Jim Richards inspired R35 GT-R

"I'm just really stunned for words, I can't believe the reception. I thought Australian race fans had a lot more to go than this, this is bloody disgraceful. I'll keep racing but I tell you what, this is going to remain with me for a long time, you're a pack of arseholes."

This is the Tamiya kit which I got off of Evil-Bay a few years back complete with a load of additional photoetch.
The engine is mostly moulded into the body but looks OK with some detail painting and washes.
Other than the PE it's completely box stock.
Paint is all from Zero Paints.  Red & Yellow Candy over White Pearl with 2 pack clear.

Very nice. I love the quote. The R32 was a beast. The R35 is just awesome.

Ben

WOW like the colour on it.

Looks great,I like the paint, but JR is still a c*ck.

Very nice work on this , a different idea and it looks great .

Thanks folks.

Great work

Nice work Fred, shame about the subject matter.

Nice build, I like it all including JR. I'd be happy with a real one in the garage.

Nice one Fred

Heh heh heh.  23 years later and it's still controversial.
Thanks to those who said nice words, all the rest are a pack of...

Great job on that engine what a sweet looking ride

The engine is in fact moulded into the body.  There are a few parts that go on top of it but that's all paint detailing, washes and carefull selection of the photos I posted.

Nice model. good paint.

Jim Richards is a legend

Those look great.
Terry has kindly offered me a set of the decals from his stash to do the real '92 car so that's on the future build list.  Which kit did you use?

Nice job. Are you going to decal it in Winfield livery ?

No.  I thought about printing a blue Nissan for over the rear wheel but decided not to bother given the lack of space on my version.

This is really awesome. I am currently in the process of building the old one. Love your finish it is so smooth. nice job.

Bigdaddy0 wrote:...Love your finish it is so smooth...

Zero paints two pack clear.  If I can get it like that anyone can.  It's that good.

Zen are you using any thinner with the Zero stuff or do they just spray out the jar?

The paint sprays straight out the jar - it's pre thinned for air-brushing.
The 2 pack you have to measure out and mix 3 different parts in 3 different amounts - lacquer, hardener and thinners.

zenrat wrote: Which kit did you use?

white was a street nissan, the red was a group N Calsonic. i'd recommend the Group N. it has the gutted interior, slicks and racing parts. it's by Tamiya.

Thanks AM.  I'll start looking out for one.