Ian Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 (edited) Second of my quick'n fun holiday builds. Take one (cheap) Tamiya 'Tom's Supra' kit; build it straight from the box; swap out the kit decals for the ones' that come with their 911 GT2 kit and, Ta daaaa.... Not everyones cup-of-tea, I know, but I had a shed-load of fun doing it over the last ten days or so, and isn't that really the point of the hobby ?. Feel free to ask any questions or post any outrage, it's all fine with me. Thanks for taking the time to look and/or comment. AFN Ian. Edited January 9, 2018 by Ian wrong photo 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Dear Sir, I am outraged, what an outrageous idea - modelling is supposed to be fun? Whoever heard of such a thing?! Mr. Outraged, Swansea. Actually I think it looks brilliant Ian - those decals actually seem to suit the Supra better than the 911! Great stuff, but do you ever sleep?! Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 27 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Great stuff, but do you ever sleep?! Keith Yes I do, mate, but against my will, it seems I'm semi-retired now, so have a lot of time on my hands - would rather be 'gainfully employed', but it's just the way of things here. Only get work if you know folks, and we don't know too many folks. (not a whinge, just a fact). Ian. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Ah, that's a shame, sorry to hear that Ian. I've been fully (medically) retired for 10 odd years now, & in all that time I don't think I've finished as many models as you did last year! Hope 2018 is a better year workwise for you... ATB Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Ian.. WOW..... what an ASTOUNDING looking SUPRA. I admire your efforts and skilful work with those decals etc. I think you did an AMAZING job. blooming SPLENDID bit of modeling. KUDOS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Wow a super Supra! Top class build and I really do like the idea of using other kit decals, it works a treat! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Looks like it was meant to be. Great work. And I hope the job situation clears up for you soon. I didn't realize it was that bad down there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Just 'small town mentality', Pete, nothing I can do about it, folks here are very friendly but VERY conservative / guarded when it comes to employing in-comers. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Ah, the new chap to the village mentality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Short memories Ian? Weren't they all 'in-comers' once...? Keith PS like the new avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 1 hour ago, keefr22 said: PS like the new avatar! Big hint for my big Autumn (your Spring) project... not at all subtle, eh ? Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 On 10/01/2018 at 9:24 AM, keefr22 said: Ah, that's a shame, sorry to hear that Ian. I've been fully (medically) retired for 10 odd years now, & in all that time I don't think I've finished as many models as you did last year! Hope 2018 is a better year workwise for you... ATB Keith Cant seem to remember you completing a model,wait a minute you did build a bridge.BTW well tidy Supra,well tidy indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 tasty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 Thank you folks for all the positive comments and reaction to this one - Have to say I was a little dubious about posting a 'What If' race car, however it seems that everyone likes it and that's just great. On an enforced break from the bench just now as we're moving house (yet again). Once everything settles down I have a couple of aircraft builds I want to get-on with before getting-back to wheelie things - there's three, yes THREE, racing 911's currently waving at me from the stash, so may go for a TRIPLE BUILD if I'm feeling very brave. AFN Ian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I think "what if" racers are a good thing. The modeller himself can create a piece of dreams, that's the thing!! Why not build a racer sponsored by myself, no one, or using decals from something else... I think that's the fortune of our hobby, we can create our thing/style,isn't it? Life is so serious...try to have some fun... Cheers Marco F. I know my english is not really correct, hope you don't mind... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Love that, certainly suits the decals 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Amazing decal swap! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galaxyg Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Great result. I'm all for "what if". It gives you a chance to make something entirely unique. Is this originally the SARD Supra or the Castrol one? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 Thank you, matey - Castrol version... Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Wonderful build of a classic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 (edited) On 2/21/2018 at 7:56 PM, Marco F. said: I think "what if" racers are a good thing. The modeller himself can create a piece of dreams, that's the thing!! Why not build a racer sponsored by myself, no one, or using decals from something else... I think that's the fortune of our hobby, we can create our thing/style,isn't it? Life is so serious...try to have some fun... Cheers Marco F. I know my english is not really correct, hope you don't mind... Your doing fine Marco, I print my own decals because there are so many designs out there that we can use! That's what modeling is all about, imagination! Factory stock vehicles are so boring, just because someone else has designed it. It means to me that I can modify/change that kit/model into anything that comes into my mind, however, good/bad or crazy it ends up! Keeps all the spares that you can because that can go on something else. And factory paint colours again a very boring subject. Paint it what colour suits you, your creating it! Edited May 19, 2018 by PatW 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 Well thanks (yet again) everyone. Great to see this wee thing is still generating some discussion. FYI, the GT2 that donated its' decals for this build is on the bench just now. Main body paint is done and I just need to add some 'flourishes'. Starting on the chassis and running gear this week if I get time. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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