Revell Integra Type R (Kit Restoration)

[FullTimeHobbiest]

Hey guys, figured i'd share this little journey with everyone. I was on the hunt for one of these kits for some time, but given their age and rarity finding one for a decent price can be a challenge. I built 2 when I was in the early teens, or shall I say "ruined" so I thought buying a built kit and restoring it would be more redeeming.

When I first got it, I was a little overwhelmed on how bad it was... But I separated and organized all the parts I would be keeping and got started.

Thick brushed on paint.

Body paint is surprisingly OK, but the decals were peeling badly.

[FullTimeHobbiest]

And the paint stripping began! I use Easy Off oven cleaning and sealed containers to soak things for 24 hour increments.

The first 24 hours wasn't nearly enough.

48 hours later...

Picked up some new resin seats for this thing and did a little mock-up

FINALLY! Some paint.

Finishing interior touch.

[FullTimeHobbiest]

Sorry for the multiple posts everyone, only allowed 10 images each.

Anyway, I snagged an engine from another kit I had and got to work on the bay.

The kit stock intake was crazy tacky and not very realistic, so I built one of my own out of some sprue and a resin K&N filter.

and together

Thanks for looking everyone!

[Custom Mike]

Nice work so far! I've still got a sealed copy of this kit, after building one I had to grab another one! What color is the body going to be?

[FullTimeHobbiest]

Nice work so far! I've still got a sealed copy of this kit, after building one I had to grab another one! What color is the body going to be?

Thanks! I decided on Tamiya Gloss Black.

[flo9mr]

This kit brings memories I also built(ruined) 3 kits. Looking good so far

[Kennyboy]

I kept the (ruined) one of these in the basement.......gonna do this same thing someday.

Great job so far!

[allparish12]

nice!

where did you get the seats?

[FullTimeHobbiest]

nice!

where did you get the seats?

I believe it was an eBay seller named BuildNBash. It was like 8 seats for $5-6.

[Modelmikey]

Nice start, the intake looks good, gives me a good idea where to go on the 'Teg I'm doing. Best of the Revell tuner kits I think, nice if they re-issued it as the prices for these and the civic's are creeping up.

[flo9mr]

You have totally corrupted me, found one on eBay. Yours is looking really good like the intake

[FullTimeHobbiest]

Nice start, the intake looks good, gives me a good idea where to go on the 'Teg I'm doing. Best of the Revell tuner kits I think, nice if they re-issued it as the prices for these and the civic's are creeping up.

I would love to see a reissue! It's sad to see kits I know I had a few of a long time ago go for ridiculously high costs because there are fewer and fewer popping up for sale. I got lucky and scored a minty fresh kit alongside this pre-wrecked kit from a member on another forum, otherwise eBay would have eaten my hobby budget for that month. haha

You have totally corrupted me, found one on eBay. Yours is looking really good like the intake

Thanks man! It's a great build to be honest, no fitment issues at all even.

Edited May 7, 2014 by FullTimeHobbiest

[Andriusz]

Hi,

Maybe someone knows where could I find this kit ?

[JTalmage]

I have a few parts from this kit that I acquired when a friend got out of the hobby a few years back, if anyone needs them let me know. I have no use for them.

[Brizio]

Looks great!!! The interior is fantastic!

[FullTimeHobbiest]

Hi,

Maybe someone knows where could I find this kit ?

eBay or another forum Member may be your best bet.

Looks great!!! The interior is fantastic!

Thanks Brizio!