Kennyboy Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 (edited) This project is for next month's local club build......"Modern Muscle" Always wanted to do something like this so I went to the "JDM Drawer" of the stash and pulled out the Fujimi Evo 7 kit. The kit is VERY crisp on detail but what it does lack in is that certain EVO attitude......basically, the kit portrays the EVO as a Ralliart style Lancer. The body is very ho-hum on width and the wheels look like they are MAYBE sixteen inch diameter. Ok, enough of that...... The goal of this build is to bring the attitude of a full-on track fighter. Think Varis, HKS, Chargespeed, and maybe a little Voltex mixed in for good measure. The wheels are Pegasus 23" sleeves with the five spoke modular's from the Shelby Series 1 kit (I think they look pretty darn close to SSR Professor's) we'll get to the wheel's later though.....body first! I started the body aspects with a quick purchase of an XMODS Evo bodykit......very nicely detailed BUT it is only 1/28 scale, so too small to just cut and paste then paint. I had to use different portions of each piece and blend it with the existing body (which has proven quite challenging but VERY rewarding as well!) There were a few times I was unsure of cutting into the perfect fenders and/or quarters but hey.......if you don't risk it how are you going to go the next level? So here is where I am as of two days ago.......currently sanding the 3rd round of filler. The body has come a LONG way in quite a short amount of time, I am really surprised how it sort of fell together so far........not going to curse myself though so ENJOY! Edited May 28, 2015 by Kennyboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 Some more pics of progress......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xploited Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 That's going to look MAAADD man !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbben Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Your crazy. But I like where this is going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 Thanks guys! This is the look I am going for........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 That's going to be bad.......... in a good way ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relic_Models Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 The body work looks 'fun'. But it looks like you've matched it up pretty well. Looking forward to your next post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Very well done. I love watching your builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Mean looking Evo. Love the wide body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Good start, your subject matter is always interesting. I'll be watching this one for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Ken... I really like the direction you are going with this. That body is looking great so far. Keep up the killer work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randx0 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Nice bod mods . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Great subject and start Ken.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Great project Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Nice start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Look out Kenny's going off the deep end!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbben Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Look out Kenny's going off the deep end!!!!!! Not the first time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Not the last either!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Thank you guys for the support and the laughs!..........got first primer on it, did the 2nd round of filler and wetsanded today......what you see here is the 3rd round of filler in some spots (oops! got to cut out the other front vent!) Getting real close to the next phase (which will be all the aero pieces....which will be scratchbuilt.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Got paint on it yet???? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Got paint on it yet???? LOL Nope, getting close though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I'm Interested in seeing those wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarana-X Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Looking great. A Lancer is one of four modern cars I'd have a hard time choosing between if I had money. Glad no one pulled the rice card on your "Modern Muscle" build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Awesome wok, the body extensions look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 (edited) Decided on the "Main" color today.....Kandy gold! The color was achieved by basecoating black, then using HOK Galaxy Grey, followed by HOK Kandy Pagan Gold. I will more than likely use another color with this (possibly black) to compliment and add to the Time Attack look I am going for. Wheel shots will be later........they are drying. For now though..........ENJOY! Edited May 10, 2015 by Kennyboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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