galaxyg Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share Posted September 8, 2021 Even with brand new decals these white side stripes would be hard to get straight. With 30 year old decals that tear - that's not going to happen. Even the bit done right looks like a scratch. Fortunately the rest of the decals go down mostly without problems, and they're more important. And a nice coat of Humbrol Baltic blue for the calipers from a Toyota Crown. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galaxyg Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share Posted September 12, 2021 Under really bright sunlight, the paint does look something other then metallic BR Blue. And finally.... clearcoat and polishing. Although there' a little way to go yet, several semi-gloss black lips and lower panels that need masking and painting. I've never know an build to pick up so so much dust, knocks, scuffs, imperfections and stuff as this one all slowing down arriving at this point. There's a lot of polish in the panel lines at this point. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galaxyg Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 I'm using masking sheet backing paper to protect my (albeit clearcoated) decals, just in case. Part of the long masking job for the black sills and other bits. This kit is from long before window masks, so the glass has been done with black paint (front scuttle panel) and a magic marker (the rest). Stingy mounting points for the glass-glue contact. Good old BMF, how did I ever do without it? 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galaxyg Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 More or less done now, just lacking a few details such as mirrors. Expect some pics in Ready For Inspection soon. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Looks really nice! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearsightedjohn Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 (edited) Nice job so far on this classic Tamiya kit. I’ve always thought these late 80’s Celicas were among the best stylings that Toyota ever produced, still a fabulous looking body IMO, particularly in comparison with some of the ugly cars being released these days (I won’t mention specific cars but you can guess which ones I’m thinking of…). This dark blue metallic one that you are building brings back nice memories for me. My first wife and I had a rental car that looked just like this one that we drove around N. Cal for a week in ‘88 while on our honeymoon. It handled fairly well for a FWD of that time, fun car. Looking forward to seeing this beauty finished! Edited September 26, 2021 by nearsightedjohn Spelling correction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galaxyg Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 2 hours ago, nearsightedjohn said: Nice job so far on this classic Tamiya kit. I’ve always thought these late 80’s Celicas were among the best stylings that Toyota ever produced, still a fabulous looking body IMO, particularly in comparison with some of the ugly cars being released these days Thanks!.. Completed thread is up as below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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