Who here also builds model cars?

I've always loved cars since I was small, and I've been into building model cars since I was 8 years old. It's been a while since I last built a model but I've recently gotten back into the hobby. I just recently moved to a new pad and while I was packing I found the JP Crown Majesta I had started to build back in 2003 but never got around to finishing. Pics are below of just the VIP cars in my "to-do" pile, as well as the wheels I've bought for them. I've got everything from VIP cars to old school cars, muscle cars, and classics.

As you can probably tell, I love the S14 chassis Toyota Crown Majesta!! :smiley-rofl:

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I'll be building the Luxy JZS147 Aristo into a replica of my own GS300
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1/24 Amistad R, Leon Hardiritt Bugel, Club Linea L566, Kranze Bazreia & LXZ, Trafficstar DTX & RTM
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Junction Produce UZS141 Crown Majesta I found while I was packing

i totally love those vip kits, but i just wish they would have a metal frame. the plastics just feel way too cheap for me.

I collect 1:18 scale diecast. I really wish they would make some wheels in that scale, instead of me using the oversized 1:24 DUB model wheels to mod mine.

My previously shown LS430 and modded S2000;

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ooo that s2k is dope

I have the Junction Produce JZS161 Aristo and UCF31 Celsior. Also the Fabulous JZS161 Aristo. I'm not too good at painting. I used to keep an exact model of my car on the rear deck. =)

my ls430 on coilovers currently primered

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my president
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and ive got garson oddysey which is currently dismantled:)

[quote=alpha;193352]my ls430 on coilovers currently primered

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so cuz you say its on coilovers that makes it doper? lol...or does it really have like mini coilovers.=)

i bought the JP UCF31 awhile back... started it and lost my patience so I just bought the actual car instead!! ahahaha true story.

[QUOTE=urmyhero4now;193365]so cuz you say its on coilovers that makes it doper? lol...or does it really have like mini coilovers.=)[/QUOTE]

well its got springs and its got a screw that you screw into chassis and it compresses the spring and makes it lower:)so it kinda makes it a coilover right?:)haha

I have an Admiration UFC31 and a Fabulous Aristo to work on when i get time....Love models!

nice models guys! have you seen the new aimgain and mode parfume kits from aoshima?

about 1/3 of the way down the page

[url]http://www.aoshima-bk.co.jp/scripts/eng/new-eng.aspx[/url]

i would love to get a vip q45 or president kit, anyone selling or know how to get one?

[QUOTE=tbrack;194849]i would love to get a vip q45 or president kit, anyone selling or know how to get one?[/QUOTE]

They pop up on eBay from time to time. I'm sure someone could tell you a site with them.

just a little update on my ucf30
got exhausts on, front lights and grill and now working on stance.rear is pretty flush but front needs a few mm
back of the car still not ready,need lights, boot needs finishing and jus little bits and pieces there and there, oh and car is still primered.i had some pearl white for it but used it on my drift s15 instead

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[quote=vzuptnguyen;192758]i totally love those vip kits, but i just wish they would have a metal frame. the plastics just feel way too cheap for me.[/quote]SERIOSULY. where can we get die cast ones?

aoshima has some:

[URL]http://www.aoshima-bk.co.jp/scripts/eng/shohin-eng.aspx?id=217[/URL]

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jzs147 luxy no problem

^^^ Im Lovin It

so i decided to add more dish and ull rear fenders,
sorry pics are crap...
its not finished yet.going to roll abit more to reduce massive camber

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left side is flush but right needs more attention.
gosh i feel like a geek showing off my little build up haha

I want to get in this hobby.  Too bad I can't make a car resemble mine :shrug:

[quote=widebody_Q;214028]I want to get in this hobby. Too bad I can't make a car resemble mine :shrug:[/quote]
Well you could............you would jus have to hack up about 100 different sets of cars! LOL!

[QUOTE=widebody_Q;214028]I want to get in this hobby.  Too bad I can't make a car resemble mine :shrug:[/QUOTE]

You'd be surprised what lengths people go to with customizing these little buggers.



I have an S13 fastback that I'm tinkering with when I feel like killing time.

[quote=widebody_Q;214028]I want to get in this hobby.  Too bad I can't make a car resemble mine :shrug:[/quote]

you could always get aoshima's mode parfume president then do custom headlights and fenders :biggthumpup:

ill post of pics of mine....Auggdog got me a JP y33 its sick dont really have to much time to put together,,.....:sad:

Wooow didn't know there were so many types of VIP models. I love models, but I've been building 1/8 and 1/10th scale radio controled gas cars. I posted my 1/10 Celsior on here a while back, but only a few took interest. Ebay has vip models and wheels. I seen a set of LH Ordens a few weeks ago.

The white tape on the windows was just a mask and later removed after spraying the final coat of silver. The wheels were changed to staggered Work Meisters and the wing was only there for function.....(I hate wings)....These things are awsome to build and my latest car car reaches 100+ MPH in real scale, not model scale speed.

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Woulfn't that post go in this thread or ..........you should add it to this thread!
[URL]http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15085&page=2[/URL] :shrug:
 
Looks dope! Wish they made a Y33 Cima R/C :sad:

^^^^^^Yeah I had started a thread about that car^^^^a while back but I've deleted the pics from my photobucket and I guess the thread is gone now.

I've sold that car and I'm working on another Celsior, SC400 & M5. I still have a few sets of the work meister's that I'm going to put on the new cars when they're done.....Even my 7yr old son is building, spraying and racing these cars..........Its addictive :dance:

[QUOTE=reemo_2001;214802]^^^^^^Yeah I had started a thread about that car^^^^a while back but I've deleted the pics from my photobucket and I guess the thread is gone now.

I've sold that car and I'm working on another Celsior, SC400 & M5. I still have a few sets of the work meister's that I'm going to put on the new cars when they're done.....Even my 7yr old son is building, spraying and racing these cars..........Its addictive :dance:[/QUOTE]

yeah very addictive.i used to have one but sold it few years ago cause never had time for it as i work to hard.
i dont even have time to work on my own car these days.it just sits here and collects dust...

where can i get a hg50/jhg50 model?

Nice models and the fender pull.lol

[quote=unknown007;215005]where can i get a hg50/jhg50 model?[/quote]

[url]http://www.aoshima-bk.co.jp/scripts/eng/shohin-eng.aspx?id=74[/url]

aoshima has some. i usually get my stuff direct from them or from hlj

maan i wana get that century and vlene ls430 and mode parfume ucf31

and i wish they made sentias, that would be cool.make like a mini copy of my car haha

Here's my evo with work meisters.....its an electric drift car. This car is so fun to drive because as soon as you hit the "gas" the car starts to drift. You can add weight, change the weight of the shock oils to softer/harder depending on the track you're drifting on. I had few drift cars but I've been so busy that I haven't had time to even think about these cars.

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[quote=Krammy-toe;215058][URL]http://www.aoshima-bk.co.jp/scripts/eng/shohin-eng.aspx?id=74[/URL]

aoshima has some. i usually get my stuff direct from them or from hlj[/quote]

theres no hg50 the ones that look like the us ones

[quote=unknown007;215208]theres no hg50 the ones that look like the us ones[/quote]

they used to have one q45 but maybe it's been discontinued.

[quote=alpha;215062]maan i wana get that century and vlene ls430 and mode parfume ucf31[/quote]

i have the JP century but i won't be using the wheels. i had the vlene ls430 but recently sold it to someone.

badass models guys

[QUOTE=Krammy-toe;215243]they used to have one q45 but maybe it's been discontinued.



i have the JP century but i won't be using the wheels. i had the vlene ls430 but recently sold it to someone.[/QUOTE]

i actually  want stock century and just slam it out on some mega dish 18s...sucks i cant get one in new zealand, unless i order it in.