Italianhorses Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 For the longest time I wanted to do a NA Miata, but couldn't find the time - not seems like as good of a time as ever! The kit is good old Tamiya 24085 - pretty old kit as Tamiya made it right after the car release in 1989 - this will be a JDM version, so RHD. Curbside, but good detail. Plan is to build mostly box stock, but maybe will add a few bits here and there. This will represent a BRG edition car, with saddle interior - similar to this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Looking forward to seeing you build this, I've had one in the stash for years, I really need to get it built Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Brown Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 This is a great kit! I built one last year. You've picked my other favorite NA Miata color (along with Mariner Blue). The BRG definitely looks classier! Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 LOVE Miatas! First one I ever drove was BRG with a tan interior - and I wanted one from the minute I drove it! And one of my favorite builders building one? I’m in! ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Great color selection. Eventually I want to build and paint both BRG this Tamiya Miata and a Fujimi Lotus Elan for what I think would be an interesting juxtaposition comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 56 minutes ago, Phildaupho said: Great color selection. Eventually I want to build and paint both BRG this Tamiya Miata and a Fujimi Lotus Elan for what I think would be an interesting juxtaposition comparison. I agree about the color selection. The Miata has always been one of my most favorite cars on earth. I will look forward to watching this come together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Great to see you build this one Alex. My brother had a 1:1 of these in BRG, but with black interior IRC. What a hoot to drive! I've got this Tamiya sitting in my stash, but have not got round to it yet. No doubt, you'll treat us to another super-clean build. I'll be watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 18 hours ago, GeeBee said: Looking forward to seeing you build this, I've had one in the stash for years, I really need to get it built Yup, I was in the same situation - need to use this stay at home time to make a dent in the stash! 16 hours ago, Ben Brown said: This is a great kit! I built one last year. You've picked my other favorite NA Miata color (along with Mariner Blue). The BRG definitely looks classier! Ben Thanks Ben! Hopefully I can make it justice! 15 hours ago, CabDriver said: LOVE Miatas! First one I ever drove was BRG with a tan interior - and I wanted one from the minute I drove it! And one of my favorite builders building one? I’m in! ??? Haha, thanks man. 15 hours ago, Phildaupho said: Great color selection. Eventually I want to build and paint both BRG this Tamiya Miata and a Fujimi Lotus Elan for what I think would be an interesting juxtaposition comparison. That is a great idea! 14 hours ago, Eric Macleod said: I agree about the color selection. The Miata has always been one of my most favorite cars on earth. I will look forward to watching this come together. Thank you! 9 hours ago, beeRS said: Great to see you build this one Alex. My brother had a 1:1 of these in BRG, but with black interior IRC. What a hoot to drive! I've got this Tamiya sitting in my stash, but have not got round to it yet. No doubt, you'll treat us to another super-clean build. I'll be watching. Thanks. I'll have an update on this one pretty soon - its ready for color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 I think everyone who has this kit in there stash wants to paint it BRG!,i have a couple and that's my plan as well.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 16 hours ago, kelson said: I think everyone who has this kit in there stash wants to paint it BRG!,i have a couple and that's my plan as well.? I have done two, one in red over black and the other Merlot Mica ('95 M-edition) with tan (both cars I have owned in 1:1). I still want to add one in black over red, '93 SE, and of course the '91 SE in BRG. I look forward to seeing how this comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 I built that years ago, in fact started many years ago and it languished. Another case of getting in over my head, because I stuffed a V8 into The Monster Miata. Fun subject, top notch quality Tamiya. I know you will do it justice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 On 5/9/2020 at 6:56 PM, kelson said: I think everyone who has this kit in there stash wants to paint it BRG!,i have a couple and that's my plan as well.? Haha, probably! 9 hours ago, Eric Macleod said: I have done two, one in red over black and the other Merlot Mica ('95 M-edition) with tan (both cars I have owned in 1:1). I still want to add one in black over red, '93 SE, and of course the '91 SE in BRG. I look forward to seeing how this comes out. Thank you! 9 hours ago, 89AKurt said: I built that years ago, in fact started many years ago and it languished. Another case of getting in over my head, because I stuffed a V8 into The Monster Miata. Fun subject, top notch quality Tamiya. I know you will do it justice! Thanks man! I have a small update - body was cleaned up and everything primered. IMG_1424 by Italian Horses, on Flickr I also re-scribed all panel lines, and for such a small car there was a lot! IMG_1426 by Italian Horses, on Flickr IMG_1427 by Italian Horses, on Flickr IMG_1428 by Italian Horses, on Flickr IMG_1429 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Painted with Tamiya TS-9 decanted and sprayed with an airbrush. Cleared with 2K. IMG_1449 by Italian Horses, on Flickr IMG_1450 by Italian Horses, on Flickr IMG_1451 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Also painted the hardtop. IMG_1453 by Italian Horses, on Flickr IMG_1457 by Italian Horses, on Flickr IMG_4647 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Beautiful work so far! I really wish Tamiya had included a pop-up headlamp option for this kit - the pop ups are one of the best things about this car! Looks great anyway - very impressive work as always! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 That 2k gloss is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 (edited) 46 minutes ago, CabDriver said: Beautiful work so far! I really wish Tamiya had included a pop-up headlamp option for this kit - the pop ups are one of the best things about this car! Looks great anyway - very impressive work as always! I hear you that the pop ups are neat but I have always thought the car looked a little like a frog when they were open. The same goes for a Cord 810. Edited May 11, 2020 by Eric Macleod Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 I love the color and the super shiny paint! I agree with Eric that when the headlights are up, the car looks strange. I guess froglike is a good description. They probably ruin its aerodynamics too. My GF owned a Miata before I met her. The M-edition, Merlot Mica paint, BBS wheels, and tan leather interior. I promised to build a model of her car. That was about 20 years ago, and the modal is barely started. I had good intentions. I bought the paint, found the BBS wheels, and even eteched the emblems in nickel silver. But then the projects stalled. I have too many started projects, and I must have a bit of AD, becuase "oh look, a new kit - gotta start that one" syndrome. I like the body lines on the Tamiya kit better than the Revell Miata. But the Revell kit has full engine details. Who knows, I might do a kitbash of the Tamiya and Revell to have a full-engine Tamiya model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Dang, paint job is awesome. Just about every car with pop-up headlights look dumb when opened. Many aftermarket headlights for these cars using the projector headlights. Heck, a ton of aftermarket things, you would never finish another project if taking that road. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 9 hours ago, CabDriver said: Beautiful work so far! I really wish Tamiya had included a pop-up headlamp option for this kit - the pop ups are one of the best things about this car! Looks great anyway - very impressive work as always! Thank you! I'm not a big fan of pop-ups on this particular car, they do look like a lot of headlights on small cars - out of place when open - but that is the sacrifice you are willing to take for the look of the car when they are lowered. 8 hours ago, beeRS said: That 2k gloss is amazing. It does shine! 8 hours ago, Eric Macleod said: I hear you that the pop ups are neat but I have always thought the car looked a little like a frog when they were open. The same goes for a Cord 810. In a true spirit of Elise! 6 hours ago, peteski said: I love the color and the super shiny paint! I agree with Eric that when the headlights are up, the car looks strange. I guess froglike is a good description. They probably ruin its aerodynamics too. My GF owned a Miata before I met her. The M-edition, Merlot Mica paint, BBS wheels, and tan leather interior. I promised to build a model of her car. That was about 20 years ago, and the modal is barely started. I had good intentions. I bought the paint, found the BBS wheels, and even eteched the emblems in nickel silver. But then the projects stalled. I have too many started projects, and I must have a bit of AD, becuase "oh look, a new kit - gotta start that one" syndrome. I like the body lines on the Tamiya kit better than the Revell Miata. But the Revell kit has full engine details. Who knows, I might do a kitbash of the Tamiya and Revell to have a full-engine Tamiya model. Thanks! Miata is not the car I would spend time kit-bashing or even build full detail on. As a quickie curbside build it fits the bill perfectly, though. 5 hours ago, 89AKurt said: Dang, paint job is awesome. Just about every car with pop-up headlights look dumb when opened. Many aftermarket headlights for these cars using the projector headlights. Heck, a ton of aftermarket things, you would never finish another project if taking that road. ? True that! Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Beautiful looking paint. The first thing I noticed early on the sharp body and panel lines. For not having an engine the chassis engine detail is really well done on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Brown Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Beautiful paint job! Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 17 hours ago, peteski said: I love the color and the super shiny paint! I agree with Eric that when the headlights are up, the car looks strange. I guess froglike is a good description. They probably ruin its aerodynamics too. My GF owned a Miata before I met her. The M-edition, Merlot Mica paint, BBS wheels, and tan leather interior. I promised to build a model of her car. That was about 20 years ago, and the modal is barely started. I had good intentions. I bought the paint, found the BBS wheels, and even eteched the emblems in nickel silver. But then the projects stalled. I have too many started projects, and I must have a bit of AD, becuase "oh look, a new kit - gotta start that one" syndrome. I like the body lines on the Tamiya kit better than the Revell Miata. But the Revell kit has full engine details. Who knows, I might do a kitbash of the Tamiya and Revell to have a full-engine Tamiya model. My third Miata was a '95 Merlot M-Ed. I bought it used from a dealership in Ohio. It had been traded in by a single woman bought it new and who traded it in. It would be strange it was the same car. I agree with the others; the BRG paint looks absolutely beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 3 hours ago, Eric Macleod said: My third Miata was a '95 Merlot M-Ed. I bought it used from a dealership in Ohio. It had been traded in by a single woman bought it new and who traded it in. It would be strange it was the same car. I agree with the others; the BRG paint looks absolutely beautiful. Her was in New Hampshire. It wold have been around 1995 or 96. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 23 minutes ago, peteski said: Her was in New Hampshire. It wold have been around 1995 or 96. Probably not the same car. To this day my '95 M remains my favorite car ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 On 5/11/2020 at 8:44 AM, espo said: Beautiful looking paint. The first thing I noticed early on the sharp body and panel lines. For not having an engine the chassis engine detail is really well done on this. Thank you. I agree, chassis plate is very nicely done. 15 hours ago, Ben Brown said: Beautiful paint job! Ben Thanks! 14 hours ago, Eric Macleod said: My third Miata was a '95 Merlot M-Ed. I bought it used from a dealership in Ohio. It had been traded in by a single woman bought it new and who traded it in. It would be strange it was the same car. I agree with the others; the BRG paint looks absolutely beautiful. It was a good choice for color! I have a small update - the body was masked off and moldings were painted satin black: IMG_1540 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Since it was all masked, painted inside the shell as well: IMG_1542 by Italian Horses, on Flickr DSC_0892 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Did the panel lines, polished the paint - now it shines properly! DSC_0890 by Italian Horses, on Flickr DSC_0888 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Painted small chassis and suspension bits in their base colors: IMG_1535 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Then detail-painted and washed everything: IMG_1546 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Assembled front and rear suspensions: DSC_0897 by Italian Horses, on Flickr DSC_0899 by Italian Horses, on Flickr And the chassis is ready: DSC_0895 by Italian Horses, on Flickr DSC_0901 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Assembled the wheels to mock-up and check the stance: DSC_0887 by Italian Horses, on Flickr DSC_0885 by Italian Horses, on Flickr DSC_0883 by Italian Horses, on Flickr DSC_0880 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 That is looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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