What's In The Box, BMW 2002 tii

[Bob Ellis]

The 2002 is an icon of the 70s . People went crazy in 1976 to buy the last ones.

[swede70]

Thanks so much for the video walk-through.  Surprised by the absence of proper door panels, while if it helps the two steering wheel and instrument panel options aren't really trim level related, but rather how the '74 and later cars were typically outfitted; i.e. faux wood instrument surround trim as well as the four spoke steering wheel. Certainly it's neat to see the aftermarket come through with one engine option, while at some point I suspect another firm will render good interior panels to introduce into the build.  I had a '72 and later a '74, hence it was a thrill to see a modern manufacturer step up to the topic given it's dear to me.  My 1:18th diecast garage has three examples within it.  Again, my thanks...

Mike K./Swede70

Edited June 12, 2019 by swede70

[dino246gt]

The Ukrainian engine kit is amazing!

[89AKurt]

I had ordered the photo-etch detail parts some time ago, might as well show them here.  I've detailed door panels on other projects, it's not difficult.

[Cpt Tuttle]

There is a BMW four in the Revell 3-series E21 kit,  maybe some kit bashing could be done with that one?

[niteowl7710]

On 6/29/2019 at 6:29 AM, Cpt Tuttle said:

There is a BMW four in the Revell 3-series E21 kit,  maybe some kit bashing could be done with that one?

Technically it is the same M10 4 cylinder, but the one thing the USCP engines give you - there are 3 options now, N.A., side draft for the rally kits, and the turbo charged version - is the entire engine bay and suspension pieces needed to refab the missing pieces from deleting the curbside filler pieces. Yeah it's $50, but I guess how much do you want to pay for convenience?

[Cpt Tuttle]

Honestly speaking I don't have anything against curbside builds myself because I don't like building engines or engine bays.
I was just thinking since some people here seemed to think that the parts were a bit too expensive.

[TonyK]

One of my favorite BMW's. I'll buy one if they make a good racing version.

[JollySipper]

On 6/29/2019 at 6:29 AM, Cpt Tuttle said:

There is a BMW four in the Revell 3-series E21 kit,  maybe some kit bashing could be done with that one?

Hey, guys....... I was just wondering, which kit exactly has the correct M10 engine that could be used in the 2002 kit?

Thanks!