Nissan R90V

[spike]

Now that the Yamaha and the Honda have been finished and I only have the Wacky Racer, 2 Yamaha's and the 1/8 Ford on the go I thought I would start another project just to make life interesting.

Nick gave me this car to build and so I decided to pick this one as the next project. Been at it a few weeks now but finally got something worth showing to start a thread:

The engine was first on the list which is almost complete:


Then came the cockpit which is just missing the dash and steering wheel:


Also started painting the chassis:


and finally have made a start on the bodywork:

[Fatty]

Damb that engine looks soooo good

[spike]

Well finally got round to getting progress done on the Nissan, I need a bit of what ever Fatty has to speed things up abit. lol.

The engine is now completed:




Engine in place on the chassis:



And finally for now the bodywork has had a coat of primer with just a few areas that need some attention:

[Deleted]

Superb progress Spike, you're doing an excellent job.

Incidentally, just thought I would expand a little about the history of this kit. It was given to me some time ago and it's been sitting on the shelf ever since, one of those kits you kid yourself that you'll build eventually. Following Spike's original post on this forum and seeing his quality of build on the bikes, I thought who better to give life to this kit and do it justice (yes I gave a kit to Fatty aswell), can't have the chuckle brothers arguing. Eventually, both the kit Spike is building and the F1 Ferrari donated to Fatty, will form part of the mobile display for the 'Derby & District' Model Club.

My thanks to Spike for sharing his work on here and to agreeing to build the kit.

[dvenn]

What no Carbon Fibre, No Etched a real model then eh.
Seriously its looking good, and the engine looks just great.
Dave

[spike]

dvenn said:

What no Carbon Fibre, No Etched a real model then eh.
Seriously its looking good, and the engine looks just great.
Dave

Thanks for the comments guys. I did think about some etched bits and carbon fibre, but having enough fun (not) on the Yamaha's especially with the carbon fibre, I envy the people who can get carbon fibre decal to go around awkward shapes and to look perfect but I'm doing me best. Will hopefully get some progress shots up soon on the Yamaha's.

[ptcruiser]

You just keep going mate, you're doing just fine. ;D

You don't HAVE to put carbon fibre decal on everything afer all!

Rich

[spike]

Thanks Rich,

I may have to try the tights idea to do the paint effect carbon fibre, it would save alot of time, now just need some tights anybody got any ;D.

Well got some progress done on the Nissan and here's the pics:

Apart from the front brakes and fuel intakes the chassis, engine and cockpit are finished.



And the bodywork has been painted and awaiting the decals

[spike]

The chassis is now complete apart from the tow hook which I caught and knocked off :



Decided to add a little detail to the wheels by replacing all the rivets with real ones as there was only 20 per wheel and I nearly got them all spaced out properly .



And finally got all the decals done on the bodywork which took abit of time as the decals did not wont to slide of the backing without a good soaking in Microsol:

[Fatty]

looking great......

not mouch now to do ....

[cirikili]

BBBEEEEEEEEEEEE......utiful !!!!!!!!!!!!
sweet work Mr. Spike

may i inquire as to the manufacturer of that kit.......is it Tamiya #24098 ?

[Deleted]

Spike, you've done a superb job, we'll soon have a box full of club stuff waiting to travel. Now then, let's have a look at the show diary ...

Incidentally, any truth in the rumour that fatty is going to attempt to put a train layout in a suitcase ... toot toot!

;D

[spike]

cirikili said:

BBBEEEEEEEEEEEE......utiful !!!!!!!!!!!!
sweet work Mr. Spike

may i inquire as to the manufacturer of that kit.......is it Tamiya #24098 ?

Thanks cirikili and yes it is a Tamiya. And thanks Nick, Fatty's train set I heard some rumours about this too, I will have to ask him, I did hint to him the Orient Express ;D

[Fatty]

[spike]

Well she's almost there and should be ready for Sunday if not Friday for club night: