ferrari87 Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Hi guys. This is my first Under Glass post. The build was a long one and it was a lot of fun. I learned a lot along the way and here she is in front of my recently completed garage facade.
Zarana-X Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 That's a beautiful RX-7. I like the garage, too. I think the bricks may be a little too clean and shiny, though.
ferrari87 Posted March 3, 2015 Author Posted March 3, 2015 James, not at all Jason, they really are, I have to weather them down a bit. Ray, thank you very much. I appreciate the comments guys!
Zandmann Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Nice one, especially with that garage around. Makes it more alive.
Scalper Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Nice setup. Paint looks good. The wheels look great.
Shelby 427 1965 Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 I likes it. Been meaning to pick this kit up, it's dead cheap. Not sure how I'd do one, though.. But I do have an original RX-7 (not sure on the F designation for that.. I know this is an FD and the one before it is an FC, but I've never heard the mk1 being called an FB...) Clean build.
angelo7 Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Love rotary power. Is the carbon fiber painted, decal or how did you do it?
Kris Morgan Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 That garage facade is awesome. Really like how you added the weeds along the bottom edge.
ferrari87 Posted March 4, 2015 Author Posted March 4, 2015 Love rotary power. Is the carbon fiber painted, decal or how did you do it? It is a decal from Scale Motorsport. You can find it here. A good tutorial on how to use it on hoods can be found here. I recommend you cut the decal in half while on the backing sheet. I didn't and it was a PIA to properly place. That garage facade is awesome. Really like how you added the weeds along the bottom edge. Thank you Kris! That is exactly what I was trying to get at!! Glad you noticed. Thank you.
slusher Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Very sharp model Justin. I really like your garage background...
DeeCee Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 That is a very cool build, car and dio, i had to look a second time to study the car, as the dio took my attention the first time through mate. GREAT BUILD'S.
Twokidsnosleep Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Great job, nice photography set up as well Followed this build since the strait in your WIP...fantastic!
Mike_G Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 I likes it. Been meaning to pick this kit up, it's dead cheap. Not sure how I'd do one, though.. But I do have an original RX-7 (not sure on the F designation for that.. I know this is an FD and the one before it is an FC, but I've never heard the mk1 being called an FB...) Clean build. Here in the US, '79-'80 are SA22s, '81-'85 are FBs
ferrari87 Posted March 5, 2015 Author Posted March 5, 2015 Guys, I want to thank you all very much for the kind words and support. Scott, thank you for following along from the start, it was a fun trip with this one. I'd love to do a couple more! For future builders, please note that there is a very small part of the directions that instructs you to remove the fender mounted turn indicators. I did not catch this until I started painting the corner markers and I felt that it was too late by then. I also want to thank you guys for the support on the garage. I couldn't have done it without coming across Philbass's "Restoration" thread and inside of it, a DIY tutorial for the bricks.
Pizzwizz24 Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Nice build Justin. Looking really good. Nice to see a good turnaround and see you come out on top after your issues with the Aston Martin. Especially like the garage as well. I think that others may be right about toning down the bricks a bit but otherwise great job. Chris
ferrari87 Posted March 5, 2015 Author Posted March 5, 2015 Nice build Justin. Looking really good. Nice to see a good turnaround and see you come out on top after your issues with the Aston Martin. Especially like the garage as well. I think that others may be right about toning down the bricks a bit but otherwise great job. Chris Why you gotta bring up old stuff?! Thanks for following along Chris. I plan on taking on a new Aston Martin soon. I agree, the bricks need a good dark wash and some pigments.
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