Italianhorses Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Starting this project that will be mildly super-detailed (like that’s a thing), but will definitely not go all out. Will be building this one just like on the box – presentation version. I have bunch of these kits, and will likely build some liveried versions in the future, so this will be a trial run for the kit. I will use a combination of Fujimi-provided and aftermarket photoetch on this one, CF decals, and other extra bits here and there. I bought a HD PE set for this one, but some of the parts are not accurate for the presentation version, so will use what was provided by Fujimi, especially for the front and rear mesh pieces. Fujimi fret provided in the kit: Hobby Design set: Started with the rear mesh, hoped to drill out the mesh piece itself leaving the frame to attach the PE piece to it: In reality, it turned out too fragile, and I broke it several times while handling, so scrapped this crazy idea. After test fitting the mesh, it appears that it won’t be needed anyway. Air outlets glued in place and seams filled: Since I removed the rear mesh, I also removed the pegs where the chassis plate is mounted in the back. I wanted to retain at least two in the front, so had to come up with the solution to keep them and cut the opening for the front mesh as well. Slightly cut the sides: And removed the front molded piece but left most of the mounting holes there: Can’t really see it from the front: Test-fit the mesh – still too tall – need to remove more: Now looks much better – tucked in nice and flush with the front spoiler: This is where I am with this one for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Cant wait to see this one built up!, I just got this kit myself when I discovered I didn't have any BMW's in my collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 The PE parts in this case are a big improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabbricaP Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Can’t wait to see more! This gen Z4 looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 11 hours ago, Dann Tier said: Cant wait to see this one built up!, I just got this kit myself when I discovered I didn't have any BMW's in my collection. So. This is the only bimmer in your stash? You need to fix that! Its a really good kit from Fujimi. Usually I'm not a big fan of their kits, but this one is very good. 4 hours ago, afx said: The PE parts in this case are a big improvement. Yes, it usually the case with race cars and a bunch of little pieces that typically not present in road cars. I mean, I'd get it for the harness alone. But then the mesh, the wings, the brakes... 2 hours ago, FabbricaP said: Can’t wait to see more! This gen Z4 looks great Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Louis Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 That looks great, hats off to your patience on drilling all those holes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Italianhorses said: So. This is the only bimmer in your stash? You need to fix that! Its a really good kit from Fujimi. Usually I'm not a big fan of their kits, but this one is very good. Yes, it usually the case with race cars and a bunch of little pieces that typically not present in road cars. I mean, I'd get it for the harness alone. But then the mesh, the wings, the brakes... Thanks! Unfortunately, Alex, it is the only one...….i'd love to get Tamiyas 850i, or Revells Z8 Alpina Roadster. I Love Fujimi kits, but they struggle to keep their clear parts clear, or scuff-free. Aoshima on the other hand is really giving everybody a run!....imagine if they did complete kits like Fujimis EM kits!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 27 minutes ago, Dann Tier said: Unfortunately, Alex, it is the only one...….i'd love to get Tamiyas 850i, or Revells Z8 Alpina Roadster. I Love Fujimi kits, but they struggle to keep their clear parts clear, or scuff-free. Aoshima on the other hand is really giving everybody a run!....imagine if they did complete kits like Fujimis EM kits!!!! Tamiya 850i is a re-pack of Revell kit, so is their E36 325i kit. And its a very average kit, tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Tom Louis said: That looks great, hats off to your patience on drilling all those holes! Easy with a dremel and a shortie drill bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 5 minutes ago, Italianhorses said: Tamiya 850i is a re-pack of Revell kit, so is their E36 325i kit. And its a very average kit, tbh. Its the only choice if you you want an 850i, or Z8 though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 7 hours ago, Dann Tier said: Its the only choice if you you want an 850i, or Z8 though.... True. I have both kits, and there is a reason I have not started them. They are doozies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, Italianhorses said: True. I have both kits, and there is a reason I have not started them. They are doozies. LOL, you definitely HAVE to be in the mood, that's for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougboy Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Looks great so far. I've seen some of these kits built with some wacky ride height and weird stance but I'm sure you'll address those issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 18 hours ago, Dougboy said: Looks great so far. I've seen some of these kits built with some wacky ride height and weird stance but I'm sure you'll address those issues. Yes, I have seen some stance problems with these kits too, but I'm not at the point where I even test-fitted suspension yet. Will cross that bridge then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Hey, Alex!, I just picked up another beemer!...I got a Z8 at a flea market for $7.....just need a 3 series now....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted October 7, 2018 Author Share Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Dann Tier said: Hey, Alex!, I just picked up another beemer!...I got a Z8 at a flea market for $7.....just need a 3 series now....lol Nice! Only beemer is a BMW bike. BMW car is a bimmer. As a huge fan of the marque, I feel obliged to spread the truth! https://www.google.com/search?q=beemer+vs+bimmer Edited October 7, 2018 by Italianhorses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy124 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 (edited) First of all, this is coming along very nicely, Alex. Looking forward to the next steps... I'm not too big a fan of modern BMW design, but the Z4 sure is an exception, just as it is a very good race car (proved by numerous wins in several 24 hour races). A bit shocked about Dann not being stocked better in the bimmer department... I would definitely go for the Fujimi EM/ ROG BMW 6 series kit. Fujimi has just re-released the BMW M635 CSi kit (https://www.scalemates.com/kits/1107949-fujimi-126500-bmw-m635csi) so it should be easily available. Some guy built the Alpina version of that very nicely some time ago: http://italianhorses.net/Gallery/Fujimi/B7 Alpina/b7.htm As regards the 850i kit, this was released in late 1990 as part of the ROG "Premium" series. That was ROG's counterpart to Fujimi's EM series, although there was a co-operation between them including ROG releasing EM series kits (Porsche 911, Ferrari 246, BMW 6 series). I remember so well because I bought it for 50 German marks then (a lot of money back in the day) and built it right away. The kit basically was fine imho with it's main problem being the fixing of the rear and front bumpers without ruining the paint job. Last year I restored my old 850i - which had practically fallen apart during all those years - with a new paint job and using some new parts like Fujimi rims + brake disks and "M style" mirrors. If you don't mind me posting it here, Alex, I'd like to show one photo of that: Edited October 8, 2018 by Tommy124 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 55 minutes ago, Tommy124 said: First of all, this is coming along very nicely, Alex. Looking forward to the next steps... I'm not too big a fan of modern BMW design, but the Z4 sure is an exception, just as it is a very good race car (proved by numerous wins in several 24 hour races). A bit shocked about Dann not being stocked better in the bimmer department... I would definitely go for the Fujimi EM/ ROG BMW 6 series kit. Fujimi has just re-released the BMW M635 CSi kit (https://www.scalemates.com/kits/1107949-fujimi-126500-bmw-m635csi) so it should be easily available. Some guy built the Alpina version of that very nicely some time ago: http://italianhorses.net/Gallery/Fujimi/B7 Alpina/b7.htm As regards the 850i kit, this was released in late 1990 as part of the ROG "Premium" series. That was ROG's counterpart to Fujimi's EM series, although there was a co-operation between them including ROG releasing EM series kits (Porsche 911, Ferrari 246, BMW 6 series). I remember so well because I bought it for 50 German marks then (a lot of money back in the day) and built it right away. The kit basically was fine imho with it's main problem being the fixing of the rear and front bumpers without ruining the paint job. Last year I restored my old 850i - which had practically fallen apart during all those years - with a new paint job and using some new parts like Fujimi rims + brake disks and "M style" mirrors. If you don't mind me posting it here, Alex, I'd like to show one photo of that: That is BEAUTIFUL, Tommy!!!...I need that kit!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted October 8, 2018 Author Share Posted October 8, 2018 Tommy, looks good. The kit was problematic in several areas, namely A-pillar, both front and rear wheel arches/fenders, shape of the bootlid. There is more, it really needs a lot of work to properly portray the original. And its not an easy kit to put together, as the fit is very bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share Posted November 19, 2018 Not much of an update really, just slowly chipping away at it, test fitting stuff before starting to hack into it. Assembled the roll cage, test fitted it to the interior, and made sure it clears the roof w/glass in. It does - so far this is a nicely engineered kit from Fujimi. Also masked off the glass for paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 Question for the masses - anyone have, or know who makes some yellow DUNLOP decals for the wheels, and tiny Castrol logo decals for the front/rear bumpers? These are missing from the kit, and I'm having a hard time sourcing these. Please see photo on what I'm talking about. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Porter Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 On the tire markings, my first instinct is honestly to go with a PE Tire Stencil like this one. https://www.bnamodelworld.com/model-cars-motorcycles-detail-up-sets-crazy-modeler-ep0027?zenid=31c51241fafb8d9cf60842c40a44e853 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 Looks like its out of stock. Will look around - thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
935k3 Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 These markings may fit Indycals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt fan Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Try mikes decals. He makes a sheet for modern day sports car tires and rims. If I remember it is around 5 bucks or less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.