Cyberpunk Toyota MR2

[StokeModels]

The idea for this project had been running around my brain for a while and when I saw the new Hasegawa MR2 kit, I knew that would be the perfect starting point. I used the body and interior from the MR2 kit and mashed it together with the Tamiya Toyota GT-One LeMans kit to make a futuristic Cyberpunk style racer.

 

 

The chassis, suspension and base engine/gearbox came from the GT-One kit and I added my own 3D designed and printed twin turbo setup. That included the intake plenum, intercoolers, turbos and all of the plumbing.

 

 

Wheels and tires were 3D printed as well and were meant to look like some 80s F1 wheels.

 

 

The livery was meant to look like someone had painted over the original white and gold two-tone finish of the MR2. The lettering on the side is an old version of the Toyota logo with the stripes and colours picking up from 80s era Toyota racing liveries.

 

 

LED lighting was added to the front and rear lights. I cut the fenders off the body and made up some of the under fender detail but the Hasegawa kit actually comes with a lot of panel detail under the hood and bumpers which was nice.

 

 

Tire lettering was done by airbrushing through a photo-etched stencil.

 

 

All of the chrome finishes on the engine were done with Alclad Chrome over gloss black lacquer. The braided hose is from Top Studio and the carbon effect is a mix of decals and spraying through a mesh stencil.

Thanks for looking!

Martin.

[PappyD340]

Super cool Toyota, very well done!

[atomicholiday]

Wow!  That’s really cool and creative.  Looks like it should be racing in some fantasy league.  I like it a lot.?

[Madhatter]

that is super freakin' cool mate! Very creative and well thought out. I like the finishing touch with the lights too

[rattle can man]

super nice!!

[Ace-Garageguy]

Knocked that one out of the park.

Concept, design, and execution are absolutely first-rate.

[Perspect Scale Modelworks]

That is awesome work!

[ea0863]

Absolutely fantastic Martin! The concept, weathering, attention to detail, photos - - - all incredible!!!

[beeRS]

That is so cool!  I really like the concept. Fantastic detail too. 

[Rich Chernosky]

AS a former MR2 owner I couldn't help but smile at this one.  The creativity and craftsmanship on this project is way over the top. Detail everywhere. Now who are you going to get to drive this beast. 

[Dave Van]

VERY COOL SPIN!

[catpack68]

Another stunning model Martin! Awesome work?

[Phildaupho]

It looks amazing in person but your photos always allow me to see your models in more detail.

[Hi-Po]

Totally awesome!  Workmanship and attention to detail is of the highest caliber.

[Speedpro]

Very creative! Very well done! Excellent work on the details.

[Matt T.]

This looks SO real! Flawless build, paint, weathering, and photography. Take a bow, sir! 

[ChrisR]

COOL!!!

[DJMar]

That is WILD. What a great build!

I especially like the inner fender detail, and the incredibly realistic weathering.

[karbuildr]

Your engineering on this build is incredible. Truly fascinating and a superb concept. Outstanding.

[Roger U]

Very creative and cool. Great detailing. 

[spencer1984]

Wow, awesome job on this!

[H.A.K]

Thats wild. Love it, Great details.

 

[Nacho Z]

Simply amazing!

[StokeModels]

Thanks to all for the great comments, really appreciated!

[Rattlecan Dan]

Wow! That's pretty outrageous! Can't imagine how fast it would go, before lift-off! Nice creativity.