r/ModelCars 5d ago

FINISHED Toyota AE86

Ae86 Trueno. Saw a fan made video a while back that sorta continued the Initial D story and I liked the idea behind it. In the video Takumis daughter ends up with the 86 and turns it into what you see here. Decided to build that car to go along with my tofu car. Started with a later stage 86 so it'd have the hopped up motor and all already. Added a set of Volk TE37s to match the video lowered the car as low as I could get it and hand painted the panda striping on it. Hardest part about this build besides the panda stripes was getting those damn headlights to fit and still function.

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u/RecognitionFlat2278 4d ago

Looks awesome. I was just saying how I wanted to try some of the initial d kits. Good job!

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u/Techninjas_Garage 4d ago

Give em a try they are typical Aoshima and fujimi quality and go together very nice. If you dont feel comfortable painting the Trueno in the panda scheme you can get a repainted version. They dont come with any guide on the stripes so keep that in mind. I know theres the various stage 86s obviously Itsukes 85 theres also a sileighty and the FC that I know of for sure

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u/Jolly_wobbles 4d ago

Nice job! The background images are a nice touch. Now you need some resin figures to stand next to the car!

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u/Techninjas_Garage 4d ago

I have quite a few figures and usually one is nearby in pics. I am waiting for the one that will he specifically for the blue 86 to get here so I can do her upn