Belugawrx Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Looking good there JC.... Air plenum looks the part for sure..keep it going Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Sheer Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 JC, this is coming out awesome! Love the contrast . What body color are you going with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 Thanks Bruce. Jason body will be red similar to the plastic color. Front struts installed with some added bolt detail. Hood fit. Added strips of .010" to either side of the hood to tighten the gaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Looing good JC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschercr Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Looks Great, JC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Most definitely looking good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 That looks right at home in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 Thanks for the interest gentlemen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 That's some nice 'n tidy detail work you've got going on in that engine compartment JC. Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Look at those red beauties all lined up all factory fresh...would love to get my mitts on one now Agree on the clean engine bay and a perfect bonnet fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share Posted October 2, 2018 Thanks Joe & Scott. I adapted the Fujimi EM wheel hubs so I could use their Fuchs wheels. Everything else is as it comes in the Italeri kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Nicely done. I like the Fujimi EM hub idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 16 hours ago, afx said: Thanks Joe & Scott. I adapted the Fujimi EM wheel hubs so I could use their Fuchs wheels. Everything else is as it comes in the Italeri kit. Brilliant, bud!!, I've done that a time or two myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 Thanks Alex & Dann. Started work on the interior. With (nearly) full glass and a black interior I don't think I will go crazy on the detail. I did that with my Escort RS1800 build and most of the work is very hard to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Yeah, I tend to not over-do the areas I can't see after completion. What's the point? Yeah, I know its there, but there is very little satisfaction in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I agree with you and Alex, JC!...I use to detail EVERYTHING, but decided that you cant see it, its using supplies that could be used on another kit, and now I have MORE time to build MORE kits as well......its a win-win situation!, plus, i'm not taking anything apart just to prove that I did something...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 4 hours ago, afx said: Thanks Alex & Dann. Started work on the interior. With (nearly) full glass and a black interior I don't think I will go crazy on the detail. I did that with my Escort RS1800 build and most of the work is very hard to see. You've already added some outstanding details anyway, bud!!…...I never build the same detail levels with my kits, mood, level of how much I like the car/kit, and so on, dictates how much will be added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 8, 2018 Author Share Posted October 8, 2018 (edited) Finished interior other than painting the rim and anchor post for the spare. Tool kit is from the Fujimi EM kit with thread as bungee straps. Driver seat also comes from the EM kit, co-driver seat from a glue bomb Hasegawa rally kit. Lug wrench is a white metal part from Racing 43. Edited October 8, 2018 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Looking good so far JC What material do you use for your belts ? Looks realistic ! Nice work on the roll cage too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 8, 2018 Author Share Posted October 8, 2018 (edited) Thanks Bruce. Belts are made from the tissue paper that is provided in the PE belt sets. I cut it into strips and color it with a Sharpie. Edited October 8, 2018 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy124 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 This is looking like a top notch job, JC (and it sure IS one)! I love the idea of creating an exclusive or rare niche model based on a mass production model. I'd like to see how you do the 4 square air inlet holes on the front of the car. Have you worked that out yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 WOW!!!......Its getting close to the finish line!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 8, 2018 Author Share Posted October 8, 2018 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Tommy124 said: This is looking like a top notch job, JC (and it sure IS one)! I love the idea of creating an exclusive or rare niche model based on a mass production model. I'd like to see how you do the 4 square air inlet holes on the front of the car. Have you worked that out yet? Thanks Thomas. I did create the openings on the first body (with the fender flares). But I don't think I'll added them on the final version as they would mostly be hidden by the auxiliary lights. Edited October 8, 2018 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Shaping up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublin boy Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Excellent work JC. Make the lights detachable? Nice to see the cut outs on the nose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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