Farhan Builds the Tamiya 1/24 R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R - Build Feature
Farhan Builds the Tamiya R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R
Tamiya 24090 with muffler from 24341 - 1/24 Car - Full Build Feature
Farhan's first time airbrushing. He decided to tackle a version of his favourite car - the R32 Skyline GT-R. He had been painting with rattle cans for a while and decided to take the leap after picking up an Iwata Eclipse HP-CS - the airbrush we hand to everyone starting out and the staff airbrush of choice for most general work.
He got straight to work experimenting with the main body colour. After a few days he sent us a picture of the car body he had achieved by mixing Tamiya lacquers and acrylics together. The results speak for themselves - especially for a first time airbrush project.
The Main Kit: TAM24090 - Tamiya - 1/24 Nissan Skyline GT-R
Muffler from: TAM24341 - Tamiya - 1/24 Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 Nismo Custom
Farhan's Tamiya 1/24 R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R.
Front - lights and grille
Top down - carbon fibre and engine
Side right - wheels and brakes
Side left - wheels and brakes
Three-quarter left - gloss reflectivity
Rear - badge, plate and exhaust
How Farhan Built It
Full step-by-step breakdown. All products in stock at Wheels and Wings unless noted.
Mr. Hobby Black Surfacer 1500
Custom Mix - LP47 Pearl Blue, X-13 Metallic Blue, Drop of X-1 Black
Farhan spent a few days experimenting before landing on this body colour - a custom mix of Tamiya LP47 Pearl Blue, X-13 Metallic Blue, and a drop of X-1 Gloss Black. The results speak for themselves.
Titanium Gold Cover, Chrome Turbo and Manifold, Markers for Details
Engine cover in Titanium Gold. Turbo outer casing and intake manifold in Chrome Silver. Front rad support and fan painted with the AK Flat White marker. Front support beam in the Gundam Gun Metal marker.
Titanium Gold Rims, Chrome Rotors, Metallic Orange Calipers
Clear Orange and Red Enamels, Chrome Silver Backing on Rear Lights
Lights brush painted with Tamiya enamel clear colours. For the rear lights, Chrome Silver is applied to the back side of the light part so it shines naturally through the clear red from behind - adding the metallic hint needed to make the lights read convincingly.
Flat Black, Straight Pipe Exhaust, Rubber Black Engine Shield
Underside in Flat Black. The muffler from kit 24341 was cut and modified as a straight pipe. Exhaust pipe in Chrome Silver, touched up with the AK Aluminium marker where the paint did not fully cover. Engine shield painted with the AK Rubber Black marker.
Scale Motorsport Carbon Fibre Decal, Two Coats of Gloss Clear
Carbon fibre decal from Scale Motorsport applied to the roof. On curved areas the sheet had trouble staying flat - Tamiya Decal Adhesive Softener was used to get it to conform and adhere. Two coats of Mr. Hobby UV Cut Gloss applied after the decal to seal and protect it.
Tamiya Detail-Up Parts - Japan Exclusive (for now)
The rear wing is from a Tamiya detail-up parts set that Farhan sourced on his trip to Japan. It is not currently available in North America - yet. Fitted out of box, unpainted.
Mark Fit Strong Throughout
Exterior decals from the kit. Interior decals from miscellaneous sheets picked up on Farhan's Japan trip. Rear licence plate decal from the kit. All applied with Tamiya Mark Fit Strong.
Mr. Hobby UV Cut Gloss
Black Plastic Left Unpainted, Rubber Black Seats
All black plastic interior left as-is. Seats painted with the AK Rubber Black marker.
The Finished Build
Tamiya 1/24 R32 Skyline GT-R. First time airbrushing. The results speak for themselves.
Three-quarter right
Three-quarter left
Rear
Top down
Rear left three-quarter
Rear right three-quarter
All paints and supplies used in this build are in stock at Wheels and Wings Hobbies in Toronto, available online with Canada-wide shipping.
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