OEM+ Tamiya S2000

Hey guys,

Haven't been on this site in a while. But I recently got a TAMIYA Honda S2000 kit for my birthday so this gives me the perfect opportunity to jump back into things.

Here is my S2000 IRL. I have my stock winter wheels on now but in the Summer I run 17" enkei RPF1s. First picture was before my car was in a collision. Second picture with winter wheels was after the repairs and updated bumper

My goal is to come somewhat close to it but not exactly. I'm not comfortable enough with my scratchbuilding yet. This will be a curbside kit so I'm not too focused on the underside.

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/model%20stuff/Jasons%20S2K_7_zps5qe3lkem.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/model%20stuff/Jasons%20S2K_7_zps5qe3lkem.jpg.html)
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/model%20stuff/1508187_10152988624936168_1780634714501930128_n_zp snmwujsre.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/model%20stuff/1508187_10152988624936168_1780634714501930128_n_zp snmwujsre.jpg.html)

What I plan:
Model Scientists' Ap2 front bumper conversion: working on it
Scratchbuilt Side diffusers: just need paint
Enkei RPF1: ordered today from a member
Mugen hardtop: Still need to order
slight lowering: pretty much done
Chicane Silver paint: couldn't find silverstone at the time and this was close enough
Display: Just need to finish the model
Custom HKS High power dual exhaust like my own: need to start
Black carpet flocking: ordered

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/model%20stuff/boxs2000_zps7kyucqug.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/model%20stuff/boxs2000_zps7kyucqug.jpg.html)

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/model%20stuff/IMG_2144_zps2pqs3e5m.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/model%20stuff/IMG_2144_zps2pqs3e5m.jpg.html)

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/model%20stuff/IMG_2146_zpsjhbbjliu.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/model%20stuff/IMG_2146_zpsjhbbjliu.jpg.html)

diffusers now cut out since this pic
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/model%20stuff/IMG_2221_zpseth42hki.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/model%20stuff/IMG_2221_zpseth42hki.jpg.html)

Good ol snapchat
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/model%20stuff/IMG_2155_zpsunjxg5mf.png (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/model%20stuff/IMG_2155_zpsunjxg5mf.png.html)

And the 3d printed RPF1s in 17x9" specs
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/model%20stuff/625x465_3017972_8370942_1421948195_zpswkxxjffl.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/model%20stuff/625x465_3017972_8370942_1421948195_zpswkxxjffl.jpg .html)

wow. looking forward to this "mini-me" build :)

Thanks!

My biggest concern is cleaning up this front bumper. They didn't cast it very clean and it's not very symmetrical.

Body is in primer but I keep finding more visible scratches.. :/

Nice start
Can't wait for more

Sorry, it's been a while. Found some time at my side job to play with some pieces.

Another buddy of mine bought me a second S2000. So I'll be doing the other one completely different (i.e. red interior, top down, RHD, maybe a body kit, etc)

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/model%20stuff/IMG_2316_zpsvqumw26k.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/model%20stuff/IMG_2316_zpsvqumw26k.jpg.html)

Wheels finally came in. I sprayed them without scuffing them so the texture came out rough... Does anyone know an efficient way of lightly scuffing the texture off wheels? I was thinking toothpaste..
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/model%20stuff/IMG_2317_zpsylcclqtu.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/model%20stuff/IMG_2317_zpsylcclqtu.jpg.html)

My painted side diffusers and still working on this bumper..

I'm actually quite astounded by the amount of work I've had to put in this bumper... not satisfied with Model Scientists on this one..
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/model%20stuff/IMG_2319_zpsmh36niy3.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/model%20stuff/IMG_2319_zpsmh36niy3.jpg.html)

Where the diffusers will go..
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/model%20stuff/IMG_2320_zpssc2evhmy.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/model%20stuff/IMG_2320_zpssc2evhmy.jpg.html)

And my first time flocking. I think it came out pretty well. Used 3m spray adhesive instead of a liquid glue. Seemed to work out just fine.
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/model%20stuff/IMG_2321_zpsufkx6ppx.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/model%20stuff/IMG_2321_zpsufkx6ppx.jpg.html)

Just thrown together to make sure it all still fit ok with the extra material.
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/model%20stuff/IMG_2322_zpsu9cjcsmr.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/model%20stuff/IMG_2322_zpsu9cjcsmr.jpg.html)

Next steps,
1. Find an aftermarket steering wheel to match mine,
2. Find a ball small enough to match my shift knob, the one I found has a hole on each end so I might try to find something else.
3. Continue working with this bumper... It's a freaking headache...
4. Strip wheels and try to find an efficient way of lightly scuffing the surface.
5. Purchase a Mugen hardtop to match mine.

Thanks for looking!!

Nice work so far! Must be Awesome to have a S2000!!!
Checkout eightyone81.com I think they sell a resin hardtop not sure which one.
Also Scale Production have a AMUSE front bumper which isnt too dissimmilair to your OEM unit. http://www.scaleproduction.de/product_info.php?info=p1908_honda-s2000-amuse-front-bumper.html quality will be a hell of a lot better than MSCorp!!!

OH my god!! I may just purchase that instead. I'm running an OEM style front lip on my AP2 bumper now so this would actually be more accurate. Thanks for sharing that with me.

And thanks. I rather enjoy the car. For being 24 I'd say I now own one of my dream cars with my own efforts and hard work. ^_^

And yes, i'm picking up the hardtop for eightyone81. Just trying to pick up something else from them from one of their other kits. They won't respond to my emails though... :/

Dang... That'll cost me $35 shipped to the US.. :/

Nice work so far. And I think the flocking looks great!

Thanks. For my first time, I think it came out great.

And yes, i'm picking up the hardtop for eightyone81. Just trying to pick up something else from them from one of their other kits. They won't respond to my emails though... :/
It's Chinese New Year now so it might take a while for them to reply.

Interesting. Thanks.

OH my god!! I may just purchase that instead. I'm running an OEM style front lip on my AP2 bumper now so this would actually be more accurate. Thanks for sharing that with me.

And thanks. I rather enjoy the car. For being 24 I'd say I now own one of my dream cars with my own efforts and hard work. ^_^

And yes, i'm picking up the hardtop for eightyone81. Just trying to pick up something else from them from one of their other kits. They won't respond to my emails though... :/

Glad I could help! Working hard to acquire your dream car is something i agree with completely! & also did myself, Brought a S15 Silvia when I was 22, told then girlfriend (turned wife) it was my midlife crisis vehicle. Had her for 8 extremely fun years, Sadist day of my life selling that baby...
Carseat didnt fit in the back... Oh well only another few years till I hit 3/4 life crisis time....

This is going to be cool. Your 1:1 is excellent and I can't wait to see you build it in 1:24. Your flocking is awesome - the most convincing flocking I've seen, good enough to make me feel like it's a good idea and not just a gimmick. Great work.

Da_ashman- jealous!! Clean s15s are hard to find here in the states. My best friend is looking for every chance in the world to trade his 350z for one.

When my buddy gets around to bringing it to me I've got a comptech supercharger waiting to go on it. :)


Willimo- thanks!! I really appreciate it. This was honestly my first attempt EVER at using flocking and I'm pretty sure I didn't follow the DIY at ALL but I'm happy with the results. Gives me more confidence for future models!!

Long time to see guys,

Been uber busy to pick up this model but I guess it's time to finish it up. What sparked my interest to keep this build going was finding this:

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/model%20stuff/IMG_3281_zpsqnc6rrc9.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/model%20stuff/IMG_3281_zpsqnc6rrc9.jpg.html)

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/model%20stuff/IMG_3280_zps90aiyadc.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/model%20stuff/IMG_3280_zps90aiyadc.jpg.html)

I'm going to use the front and rear bumpers to match mine. Also going to use the pedals, rotors (to match my password JDM drilled and slotted rotors), and of course the wipers. Still need to find something to match my intercooler. OH YEAH!! Did I mention it's supercharged now??
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/s2000%20build%20thread/IMG_2537_zpsgewwzf1a.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/s2000%20build%20thread/IMG_2537_zpsgewwzf1a.jpg.html)

Couple shots of the fitment of the Model Scientists bumper VS Hobby Designs. Don't EVER get this bumper from MS... Just trash.

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/model%20stuff/IMG_3338_zpseebxkkz6.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/model%20stuff/IMG_3338_zpseebxkkz6.jpg.html)

AFTER a ton of work trying to get everything right..
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/model%20stuff/IMG_3339_zpsq8tmimu4.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/model%20stuff/IMG_3339_zpsq8tmimu4.jpg.html)

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/model%20stuff/IMG_3340_zpsjz4fmg2s.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/model%20stuff/IMG_3340_zpsjz4fmg2s.jpg.html)

VS Hobby design with NO modifications yet.
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/model%20stuff/IMG_3341_zpsw6bzyxvo.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/model%20stuff/IMG_3341_zpsw6bzyxvo.jpg.html)

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/model%20stuff/IMG_3342_zpsrnnttaxl.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/model%20stuff/IMG_3342_zpsrnnttaxl.jpg.html)

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/model%20stuff/IMG_3343_zpsx7xbqjyc.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/model%20stuff/IMG_3343_zpsx7xbqjyc.jpg.html)

Rear bumper glued on too
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/model%20stuff/IMG_3337_zps47ob3qjw.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/model%20stuff/IMG_3337_zps47ob3qjw.jpg.html)

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/model%20stuff/IMG_3336_zpse8xhk2oe.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/model%20stuff/IMG_3336_zpse8xhk2oe.jpg.html)

And pretty much before and after. Still a tad bit more work to be done on the AP2 version
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/model%20stuff/IMG_3344_zps7xtdpksh.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/model%20stuff/IMG_3344_zps7xtdpksh.jpg.html)

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/model%20stuff/IMG_3345_zpsyu8cveyh.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/model%20stuff/IMG_3345_zpsyu8cveyh.jpg.html)

the MS bumper looks so badly unfinished, lol.

shaping up to be a nice project. looking forward for more! :)

Awesome!!! Man that MS vs HD bumper comparison is insane, the difference is increible!!!
You might as well get HDs S2000 engine kit too!!! & add your Supercharger!!

Thanks!!

And I've thought about it but it's already getting pretty expensive. So this is going to stay a curbside kit. Thanks though

Looks great! I really like that Hobby Design kit. It looks worth it.

Looking good, I have a few old resin kits from SAS and Aoshima. They have the same problem, the resin shrinks. Pain to deal with. Are you going to replace the lights? Keep us posted.

Looking good, I have a few old resin kits from SAS and Aoshima. They have the same problem, the resin shrinks. Pain to deal with. Are you going to replace the lights? Keep us posted.

Interesting.

And not with this one as it's SUPPOSED to be a rep of mine IRL.

But I may use the AP2 tails on my second model. Haven't decided on headlights yet but they should be really easy to convert. Who knows!!

Looks great! I really like that Hobby Design kit. It looks worth it.

Thanks!! It's been a breeze so far to deal with. VERY happy with my purchase.

Looking great!
I don't see much good news from that MS even on Instagram people are always trying to get their money back.

Looking great!
I don't see much good news from that MS even on Instagram people are always trying to get their money back.

I'm tempted to.

Tiny update:
Body in its (hopefully) last layer of gray primer.
Oem Hardtop in white primer.
Interior- Installed seat belt buckles. Gonna work on the straps today. Shift knob: I used the ball tip out of a grease fitting. Still a TAD too big but Should look fine with everything else installed.
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/model%20stuff/IMG_3596_zpsqbedbj6c.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/model%20stuff/IMG_3596_zpsqbedbj6c.jpg.html)

Ordered: Mugen hardtop from eightyone81.
Turbo/intercooler kit. Going to just use the intercooler as my car IRL is supercharged and intercooled.
And ordering a similar steering wheel today. I have a Grip Royal steering wheel with a bronze NRG quick release. Going to fiddle with the "quick release" so I can have it installed or sitting on the seat/dash.

Think I have a set of after market door panels for this car if interested. Won them in a competition here on AF way back and I will never use them. I'll pm you a pic and they are yours for free if you want them.

Nice work on the interior

Think I have a set of after market door panels for this car if interested. Won them in a competition here on AF way back and I will never use them. I'll pm you a pic and they are yours for free if you want them.

I'll take a look at em. Thanks

Super small update: Haven't snatched any pics yet but I now have the Mugen hardtop, the steering wheel, and the intercooler I'm going to use. Also, I accidently used an old can of primer and it didn't cure right so I had to strip it to respray. Minor setback.

Hate being so busy!!! No updates on the model but my good friend snapped some shots of my actual car. Just thought I'd share here ^_^

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/s2000%20build%20thread/12119980_966202190110328_5061554248231025904_o_zps g8pbpyqx.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/s2000%20build%20thread/12119980_966202190110328_5061554248231025904_o_zps g8pbpyqx.jpg.html)

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/wolf9599/s2000%20build%20thread/12045569_966207636776450_7126889109951935471_o_zps 7xya0qre.jpg (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wolf9599/media/s2000%20build%20thread/12045569_966207636776450_7126889109951935471_o_zps 7xya0qre.jpg.html)

Nice!!!

that engine bay! nice!