New Kits

[stan]

That is a great looking kit - lots of potential there

[christodav]

I think I have to do it.......

[wokkaboy]

yeah lock it in Christo, I'd love to see one of these being built. What binding/hardware colour are you thinking ?

what car is the engine bay on your avatar by the way ?

[christodav]

Car engine bay is a 2001 Toyota Aristo JZS161. It's the same shape (almost the same car) as The Australian delivered Lexus GS300. I lived in Japan from 2011 to 2013. I love my Japanese performance cars and this car was the only car I could afford at the time that was worth to take back with me. The Lexus has the non-turbo version of the 2JZ in-line six. In Japan, the Aristo has the option of the twin turbo version. This shape went right up to 2005 when Toyota then started labelling their domestic Models Lexus instead of Toyota. Up until then, Toyota Japan only exported vehicles with the Lexus badge.
The car is pretty cool as there are only a handful of them in Australia as they can only be privately imported. ie you have to live in Japan and own and drive the car in Japan for at least 12 months to be eligble to take it to Australia. Mine has only been lightly modified and is capable of 0-100 in around 6secs which is pretty good for a 16 year old car. I have never been pulled over since owning it and only people "in the know" take much notice of it. It's a sleeper and a reliable daily driver. It is a bit thirsty on fuel.
Think of the car as a luxury Ford XR6 Turbo.

Back to guitars and I am thinking of the gold top with white binding and black or dark back and sides like the real one. However, red or blue top is also an option. I am waiting for some pay to come in and I am pretty sure I'll buy it. I did suggest a Wolfgang on the model suggestion thread a little while ago so I think I have to do it. LOL
I am coming to the pointy end of the final coats on the tele, so I am looking for my second build.

Chris

[wokkaboy]

just google imaged the Aristo pretty cool looking car. Definitely looks like a Lexus !

With the musicman I presume you mean a gold stain ? would hate to see flamed or quilted maple covered up !

[christodav]

Oh yes, the golden stain. I have now looked at other colours too, including a lot of bursts!
Many, many stain options for this kit.
Could even do a natural top which would probably be quite easy using my TO spray.

Thanks Adam for this kit!



I've now got better wheels on her. This pic was taken in Japan.

[wokkaboy]

no worries Chris. Wheels look good. Those headlights have got a bit of a Merc look to them

[DrNomis_44]

Oh wicked, I'm definitely putting one of these MM-1 kits on my "To Order" list.

@ Adam How much are these kits by the way?

[Hobastard]

Click on the link Doc, it will take you to the Shop.... $249.00 if you can't be..........

[DrNomis_44]

Click on the link Doc, it will take you to the Shop.... $249.00 if you're too lazy.....

Doh!!....*cue epic facepalm moment*....I need to get with the program....lol.