This Eaglemoss/IXO 1:8 scale Nissan GT-R (R35) partwork build-up model used to be purchased in two ways. In many countries, it was available for purchase directly at local newsagents. But, here in the US and a few other countries, it was only available by signing up for a monthly subscription service from the now-defunct Eaglemoss. Everything on this site is based on that subscription version.
UPDATE January 2023: This model is now only available as a FULL KIT from IXO Models directly.
Over the span of about two years, Eaglemoss delivered 130 ‘packs’ that include a few parts of the model along with magazine ‘issues’ containing build instructions, images, and information about the Nissan GT-R. These were monthly deliveries, and after the introductory shipment of the first two packs, they were shipped in groups of four packs and one issue about every four weeks.
The subscription was perpetual and automatically charged your credit card every month when the issue shipped. This subscription version included some FREE gifts, which I will include below.
I created this site to share my own build progress and hopefully offer hints and tips I discovered along the way. It is not intended to be a step-by-step replacement for the instructions, so please read the magazines carefully! Lastly, most of the parts appear to be very detailed, so I may only be painting a few things to be more accurate.
Below are links to the articles for my build:
- Getting Started – If you are new to the model, begin here!
2019
June 2019
- Issue 01
July 2019
- Free Gift #1 – Toolkit
- Issue 02
August 2019
- Free Gift #2 – Collector’s Binder
- Issue 03
September 2019
- Issue 04
October 2019
- Issue 05
- Pack 15 – Engine: Rear Exhaust Sections/Tips
- Pack 16 – Engine: Air Conditioning Hoses, Soft Pipes, Power Steering Pump/Cover, Intake Pipes, Dipstick
- Pack 17 – Engine: Hoses, Tower Bar, Side Hoses, Manifold, Air Filter Boxes, Covers
- Pack 18 – Body: Rear Diffuser Panel/Vent, Rear Fog Light, Rear Gearbox Oil Cover, Exhaust Trims
2020
January 2020
- Issue 06
- Issue 07
February 2020
- Free Gift #3 – Specification Stand
- Free Gift #4 – Display Base
- Issue 08
March 2020
- Issue 09
April 2020
- Issue 10
May 2020
- Issue 11
- Issue 12
July 2020
- Issue 13
- Issue 14
August 2020
- Issue 15
- Pack 55 – Interior: Multifunction Display Panel, Dashboard Controls/Buttons, Instrument Cover, Power Outlet Button
- Pack 56 – Interior: Steering Wheel/Shaft, Paddle Shift, Steering Column Trim, Dashboard Panel
- Pack 57 – Interior: Steering Wheel Center Cap, Steering Console, Rear Speakers
- Pack 58 – Interior: Rear Left Side Panel, Front Seat Belt/Clip, Left Seat Belt Holder/Pins
- Issue 16
- Pack 59 – Interior: Rear Right Side Panel, Front Seat Belt/Clip, Right Seat Belt Holder/Pins
- Pack 60 – Frame: Motherboard (PCB)/Gaskets/Insulating Paper, Brake Pedal Switch/Base
- Pack 61 – Frame: Key Controller, Interior Light Switch, LEDs for Headlights/Interior Light/Brake Lights
- Pack 62 – Body: Car Trunk/Board
September 2020
- Issue 17
October 2020
- Issue 18
November 2020
- Issue 19
December 2020
- Issue 20
2021
January 2021
- Issue 21
Here, it took almost 10 months to receive the next parts of this build. It was either an availability issue or a redesign of the doors – I heard both reasons.
October 2021
- Issue 22
- Issue 23
November 2021
- Issue 24
- Issue 25
- Issue 26
With Pack 100 finished, your GT-R car model should be complete. However, there was a subscription extension of 30 additional packs that make up a separate build of this amazing 1:5 scale cutaway replica of the Nissan GT-R (R-35) VR38DETT V6 engine!
NOTE: It is unclear if the new IXO Models version of the GT-R will include this engine or not.
In the Eaglemoss inventory system (and what you see on subscription shipping notifications), these packs are listed by the part numbers NISUK100C to NISUK131C. However, my actual Engine parts are labelled 1 through 31. For example, my Engine pack labelled ’18’ has a barcode on it showing part number NISUK117C (or Pack 117). Therefore, they are off by one number which confuses everyone.
This is likely because Eaglemoss began offering this engine build as a separate ‘Special Edition’ product at some point and these parts were repackaged to match. They also converted the previously printed issues for these packs into a new digital PDF format with only minor changes. To help reduce confusion between the two designations, I will list both of them here.
- Engine Packs 1-2
- Pack 100/Engine 1 – Cylinder Block, Combustion Chambers, Engine Cover/Logo
- Pack 101/Engine 2 – Crankshaft Bearings, Main Journals, Connecting Rods, Cranks
- Engine Packs 3-6
- Pack 102/Engine 3 – Conrods/Caps, Domes, Compression Rings, Pistons/Pins
- Pack 103/Engine 4 – Crank Girdle, Oil Distributor/Connector, Pipe Joints
- Pack 104/Engine 5 – Oil Pan, Oil Pump/Pipe
- Pack 105/Engine 6 – Left Cylinder Head
- Engine Packs 7-10
- Pack 106/Engine 7 – Inlet/Exhaust Valves, Tappets, Valve Springs
- Pack 107/Engine 8 – Right Cylinder Head
- Pack 108/Engine 9 – Camshafts/Caps
- Pack 109/Engine 10 – Timing Chain Case, Camshaft Covers
- Engine Packs 11-14
- Pack 110/Engine 11 – Rear Camshaft Covers, Rocker Covers, Connectors, Seal Caps
- Pack 111/Engine 12 – Left Turbo Impeller, Left Compressor Impeller/Housing, Left Turbine/Housing/Case
- Pack 112/Engine 13 – Differential/Back Plate, Flanges/Seals, Shaft Sleeve
- Pack 113/Engine 14 – Flywheel, Ring Gear/Back Plate, Right Supports, Oil Filter
- Engine Packs 15-18
- Pack 114/Engine 15 – Right Turbo Wheel/Compressor Housing, Right Turbine/Compressor Case/Valve, Seal Caps
- Pack 115/Engine 16 – Right Exhaust Manifold Cover, Inlet Pipes, Lower Oil Pipes, Seal Caps, Oil Filter Base
- Pack 116/Engine 17 – Spark Plugs/Covers, Right Compressor Trachea, Oil Filling Port
- Pack 117/Engine 18 – Thermostat, Hot Water Manifold/Pipe, Seal Caps
- Engine Packs 19-22
- Pack 118/Engine 19 – Air Filters/Hose/Hose Cap
- Pack 119/Engine 20 – Intake Manifold A, Injectors, Fuel Rails/Connector, Pressure Regulator
- Pack 120/Engine 21 – Intake Manifold Collectors, Closed Tube/Cap, Connections
- Pack 121/Engine 22 – Crankshaft/Oil Pump/Camshaft/Jockey Sprockets
- Engine Packs 23-26
- Pack 122/Engine 23 – Camshaft Chains, Oil Pump Chain
- Pack 123/Engine 24 – Primary Timing Chain
- Pack 124/Engine 25 – Guide Plates/Spring, Push Rod/Seats/Spring
- Pack 125/Engine 26 – Front Timing Chain Case, Crankshaft Pulley, Camshaft Sprocket Cover
- Engine Packs 27-31
- Pack 126/Engine 27– Throttles, Throttle Bodies/Position Sensors, Intake Tubes
- Pack 127/Engine 28 – Pedestal, Printed Circuit Board
- Pack 128/Engine 29 – Speaker Switch/Base, Battery Box/Cover
- Pack 129/Engine 30 – Pedestal Cover, Speakers/Bases, GT-R Logo
- Pack 130/Engine 31 – Engine Supports, Upright