This wil be my new project:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_001~6.jpg

A simple older kit from Fujimi. The model is curbside so no engine detail :(

Also not many parts:
http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_002~6.jpg

The body looks fine:
http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_003~6.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_004~5.jpg

But I just missing a nice spoiler on the thrunk. So I searched for a spoiler in my partbox, and found one that looks great to me.
http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_005~5.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_006~4.jpg

The BBS RS wheels wich came into the kit will not be used. Instead I'll use Fujimi BBS RG 18'' inch wheels wich looks much better

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_007~4.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_008~3.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_009~3.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_010~3.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_011~0.jpg

I'll paint it TS-42 Gun Metal.

Kris.

Nice, the wheels that came with the kit are the same ones as the box art?

Ah yes, what a killer car this is. Good luck with the build.

Lol, your parts-box rear spoiler is the exact one that comes in the Hartge and Schnitzer versions of the kit.

Nice wheel choice, by the way.

Mmmm...E34.

I want to see more.

Sweet. keep us posted.

Is the modelling of the rear bumper correct to the real car? Everytime I look at this model (fujimi M5) I feel as if the rear bumper is too wide and squarish. :dunno:

Since I drive a BMW very interested in all BMW models, even though there are so few still looking for the tamiya 3 series, I also have this model awaiting in the closet to be built so keep us posted would love to see what you do and how this model goes together know I can learn alot:iceslolan

Is the modelling of the rear bumper correct to the real car? Everytime I look at this model (fujimi M5) I feel as if the rear bumper is too wide and squarish. :dunno:

No, it's not correct at all. On the model there is an extra edge on the top, whereas on the real car the top of the bumper fits directly under the taillight. The trim strips are wrong too.

The depth of the bumper is too great as well. The car needs a "bumper tuck" to be more realistic. However, the appearance of the whole assembly is GREATLY improved with the removal of that extraneous "top edge" above the bumper itself.

:)

yay! nice....

Last days I painted the body with 3 layers of TS-42 Light Gun Metall.
After that I places the emblems and added a Bilstein suspension decal on the side.
I clearcoated it with TS-13 Clear.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/kleur_001~2.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/kleur_002~2.jpg

And with the beautifull BBS RG wheels:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/kleur_003~2.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/kleur_004~0.jpg

While this is drying for a couple of days I'll make a start to the interior or chassis.

Kris.

Big update!

The last days I worked hard on the M5. I resulted in a complete body, chassis and interior :D

First the body.

I polished the paint and after that I painted the windowtrims.
The sidemarkers where painted smoke and the rearlights orange/red.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/body_001~4.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/body_002~4.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/body_003~4.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/body_004~4.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/body_005~3.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/body_006~2.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/body_007~2.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/body_008~1.jpg

Than the interior.
I kept it very basic by using black and grey carpet. No special details or something just a clean and simple interior.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/chassis_001~4.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/chassis_002~4.jpg

The chassis was painted and after that I weathered it a bit.
I also placed the bbs wheels and big brembo brakes behind it.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/chassis_003~4.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/chassis_004~3.jpg

Next update it will be finished :)

Kris.

be sure to paint the rear axle.

Is it just me or does that light gunmetal look slightly purple?

Love how it looks if a little bit too low for my own personal taste. Nice wheels and the chassis looks great. Interior is very clean but the carpet looks so thick! lol :)

Is it just me or does that light gunmetal look slightly purple?

Love how it looks if a little bit too low for my own personal taste. Nice wheels and the chassis looks great. Interior is very clean but the carpet looks so thick! lol :)


The exhaust is weatherd to create a heatend exhaust.

The car is'nt too low cause this is a dryfit.... (read my posts)

And carpet is just as normal and not too thick...

Kris.

No sanding on the body? ;) good work! i love how that paint turned out!

Paint looks very nice, i really like the color ;) Rims are a great choice too

rims are good choice, wing fits perfect, nice colour, and I like the weathering and the licence plate.
I'm waiting for the finished to see how it turns out with the wheels correct fitted to the body

This looks awesome. I love the M5's.

rims are good choice, wing fits perfect, nice colour, and I like the weathering and the licence plate.
I'm waiting for the finished to see how it turns out with the wheels correct fitted to the body

Thanks :) But it's already finished.... You can see it in the completed section under the same name.

Kris.