BMW M3 DTM E30 #11 Soper 1/24

E46nm52 · 03-22-2018, 01:14 AM

I finally completed the Beemax BMW M3 DTM E30 1/24 which I started last year. This is probably my favorite race car of all time. I really like BMWs from the 80s and 90s, not so much on the modern ones. I could have used more layers with the clear, where I accidentally burns few small places of decals during sanding and polishing.

Paint:
Tamiya White and Gray - Primers
Tamiya TS-26 Pure White - Body
Tamiya TS-13 Clear - Body
Other Tamiya TS spray paint
Gravity Color - BMW Tri Motorsport Colors - Touchup

Polish and Wax:
Mr Hobby Polishing Cloths 4000, 6000, and 8000 gits
Tamiya Polishing Compound - Fine and Finish
Wax - Griot's Garage Best of Show Wax

Detailed Up Parts:
Seatbelt
Hood and Trunk Quick Release Pins
Antenna
Mesh Grill in Front Bumper

Here are couple of youtube video links that show off the actual race car, hopefully to get you guys excited about the car.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS07TZXFNFw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68TDr3GjBZs

Here is my DIY thread with some photos.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul....php?t=1152067

Here are some photos of the completed model. Thanks for checking them out.

Honorable mentions, thanks to forum members corrrado and MarcoSaupe, who I learned tips from their builds below.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul....php?t=1152165
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul....php?t=1150504

lovegt40 · 03-22-2018, 07:02 AM

Super nice and clean builds. Love this

Martini Man · 03-22-2018, 06:23 PM

very nice work an photos. like the family shots.

Paul

Kjenjak · 03-23-2018, 03:44 AM

Awesome finish, and very nice comparison!

corrrado · 03-24-2018, 07:59 AM

You have done really great jobs on those BMWs. Very nice all of them and nice photos as well!

E46nm52 · 03-24-2018, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by corrrado

You have done really great jobs on those BMWs. Very nice all of them and nice photos as well!

Thanks again corrrado for the tips from your build! Not sure if you notice, I missed one decal above the rear window, I found out when referencing your build, but it was too late, I had already cleared all the decals and polish the car. Haha.

denilsonvm · 03-24-2018, 09:50 AM

Perfect!

MarcoSaupe · 03-25-2018, 05:16 AM

Looks very nice!

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