Steve Keck Posted April 21, 2012 Posted April 21, 2012 (edited) Another “quick build” that took six months. The work-in-process write-up can be seen here: http://www.modelcars...l=&fromsearch=1 It needed more substantial rubber and better looking wheels so I used the tires and wheel spokes from Tamiya’s Mazda 787B. Of course, the offsets on the new wheels made them unusable, so I turned new beauty rings for the front sides from aluminum and sleeves for the backside from PVC pipe. Parts box seats and the map pockets were covered with Modeler’s carbon fiber decals and dull coated to replicate cloth upholstery. Embossing powder was used for carpeting. It doesn’t reflect light like it does in the photos. The under carriage was painted pretty much according to the instructions then weathered and dullcoated. The kit comes with an engine cover. It was the first thing to go so the engine detail is visible. I added some wiring and fittings to busy-up the engine bay. The mirrors were moved off the doors onto the “A” pillars. Scale Motorsports Hi-Def carbon fiber decals were used on the targa roof and rear spoiler. The side windows were removed for better interior viewing. My only complaint about the kit is that the “A” pillars are about 1/5th the width they should be – makes for some nervous times when handling. Edited May 5, 2012 by Steve Keck
Steve Keck Posted April 21, 2012 Author Posted April 21, 2012 The final chapter: HOK Sunrise Pearl under PPG urethane. Thanks for looking.
Scuderia Posted April 21, 2012 Posted April 21, 2012 Thats an awesome build! you jazzed up the NSX nicely. what color set did you use on your dash and steering wheel?
Steve Keck Posted April 21, 2012 Author Posted April 21, 2012 what color set did you use on your dash and steering wheel? Thanx! The steering wheel got Tamiya Dark Grey acrylic mixed with Testors Dullcote and shot very dry from an airbrush. The dash got Testors Model Master Black Chrome Trim from an airbrush
Chuck Most Posted April 24, 2012 Posted April 24, 2012 Nice! And hey, for some folks, six months is a quick build!
LAone Posted April 24, 2012 Posted April 24, 2012 Nice! And hey, for some folks, six months is a quick build! haha, to me it is..lols came out fantastic. the interior is my favorite part of this one.
carro Posted April 25, 2012 Posted April 25, 2012 It really came together very nicely, love the interior and all the extra details.
krazyglu Posted May 6, 2012 Posted May 6, 2012 I really like what you did with the wheels, they look good. The color is cool, the license plate frame is a great touch.
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