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Old 04-01-04, 10:14 AM
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Default Vertex Soarer: In the making

This isn't exactly on-topic, but it's related. I thought some of you might be interested in seeing this. I used to be into making model cars, but I just have no time to do it anymore, but once in a while, I check out what other people have done and I came across this.

http://www.spc.org.uk/toyota/soarer.html



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oh, and remember...a lot of this had to be scratch built. I have the same model, but I made it bone stock.
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That looks great man!!
You've got skills.
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Wow thats awesome, I love making model cars. I wish i could replicate mine, let alone the vertex soarer.

Kevin

PS. what type of material do you use to create body kits and extensions from the body?

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I love it!! Gotta get one of those.
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just to make things clear, i made the gold sc to look like mine. the red vertex soarer is being made by someone else. i found it in one of the model forums online.

but as far as materials to make body kits, people usually use styrene sheets and putty. i started a widebody supra project over a year ago, and i haven't touched it in about half a year...wish i had time to finish it.
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Cool. I have two model kits I have yet to think about building. Howie, you gotta show me how to make body kits.

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Originally posted by howiedoit
just to make things clear, i made the gold sc to look like mine. the red vertex soarer is being made by someone else. i found it in one of the model forums online.

but as far as materials to make body kits, people usually use styrene sheets and putty. i started a widebody supra project over a year ago, and i haven't touched it in about half a year...wish i had time to finish it.
Oops, thought it was yours man
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whoa i want to make one. i see the site has the body but where do you get the guts of the car?
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the model kit comes with everything you need to build a complete soarer. but this particular kit has no engine detail. i think this builder is doing a transplant from a supra model for the engine detail though. he cut the hood out already, and is scratch building whatever else is needed.
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Where do you buy the base kit in the US? I went to the website that the guy listed, but they do not have the kit on their site. Anyone know?
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