cruz Posted May 10, 2020 Posted May 10, 2020 Had a fun time building this one, really liked the way it turned out. Color is original from factory called Chamonix White mixed by MCW with no clear. I decided to go a different route with the tires and wheels. They are actually aluminum sleeves with plastic centers. The centers are from the 1979 Monogram 1/24 scale Camaro with a few modifications to open them up a bit by drilling them. Tires were sent to me by a good friend. I ordered RB Motion rivets for the flares. I also modified the stance a bit to acquire the rake you see. I decided to remove the chrome on the body trim and added Bare Metal Foil instead for a cleaner look. Be patient with the decals on this kit, these are very thin and fragile. Hope you guys like it....
89AKurt Posted May 10, 2020 Posted May 10, 2020 I have that kit.  Great job on the paint and trim.  I like the wheels too, but don't see the tires. ?
grodudulle77 Posted May 10, 2020 Posted May 10, 2020 Very good job, details are awesome and your model is very neat !!!??
DonW Posted May 10, 2020 Posted May 10, 2020 Excellent although I must agree with those views on the tyres. But I love the build - and I second your view on the fragility, I gave up on mine having tried to modify the one I had to match my 1:1 2002ti Alpina, The A and B pillars kept braking as I recall.
Rich Chernosky Posted May 10, 2020 Posted May 10, 2020 Â Very Nice. Just happen to have this one on my bench right now so the tips will come in handy. Like the changes and attention to detail. Mine will be box stock except for the paint which is already done. Thanks for putting this up.
Italianhorses Posted May 10, 2020 Posted May 10, 2020 Looks great! Being a BMW purist, I'm not a fan of blingy wheels and chrome plated rivets on the wheel flares, but overall its a great looking build. This is such a classic, I think it looks best in classic form. But excellent job on it.
espo Posted May 10, 2020 Posted May 10, 2020 Beautiful looking build. Very realistic looking in every way.Â
cruz Posted May 11, 2020 Author Posted May 11, 2020 (edited) Thank you guys, I wanted to sort of recreate a JDM type of car and do something a little different. That's the reason for the choice of tires..... Edited May 11, 2020 by cruz
randyc Posted May 12, 2020 Posted May 12, 2020 Friend of mine had a 1:1 imported gray market many years ago.  THat was a very special car.  Love seeing these.  Maybe someday for the kit for me...
Funkychiken Posted May 12, 2020 Posted May 12, 2020 Love your build, fantastic finish on the paint with no clear coat.
beeRS Posted May 21, 2020 Posted May 21, 2020 Beautiful clean build. I love the wheels, stance, and the use of aluminium rivets. These, really help it stand out. Ive never seen a heated rear screen like that before. Is it part of the kit?
cruz Posted May 22, 2020 Author Posted May 22, 2020 18 hours ago, beeRS said: Beautiful clean build. I love the wheels, stance, and the use of aluminium rivets. These, really help it stand out. Ive never seen a heated rear screen like that before. Is it part of the kit? Yes, it's actually a decal supplied in the kit. Should've left it off but the real ones did have the defroster lines at the rear.....
beeRS Posted May 22, 2020 Posted May 22, 2020 2 hours ago, cruz said: Yes, it's actually a decal supplied in the kit. Should've left it off but the real ones did have the defroster lines at the rear..... I like it! You never see them included in kits.
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