martinfan5 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Got started on mine, its going to be painted in BMW Steel BlueGetting the body ready for painting, there were a few mold/seem lines that I could find, and they were very faint.And the chassis painted up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64Comet404 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Looks great so far. Is the colour a modern BMW shade, or vintage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62rebel Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 That was the factory color of my 76. My wife's was originally brown, I repainted it Massey Ferguson grey metallic. I happened to work for them at the time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62rebel Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 It's occurred to me that a close approximation of the correct engine could be sourced from the Revell 320i kit, along with the engine compartment. They're very similar. Just thinking out loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Excited to see one of these built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droogie Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Who makes this kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Excited to see one of these built.agreed. i will follow...still waiting for my ordered ones. @ Robert: its the new kit from Hasegawa. Looks beautiful built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Off to a great start. I always liked this body style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Cool! Have to see how it comes out. I want one! and then do some Jager decals on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Lookin' good, and nice job on the panel lines. And a word of warning. Don't let Chip Foose near this BMW.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 What a cool little Beemer!!, cant wait to see what you do with it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 Bob, you need help sir Paint is on the body, and work on the chassis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I'm curious how this kit builds,i read somewhere the door panels lack detail,is that so?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 That is looking great, I am really liking this build and thinking I may have to take the plunge and buy one. Where did you find this kit and how much was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Looking very good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 That is looking great, I am really liking this build and thinking I may have to take the plunge and buy one. Where did you find this kit and how much was it?Hobby Link Japan, and its was close to $30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 I'm curious how this kit builds,i read somewhere the door panels lack detail,is that so?.So far, builds real nice, no issues, yes, the interior door panels are blank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 Chassis is pretty much done, just need to add the tow hook.Mock up, wheels painted, I still need to strip the chrome from the center cap and then paint those. Body wet sanded and ready for a final coat of paint. Started work on the interior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Looking awesome! Love the color and it sits just right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Great looking model! The body on this kit looks just about perfect. What model year does it represent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 Thank you guysGreat looking model! The body on this kit looks just about perfect. What model year does it represent?1971 is the year that it represents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Well done, looks real nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Excellent build you have going here Jonathan !!! This is a cool new release from Hasegawa. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 Clear coated the body, need to let cure for about 24 hours and then will start the fun part, all the trim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbike-shaun Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Hey Jonathan,love the finish of the paint! My freinds dad owned one of these ( in 1.1) it was that crappy beige (tan).fun,car though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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