martinfan5 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 (edited) Here we go guys, taking a look at the new BMW 2002 from Hasegawa, I normally post a link to the photos of the kit as well, but since Photobucket gate, I have not yet figured out if I am going to bother with that anymore, I am still in limbo on hosting. Edited August 3, 2017 by martinfan5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Thanks for your review. Disappointed it is a curbside but very impressed with the nature of all the trim bits - chrome, black plastic, decal and metal. It sure looks like it will build up to be a very attractive display model. I had a girl friend in the late seventies who had a tii so I got to drive one a fair amount. They were a great car. I did a diecast conversion to match her dark green car with tan upholstery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Always loved this body style 2002, worked at a BMW dealer in the early 80's and missed out on a couple of these that were in great shape. Will have to pick one up and build it the way I would have back in the day!Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Oh yeah! Need me some of those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 (edited) No interior door detail? Nothing? Edited August 4, 2017 by Jon Cole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share Posted August 4, 2017 No door detail? Nothing?Notta, nope, nothing, it seems they lost interest with interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 No interior door detail? Nothing?Their VW Type 2 (van/pickup) kits are the same way. At one point those were sold with resin interior side panels, but not on the latest reissues. Seems like quite an oversight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 $50 from Tower hobbies. a little less from others, and as low as $28 with $12 shipping. Either way, I can't justify that for a curbside and no door panels. Even though I think these are GREAT looking little cars and I would love to build one for a friend that owned several of these. The door cars were fairly simple, but still, why no door cards? Doggone it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianC Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 (edited) Well I'm really disappointed - the interior is quite visible through the large windows and the total lack of detail kills it for me.Come on Hasegawa you should know better. Edited August 4, 2017 by BrianC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 (edited) Door panels are not a deal killer for building race cars. Just paint it black and watch it disappear. Edited August 4, 2017 by Daddyfink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Door panels are not a deal killer for building race cars. Just paint it black and watch it disappear. The way the kit is designed, you can figure out Hasegawa is doing multiple variations. Race cars could be one reason; with the separate rear seat and all. It's almost a given the Turbo will be kitted, in fact the second rear bumper and the little divots in the body for body side molding that would be completely covered by separate flares, and even a separate taillight overlay can be used for the rectangular lamps in back. The clues are there just in what you get in the box for this first iteration. Their latest Honda 360/600 and the Suzuki Jimny kits don't have any sidewall detail either. It's like they got to the interior and gave up.For a 2002 w/black interior, it's not a big deal regardless. I've seen some nice ones built in Japan, just odd that they put so much detail on the body and chassis and then made the interior so spartan.I'm happy to have the kit, and have ideas for getting the interior up to snuff. I think my kit was about $32 delivered, no real complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 I Google'd the interior of these. Looks basic enough to replicate with the right Evergreen plastic stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 I did some research on the 2002 interior, and I plan to scratch build the door and rear side panels and armrests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Should be easy enough. That armrest is do-able. But I am planning on holding out for a track car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike 51 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Thanks for the review and the heads up on the "MISSING" door panels, Seeing that with no warning would have been most unpleasant. ( Should be easier to fix than the VW kits?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share Posted August 4, 2017 Well I'm really disappointed - the interior is quite visible through the large windows and the total lack of detail kills it for me. Come on Hasegawa you should know better. Some window tint helps with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share Posted August 4, 2017 Their latest Honda 360/600 and the Suzuki Jimny kits don't have any sidewall detail either. It's like they got to the interior and gave up. They just lost interest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62rebel Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 I hope that they follow through with a square tail light version. I've owned nine of them and would like to replicate the main two my wife and I drove. I only had one round tail light version. BTW, the black trim doesn't go onto or in the chrome, it is a lower body rub strip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 I'm not one to usually complain when a kit maker releases a new kit - I get that sometimes things don't work out exactly right and that there may be shortcomings here and there. I'm usually just pretty happy to have the opportunity to build something. But, missing door panels? Did we just hit 88MPH and go back to 1967? A bummer, to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64Comet404 Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 I just checked my kit, and I'm a bit disappointed with the limited door engraving (you can see where they laid out the lines for engraving, but didn't follow through), but I think I have some winders and arm rests which will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 There are very very faint lines on the door panels. Put any paint on them and they will disappear. Eventhough that is one downfall for the kit. I am pleased with the rest even for a curbside. Not to for sure how big this picture is cause I'm using my phone here.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 I was looking forward to this since I got to drive and work on quite a few. I won't be buying one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Any bets if an engine kit will be made for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Too funny I made the last comment. Saw this on a SpotModel email, but no listing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 On 6/5/2019 at 3:14 AM, 89AKurt said: Too funny I made the last comment. Saw this on a SpotModel email, but no listing. That is some excellent work, but it costs more than the original kit. If you want a motor, you have to pay the freight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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