Alegitbot Posted January 29, 2021 Posted January 29, 2021 New poster here, knew this kit was pretty hot so I thought id document my progress. Just about completed the interior section, now to start on the body, going to do volcano orange. Going to try LP-53 clear orange over the silvers/chromes i have on me on spoons first, maybe alclad chrome or SM08 plate silver next. I tried the carbon stocking method for the first time and it was pretty meh,dont mind since it will mostly be hidden, will use SMO decals on the body. did black primer then stocking>gunmetal>remove stocking>smoke>semigloss. I also tried to imitate alcantara by mixing flat black with C188 flat base rough sprayed under thinned at 30 psi to make a textured look, I think it turned out just OK as you can see on the door panel. Also since 4 wheel steering was recreated, there were some fitment issues with the rear axles and I had to modify it abit to get the camber Trued.
Jhedir6 Posted January 29, 2021 Posted January 29, 2021 Nice start. Looks great. You've leap frogged me on the progress. I love that orange. Will be watching.
Dann Tier Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 Welcome!, and i LOVE how this is turning out!!!
Bennyg Posted January 31, 2021 Posted January 31, 2021 I like the look of your carbon fibre using the stocking technique. I look forward to seeing more.  Ben
beeRS Posted February 5, 2021 Posted February 5, 2021 Looking good! Carbon fibre came out very well.Â
Alegitbot Posted February 11, 2021 Author Posted February 11, 2021 small update, Got the body paint down and my aliexpress order came in. The metal mesh is close enough, I bought mesh for the rear grill but its much too small so il stick with the plastic piece I guess. since the side grill is see through now I did scratch build a rad to fill in the hollow part
89AKurt Posted February 11, 2021 Posted February 11, 2021 This be me, want the model but have too many now, looks like fun, but OMG ...... What is the source of the photo-etch mesh?
Alegitbot Posted February 11, 2021 Author Posted February 11, 2021 1 hour ago, 89AKurt said: This be me, want the model but have too many now, looks like fun, but OMG ...... What is the source of the photo-etch mesh? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001276991964.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.5ad14c4dYsLWmC  I got hexagonal and obtuse diamond, but yea the rear grill I cant do unfortunately, im sure someone will make a third party F/E kit but that will take several months Â
tkzwolf Posted February 12, 2021 Posted February 12, 2021 Looking great so far. Â I like the way the carbon and alcantara turned out.Â
89AKurt Posted February 12, 2021 Posted February 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Alegitbot said: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001276991964.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.5ad14c4dYsLWmC  I got hexagonal and obtuse diamond, but yea the rear grill I cant do unfortunately, im sure someone will make a third party F/E kit but that will take several months  Another world of goodies to blow money on, thank you! ?
Bennyg Posted February 12, 2021 Posted February 12, 2021 Wow! That mesh Looks ace! Iâve just started mine. Ben
Italianhorses Posted February 14, 2021 Posted February 14, 2021 Great start, I might pick this kit up at some point.
majel Posted February 15, 2021 Posted February 15, 2021 That looks great so far, can't wait to get my hands on one of these kits!
endrethedude Posted February 23, 2021 Posted February 23, 2021 On 2/12/2021 at 1:24 AM, Alegitbot said: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001276991964.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.5ad14c4dYsLWmC  I got hexagonal and obtuse diamond, but yea the rear grill I cant do unfortunately, im sure someone will make a third party F/E kit but that will take several months   Not really. Here you go, being released in a few days. Will probably be a bit pricey, around 30 $ I expect, but I also expect HD kits and the likes to be just as expensive if not more :)
Alegitbot Posted March 27, 2021 Author Posted March 27, 2021 Some progress pics after afew weeks, just have to do some more carbon decals, they are pretty tricky as you can tell by my many wrinkles.
Alegitbot Posted March 31, 2021 Author Posted March 31, 2021 Just about on the home stretch now, just afew more carbon decals and I think il drill out the rear grill and that should be about it, getting the front airfoils in was a major pain in the ass.
Alegitbot Posted April 30, 2021 Author Posted April 30, 2021 Alright, all done! decided to drill out the rear grill which was a pita. The build is far from perfect but its good enoughÂ
Mattilacken Posted April 30, 2021 Posted April 30, 2021 Looks perfect to me! The smal imperfections are quickly forgotten and the result looks stunning! Great work!
DiscoRover007 Posted April 30, 2021 Posted April 30, 2021 You did a phenomenal job. Your spray carbon work was a nice touch and personally I think it's more realistic than the decals when done right.
r60man Posted April 30, 2021 Posted April 30, 2021 We are always our own worst critics. Looks phenomenal. May have to pick that kit up.
Nacho Z Posted April 30, 2021 Posted April 30, 2021 That is absolutely beautiful! What a stunning model!
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