BMW M3 E36 (4-door)

stratos75

04-11-2012, 07:49 PM

MidMazar

04-11-2012, 09:34 PM

Im sooo happy i got a bunch of these e36 models in my stash before they got pricey. One of my fav gens for bmw. The additions are great. Will look on eagerly!!! :thumbsup:

kaho

04-12-2012, 01:52 PM

Superb execution on everything! Those wheels look so nice they are killing me! I wish I have bought a couple kits of this model BMW. I really want to build the M3 Compact BMW built as a one-off.

stratos75

04-24-2012, 06:23 PM

Side skirts and front shock absorber supports have been copied with epoxy resin.
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6108/14224223.2e/0_6ec66_800b2419_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/453734/)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6107/14224223.2e/0_6eed6_f7d913d9_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/454358/)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6108/14224223.2e/0_6eed7_4c2a7222_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/454359/)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6107/14224223.2e/0_6eed8_21149147_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/454360/)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5114/14224223.2e/0_6f26d_382bc74d_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/455277/)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6208/14224223.2e/0_6f26e_56e7fad0_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/455278/)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6208/14224223.2e/0_6f26f_b09ffd00_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/455279/)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6109/14224223.2e/0_6f271_83c978e8_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/455281/)

kaho

04-24-2012, 10:59 PM

What is the material that you used to make the molds?

stratos75

04-25-2012, 01:24 PM

What is the material that you used to make the molds?
Some kind of a russian two component silicone. But it was very very old (about 15 years old), so I had a little problem with one of the copy (see below)
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6109/14224223.2e/0_6f29f_33333cb3_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/455327/)

I will made this form anew with using of a different type of a modern silicone..

stratos75

05-02-2012, 02:18 PM

The side skirts are in place.
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6303/14224223.2e/0_6fac3_8a2462e7_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/457411/)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6209/14224223.2e/0_6fac2_c0e80cac_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/457410/)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6300/14224223.2e/0_6fac1_ae1bab5c_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/457409/)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6302/14224223.2e/0_6fac0_82ba6b37_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/457408/)

BVC500

05-02-2012, 02:37 PM

Are you planning on using the Hasegawa lights for the front? They're better than the Revell lights. If you choose to use the Revell lights, you'll need to shave off the back to make the lights and lenses fit flush with the fender and hood. See my build:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=715591

stratos75

05-02-2012, 05:16 PM

Are you planning on using the Hasegawa lights for the front?
Yes, I am. Moreover, there was no this part in my kit I bought on eBay
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/32/6072132/6131393630346664.jpg

Therefore I made this copy from Hasegawa.
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6109/14224223.2f/0_6faf0_29a3851_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/457456/)

Clear lenses will be copied too.

stratos75

02-18-2014, 02:33 PM

da_ashman

02-18-2014, 06:20 PM

Great work so far, Love those new Rims!

lovegt40

02-18-2014, 06:40 PM

wow, missed at all this nice one done by Mikahil !!
Very welldone also the evo2 motorsport rims.they were limited run version. I have on my real one the ones without the big writing over.They were done for the limited serie M3gt street cars.
Just some question my friend, loving so much this car and your models:
-is this revell kit the same one in hasegawa/tamiya boxes? also they made 4 doors (have 2 of theme)
-be careful on the front air intakes: depending from what year model car u are doing they are different, as well as the size and the position of the side arrows and many parts in the cockpit.
I say so cause the nice rims u made now were an optional parts over late restyling cars (as mine),while previous ones were used on cars from 1993-1996.
The red car on the aabove pic is a restyling model, so be careful with the front air intakes (the kidneys) of the dragon m3 coupè..
Hope u understand what I mean.

small details, but I know u care a lot of such. great work as usual Misha.

my baby:
http://imageshack.us/a/img138/5245/sdc13804i.jpg

Deathtrap

02-19-2014, 04:04 AM

Every build you do, is an inspiration. Some of the scratch works are 'relatively simple' (but make so much difference!!!) while others are just master pieces.
Because of your work and that from other users on this forum I've decided to scratch my own Porsche GT3 exhaust. So just keep on doing these awsome builds! :)

stratos75

02-19-2014, 01:15 PM

lovegt40: Paolo, the Revell's kit was repacked by Tamiya. Thus, the Tamiya's is the same kit with better assembly manual and better tires. Hasegawa's kit is completely different, without engine and less detailed, but better shaped. Also I have a transkit of Touring from one Ukrainian guy.
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/9742/14224223.40/0_95d14_3659abe4_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/613652/)

I know about changes of a restyling model. Thank you. I want to make the first generation of E36 but with those beautiful discs. I am planned to make them for sale also.

dada man

02-19-2014, 01:37 PM

This is amazing! i had the same idea but this is better

BVC500

02-19-2014, 03:02 PM

Slightly off-topic, but I made a resin copies of the Hasegawa's airbag steering wheel because it is accurately shaped and can be used in Fujimi and Revell BMWs, such as the 535i, 750il and 850i.

stratos75

02-19-2014, 04:18 PM

You are right Bernard, the steering wheel in Hasegawa's kit looks great (the grey on the photo) compare to the Revell's (the black on the photo). The white wheel is from the sport version of Hasegawa's BMW 318i. But I will use a copy of the M-style steering wheel from Dragon's kit (the yellow one).
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/9150/14224223.40/0_95d16_356c526e_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/613654/)

MPWR

02-19-2014, 04:40 PM

But I will use a copy of the M-style steering wheel from Dragon's kit (the yellow one).

Depends on the year of the car. My '95 has the M-style four spoke at the lower right, and I think at least all 95's and 96's had it. That 3 spoke didn't appear in E36s until later on, and I'm not sure that it ever came from the factory on E36 M3s (although it's a popular exchange).

Those new Motorsport wheels are fantastic!

DasWiesel

02-19-2014, 05:19 PM

Great progress so far. Those wheels are just amazing. If you´re going to sell some copies, please put me on your list!

May i ask, why you didn´t take Hasegawa´s body instead of the Revell one?
I never had the Revell kit in my own hands yet, but it seems to have a worse body than Hasegawa and you would´t have to correct the front end.

lovegt40

02-19-2014, 05:38 PM

stratos75

02-19-2014, 06:01 PM

DasWiesel (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/member.php?u=67565): That's because it's a full detail kit with an engine. The body is not so bad. It has right proportions and size. The correction of the nose is not so crytical for me. The revell's body has many separate parts, which are better fot painting. The white is Revell's, the yellow is Hasegawa's.
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6204/14224223.2d/0_6d81c_47ee9ab1_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/448540/)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6105/14224223.2d/0_6d81d_3b4c1a9f_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/448541/)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6205/14224223.2d/0_6d81e_47a2c37e_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/448542/)

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6204/14224223.2d/0_6d81f_44d528ac_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/448543/)

Also, the Revell's platform looks more realistic (the silver one).
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6204/14224223.2d/0_6d820_33b89ae4_XL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mikhailpetrenko/view/448544/)

BVC500

02-19-2014, 10:42 PM

Having owned both, I agree with Mikhail that Revell's body and chassis is quite good.

willimo

02-19-2014, 11:44 PM

I think the second to last picture in your comparisons really exemplifies all my frustrations with Revell. Check out those horrible sinks in rear, above the taillights and just under the deck lid. Revell plastic always seems "doughy" or melted to me. In your amazing hands, I am not worried, but I am never good enough to fix stuff like that.

I can't wait to see what you do, your builds are among my very favorites on AF or anywhere.

Orion37170

02-20-2014, 03:38 AM

Great progress so far. Those wheels are just amazing. If you´re going to sell some copies, please put me on your list!
...

Besides that: great project and i like the progress so far

DasWiesel

02-20-2014, 05:18 AM

Thanks a lot for those nice comparison pictures, Mikhail!
Seems you´re right. Both bodies have very similar dimensions. Although i would change the rear end to Hasegawa´s as well.

RoMaNo93

02-20-2014, 02:44 PM

Been following this WIP since you started, as I am in love with the Saloon E36... and as always from you, it's superb!!!

I have one question from you Mikhail... Is there an chance of getting one of those Tourings?? I've see the progresa but didnt know it was for sale... My favourite variant of every Bimmer is always the Touring... <3

Keep on working, I'm already subscribed... :)

Cheers, James.

stratos75

02-20-2014, 03:32 PM

RoMaNo93 (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/member.php?u=643171): The Touring transkit has poor quality. It needs a lot of work. I don't recommend you to buy it. But I can ask about one for you, if you want to buy it in any case.
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/9515/14224223.39/0_8c5f9_c98affd9_orig

willimo

02-20-2014, 07:36 PM

Why is there a second front end? I thought that's what that was in your previous picture but wasn't sure.

stratos75

02-21-2014, 04:47 AM

willimo (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/member.php?u=75086): That's because the nose on a body has defects and needs to be replaced. You can see the process here:
http://forum.autoinscale.com/viewtopic.php?pid=202967#p202967

lovegt40

02-21-2014, 08:26 AM

mikhail, of course if u plan copies of such nice M rims count me in.
what service did it made for u?

It seems to me the ukrainian guy made a very nice work, but he had problems in the (probably home made) casting. his skill is very high btw.

Of course down there they have now little more problems than our ones here.wish all the best for him.

stratos75

02-21-2014, 08:56 AM

mikhail, of course if u plan copies of such nice M rims count me in.
what service did it made for u?
We can discuss it in PM.

Pennywise19

03-19-2014, 09:20 PM

you're doing an amazing job out there!

I love E36 and I'm really jealous about your collection.

are you sure about the sideskirts? I'm pretty sure that the sedan has different sideskirts from the coupè. Don't know if the US model has the same.

that's what I'm speeching about
http://www.damike.com/Cars/Penny/ForSale/Byzanz01.jpg

and you have to change the door mouldings also :cheers:

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