369.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2366.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2367.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2368.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2369.jpg
Comments are welcome!

[Kot]

Omg, that last picture is amazing. truly captures the work put into it!

[Kaze]

I think its time to invest in a set of Micro files, or a better method to sand things like the vents. Once those and some other uneven lines are cleaned up it'll look great

[Faze.]

I think its time to invest in a set of Micro files, or a better method to sand things like the vents. Once those and some other uneven lines are cleaned up it'll look great

It looks uneven because he's using macro to show close ups. No one in person will ever be able to focus that close. I'm sure it looks perfect in real life.

[WhiteCharisma]

OMG such clean work. I love it, it looks sooooooooo nice. Will probably be the nicest R32 around when its done :p keep it up!

[Kaze]

It looks uneven because he's using macro to show close ups. No one in person will ever be able to focus that close. I'm sure it looks perfect in real life.

I wouldn't blame it on macro, I know it skews things a bit, but it was similar with his fit, the vents are a bit uneven and i'm just saying the files will help clean it up. The macro will show you things you don't necessarily notice close up, sometimes the lighting will catch micro bumps that you don't see. This was evident in pics of his White NSX too. Sometimes you just don't see things and the macro will show it, and if you compare it to what your eyes see you'll know the differences.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs558.snc3/30504_551647008360_54901767_32017665_3559253_n.jpg

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs558.snc3/30504_551668320650_54901767_32018293_5002327_n.jpg

I use macro too, and in these pics you clearly see it needs to be leveled out. If anything the macro helps me complete jobs with my micro files. it just shows me the uneven lines and even on angled shots i know whether its the pics or not. (A factor being how close or far away the camera is. The further away but closer zoomed the more skewed the lines than the closer you put the camera and the more zoom you try.) I'm not the expert here on it but thats my experience with my camera.

There's no doubt its near perfect, but the files will help make it perfect vs near perfect. That's all I'm suggesting.

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Did a lot sanding and smoothing out on the putty. Sprayed on a light cost of white primer just to see where I need to put more work into it.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2390.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2375.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2377.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2378.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2379.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2382.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2383.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2385.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2387.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2388.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2389.jpg
Comments are welcome!

[Dr. Kustom]

Update: Got the R32 painted today!

Primer stage.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP2391.jpg

New rims, fresh paint!
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8180242.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8180240.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8180241.jpg
Comments are welcome!

[BlueDragons]

First thought?

Wow! :o :D

Are you planing to put decals on it?

[Kaze]

I guess you didn't like my suggestions. Sanding looks better but i would've cleaned up some other areas before paint.

How's the paint in the rear? it looks a tad off, maybe it's the lighting (looks like it went from gloss to flat)?

[Dr. Kustom]

First thought?

Wow! :o :D

Are you planing to put decals on it?
Thanks BlueDragons! I've already applied CF decal on it, but not too sure about the sponsor decals.

I guess you didn't like my suggestions. Sanding looks better but i would've cleaned up some other areas before paint.

How's the paint in the rear? it looks a tad off, maybe it's the lighting (looks like it went from gloss to flat)?
I'm not sure what you mean, but I didn't clean it up before primer and paint. It's just the lighting that made the paint looks flat.

Update: She's getting closer to be finish!

Masked off for window trims.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8190251.jpg

Completed window trims, added CF decal and clear coated.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8200255.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8200254.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8200258.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8200259.jpg

Windows installed!
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8200260.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8200261.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8200262.jpg
Still need to do a little touch ups here and there.

[Kaze]

I'm not sure what you mean, but I didn't clean it up before primer and paint. It's just the lighting that made the paint looks flat.


I meant clean up as in the body lines, I suggested the micro files to help clean up areas sand paper or xacto knives can't shape up well. I would've touched those lines up with the files then sand paper then primered and filled cracked areas with more putty and continued till it was complete.

Lines like the front and rear lower lips/bodykit areas where they join the body, half of it is a straight line and then the other half kinda concaves around.

i didn't literally mean clean, but more of shape it up a bit better.

[BlueDragons]

I think, that car do not need sponsor decals.
But you should fix the CF above the headlights and then build an intercooler! :D

[mini-z drift]

chrome rims plz :D

[Dr. Kustom]

I meant clean up as in the body lines, I suggested the micro files to help clean up areas sand paper or xacto knives can't shape up well. I would've touched those lines up with the files then sand paper then primered and filled cracked areas with more putty and continued till it was complete.

Lines like the front and rear lower lips/bodykit areas where they join the body, half of it is a straight line and then the other half kinda concaves around.

i didn't literally mean clean, but more of shape it up a bit better.
Ah I see what you mean now, now I see where the body lines are un-even. But kinda too late to fix now. :roll: Thanks for the tips, I will keep that in mind when working on my future project.

I think, that car do not need sponsor decals.
But you should fix the CF above the headlights and then build an intercooler!
You've read my mind! I've got the CF decal on the hood fixed, made a intercooler to hide the front clip.

chrome rims plz
I like the white rims more. :p


Update: Added light kit, made an intercooler to hide the front clip and it's finally finished. Now I'll let the pics speak for itself.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8230292.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8230295.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8230297.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8230300.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8230301.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8230303.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8230304.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8230306.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8230307.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8230308.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8230316.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8230317.jpg

[FloydfanYodaman]

A W E S O M E ! ! !

[Blackdragon]

That car is GORGEOUS, I want one. But all of your projects are very impressive but this one is impressive and sexy. Awesome job.

[WhiteCharisma]

Absolutely amazing and gorgeous......... Now that you built a drift car, Lets see it drift ;)

[Dr. Kustom]

A W E S O M E ! ! !
Thanks FloydfanYodaman! :D

That car is GORGEOUS, I want one. But all of your projects are very impressive but this one is impressive and sexy. Awesome job.
Thanks Blackdragon! :D

Absolutely amazing and gorgeous......... Now that you built a drift car, Lets see it drift
Thanks WC! I'm planning on making a new video of it soon. But here's an old video of it drifting when the car is still a WIP.
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[Kot]

Stunning work, Doc! I've gotta step my game up >:D
..when im ready though LOL. I'm jealous, really. Where did you get the CF decal, if i may ask?
(you can send me a pm or on the forum, whichever you fancy)

[mycrors4]

no CF wing? D:

[DRFTKO]

Dashing! It's hard to believe that you made that intercooler since it looks so good, but you can definitely pull creations like that off! The paint job, carbon fiber hood and intercooler are amazing! Great work as always! :cheers:

[Tischo]

i don´t like the cap of the tank because it will not fit with carbon, but the rest of the car is just:o :o :o wooow

[BlueDragons]

A W E S O M E ! ! !

Agreed! :bigwink:

[Dr. Kustom]

Stunning work, Doc! I've gotta step my game up >:D
..when im ready though LOL. I'm jealous, really. Where did you get the CF decal, if i may ask?
(you can send me a pm or on the forum, whichever you fancy)
Thanks Kevin! The decal is made by Crazy Modeler, could be found on ebay for about $12-13 shipped a sheet.

no CF wing? D:
No, not on this one. :lol:

Dashing! It's hard to believe that you made that intercooler since it looks so good, but you can definitely pull creations like that off! The paint job, carbon fiber hood and intercooler are amazing! Great work as always!
Haha, thank you very much DRFTKO! :bigwink:

i don´t like the cap of the tank because it will not fit with carbon, but the rest of the car is just wooow
Thanks, its too late to take off that decal on the cap, its already clear coated, but I think it doesn't look too bad.

Agreed!
Thanks BlueDragons! :p

Update: Outdoor pics!
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8250343.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8250346.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8250349.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8250353.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8250354.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8250355.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8250358.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8250359.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8250363.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/P8250364.jpg

[taiwanesekid05]

Just curious, what brand of clear coat do you use?

[XMDrifter]

so realistic man, love the water beading up

[Dr. Kustom]

Just curious, what brand of clear coat do you use?
I use Tamiya clear coat.

so realistic man, love the water beading up
Thanks XMD!