My first 3 speed!
I got this baby a while and it was in a total mess. Initially, i intended to restore/touch-up its original black color but after a while looking at it, its still looks incomplete.
After getting bored to its old color, i have decided to restore it again. Took quite while to do, all the work really went to its paint job. The stripping and finishing process are really challenging and frustrating. Overall, i'm happy about the result as its my first attempt at restoring styrene bodies.. Still needs a rear tailgate badge,front indicators and the ever so..illusive side mirror.
before surgery
Comments
RC4x4
Looks great. Did you use the repro decals? Nice Job.
rally man
nice job for a first atempt lots of shine use cultec mirrors he does both sides in alloy much better than the originals
Hello motto
Hi, Stunning restoration, the Hilux is my favourite Tamiya model and love restoring them. Your detailing and care on the paintwork is a credit.
Looks real nice ,an excellent restoration,much better than the old black
keep up the great work
dr.roberts
Hi, thanks for the comments, the decals were carefully cut from 'oracle' sticker sheet.
DJTheo
Excellent work, congrats!
slimmy
this is a beautiful work of art.
dr.roberts
Thanks Rosey, this is the one in the comp.
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