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Lexus LFA Tokyo Motor Show 2009 Whitest White

One Only! Lexus LFA Tokyo Motor Show 2009 Whitest White. Limited edition #39/80 as shown. Brand new.

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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 07/29/2014 :  17:07:55  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
A little change from the usual...this will start up soon.

914joe

USA
206 Posts
Posted - 07/29/2014 :  19:54:09  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Sooo cool!!! Doing a lift off body?

think small
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the.x.man

New Zealand
877 Posts
Posted - 07/29/2014 :  22:16:07  Show Profile  Visit the.x.man's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I am really hanging out for this one!!!

A lift-off body would be extremely cool - but trying to find decent reference material is surprising difficult and just imagine the levels of scratch-building required! :o)

I'll be happy to settle for a slightly salt-streaked curbside (lakeside?), with a little whiff of burnt wool. And a glycerol tablet next to it.

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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 07/30/2014 :  07:52:02  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by the.x.man

I am really hanging out for this one!!!

A lift-off body would be extremely cool - but trying to find decent reference material is surprising difficult and just imagine the levels of scratch-building required! :o)

I'll be happy to settle for a slightly salt-streaked curbside (lakeside?), with a little whiff of burnt wool. And a glycerol tablet next to it.

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The only substitute for cubic inches is more cubic inches!
Max Balchowsky

the.x.man 1:43



Yes...open body would be a major undertaking with this kit...but the Salt Flat presentation is already in the plan!
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 08/04/2014 :  16:16:09  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
The basic kit...





And the base is all set up to inspire the build!
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the.x.man

New Zealand
877 Posts
Posted - 08/04/2014 :  17:30:53  Show Profile  Visit the.x.man's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I am amused that you only get half wheels :o)
Makes sense, though.

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Max Balchowsky

the.x.man 1:43
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ewestra

Netherlands
28 Posts
Posted - 08/05/2014 :  10:03:44  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Mayby I've missed it, but wich manufacture makes this kit. I like to have one...

Eric
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the.x.man

New Zealand
877 Posts
Posted - 08/05/2014 :  17:39:24  Show Profile  Visit the.x.man's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Eric, the kit is by Model Assemblies.

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Max Balchowsky

the.x.man 1:43
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 08/06/2014 :  07:59:56  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by the.x.man

I am amused that you only get half wheels :o)
Makes sense, though.

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The only substitute for cubic inches is more cubic inches!
Max Balchowsky

the.x.man 1:43



It is...and it's funny that he changed the spelling of his first name due to a magazine in the US getting it wrong ;)
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts
Posted - 08/20/2014 :  15:41:40  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
And the final assembly has commenced...

The primers are sanded and then the paint/decals/mat clear coat applied. I chose a mat clear to stress the crudeness of the real bike...no high gloss on this gem!





The parts are organised and black washed.



Body half's are assembled.





The tires are treated with real sea salt ground very fine by hand.



Then the model is mounted to the base and final details have been applied.
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JAG

Canada
44 Posts
Posted - 08/20/2014 :  17:29:05  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Excellent!
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the.x.man

New Zealand
877 Posts
Posted - 08/20/2014 :  17:37:40  Show Profile  Visit the.x.man's Homepage  Reply with Quote
*Drool*

I am now fidgeting with impatience! I shall have to console myself by re-watching the movie repeatedly until it arrives :o)

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