TheRX7Project

Very nice

Wow. I love old school Japanese cars (obviously) and this one is right on the money. Is there a writeup on how to do tire stretching?

Just an idea but what about taking some tape after the decal has dried and "ripping" parts of the decal up. Also CA glue will do a number on a decal, but I don't know if you want it that far gone.

I'm assuming Model Master "Gloss Lacquer Overcoat" is safe to spray over Model Master Lacquer paint? I need to put some clear down before I rub a dub dub the paint...

I remember this kit from... long time ago. I remember how poorly everything went together. I remember nothing being aligned once it was done. That kit is a disaster. A great concept, but the execution is downright poor. If you can make it look good, kudos.

Now that's cool!

Just wanted to say thanks for the link, I ended up bidding on another kit that popped up when I went to check that out.

The hood decal fits it just right, looks good. I like the color.

Color definitely fits the car, and it looks clean

I've had a flavor in my mouth to build one of these lately, and you sure wetted my appetite even more. One good looking car.

My RX7: Lightly modified, Racing Beat header, custom exhaust, Racing Beat/Holley intake, MSD 6A with direct fire ignition. My Belvedere: All stock except the front seats (powered Caddilac buckets) and Keystone mags.

Nice color combination. VERY CLEAN!

Makes me miss mine... nice car.

LOL

Anyone in Milwaukee have access to a 3D printer? I have some things I'd like to print...

I want to give a big +1 to Squadron green putty. I bought a tube yesterday and it is working amazing. Easy to sand and it dries quick too. I was actually able to fix a part I almost tossed due to it being too ugly with huge pin marks.

For sure, and I'd drive it like I stole it!

It looks awesome. Nice color choice.

Interested in this as well. I'd imagine it would work, would be just like buffing a floor. I wouldn't sand it at all though just use polishing compound.

Yeah! Nice collection!

The bumpers are a nice touch. How was the kit, assembly wise? I had this kit in my hand today and put it down (mostly because I have enough irons in the fire at the moment)

Dave- I followed the paint tutorial here: http://gomotorbids.com/LotDetail.cfm?Lot_ID=1235156 and it seems to be working quite well. So far I've laid down the first color coat and wet sanded out some dust that got in it. I'll be following with another color coat then probably 4 coats of clear (more clear = "deeper" looking paint). This is using Model Master laquers in rattle cans- white primer, then color (current one is Dark Cherry Pearl), then Gloss clearcoat. Also I warmed my paints before using them by sitting them in a bowl of hot water for about 5 mins.

The "Walk then Run" thread got me thinking. Recently having gotten back into the hobby, I found myself back into the good- and bad- habits I had years ago. My Mini Cooper turned out great, in my opinion, except for the paint, which was always a weak point for me. However having done some research, I figured out where I was going wrong, and my current model the paint looks 100x better. Even though I am fairly confident in my model building skills (especially now that I think I've figured out paint), there's still a few questions I have. First off, I need a good glue recommendation. When I was younger I used the "Testors red tube of strings", which got the job done but it was messy and unpredictable, and now I've been using Testors liquid cement (which takes a long time to set) along with Krazy Glue (which sets quickly but isn't always the best option). I just have the feeling there has to be a better glue out there. Secondly, putty. I have no idea what kind of body putty to use for basic body panel repair and filling in those nasty injector pin marks. Testors grey tube sucks. Plain and simple. At least it was only $2. Thirdly, thinning white glue for flocking/interior work, what ratio do you use? I'm sure there's more tips and tricks for beginners here, let's hear them.

The "Predator" carb is another 1-barrel racing carb. My dad had one on his Superbee for a while. It's been around since at least the mid-90's.

Oh, Vanishing Point is another good one. The TV remake wasn't bad either.