Raybrig NSX

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To get myself and my friends pumped up about going to see the JGTC races this winter in Southern California, I decided to build one as a Xmas present to be given to one of them after the races. The Raybrig NSX is one of my all time favorites. From the unique color to the way the sponsorship logos decorate the exterior.

I started this thing about a month ago. It almost didn't happen as I could not get my hands on the Raybrig blue that this car needs. So I dug through my Gunze Colors and mixed up some myself. The color came out pretty close in my opinion. This color was a mix of Cobalt Blue, White, and Purple. Don't ask how the mixture ratios were as I just kept adding until the color came out to my liking.

The decals deterred me from this model for the longest time. I think it came out pretty good so far. I liked it so much that I went ahead and bought the Dome NSX for myself when I'm done with this one! :icon16:

I've started on the interior and am working on the engine adding what bits and pieces I can find. Some of you race buffs would frown on me taking 'liberties' in the engine bay and the interior but I'm happy with making it look cosmetically appealing to the casual observer.

Thanks for looking!

GO Team Kunimitsu!! :D :bigthumb:

Indeed one of the prettiest liveries, and the best on the NSX (with the current Mugen car a close second). Looking forward to your superclean build style on this beautiful machine.

Yep I like this car (one of my usual picks when playing GT3 A-Spec). Looks like a good color.

Psssh. Check the points standings and see whos in the lead. GO XANAVI NISMO Z WOO! :iceslolan :lol: Looks great! How were the decals? I might pick this kit up one of these days.

Thanks for the comments :grinno:

The decals are a bit intimidating at first glance. The whole side of the car, including under the fenders and into the intake duct behind the door, was one decal! It took me quite a bit of time and patience to lay it down right and to get the BP logo to line up right. Those not only came in two pieces, but has a white underlayer to make the green stand out. It was a bit challenging to make both the white underlayer and the green line up correctly in that area.

It wasn't until I finished the driver side that I figured out cutting out most of the transparent areas (and saving only the 'Raybrig' lettering) made it much more managable and easier to lay down. I did this for the other side and it went on quite a bit easier. However, I would suggest that you scan the decal sheet before you start cutting them to more managable pieces. I found the various pieces confusing to put back together! The scan would help in proper placement and in lining them back up again.

The Dome NSX does not have this problem but all the blue areas are decal only! I find that surprising. If the decal doesn't fit quite right, finding matching paint for the decal is not fun... esp for a darker color on a white base.

I hope this tip helps if you're planning on purchasing this kit.

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Nice selection and clean execution so far. Colour looks pretty close to pics I've seen.

Looking good, real nice !

Nice work :)

Nice, hope to see it finished soon.

Looks great!

Nice work!

I'm taking some 'liberties' on wiring on my latest build too!!

Murray

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Just making a few changes and adding some odds and ends here and there. I changed the springs from the kit part and came up with these. I have to clean up a few areas and I should be done with this part.

I'm still working on looking up some reference material for the engine and the engine bay. Not much there though. The ones that I have found do not have much detail as to where the wires actually anchor themselves too... chalk another one up to artistic interpretation. :iceslolan

I haven't had too much luck looking for hex shaped styrene rods in my area. Anyone able to suggest a good online source?

Thanks!

a.

I haven't had too much luck looking for hex shaped styrene rods in my area. Anyone able to suggest a good online source?

Thanks!

a.

Try out http://www.plastruct.com for almost every piece of plastic that you can imagine.
Mighty fine NSX you have there!

Niclas

Hot! Thats looking perfect! Can't wait to see it completed. :naughty:

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Thanks for the link, Niclas! That site is really hard to navigate and to search for the items you want without the catalogue. I'll probably spend some time on it when I get the chance.

I've started work on the engine as well as the interior. Nothing but the wiring is glued on yet as I am still tinkering with it all.

To my detriment, I found out never to spray Alcad late at night without adequate lighting. The polished aluminum which I was aiming to achieve came up quite short. It ended up looking like a very light gunmetal in the morning! -sigh- I'm not ready to take it all off and start over again... To be honest, I'm really only disappointed in the Alcad for the engine block as everything else is passable. I just wished it was brighter there! I got frustrated with the color after a while so I decided to cover up the exhaust headers. I found some pictures where the headers and pipes were wrapped so I decided to wrap these guys up for a change. It turned out nice in my opinion. I used Tamiya masking tape for the wrappings and followed up with some Future to help glue it down and prime it for painting. I used a mixture of flat white and yellow to give it some character. I think a little bit of dirtying up would finish it off nicely.

Through test fitting the body over the interior, I realized that not much can be seen after the body is on. Makes me wonder how far I should go as nothing is really visible after I'm done with it. :confused:

Thanks for looking!

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wow i really like the wrap on the pipes very trick

ya the pipes look sick

I agree...the pipes look real. Good job on the rest of the car.

JeFF

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Impatient me rushed it a bit. I'm fairly satisfied with the way its going so far. I haven't figured out what to do about the seatbelts just yet but it'll come to me.

I found it fun to just get creative with the interior. I think I may have overdone it but it sure was fun doing so!

I have to finish painting the brake rotors and that's it for painting. A quick rinse of the body and a bit of waxing and I'll be ready to piece the splitters and the intake parts together. Should be done within the next week.

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nice detail of the wiring and i really like the wrapped exhaust

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That's the best interior I've ever seen! Very nice!

Looking real good so far. Nice touch of detail to make it stand out more

Wow, I love the wrapped exhaust too, is that just masking tape?

Nice detailing on the NSX!

!!!!That interior!!!! Amazing stuff appleseed!

This is looking awesome!

Interior and engine bay looks spot on. Did the velocity stacks come with this kit?

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I finished it this weekend. But didn't have time to go out and get some photos.

The header wraps are just thin strips of Tamiya tape with a good layer of Future on top to help 'glue' it in place and to help paint adhesion.

The velocity stacks are kit supplied.

A bit disappointed that most of the engine was covered up when the body parts were put on.

Thanks for looking!

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I think it looks perfect! I would feel the same about the body covering much of the engine after all that detailing.

looking good!!

Very sweet. Thanks for posting it!

Truly excellent work again!!:sunglasse

Great job and love the detail!

damn. i'm jealous. my mobil 1 nsx is turning out nowhere near as pretty as that

Great result!