kriztsq Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Hi guys! Found my 2nd kit, Subaru BRZ Not sure how it goes, but I was going to some hobby shops to find color for my BRZ's body. Want to use Mica Blue, but I couldn't find it anywhere, so I decided to use Tamiya Bright Orange. It would be a slow project as I have little spare time, but I'm trying to update in every step. Unboxing first... Body fitting... (pretty good compared to Aoshima I built before) Primer painting... Front bumper color change... Flat Black for grille and fogs... Found a cheap Endless Brake System from a friend, so I painted the caliper with Fluorescent Blue Comments & suggestions will be much appreciated! (I got a photo-etched parts for Aoshima (mine is Tamiya) Subaru BRZ, is it better to put it here or for my next kit? I was thinking to get 86 rocket bunny for the next project) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Real nice start.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Will be watching. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriztsq Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Thanks guys, not so much doing any tonight, just a final fitment before painting the body, and finished installation of front bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ1971 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 I don't know if the PE set for Aoshima's BRZ will fit Tamiya's BRZ... You might do some test fitting first? They are quite different in size & actually Aoshima's BRZ/86 kits are much more accurate than Tamiya's. ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriztsq Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 I don't know if the PE set for Aoshima's BRZ will fit Tamiya's BRZ... You might do some test fitting first? They are quite different in size & actually Aoshima's BRZ/86 kits are much more accurate than Tamiya's. Yeah, I think I will use it for my next project ._. So I got new wheels set also that I will post soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flo9mr Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 I'm gonna have to so one of these in the near future, looking good already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriztsq Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 I'm gonna have to so one of these in the near future, looking good already Thanks mate, this is a good kit, though I wanna try the Aoshima one after this Btw, I will update what I've done today. I painted the whole body already, masked and painted the glass (now I didn't forget the window surrounds, because it shaped in the clear parts ) Then I fitted the front and rear bumper + the lamps. These lamps are easier to install without white glue because the joint plastics have more distance front : side : rear : Then I make the batteries : After that, I made the rear suspension system to catch up with time, I used a silver paint marker pen to do the axles, and I painted the rear brakes, because my optional brake systems are for the front part. I will paint the base tomorrow, and paint the engine. (the engine is not a separate kit which I don't like) Thanks for visiting, comments & suggestions are much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Cool project, it's looking really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ1971 Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 I thought as much ? So you're keeping this 1 flat - matte coloured, no gloss? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriztsq Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 Cool project, it's looking really good! Thanks man I thought as much So you're keeping this 1 flat - matte coloured, no gloss? No, the body would be covered with clear gloss, I'll do it after water-decaling the body. The only gloss black would be the engine hood and the wing. The story goes... I bought P1 BuddyClub rims this afternoon and wanna put them on my BRZ, unfortunately the PCD for the BuddyClub rims are actually 4x100, BRZ has 5 lugs.... My only solution is to paint it flat black also, any idea? I only got flat black, fluorescent blue, yellow, and red at the current time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ1971 Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Thanks man No, the body would be covered with clear gloss, I'll do it after water-decaling the body. The only gloss black would be the engine hood and the wing. The story goes... I bought P1 BuddyClub rims this afternoon and wanna put them on my BRZ, unfortunately the PCD for the BuddyClub rims are actually 4x100, BRZ has 5 lugs.... My only solution is to paint it flat black also, any idea? I only got flat black, fluorescent blue, yellow, and red at the current time. You're confusing me a bit mate... If you're going to clear-coat the body ( gloss clear ) then why did you already fit the windows/headlight/tail lights, or are they just temporarily fitted? What do you want to paint flat black?? Could you be a little more specific? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriztsq Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 You're confusing me a bit mate... If you're going to clear-coat the body ( gloss clear ) then why did you already fit the windows/headlight/tail lights, or are they just temporarily fitted? What do you want to paint flat black?? Could you be a little more specific? Cheers Temporarily for easier taking photo. My standard BRZ rims which is chrome now. I want to paint it all flat black for this car. Sorry to confuse you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ1971 Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 (edited) Ok cool... Now I know what you mean ?? If you want to do the wheels in flat black... Go ahead! ? I have a WRX 2008 on my bench in very similar colour scheme & using Aoshima 20in 2-piece rims. Centres are dark titanium with the rings orange... Same colour as body. So yes black/orange works as a paint scheme ?? See.... Cliff Edited May 25, 2014 by CJ1971 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Nice work so far on the BRZ. I need to pick one of these up. I have a Subaru kit on the shelf. I' ll have to go back and see what colors you used. Nice ETC there CJ1971. That's what I have in mind for mine. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Looking good. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ1971 Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Nice work so far on the BRZ. I need to pick one of these up. I have a Subaru kit on the shelf. I' ll have to go back and see what colors you used. Nice ETC there CJ1971. That's what I have in mind for mine. Later- Thanks ? If I were you I'd pick up the Aoshima version/s of the BRZ/86... Way more accurate & the latest versions come with full engine detail ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriztsq Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 (edited) Ok cool... Now I know what you mean If you want to do the wheels in flat black... Go ahead! I have a WRX 2008 on my bench in very similar colour scheme & using Aoshima 20in 2-piece rims. Centres are dark titanium with the rings orange... Same colour as body. So yes black/orange works as a paint scheme See.... Cliff What a nice job... I decided this afternoon that I will go for semi gloss, but more flat for the body. I get inspired after eating some oranges. Lol Thanks for the suggestion, I'd already painted my wheels with flat black. I will post it as soon as possible. Edit : your paint job and rims customization is really nice man, I don't know when I would be like that Thanks If I were you I'd pick up the Aoshima version/s of the BRZ/86... Way more accurate & the latest versions come with full engine detail Yeah I would rather to take Aoshima one to build for now. This kit is actually an old kit I found in 2012. I bought it right in the Subaru dealer in Tokyo, and I was thinking to keep it in the box as a souvenir from the dealer back then. I would buy the new one if it was already there Edited May 25, 2014 by kriztsq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ1971 Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Kris... Practice ... Practice... Practice & lots of patience mate! Lol! I have the Tamiya & Aoshima BRZ/86... When compared, in honest opinion... Aoshima is winner ? For now finish your oranges inspired BRZ & let's see what you want to build next huh? ??? Cheers Cliff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriztsq Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 (edited) Kris... Practice ... Practice... Practice & lots of patience mate! Lol! I have the Tamiya & Aoshima BRZ/86... When compared, in honest opinion... Aoshima is winner For now finish your oranges inspired BRZ & let's see what you want to build next huh? Cheers Cliff Thanks mate! This is the latest build update, I put on my trademark yellow tow strap, finished the decal and glossed. I use JDM Michiba gold vision for the foglamp also. I'm finishing the engine parts also. I thought it is better to leave one in the standard blue color for more colors inside the engine bay. This is the problem I found. Below is P1 Buddyclub (16 inch) which has 4x100 PCD lug nuts, while my BRZ actually has 5, so I can not install it either in the real world or the kits. I also had painted the original rims to flat black color. Painting the nuts and interior... I also changed the exhaust tips which I bought for 200 yen. Finishing the engine part... Engine is finished (out of the strutbar) Mounted the body, just after it was glossed. Good sunshine today Edited May 25, 2014 by kriztsq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriztsq Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 (edited) I painted the front strutbar with STi style which is red pipe and silver screws. I was too excited until I forgot to put the hood while snapping the body to the base, as you can see the comparison (last photo above vs below) I was planning to use aftermarket brake system, if you remember, but I found that Endless has a blue metallic caliper which I think it's not suitable with this color scheme, so I painted the standard brakes and use standards, maybe the brakes are for next project Edited May 25, 2014 by kriztsq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriztsq Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 Done http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=89871 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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