Hello AF....This would be my first post here, so hopefully it works correctly. This is a Tamiya Honda S2000 that I built with a few modifications:

Manufacturer: Tamiya
Scale: 1/24
Modifications / Extra Detailing:
EXTERIOR
Turn signal indicators and washer fluid nozzles sanded off;
Modified Lotus Espirit lower side sills integrated into body;
Lotus Espirit rear wing added utilizing modified Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR uprights;
Modified front splitter used from a Ferrari F40;
Rear underbody diffuser added from a Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR (heavily modified);
Exhaust exits, wheels and tires used from a Porsche 911 GT3;
Brake discs and calipers also used from the Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR;
Lower driving lights added (Grief lenses); and
Aluminum mesh inserted into front intake (a.m.r.i. Model Supplies).
INTERIOR
Detail Master flocking used to replicate carpeting;
Studio 27 Carbon Fibre decals used for rear waterfall, centre console, upper door panels and dash face;
Titanium Metalizer paint used for the seats, then dusted with white chalk dust; and
Tamiya X18 Semi-gloss black used for the dash and convertible boot.
Paint: Tamiya Fine Surface Primer, Finisher’s Prost Blue, Model Master Magnesium Metalizer all sealed under Finisher’s Automotive Clear.
DECALS
The graphics are from Speedline’s CART Reynard series, in particular, the Telefonica car of Oriol Servia; and
The Honda decals are from the Tyrrell Honda 020 Formula One car.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/105117IMGP4796_Email-med.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/105117S2000_Rear_View-med.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/105117S2000_Front_View-med.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/105117S2000_Interior-med.jpg

Bil Attridge

very nice build...one comment though, the wing looks too big/high for the car.

Wow Bil, great build! I hope to see more of you here.

very nice build...one comment though, the wing looks too big/high for the car.

Yes, I agree...but it's done now and I can live with it...It actually doesn't look as tall in real, as oppossed to the pics.

I appreciate your comments.

Bil

First and foremost, welcome to A/F!! The car looks awesome!! Great work!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome to AF!
VERY nice build.

Hi Bil, welcome to AF :wave: Very nice work.
Are you the same Bil Attridge who built the awesome MP4/6 that won Tamiyacon a while back?

EDIT: Checked your website and obviously you are! Very honoured to have a modeller of your exceptional calibre on the forum :worshippy

That is wonderful! Almost looks real if not being on that surface, excellent work!

Look Really great ! Awesome paintjob

That is truly an amaziing build. Welcome to AF!

One very awesome build. top notch.
And welcome to AF

GO AWAY!

We don't want your kind here!!

...you know, a Tamiya MASTER MODELER ;-)>

As with just about anything you touch, a really nice job.

Now get to work updating your website ;-)>

Bill

Holy!!! Good Stuff Man And Welcome To Automotive Forums!

Looks very nice. Hope to see more.

Hi Bil, welcome to AF :wave: Very nice work.
Are you the same Bil Attridge who built the awesome MP4/6 that won Tamiyacon a while back?

EDIT: Checked your website and obviously you are! Very honoured to have a modeller of your exceptional calibre on the forum :worshippy

Hello Phil....Yeah, the one and only!!! This Honda is the only model I have built since my MP4/6. I've been in a slump for a while now.

Thank you all for your warm welcome and comments, positive and/or negative. I wish more people would have more constructive critisism, I find those help a builder the most.

Bil Attridge

shinny!!!!!

GO AWAY!

We don't want your kind here!!

...you know, a Tamiya MASTER MODELER ;-)>

As with just about anything you touch, a really nice job.

Now get to work updating your website ;-)>

Bill

Is this AKA BILLGTP (R) or on F1M?

As a matter of fact, I have just done an update to the website last night. I will try to get another one done in the next day or so too.

Bil Attridge

welcome to AF, amazing job, and i definatly looks forward to seeing more of your work

Again, Thanks... I will post some more pics of my completed projects soon.

I stand humbled in your presence........J/k very nice!!!!! and welcome to AF. We can always use a talented builder.

holy hell!!! what?!.......how?!.....speechless!!

Welcome to AF, ModelMaster. :bigthumb:

I just checked out your site.....Not joking this time...I am humbled.

Is this AKA BILLGTP (R) or on F1M?

As a matter of fact, I have just done an update to the website last night. I will try to get another one done in the next day or so too.

Bil Attridge

The lesser known Bill...Via...GPMA (member since day 2), F1M and various sundary Yahoo modeler groups.

Allright. I'll drop by and take a look. I went by yesterday, but must have been before you updated...DOH!

As for comments...when you've just about perfected the process, critisisms will simply be personal viewpoints. I find the harshest critics to be oneselves. So, to coin a popular TV show...

"Tell us what you don't like about your model" ;-)>

Bill

Great build you have there, so many nice touches without being over the top. :)
Nice to have to here @ AF.

Welcome to AF !


What a way to make your entrance here.
I really like the work done to the S2000, with many small modifications getting such a mindblowing result, it's incredible!

We are not worthy ! :icon16:

cheers, and I m looking forward in seeing more stuff from you (if this car does mean you' re out of your slump? )

Ciao
Olivier

Neat work

Astounding! This work is amazing!

Welcome to the club Bill!!

Congratulations for winning the Tamiya model contest. I read about it in TMMI, amazing work!

Your S2000 is also amazing, I look forward to seeing more of your creations in the future. :bigthumb:

Hi Bil,

Welcome to AF!!! and great work as usually ;-) The paint sheme is great, I like it. I am building an S2000 too but i can't motivate me to finish it (progress thread in my sig).

Dennis

Simply amazing! beautiful build. :thumbsup:

wellcome to AF! that s2000 looks great! verry good work on it keep the good work up.

THats one nice S2000!

Thats awesome, i love it!!
Welcome to AF!!

Whooooooo nelly, that was awesome.

extremely cool S2k!

Very nice model Bill, Great choice in parts for kitbashing, it came out fantastic. Can't wait to see more from you! :sunglasse

Thank you for sharing your awesome model with us!! I'm pleased to have you in our presence!!!:sunglasse

Very Nice!!

The s2K looks great, nice to see you found your way to AF.
Hope to see more from you in the future.
The expectations on your work is high.(The only downside of beeing a mastermodeller?)

Hey all,

Just found another decent shot of the Honda. Again, the welcome you guys are giving me is outstanding...Thanks Guys!!! Brings a tear to my eye...sniff, sniff!!!

Bil

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/3179/105117S2000_Overall-med.jpg

Bil

Good to see you here too, as well as F1m, this is really a great forum for feedback on models, I learn something everyday, but then, I do have a lot to learn!!!

S2000 is beautiful, which I suppose is to be expected! Look forward to seeing more.

Unbelievable!!! :eek: Awesome car! One hell of an entrance to AF :sunglasse Welcome.

Wow. That's amazing. The paint is so shiny, and those decals look amazing on there. I can't wait to see some more of your work.

Wow that's great. It has that clubracer look, and I love it. Nothing more to be said about your technical work on that model, as it's built just immaculately. Gorgeous!

Replicate a model to that level (MP4/6) it's a sign of devotion to realism.
Now your S2000 is a poem to creativity... all in all you're a great modeler.
Hope to see more of your work and your opinions on mine.
And again Welcome to AF <--- how many time have you read this? LOL

So Bil, does this mean the down time is over?

Inspiration has arrived???

Or were you just waiting for the Tamiya Modeling issue to hit the stands?

Regardless, it's great to see another one of your builds!

AND, it gives me hope that some day I'll find out what happened to that Jordan! I need closure! ;)

Cheers,

Oliver

So Bil, does this mean the down time is over?

Inspiration has arrived???

Or were you just waiting for the Tamiya Modeling issue to hit the stands?

Regardless, it's great to see another one of your builds!

AND, it gives me hope that some day I'll find out what happened to that Jordan! I need closure! ;)

Cheers,

Oliver

The first thing I have to do is organize my model shop, it has kinda become a storage room, then hopefully I will get back into the groove!

I will definitely get the Jordan done, so hold tight in the mean time!

Wow! What else is there to say? :)

The first thing I have to do is organize my model shop, it has kinda become a storage room, then hopefully I will get back into the groove!

I will definitely get the Jordan done, so hold tight in the mean time!

Heh, no worries :) Every once in awhile I go back and look at the build up and just think, wow, that's looking great so far! and wonder about what the finished item will look like.

I take it this S2000 is one and the same as the clean little one sitting on the table on the workbench from ages ago? I wondered what you were doing building something so straight forward ;) heh, I should have know better. If I haven't said it, it's very pleasing to the eye!

Anyways, Godspeed the clean up!

Cheers,

Oliver

AND I just noticed Alex Kung updated his website too! What's going on in Canada!?!?! ;) It's a good week!