Aoshima Greddy Rocket Bunny Enkai

[PatW]

I started this kit last week....................

It has a double depth box as it can depict, USA, Euro and Japanese Toyota 86 and it's Scion equivalent.

Lots of parts.........................

In this build I shall use this photo as a guide, just with metalic red paint.

[PatW]

There is a choice of 'stances' and I have chosen the cambered suspension version.

I have painted the disk calipers yellow where the instructions suggest both brake disks and calipers be aluminium.........................

The wheels were alloy painted from the box and I have painted them satin black.....................

Thi is the bottom of the 'dummy' engine and gearbox with the suspension, hubs and steering...................

I understand an engine can be bought separately and fitted as both bonnet and boot lid are ready hinged.

More tomorrow.

Edited July 6, 2015 by PatW

[jbwelda]

this should be great. nice prototype to pick too. I love these cars; best looking new car on the road to my eyes (I mean the stock version, never seen these variants in person).

I think I saw an engine kit on HLJ just the other day but it may have been backordered.

I have a couple of these rocket bunny kits, I need to move one closer to the top of the build pile.

jb

[PatW]

Hi jb, yes there are lots of bits in the box to cover the variants, but instructions only for this Japanese RB Version..........

I've also seen the engines advertised here but they all seem to be sold out and on back order!

I research on google 'images of' etc and there are hundreds of pics, including a you tube promo video!

The rear end with prop, suspension, disks.etc........................

The exhaust system with suitable painting of bends and joints with clear blue acrylic.......................................

The bodyshell ready for metalic red Plasti-Kote rattle can. The masking is to aid adding the wings/fenders with no scraping of paint...................

More to come...................

[PatW]

The body after paint and removal of masking................................

Also the bonnet and boot lid.................................

I tried carbonfibre decal but it flaked off the next morning...........................

The finished underside of the chassis with all of the components............................

More tomorrow.

[PatW]

I've been so busy today in the cabin, so I thought I'd update now instead of tomorrow.................

Now going on the above photo with the matt black wings/fenders I've painted mine......................

And test fitted them............................

Sorry about the leg,it was hot here today (Unusual)

And a few more pics to come..................

Edited July 7, 2015 by PatW

[PatW]

Next is the interior............

And the Dash...............

The windows come in 3 pieces the two sides that fit on the outside and the front and rear which is in one moulding fitted from the inside.........................

The paint masks are also supplied...................

With all of the windows in the Scuttle/ windscreen wipers, is fitted up the the edge of the front screen..........................

With radiator and headlights.................

The front is next with the black moulded grill and numberplate...................

Some more later tomorrow.

[superbike-shaun]

Pat,superbike-shaun here,looks like you have started "my Rocket bunny kit.you are correct,in that Aoshima has another kit,available with FA 20 subaru engine and transmission, that is how I bought mine from,Tokyo hobby.lookin good, did you say the C/F flaked off?

[martinfan5]

I think I saw an engine kit on HLJ just the other day but it may have been backordered.

Any chance you can provide a link, far as I am aware, HLJ has never sold it, the only place I knew that had them was Hobby Easy

Pat,superbike-shaun here,looks like you have started "my Rocket bunny kit.you are correct,in that Aoshima has another kit,available with FA 20 subaru engine and transmission, that is how I bought mine from,Tokyo hobby.lookin good, did you say the C/F flaked off?

All the 86/BRZ kits with out the engine comes with the transmission and bell housing.

[PatW]

I've seen various resin based tuner engines for sale.

Yes shaun I did send you a message through this site saying I was about to start, perhaps you didn't get it?

Yes the CF was folded over on the edge of the fender and wouldn't stick it seems, and disintegrated the next day in minute flakes.

As martinfan states with this one there's just the bottom/transmission shape and gearbox belhousing.

Anyway more work to do tomorrow, and the subsequent pics to show!

I'm now hunting down extra 'tuner' decals to put on plus the kit ones.

In my google search into 'Images of Toyota 86 Rocket Bunny' I came across this, so hunting as above for more decals.............

I'll have to see what I can find.

Edited July 7, 2015 by PatW

[Brizio]

Good job so far, those cars are really cool!

[superbike-shaun]

Hi guys, the guy who has the kits w/ the transmission and FA 20 engine is,seller,wahwah2models the kit #is Aos007617,hopefully this will help. Shaun btw pat I did get your messngr tag,thank you for remembering!

[PatW]

Thanks Brizio, yes they are cool!

Here's today's work.........

Nose with brake ducts fitted to body................

Rear bumper and undertray......................

Bumper unit fixed to body and test fit boot lid...................

More in a moment.............

Edited July 8, 2015 by PatW

[PatW]

and a few more......................

Body on and test fit bonnet (had to shave the outside plastic from the 'hinges' for smooth fit raise and lower, and to close properly)...................

Photo Etch filler cap (if you can see it on my old cutting board!)...............

Stance with cambered hubs........a shot before the wings/fenders are fitted. Remember there are both standard and cambered hubs in the kit..............

And the wings/fenders fitted!

More tomorrow........................

Edited July 8, 2015 by PatW

[bobthehobbyguy]

Nice work.

[Bennyg]

Very nice.

Ben

[PatW]

Cheers guys, yes it's a nice kit.

And here are the final pics..........................

Hanging the wing and test fitting the boot lid again........................

My own printed decal, hellaflush / illset / canibeat all over the bonnet.............................

I started the kit decals first.......................................

and some others from the kit.....................

[PatW]

And a few more.................

And having seen this whilst researching on Google...........................

I added a few of my own...................................

So just prior to fitting bonnet and boot lid................................

And the last few to come.................

[PatW]

The last two pics to finish off.........................

You'll notice that the Advan tyre decals are missing as one was torn whilst laying up, so found Potenza ones from my own decal collection................ outside in the sun.......

And the last one of many staged on the kitchen worktop!

And that's it.

Now I'm about to start a Fujimi, McLaren MP4-12 sports racer converting it to a roadcar!

Edited July 9, 2015 by PatW

[superbike-shaun]

Ok pat,finite!,I can't wait to start mines,you did some good work here,and recovered from some decal disasters to conquer your prey! Superbike-shaun

[Twokidsnosleep]

you build some cool stuff...and this is no exception

[PatW]

Cheers Shaun, yes I'm now looking forward to seeing yours!

[PatW]

Cheers Scott, I'm always trying even after 50 years building kits.

[DrKerry]

Very kool, love the way it looks!!!!!

[PatW]

Thank you very much Doctor, I put it down to lots of research, always wanting to know how things look, before and during a build, picking up more tips and info.

Google has a lot to answer for!