kelson Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 This is my 2nd WIP,my first some may remember was the ROG Volkswagen Corrado G60,it was the kit from hell,so back in the box it went!.I'm now working on the Aoshima Mazda Miata: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 The chassis was painted Duplicolor Grey Hot Rod Primer,the suspension parts and exhaust were painted in various Tamiya and testors paint.Miata's in 99' were offered in a color called Evolution Orange,so I found a color pretty close,Nissan Orange mist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 The color is dull right now,because I haven't put on the clear coats yet,i'm thinking of a tan interior,cuz an all black interior is not to interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Love the Miatas. This will be a nice model done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthsideous Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Looks great Curtis. I like the work you did on the undercarriage so far. It's great to see a more current car to mix it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Looks super so far Curtis. i bet that color will pop with clear coat.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66belair Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I like the color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Nice work chassis. The paint looks great. Good choice on color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 The color you've chosen is very close to the Evolution Gold color they used on the 2000 Miata. Only 646 were built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 Thanks for the comments everyone! ,Miatatom,I rechecked my Road and Track from 2000 and in the article the author called it evolution Orange,guess he could have been wrong. Update:Clear coats went on today,camera doesn't quite capture the shine like I hoped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Color and clear coat looks great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Miatatom,I rechecked my Road and Track from 2000 and in the article the author called it evolution Orange,guess he could have been wrong. Actually, it is called Evolution Orange. That's the first time I've ever seen it called Gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 After some delay's,i'm back with some updates:the completed dash,painted dark tan and flat black,then given a couple coats of semi gloss clear.In pictures I've seen on the net the steering wheel had a emblem/decal in the center,but the kit had none,so i found a decal similar and cut it to fit,think it looks ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 Next up some pictures of the completed interior,the tub was painted sand beige,then given a couple coats of dullcoat to kill the gloss,the door panels were again painted dark tan with flat black and given a couple coats of semi gloss clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 Finally,most of the black trim painted on the body,i used flat black paint again with a couple light coats of semi gloss clear,the front is taped up as I'm trying to mask the area where the headlight buckets need to be paint chrome.Any comments or questions feel free to ask! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Brain Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Great job Curtis. My buddy is building a V8 conversion Miata, Your's is an inspiration! keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 You are doing a wonderful job on this Curtis! Love your choice of colors and the Nardi emblem on the steering wheel is quite convincing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66belair Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Nice and clean work. good Job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Extremely nice job on the interior. This is going to a gorgeous model when it is under glass!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 Thanks guy's for the compliment's! ,a few updates for today:put on most of the decals on the body,it's hard to see them as they are pretty small,i,used BMF for backing on the front and rear marker lights as well as the third brake light,instead of the decals,then painted them with Tamiya clear orange and clear red then covered them with a dab of future floor polish,thought it looked more realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 The windshield is masked and painted,i'm trying out dipping it in future for more a cleaner look,hopefully it will turn out and be dry for tomorrow.Here are a couple pictures of the body glued to the chassis: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Great looking interior and real nice work on the headlights and marker lights... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Well after 4 repaints of the taillights and 2 repaints of the hardtop,i'm calling it done!photo's will be posted in the Under glass section next.i just want to thank everyone for their comments and for looking in on my build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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