Italianhorses Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 (edited) All right, let's keep the ball rolling. Pandemic build #7 will be RX-7. Coincidence? Umm, yes. Last iteration of the "rotary rocket" and most beautiful of the RXs (in my opinion). Will be building JDM version of the car (FD3S) and as such I got this re-issue of the 24110 kit from Tamiya. Many of you are familiar with the kit - its a simple curbside vs their R1 kit that has full engine detail. The color will be Innocent Blue Mica. Edited May 29, 2020 by Italianhorses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchrisf Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Following this cool build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 I'm following with great interest!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 On 5/29/2020 at 3:50 PM, jchrisf said: Following this cool build! On 5/29/2020 at 5:47 PM, kelson said: I'm following with great interest!. Thank you gentlemen! Small update - I have painted the body. Must say, I have never seen a Tamiya plastic that was THIS soft. Was quite a job to re-scribe these panel lines - the blade kept slipping out or digging into the line. Don't know if its the problem with the re-issue of the kit. In any case - body was cleaned, re-scribed, and primered: IMG_1829 by Italian Horses, on Flickr I had glued the hood shut, and it also took some work to make sure the panel is aligned properly on the sides and shut lines are even - Tamiya didnt' do a good job there. IMG_1830 by Italian Horses, on Flickr All body color parts in primer ready for paint: IMG_1833 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Innocent Blue Mica is a two stage paint, so first coat was done and left to cure: IMG_1834 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Then second color coat was sprayed for this deep, vibrant blue: IMG_1838 by Italian Horses, on Flickr IMG_1837 by Italian Horses, on Flickr And then clearcoated with 2K clear - the paint turned out fantastic, if I say so myself IMG_1856 by Italian Horses, on Flickr IMG_1854 by Italian Horses, on Flickr IMG_1859 by Italian Horses, on Flickr IMG_1850 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoRover007 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmathew1us Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Great job so far on what is, IMHO, the most beautiful Japanese car ever made. Can't wait to see how this turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 That paintwork looks truly amazing. Is that Innocent Mica from Zero paints? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 On 5/31/2020 at 4:58 PM, DiscoRover007 said: Looks awesome Thank you! 9 hours ago, tmathew1us said: Great job so far on what is, IMHO, the most beautiful Japanese car ever made. Can't wait to see how this turns out. I like it a lot too, reminiscent of same era Vettes, especially in the front. 6 hours ago, beeRS said: That paintwork looks truly amazing. Is that Innocent Mica from Zero paints? Thank you. Yes, the paint is Zero that is about 10 years old! Don't even know if they still make that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bacon Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Looks fantastic... I love the way those Zero colours are completely transformed by the clearcoat! best, M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 These cars look great in blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 On 6/2/2020 at 8:27 AM, Matt Bacon said: Looks fantastic... I love the way those Zero colours are completely transformed by the clearcoat! best, M. Thanks! Yep, clear makes them shine! On 6/2/2020 at 1:36 PM, Jonathan said: These cars look great in blue. Agreed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share Posted June 12, 2020 (edited) All right, continuing with this one after a short break. Painted chassis parts into base colors: IMG_1919 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Then I detail painted the chassis and suspension bits: IMG_1933 by Italian Horses, on Flickr IMG_1932 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Front suspension completed: DSC_0100 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Rear too: DSC_0097 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Finished chassis: DSC_0096 by Italian Horses, on Flickr DSC_0094 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Painted, decaled and assembled the wheels: DSC_0110 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Mocked up overall to check the stance and fit. I think the front track is a bit too wide, I'll see what I can do about that later. DSC_0120 by Italian Horses, on Flickr DSC_0118 by Italian Horses, on Flickr DSC_0115 by Italian Horses, on Flickr DSC_0114 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Edited June 12, 2020 by Italianhorses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchrisf Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 I'm always so impressed with your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Pleeeease don't finish yours before I finish mine! Looking good so far! It's a nice little kit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 You weren't kidding about that paint poppin'. This is going to be neat when done. Would you mind a question from someone who doesn't know a thing about these cars? There are two kinda triangular parts near the trailing arms at the rear. Why is one black and one silver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Looking forward to seeing this one done, looks great so far. Didn't realise they offered a version without the engine. I have the R1 which does have it, I was thinking it could be transplanted into something else but it uses the same moulded-in sump and gearbox that you have on yours, so that won't be so easy..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted June 13, 2020 Author Share Posted June 13, 2020 20 hours ago, jchrisf said: I'm always so impressed with your work. Thank you! 17 hours ago, Funkychiken said: Pleeeease don't finish yours before I finish mine! Looking good so far! It's a nice little kit... Umm, well - I honestly thought you finished yours! This will likely be done this weekend. 16 hours ago, Monty said: You weren't kidding about that paint poppin'. This is going to be neat when done. Would you mind a question from someone who doesn't know a thing about these cars? There are two kinda triangular parts near the trailing arms at the rear. Why is one black and one silver? Thanks! Different material on chassis pans - one that is closer to the hot exhaust is made from aluminum, other one is plastic. 9 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said: Looking forward to seeing this one done, looks great so far. Didn't realise they offered a version without the engine. I have the R1 which does have it, I was thinking it could be transplanted into something else but it uses the same moulded-in sump and gearbox that you have on yours, so that won't be so easy..... Thank you. You can still cut off the sump and transplant the engine if you want, you just need to find a different gearbox for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 OK, I have finished the interior. Long time ago, I saw an RX-7 with a bright red interior. Decided this one will have that! Painted all parts in their base colors: IMG_1923 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Then detail painted all the little bits, masked and painted interior tub black, and assembled the dash: IMG_1987 by Italian Horses, on Flickr IMG_2896 by Italian Horses, on Flickr IMG_1995 by Italian Horses, on Flickr Aaaand the interior is done: IMG_2006 by Italian Horses, on Flickr IMG_2007 by Italian Horses, on Flickr IMG_2009 by Italian Horses, on Flickr IMG_2011 by Italian Horses, on Flickr IMG_2012 by Italian Horses, on Flickr I feel I'm slowing down, but I'm on a home stretch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fumi Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 On 6/2/2020 at 8:31 PM, Italianhorses said: I like it a lot too, reminiscent of same era Vettes, especially in the front. Of course it does, afterall the C5 copied it. Love the red seats. Those will really pop with the blue exterior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Excellent progress, looks great. Just detail work on the body, lights etc to do now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 I continue to be amazed by your quality and speed. The colors you have selected are outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchrisf Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Wow.. Perfection as always. I hope to achieve your level of building someday. How do you keep the dust off the parts for the photo shoot? Great photography skills as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Beautiful looking paint and interior. I like the way the dash is done also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted June 18, 2020 Author Share Posted June 18, 2020 On 6/16/2020 at 10:03 PM, fumi said: Of course it does, afterall the C5 copied it. Love the red seats. Those will really pop with the blue exterior. Yup, should look nice together! Thanks! On 6/16/2020 at 11:56 PM, Spottedlaurel said: Excellent progress, looks great. Just detail work on the body, lights etc to do now? Not much left, correct. Thanks! 18 hours ago, Eric Macleod said: I continue to be amazed by your quality and speed. The colors you have selected are outstanding. Appreciate it! 17 hours ago, jchrisf said: Wow.. Perfection as always. I hope to achieve your level of building someday. How do you keep the dust off the parts for the photo shoot? Great photography skills as well. Thanks. I use anti-static brush and brush the pieces before taking pictures. Works great. 15 hours ago, espo said: Beautiful looking paint and interior. I like the way the dash is done also. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lghtngyello03 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Love the quality of this build so far. Interior color is great, and the paint job looks great on the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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