e30lover Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Hi all, This time I built the popular Tamiya FD RX-7. It’s a JDM Enfini version which lacks the engine parts. With this kit I wanted to make it with aftermarket color and wheels (Aoshima Volks TE37) - kind of replicating a mild track build you’d see at time attack events for production class with stock aero and fenders. The details are: Tamiya grey primer > 2000 grit 2 layers of TS-4 German Grey 3 layers of TS-13 Clear (reducing orange peel with 2000 grit in between every coat) Polished with 3000 grit > Tamiya coarse > fine > finish compounds Mixed gold and black to make bronze TE37 Hope you guys enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beamerman Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Fantastic! Awesome paint job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiby Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Beautiful build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Another great build Chang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Beautiful looking paint I like how the surroundings reflect on the paint finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Nicely done, good looking paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Beautiful build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Your paint work is outstanding !! 😀👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthijsgrit Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 I DO enjoy! Lovely paintwork indeed and thanks for informing us on how you achieved it. I like the subject a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanSpence Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 nice and clean. love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e30lover Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 19 hours ago, Beamerman said: Fantastic! Awesome paint job! Thank you! 19 hours ago, waiby said: love it! Appreciate it! 19 hours ago, shoopdog said: Very nice! Thanks! 19 hours ago, Jonathan said: Beautiful build! Thanks Jonathan! 19 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said: Another great build Chang. Appreciate it as always! 17 hours ago, espo said: Beautiful looking paint I like how the surroundings reflect on the paint finish. Thanks! Slightly cloudy weather really helped. 16 hours ago, cobraman said: Nicely done, good looking paint. Thank you! I had to put another coat of clear because matte paint tends to absorb the clear. 14 hours ago, PappyD340 said: Beautiful build! Thank you! 8 hours ago, grodudulle77 said: Your paint work is outstanding !! 😀👍 3000 grit sponge really is a gamechanger! 7 hours ago, matthijsgrit said: I DO enjoy! Lovely paintwork indeed and thanks for informing us on how you achieved it. I like the subject a lot! Thanks a lot! My next build is domestic and I'm hoping to share more progress on WIP board. 5 hours ago, VanSpence said: nice and clean. love it. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic_Passion Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Flawless!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruleworld Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Sharp looking RX7 Where did you source the Volks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e30lover Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 On 2/11/2021 at 11:21 PM, Plastic_Passion said: Flawless!!!!!! Thank you! On 2/12/2021 at 1:10 AM, Mattilacken said: Beautiful! Appreciate it! On 2/12/2021 at 1:45 AM, ChrisR said: Looks great! Thank you as always! On 2/12/2021 at 5:24 AM, kruleworld said: Sharp looking RX7 Where did you source the Volks? It's an Aoshima aftermarket wheel set - didn't like the tires so ended up using the kit tires! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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