Nick F40 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 (edited) I know it's hard for some of you to believe, that I'm posting something in here. I'm glad to get back, too much talkin on here I have also been helping out with my dad, some of you know, he had a bad fall and had to get hip surgery. I've decided it's going to be more of a street car so no Chris, I won't have to do the decals! No PIAA, well maybe some.... So far I got the front suspension done, except for the brakes, and arms and such and got the engine in For the exhaust heat wrapping, I cut a small piece of those AAA stickers you get in the mail, on the patterned section and cut it out, it's nice because all you do is stick it on and it's the right thickness too. I cut and sanded teeth out, didn't really like the look of the grill it has, it has two small openings on each side rear shot a couple mock ups, the exhaust and wheels still need to be silver and the brakes still need to be installed...that's coming tomorrow! I am also thinking of an engine, I do have the one in already but I also have a B16/18 from the Civic kit, I think the real motor is a destroked ITBd H22a straight racing motor, but they might have used the F and D series, the F series was known for racing also, but anyway same heads, but I need to somehow make ITB's....so I need suggestions on that if I am going to do it... I'm so far going with Dupli Color Avignon Blue Metallic, but I also have a Dupli Color green, not sure about the name, but should I go with the blue? here are more pics if you want to check them out. http://s131.photobucket.com/albums/p287/Ni.../JTCC%20Accord/ Enjoy mates! Edited September 29, 2008 by Nick F40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAL Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 It's about time dude. I have that kit! BTW you photo album is password protected. Blue is okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share Posted July 27, 2008 It's about time dude. I have that kit! BTW you photo album is password protected. Blue is okay. I just noticed that, now it's unlocked some more pics I'm sure you do! What color you suppose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62SS Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Lookin good Nick, Keep the pics coming. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAL Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I just noticed that, now it's unlocked some more pics I'm sure you do! What color you suppose? I always liked Testors Boyds Orange Metalic. That what I am going to do my R8 in. For me anyway, blue always looks better in the bottle then on the body. Remember my yellow GT2, it was three shades of blue before giving up and stripping it off. I came ###### close to stripping my Starliner. looking good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Yeah, like CAL said, it's about freakin' time! You've been building how much longer than me? Seriously, good to see you building. Even if it is one of those torque-less wonders from the east..... C'mon!!!! you know you want to start that quattro!!!! (insert 5 cylinder warble here....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share Posted July 27, 2008 Yeah, like CAL said, it's about freakin' time! You've been building how much longer than me? Seriously, good to see you building. Even if it is one of those torque-less wonders from the east..... C'mon!!!! you know you want to start that quattro!!!! (insert 5 cylinder warble here....) DUB!!!!!!! GREAT!!!! Now your gonna probably see Quattro pics tomorrow.... Oh come on at least it's a race car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I've decided it's going to be more of a street car so no Chris, I won't have to do the decals! No PIAA, well maybe some.... But you said you wussed out on the decals. Hows it a race car with no decals????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAL Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 decals are funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share Posted July 27, 2008 But you said you wussed out on the decals. Hows it a race car with no decals????? That is why it's going to be a street car, besides, the decals that go on the sides and hood are messed up, so I'm going to put some, just not everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonioseven Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 It'll be cool to watch this come together. I have this kit somewhere and it's also gonna be a streetcar but it will be a while before I get to it. Check HobbyLink Japan for some throttle bodies; I'm pretty sure Sakatsu makes them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Well, it's about time!! Nice start so far Nick..........I figured those AAA stickers would be good for something! Tonioseven: I love your avatar! That was one of my favorite shows when I was a kid! Goldar, Silvar, and Gam..............that brings back some memories! I'd like to get that show on DVD when I get some more bucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayVee Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I like your ideas on this project, it's coming along nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share Posted July 27, 2008 Well, it's about time!! Nice start so far Nick..........I figured those AAA stickers would be good for something! Tonioseven: I love your avatar! That was one of my favorite shows when I was a kid! Goldar, Silvar, and Gam..............that brings back some memories! I'd like to get that show on DVD when I get some more bucks! yeah I know yeah when I first saw them I thought that would be perfect instead of painting it. I like your ideas on this project, it's coming along nicely! Thanks, I appreciate it I have the exhaust and wheels in for paint so they'll be on soon, now I'm getting the rest of the suspension ready, so pics soon guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Good choice of a car to build. I've built both versions of this kit. And yes, the decals are a pain. What paint did you use for your engine and transmission? It's a color I'm interested in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 i have the JACCS honda and i am also going street with it. i want to build a G series 5 cylinder, with a big turbo, and a four wheel drive system for it. should be pretty cool. good to you working. you are amazing....I can't wait Good choice of a car to build. I've built both versions of this kit. And yes, the decals are a pain. What paint did you use for your engine and transmission? It's a color I'm interested in. I used all Tamiya paints except for what i'll tell you soo. The block was painted in Falt Aluminum then I just brushed the whole thing with black detail wash which gave it that green-yellow tint. For the transmission of course the end cover is just Gun Metal but the transmission I used my Turn Signal Amber mixed in with Semi Gloss Black and Gun Metal and I just put a drop of each and mixed them together and it gave that color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 Well got some updates, finished the front suspension man, the front crossbrace for the arms and the steering bar was tricky first I glued it on as one unit but then found out it would go down in the slot right and cause the whole suspension to not fit in the holes and of course you have to keep the wheels straight to keep them out of the way and you have to put the notches in the arms where they can turn and you have to put all this in, well it was a fiasco the first time, luckily not much paint scraped off and I took off the front crossbrace and just glued everything else on and put in the brace afterward, and a little touch up....... just to have posable steering, it still rubs a tad but it is fine now that is one item you have to watch out for more updates soon, exhasut wheels, rear suspension, etc. thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 Well, got the chassis finished and exhasut on, really turned out well got a carbon fibre strip on the barrel finished the rear suspension all those silver brackets and nuts, were very tedious got the wheels painted chrome, more like a brushed aluminum and mounted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAL Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 (edited) Looks good Nick. I just ordered two JACCS Accords from Squadron. $ 2.99 ea. Edited August 2, 2008 by CAL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted August 3, 2008 Author Share Posted August 3, 2008 Looks good Nick. I just ordered two JACCS Accords from Squadron. $ 2.99 ea. I know I saw that, i'm going to order like 10 Dale, Dupli-Color Avignon Blue Metallic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAL Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I know I saw that, i'm going to order like 10 Dale, Dupli-Color Avignon Blue Metallic Did you see all the Heller Rereleases! Got to get me a Bentely Blower... Now's your chance for a Peugeot 905 That had some cute little Citroens too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted August 3, 2008 Author Share Posted August 3, 2008 Did you see all the Heller Rereleases! Got to get me a Bentely Blower... Now's your chance for a Peugeot 905 That had some cute little Citroens too. oh yeah maybe some Citroens and that 905 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr20dettkid Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 lookin good so far bro , i got the same kit i am about to start workin on it in a few days . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 (edited) lookin good so far bro , i got the same kit i am about to start workin on it in a few days . Well...it's a little late but yeah, it is a great kit! Decals sure are fun! It has been over a month now, sorry for the suspense on those who watched this, sorry. I got it finished yesterday and got it polished for tomorrow's photo shoot, so look out for it. Progress pics! The original PIAA hood decal got a little too hot when I tried the heat gun trick so I quickly got that off with tape and had to think of a new solution so here it is, my first REAL carbon fibre decal of this size on a hood and I must say, I am proud of how it turned out. if you want to see some cheater shots of the body and chassis, ask for the link, but if not, wait for tomorrow! Edited September 29, 2008 by Nick F40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Your Honda is looking good from the inside out. Nice job laying down the CF hood. Chassis and Interior is looking great. Nice Job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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