Jocache83 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Hey All, The last time I've built a model kit was last summer. Well, now I am getting back to it. My new project is my 1/20th Entex Honda Civic 1st Gen. I am going to make it into a cafe racer car. I need to lower the car somehow (the shocks are metal and I am scared that I might screw it up) and I am having a hard time with interior and exterior paint color. Any suggestions? The pics below show what I started. the wheels is a three piece. chassis and motor are done, I just wanted to see how it looked like in stock form (way too high for me). The third pic shows one of the fender flares on. I am planning on using the fender flares. Stay tuned for more. Joel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbler75 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I had a Blue 1974 Civic CVCC with Basic Black interior. It sat a smidge lower than this kit. Might wanna consider scratchbuilding some new shocks out of styrene using the metal ones as a guide. It's lookin' good so far. Not crazy about the flares tho, but it's your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod59f100 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Wow I have wanted one of those for a wile. I personally like this one . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I've been wanting to do one of these kits myself, but can't seem to find one for leass than $100 . Love the road racer look. Don't be too dioscouraged about scratchbuilding parts for this build, even the 1:1 cars had little to no aftermarket support. I'll be watching out for this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3men2s Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 THIS BRINGS BACK MEMORIES...THIS IS A NEWS PAPER CLIP FROM PUERTO RICO, MY DAD TOOK ME TO THE SHOP TO SHOW IT TO ME, THIS THING WAS A QUICK SON OF A GUN. MY DAD DID THE PAINT SCHEME ON IT. I HAVE NOT SEEN ANY OTHER PHOTO ON THIS CAR, WONDER WHERE IT WENT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I would also like to know more about this car.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Sweet project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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