Fujimi RPS13 180SX Type-X

[rsxse240]

Lol, it's been nearly a year since the last update.  It would appear that crewdawg has the same building habits as me, so don't be holding your breath on a quick update.  Haha

 

Seriously though, I've never seen a better s-chassis kit build... ever!

[CrewDawg15]

Thanks  sorry for the lack of pics in my earlier thread, but Imageshack decided to start charging for hosting.  Now, I'm going back to Photobucket to post on forums

 

Yeah, I'm not known to just crank out the builds, LOL.  I took a job overseas when I retired from the Air Force, and resources were not plentiful   I'm back home now and plan on updating this build more often as this is a commission build, and I want to get back to my own.  I've got a lot more "Custom" engines planned, but need to get this knocked out first.

[CrewDawg15]

I work at the "Speed of Me", so here's a few more updates. The body has been sprayed with 4 coats of Testors black lacquer, just setting it aside so the paint will have plenty of time to cure before polishing.  I also fabricated a few bits for the engine bay such as brake and clutch master cylinders, fuel filter, and power steering reservoir by turning styrene in my trusty electric drill and shaping with a good ol #11 blade and sandpaper.  I also plumbed the fuel and power steering systems as well as running vacuum lines for the engine. She's still have a ways to go...

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[CrewDawg15]

I fabricated a few more components for the engine bay:

-  A GReddy LS intercooler
- Radiator
- Radiator shroud
- Stock cooling fan

All mocked up

Thanks for looking!

[CFMgarage]

Dude that is so impressive! I'm a huge fan of imports and I am seriously shocked at the attention to detail in your work! Such awesome job!

[CrewDawg15]

Thanks!  I'm not really a fan of highly modified, stripped out cars (my personal builds are more tame), but this one is a replica of a friends car.  She's a far cry from the curbside Fujimi kit I started out with.  I love to scratch build, that's why I love the curbie kits...they are literally a blank canvas to work with

[CarlBear]

Love this build! I am planning on doing a similar sort of build. A 1:1 replica of a stripped out 180sx. 
Great work.