Jeepster25 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 This is my first post and my first build in a long time. I decided to do a model of my first car. This kit was from fujimi, I switched the wheels with Jeep CJ wheels that more closely match the Samurai I had. The paint is automotive paint that is covered with a few layers of clear. I scratch built the brush guard, mud flaps and spare tire cover. Also I recreated the stripes from a scanned picture of the original Samurai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolltide Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Looks great very nice work, wish they still made more of the real ones of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepster25 Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 Looks great very nice work, wish they still made more of the real ones of these Thanks rolltide! I wish they still made them too, it was a great little 4 x 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my name is nobody Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Thats a terrific model! Always nice to see someone replicate a vehicle they own, or owned, in scale. these models always seem to have alot more put into them. and I like this. Have never seen a model kit of this Samurai, and it looks great! nice detail, the spare tire cover is really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Very nicely done, cracking paint job, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VW Dave Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 (edited) Have you thought about displaying the model on its top so it looks more natural? LOL. Reminds me of the old song: "my Suzuki is really sturdy, as long as I don't go over 30." Seriously, Jeepster25 - Great job on that Zuki, and the personalized touches/scratchbuilt bits make it very special indeed. Edited November 18, 2009 by VW Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepster25 Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 Thanks everyone! khart here is a picture of her on the side like many real Samurai's in the 80's! Also another picture of her topless. I don't like how the tires came out but I couldn't figure out how to do white letter tires that matched the ones I had, any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBradKeselowski Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Super build :lol: I like the detailing. Wheels and tires look great, along with the decals. I give you a thumbs up on this build It's nice to see somebody build one of these pretty well stock and not all chopped up or being slammed into the weeds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Nice work. I really like the color, what is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I always those Samuri things and want to build one with huge tires and a bigger engine. Yours looks very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randx0 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 great job . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepster25 Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 Nice work. I really like the color, what is it? It's 1987 Suzuki Iceland Blue Metalic code 09R, I was able to get it in a 12 oz. spray can from Automotivetouchup. It's just a base coat paint so I used 3 coats of gloss clear over it. It did melt the plastic cup I sprayed it into first but the model didn't melt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepster25 Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 Shabo dry transfers, although I don't know if they make them in that style or not. You might also try brushing on a light coat of Future floor polish over the decals that are on the tires now to help get rid of the "filmy" look. Thanks! I'll try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 thats nice just heard a new rap song and theyre still paying homage to the sidekicks and samurais Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Awesome looking Sammie. Paint and details look Fantastic. Gotta Love a good Zuk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carchub Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Nice work! That decal matches perfectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carchub Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Nice work! That decal matches perfectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carchub Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Nice work! That decal matches perfectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carchub Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Nice work! That decal matches perfectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Really nice job, and the detailing is top notch. The spare tire cover really adds to it. I remember a dealer who had a few on his lot, and one had a sign in the windshield that said "Ready to Roll". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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