Hot on the heels of the Tamiya EVO is the next project.....A EVO VIII by fujimi.
I couldnt beleive my luck last week when i walked into this toy shop and the young lady was just unpacking it out of the box. I said to her that i wanted one and how much was it.
She said to wait untill her boss got back as she had no idea what it was worth. I joked and said about $40NZD....She replyed that it sounded about right !!! (They sell for $75-80 usually).
I couldnt get my wallet out fast enough !!!!!....(i owed this shop after they ripped me off a few months ago with some toys for my kids)

Anyway....this will be lowered with 19's and be red to match my EVO collection.
Here's a pic with the wheels before sanding/prime/paint etc.
Not much to report on this kit as it the same as the EVO7 but a different front (Fujimi :rolleyes: )
Interior will be a mix of red and black

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/211506DSCF1446.JPG

can't wait to see it sitting side by side your 6th evolution PMan, bring it on =D

Hot and fresh out the kitchen!!!

Hehe! Good score there PMan:biggrin:

Looks cool:cool:

Anyone know if the US version is the only one w/the different rear bumper and Altezza taillights? The Fujimi Evo VIII kit is identical to the Evo VII except for the front end restyle. The Evo's sold here have a different rear bumper and taillights than the Fujimi kit represents.:confused: :confused:

Warren. You should make one or two or three race cars! (As in Evo rally cars). Just a thought ;)

Originally posted by ZoomZoomMX-5
Looks cool:cool:

Anyone know if the US version is the only one w/the different rear bumper and Altezza taillights? The Fujimi Evo VIII kit is identical to the Evo VII except for the front end restyle. The Evo's sold here have a different rear bumper and taillights than the Fujimi kit represents.:confused: :confused:
They have the new lights here in NZ.
We had a brand new one at our car show last weekend that the cops were thrashing around so we could test there new radar guns on it !! :cool:

Originally posted by ales
Warren. You should make one or two or three race cars! (As in Evo rally cars). Just a thought ;)
You have read my mind !!!

Originally posted by primera man

They have the new lights here in NZ.
We had a brand new one at our car show last weekend that the cops were thrashing around so we could test there new radar guns on it !! :cool:

Those are the taillights we have, our rear bumper "smiles" at you in the same fashion as the front bumper. There's a character line that sweeps upwards at the rear corners, and to me it looks better than the old Evo VII style. Probably because of US bumper regulations. I'll have to putty mine up whenever I get around to building mine.

Yes its a shame that Fujimi just re-tool the front of there EVO 7 kit then flick them of as EVO8's.....but i guess as long as they have people like me etc that keep on buying them i cant see them changing there ways in making there kits. :frown:

The first day my local dealer got one of these in stock I was awe struck! Finally after nearly 2 months I brought myself to stop by and set in it....if I ever drive on it may be more than I can resist!

Warren-Are the holes in the hood and grill open on this kit? Looks like the hood is, but I can't tell about the slots in the grill. What wheel set comes in the box?

I'm sure you will do another fine job! Keep us posted please! ;)

-Rick

MORE PICS PMAN:biggrin:
looking nice

Looking forward to the progress on this one!

Any intention to do the rear lights?

this is cool...i will keep track of this thread...mind the rear lights though...any ideas what you will do to make it look like the real thing?...:sunglasse

Ha stupid toy shop lady. Good buy. Can't wait to see the first stages.

I spotted this in my local shop for 22 pounds (over priced) Not sure if it was going to be any good, so I look forward to seeing it finished.

cant wait to see the progress on this kit Pman :bigthumb:

Looking forward to the completion of this.

nice..... keep us updated.....

The front of the body and hood have been opened up already.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/647195DSCF1485.JPG
This is the differance in wheels that i plan on using
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/106918DSCF1486.JPG
As for the rear light...they will have to stay as they are as i'm not the best ehen it comes to scratch building up some new lights :frown:

I love the front of these cars! Kinda suprised Fujimi molded them open, did it come with mesh?

The stock wheels aren't as bad as I suspected....ah hell...looks like another kit to add to my wish list!

Thanks for the pics Warren!

-Rick

When I buy my Lancer Evolution here in the states I'm going to find some way to get rid of those nasty "Altezza" taillights, other than that great job on the car.

This is going to be a great addition to your stable, p-man. Especially since we all know that the quality will be consistant with all the others.

My question is, did I miss the Evo's I through III? Or do you jut not have kits for them.... ? Or am I rambling?

Lord I was born a ramblin' man...... Allman Brothers own.... :cwm27:

Those 19's are looking sweet.....can't wait until we see the finished product.

Hot off the spray can today :smile:
2 coats of primer followed by 4 coats of Tamiya TS-8 Red.
The inside of the whole car will get painted black as this makes the red darker.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/903209DSCF1493.JPG

The Pman's paint jobs never fail to amaze me. Great work! :worshippy

Ok..I want to start the official movement to buy Warren a digital video camera. Since I can't seem to follow the written instructions...maybe an instructional video on your painting process would help!

You have some serious talent man! You ROCK! :ylsuper: :worshippy :ylsuper:

-Rick

Awesome paint job

:worshippy :worshippy :worshippy
a pman painting video would be great:bigthumb: :rolleyes:

Originally posted by Ghost_9418

a pman painting video would be great:bigthumb: :rolleyes:

I agree...so whatcha say, eh Warren??!!

yeah 4 videos of the 4 different colors coats taken with your digi cam (maybe pwoman can hold it?:D) would be great and help a LOT:bigthumb: :dogpile:

yes a video would be great !!!!!!!!!!! Come on PMan do it :bigthumb:
btw wonderful paint job (normal for you pman) !!!

Perhaps even a roadtrip up to Palmy too see the magic done in person! :tongue: Afterall, it's just up the road! :biggrin:

Quick update from today.
The interior is finished. Mix of flat red and black

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/551580DSCF1541.JPG

The body is almost finished. Very pleased after painting the inside black to give it a deeper look.
It really darkens the red up and is well worth looking to do with a red painted car.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/595433DSCF1551.JPG

:eek: Awesome interior colors! And the black really gives the paint a nice shade. Can't wait to see it finished.

The interior looks awesome! You have become a master at brush painting!

Thanks for the pics...they keep me motivated!

-Rick

looking good, i like it

Speachless interior:worshippy :worshippy :worshippy

:iagree: :pimp:

Looks great just dont do those stupid clear lights please! I hate any car with those stupid lights on it!

WOW nice paint nice car. was the window frames brush painted or masked? if brush, WOW. if mask, WOW. lol :bloated: amazing.. i may have to back my next model in black. sexy sexy.

Originally posted by rhmatt
The interior looks awesome! You have become a master at brush painting!

Thanks for the pics...they keep me motivated!

-Rick

he actually brush-painted that? hmmm, with what? if he did...wow...:eek:

he actually brush-painted that? hmmm, with what?

With a brush :rolleyes: :biggrin:

You can see brush marks here
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/115679xav-intevopman.jpg

I've found the first lack of painting on Pman's work :icon16: :lol:

Originally posted by deedlit

i've found the first lack of painting on Pman's work :icon16: :lol:

:tongue: :tongue:

Hey Warren!

Do you have little dwarf which works for you? :smile:

You are the faster builder which I know, and only one which build great models in short time.

Lookin' real good Pman, you never stop amazing me with your skills.
Love the way the red turned out :cool:
Interior also looks spot on, nice choice of colours...
:worshippy :worshippy :worshippy :worshippy :worshippy :worshippy :worshippy :worshippy :worshippy :worshippy :worshippy :worshippy :worshippy

cheers stump:aus:

Originally posted by deedlit


With a brush :rolleyes: :biggrin:

You can see brush marks here
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/115679xav-intevopman.jpg

I've found the first lack of painting on Pman's work :icon16: :lol:

just curious, with what kind of paint -- I'm thinking non-acrylic, enamel perhaps? That must be one WIDE brush.

Looks much better than mine. :bigthumb:

If I remember correctly, Pman uses enamel paint with interiors because they don't dry as fast as acrylics. That's why you hardly see brush marks on his job. Except this one. :biggrin:

I think that is something that is molded onto the body, I think it is supposed to look like a fabric bend...cuz it def. isn't a p-man mess-up

Me thinks the P-Man should do a "Paintbrush HOW TO" in the near future, or is there already one which I'm missing. IMO Being able to do prope paint-brush-ing would be a big PLUS when detailing the interior...:confused:

Originally posted by jomz
Me thinks the P-Man should do a "Paintbrush HOW TO" in the near future, or is there already one which I'm missing. IMO Being able to do prope paint-brush-ing would be a big PLUS when detailing the interior...:confused:

:iagree:

:iagree:

TUTORIAL, TUTORIAL!!!!

very nice paint job p man
dont worry those paint marks on the interior you cant bearly notice them!!

cant wait to see the finished pruduct

later!!
:bloated:

I'm not sure it would be worth doing a "How to" on brushpainting as there's not much to tell.
I always use enamals
This might help you out.....

Use enamals as they take longer to dry therefore giving you more time to work with the paint.
Heat the bottle of paint in warm water first as this helps thin the paint down and makes it flow better.
If you are doing a fairly large area....put quite abit onto the brush and work quickly before it dries.
Use the correct brush size for the area. If you are doing a large area, use a bigger brush !!
Keep all the brush marks going one way and for the final finish... you should just use the weight of the brush to help smooth out the paint.
Try not to keep going over the same area as it becomes "tacky"..... as you will start to pull the paint off giving a rough finish.
Allow plenty of drying time(4-5 hours at a warm room temp) to put a second coat on if need

Originally posted by primera man
I'm not sure it would be worth doing a "How to" on brushpainting as there's not much to tell.
I always use enamals
This might help you out.....

Use enamals as they take longer to dry therefore giving you more time to work with the paint.
Heat the bottle of paint in warm water first as this helps thin the paint down and makes it flow better.
If you are doing a fairly large area....put quite abit onto the brush and work quickly before it dries.
Use the correct brush size for the area. If you are doing a large area, use a bigger brush !!
Keep all the brush marks going one way and for the final finish... you should just use the weight of the brush to help smooth out the paint.
Try not to keep going over the same area as it becomes "tacky"..... as you will start to pull the paint off giving a rough finish.
Allow plenty of drying time(4-5 hours at a warm room temp) to put a second coat on if need

now all we need are some pictures..... *hint* *hint* :iceslolan

What brand of enamels do you use P-man?:confused:

Originally posted by Ghost_9418
What brand of enamels do you use P-man?:confused:

Tamiya enamels for all my painting

Do you brushpaint your whole interior?

Originally posted by Snooker
Do you brushpaint your whole interior?
Only if i have to.
Most times the interiors are black so i can spray the bulk of it first then add the details like seat colour's later on.

Thanx. I completely spray my interiors.

Originally posted by jomz


now all we need are some pictures..... *hint* *hint* :iceslolan

bumping *hint* hehe!

Originally posted by Ghost_9418
What brand of enamels do you use P-man?:confused:

P-man is SPONSOR by Tamiya!:biggrin:

I thought all Tamiya brush paint were acrylic:confused:

There a 3 different type Tamiya paints you can get.

There are 3 different types of tamiya paint you can buy. The first two are acrylic, and the one on the right is enamel

Very cool!, looking forward to seeing the completed model.

Since were talking about interiors, here's some stuff I learned in the past couple years. For those of you that want to brush paint, Plastikote paint seems to work pretty good (at least for me). Oh, since I don't have any Gundam markes, I like to use marks-a-lot markers and sharpie pens for the black areas of interiors. Once you're finished just spray some dull-coat on it.

Ive only been able to find those acrylic tamiya paints:mad:

tamiya shamiya. i've used testors enamels.. i dunno how good tamiya paint is though. i just got whatever was cheap.. but i'll shop around this time around :) nice work.. and the marks on the interior... who cares :confused: :confused: painting with a brush is never perfect and i don't notice it. nice smooth work primera!

Originally posted by Ghost_9418
Ive only been able to find those acrylic tamiya paints:mad:

Tamiya enamel is only available in Asia, I think

Back on track :wink:

Lastest pic from yesterdays effort.
Still got abit more to do but should be finished soon once i sort out the height etc

Originally posted by primera man
Back on track :wink:

Lastest pic from yesterdays effort.
Still got abit more to do but should be finished soon once i sort out the height etc

Fabulous work, P-man! :bigthumb:

looks great man!:bigthumb:

Fantastic! The wheels and the colour are a great combo!!! Are you leaving it wingless? Cos it looks pretty darn good as is.

Originally posted by chaos
Fantastic! The wheels and the colour are a great combo!!! Are you leaving it wingless? Cos it looks pretty darn good as is.
It will have the wing...looks naked without it IMO

Originally posted by Ghost_9418
I thought all Tamiya brush paint were acrylic:confused:

The enamel variety is not imported to the US. I called Tamiya to ask about it myself.

Great work Warren!

-Rick

perfect!!!! i wish i have 50% of your skills :bigthumb:

looking good again Pman
your work always amazes me
cheers B:ylsuper: :aus:

Hi,
always the best choice and results for all of your work.....
We improve each model with you.......
Thanks for pics and text....
Laurent

:bigthumb: :bigthumb: :bigthumb: :bigthumb: :bigthumb:

Hmm, another perfect model from P-man... AND WOW A BLUE CAR!!! :tongue:

Your models are always so perfect, nothing of yours really surprises me anymore. :redface: Well, I still love you see your progress!!! :biggrin:

You polished it right?
Both your paint jobs and finishes are so shiny I don't know if you polished it.

I'm guessing you did. Great job!

Originally posted by Jonno
Hmm, another perfect model from P-man... AND WOW A BLUE CAR!!! :tongue:


Blue??

I thought the car was in red??

Or am I colour blind??

Your models are always so perfect, nothing of yours really surprises me anymore. :redface: Well, I still love you see your progress!!! :biggrin:

Well...the kit is all finished and i've only got one photo to show as the batts have gone flat in the camera and i've run out of daylight for good pics.
This is the only good one i got before running out of time.
I'll post some up in the next day or two.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/863646DSCF1591a.JPG

Speachless.:eek:

Looks sweat as usual. Get some batteries and take more pics :bigthumb:!

as is always the case awsome finish there Pman. Work work continues to amaze me:bigthumb: :bigthumb: :bigthumb: :bigthumb: :bigthumb:

:nutkick: Pman,you ROCK :ylsuper: :ylsuper: :ylsuper: :ylsuper::cool:
C'mon man,fire up those batts,more pics:smile:
Looks awesome

cheers stump:aus:

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: great work, more pic's please

man do those evos look good together!!

nice work!!

:bloated:

Originally posted by Deejay27
Looks sweet as usual. Get some batteries and take more pics :bigthumb:! :werd:

Wow!!! Hot EVO VIII!!
The Evos are great!

Those Evos are real nice!

Very Nice JOB

Originally posted by deedlit


With a brush :rolleyes: :biggrin:

You can see brush marks here
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/115679xav-intevopman.jpg

I've found the first lack of painting on Pman's work :icon16: :lol:

U are being too picky man, The model looks awesome!!! I love it.

As expected!

Amazing.

AMAZING :bigthumb: :bigthumb: :bigthumb: :bigthumb: :bigthumb:

obviously the build is SICK, you know your the man P-man. question is... where is the big ol' FMIC? :biggrin2:

So, how many Evo's left to build? :)

Originally posted by srlxy
Blue??

I thought the car was in red??

Or am I colour blind??

I take it you haven't seen that simpsons episode, What I meant is that a blue car that I could see outside my window suprised me more than seeing another perfect model from P-man :wink:

Don't Jokes always go wrong when you have to explain them :tongue: