hey this is another one of my current projects.. a revell civic. let me show you some of the few pics I have of this model so far. the paint is GREY primer with tamiya bright orange (3 coats) then 2 coats of boyds grape-pearl. let me know which direction you all think this model should head. opinions on the rest of the build are welcome... :feedback:

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http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/936607civengine.jpg

looks good, i like it!

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wow engine looks great!!!:bigthumb:

Looks very nice! one piece of advice i think you should paint the underside of the hood it takes away from the beautiful engine bay. :bigthumb:

Originally posted by BaNe
Looks very nice! one piece of advice i think you should paint the underside of the hood it takes away from the beautiful engine bay. :bigthumb:

oh, I definately plan on it. model is definately still "under construction"

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That's a nice Civic. What was your paint technique though? I can see where the paint has collected in the recesses and edges.

Nice colour

Originally posted by flyonthewall
That's a nice Civic. What was your paint technique though? I can see where the paint has collected in the recesses and edges.

yes, my friend this is exactly what happened. I gotta tell you that I think it looks cool as it fades from a darker purple to a lighter purplish orange. Its not some amazing paint job (i don't have the skill for an amazing paint job) but for what its worth it came out pretty sweet color (look at the front bumper there)

the technique was basically after primer coats and 3 coats of bright orange, I applied a thicker coat of grape-pearl over it. I was thinking it was 2 coats but now that I sit here and really think about it, I honestly think I only sprayed one thick coat of the grape-pearl

Originally posted by blueboost


yes, my friend this is exactly what happened. I gotta tell you that I think it looks cool as it fades from a darker purple to a lighter purplish orange. Its not some amazing paint job (i don't have the skill for an amazing paint job) but for what its worth it came out pretty sweet color (look at the front bumper there)

the technique was basically after primer coats and 3 coats of bright orange, I applied a thicker coat of grape-pearl over it. I was thinking it was 2 coats but now that I sit here and really think about it, I honestly think I only sprayed one thick coat of the grape-pearl

Actually, now that i think about it, Warren said he had trouble with the TS Bright Orange, comes out all blotchy!

Originally posted by flyonthewall


Actually, now that i think about it, Warren said he had trouble with the TS Bright Orange, comes out all blotchy!

yeah it was terrible, so the purple was kinda like me trying to save the model before having to go the "brake bath" route. I am satisfied with it, I am not looking for perfection out of this model, just a real good build. and I'm not that great at spraying the body anyways so if it comes out smooth enough it gets left alone (aint broke don't fix it)

ITR wheels look cool on a Civic coupe, but yours deserves better (read: fancier), IMO.

Originally posted by jay@af
ITR wheels look cool on a Civic coupe, but yours deserves better (read: fancier), IMO.


what do you suggest? I'd prefer not to have to make frankenstein wheels, I have all the wheels from the civic and teg kits to chose from. but if you have something else in mind, do tell!

Those 8-double-spoke wheels from the ITR kits look good on almost anything... ;)

8-double-spoke wheels

jay, I just don't know which one's you mean. not the 5 stars, the ones with all the straight spokes radiating out like a wagon wheel? or the BBS racing type ones?

Originally posted by blueboost
the BBS racing type ones? yup

^ true. chrome? painted? whata ya thinkin

I really like how crazy the paint looks, this is how you learn anyways. I think if you polished it out with some really fine sand paper and blast it with high gloss clear coat it would look so much cleaner. Keep it up, looking good.:bigthumb:

good job so far...can we get some interior shots soon?

Originally posted by Mean_B16
I think if you polished it out with some really fine sand paper and blast it with high gloss clear coat it would look so much cleaner. Keep it up, looking good.:bigthumb:

That's what he did, I think it's in the sanded stage, it's just waiting to get polished out.

Originally posted by bah humbug


That's what he did, I think it's in the sanded stage, it's just waiting to get polished out.

pretty much. I am going to polish it next it should be pretty good at that point.

the interior is plain man I got some dark steel (gunmetal) trim and red seats stock. I removed the back seats also (came out clean)

I'll try to get some more pics soon, don't hold your breathe it will be a week or so.

Nice car, engine looks great... but, the valve cover could be a little better, other thatn that,,,, nice

awesome!

Originally posted by IwannaDRift
Nice car, engine looks great... but, the valve cover could be a little better, other thatn that,,,, nice

true. its OK, but the acrylic paint applied a little too thick for my liking. might have to change that. good lookin out!

any more pics of the motor and turbo?

looks really cool, im working on a custom turbo for my friends civic, but we didnt know how to get teh piping from the intake to the FMIC, so we decided to go under the airbox but..i like the way your pipe looks, i wish icouldve made this like that:wink:

It could just be me...but i've painted 3 of models in boyds grape pearl and i sprayed it over white primer and the first time i did i didn't shake the can enough and it sprayed real lite and didnt' seep into the cracks likeon your civic maybe your meant to do this...it looks great.

The paint sure is different.

you should post more pics of your engine at different angles, looks good