Aoshima RX-7 (FC3S)

[kriztsq]

Hi guys, this is my third kit (I just couldn't stop)

I took an Aoshima RX-7, I'm a fan of savanna though, but I took the initial D version because it gets the engine parts, and of course several add-on.

I started by building the front and rear suspension for now. Painted the springs red and gold for the shock. Red for the calipers, and of course silver for the discs (soon)

Then I painted the Meister wheels (Love this 2-piece rims provided) to gold.

Then I paint the body, and it's still not finished yet. (I decided to go with closed headlamps) Will keep update soon

Edited May 28, 2014 by kriztsq

[slusher]

Looking really good...

[flo9mr]

Wheels look awesome, great start... We need more builds like these around here

Edited May 28, 2014 by flo9mr

[TFchronos]

Nice start, it's looking great!

[kriztsq]

Thanks guys

This late afternoon, I finished painting the engine and exhaust, so I fitted the chassis and wheels

[Brizio]

Great clean job!

[kriztsq]

Hello guys, finished the base this early morning, put a racing seat and racing steering wheel from Aoshima Drift Part Set, then I painted flat black for the interior

Engine has also finished..

[MyBradKeselowski]

Looking good, I like how you did the wheels.

I love Aoshima kits.. :rolleyes:

[kriztsq]

Looking good, I like how you did the wheels.

I love Aoshima kits.. :rolleyes:

Thanks, but I didn't do too much on the wheels.

It's actually came in chrome for the lips and matte-like silver for the rims, I just need to paint the rims gold

[kriztsq]

Today's progress is finishing the car, I glued the clear parts with a glue I found in ACE hardware, because I can't find any Elmer's or Testor's. This is what I found :

Then I glued the clear parts :

Fitted the body :

Well this body is actually painted in sky blue then topped with fluorescent blue (I just want to give it a try), and it ends in making the body looks like bubbling or something

[kriztsq]

Oh well I was busy and could not upload the finished model, here you go, don't know if this is good enough

[lower99]

looks nice, but clear coat´d make it awesome!!!

[rsxse240]

I found that GO2 glue at Walmart. I can't believe how strong it is! It doesn't fog clear plastic since it's a urethane type adhesive or something like that. Only thing I didn't like about it is the set up time.

Your FC looks pretty good. Not a fan of flat colors on cars, unless it's an accent color. I was unaware the Initial D FC had engine details.

[kriztsq]

looks nice, but clear coat´d make it awesome!!!

I found that GO2 glue at Walmart. I can't believe how strong it is! It doesn't fog clear plastic since it's a urethane type adhesive or something like that. Only thing I didn't like about it is the set up time.

Your FC looks pretty good. Not a fan of flat colors on cars, unless it's an accent color. I was unaware the Initial D FC had engine details.

Thanks guys, I bought this fluorescent blue in Ace hardware, and they said to not put a clear coat or else I would ruin the color effect. (I was afraid & didn't follow them)

I agreed with the set up time, it takes quite long time... Thanks again!

[Rob Hall]

Sharp build..love the wheels