revell 1993 honda civic , the dericed version** going H2B TURBO

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hello everyone, I built a revell honda civic kit a while back and i was dissappointed that the kit didnt offer a factory stock look . The sideskirts were molded on and the bodykit bumpers are no where close to stock looking . So i build the kit right out the box . Only thing I added to the kit was some stickers I was experimenting with . I have some things instored for this kit as you will all see . I started tearing it down earlier this week ...
here are the shots of how it sat when i finished the car a long time ago...... use these to compare the difference at the end....
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/egcoupebuild083.jpg
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I started sanding down the sideskirts .... i cut the sideskirts off to the door line, then sanded the rest, still needs work . For stock sideskirts im using the revell acura rsx sideskirts , they are short by a lil bit but nothing evergreen cant fix . The rear bumper is salvagable, I just sanded down the bodykit groove it had , trimmed the bottom of the bumper a bit , and gave it the "rear cut bumper" look..... this will be great for when i add suspension goodies (asr plate , lower control arms , lower tie bar etc.)
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/etc023.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/etc017.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/etc018.jpg
no front bumper.... im going turbo on this car and a huge front mount will look alot better than a front bumper....
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/etc003.jpg
took engine out .....
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/etc004.jpg

-THE ENGINE ... H22A TURBO WITH B SERIES TRANSMISSION (H2B SWAP)
I will talk about the motor build briefly here so you can understand the pictures . I scrap built the block of the H22 from o.30 styrene sheet , i used the b series block for measurements , i just made the block a little higher and just a smidge wider , the H22 is bigger than a b series . For the valve cover i just measured the top of the block, cut 3 of the same pieces from the styrene , basic shape rectangle . After glue set , i added one small rectangle tube shape styrene for spark plug cover . i then sanded, cut , filed, the valve cover to look like the 1:1 scale .... random pieces i used from the revell b series were : the timing cover ; alternator ; pulley ; oil pan ; transmission ; distributor ; vtec soleniod ; throttle body ;----- intake manifold was scratch build... turbo manifold i used some solder i had laying around , turbo was from revell toyota supra kit , i had a small turbo laying around ,idk from what kit, i used that as a compressor for the turbo ....... intercooler was made from a 57 chevy cameo radiator .... thats it for the swap for now.....

- here i have the basic shape of the block , and the basic shape of the valve cover. The vlave cover I will shape up to tru form later.
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/modelllsss016.jpg
-put it next to a b series to compare
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/modelllsss017.jpg
-some more work done on the block..
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/modelllsss021.jpg
-I shaped up the valve cover hope you guys can see it
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/modelllsss020.jpg
- my reference picture of the h22 is in the background
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/modelllsss019.jpg

-here i added the distributor , vtec soleniod, and oil cap.... dizzy and solenoid i took off the b series valve cover and placed them as it would be on the 1:1 scale.....
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/modeld004.jpg

-intake manifold** i was going for a racing manifold look, i'll try to google it to get the 1:1 scale info.... made of 0.30 styrene sheet and straight pieces froma the sprue tree of any model kit, throttle body i cut off a b series intake manifold i had laying around
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/MODELTO032.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/modeld005.jpg
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http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/modeld011.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/modeld010.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/modeld020.jpg

-- block primered then painted....
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/modeld013.jpg
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http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/modeld022.jpg
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** test fitted h22 swap in the coupe....looking realy good perfect fit....
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/etc008.jpg
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- tested my luck on making a turbo manifold from solder....
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/etc010.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/etc006.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/etc011.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/etc012.jpg
-orginally was going to use this turbo but it was to big...
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/etc007.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/etc015.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/etc016.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/ppp009.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/etc019.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/ppp010.jpg
-painted turbo manifold, turbo, compressor, added the "dohc vtec" on valve cover.....
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/ppp017.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/ppp016.jpg

-here it is next to the engine i took out the coupe,i painted some things on it tooo i was bored, and some other b series motors....
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/ppp015.jpg

-- intercooler
- I started the intercooler off with a radiator from the 57 chevy cameo pick up model
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/etc013.jpg
- i trimmed it from the top down to size i needed, then made the tanks from 0.30 styrene sheet
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/etc014.jpg
- i primered only the tanks, here is a test fit ..... :D see where im going with this...
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/ppp008.jpg

- did some work on scratch building the radiator support.....
-here i did some minor cutting to see what im working with
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/ej1001.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/ej1002.jpg
-i drew out the shape i needed from 0.30 styrene sheet
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/ej1003.jpg
-reference picture of 1:1 car
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/ej1004.jpg
-did first test fit, needed to shave down lil here , lil there
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/ej1005.jpg
-added the lower support detail using a rectangular styrene strip and the ends were 0.30 styrene sheet
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/ej1007.jpg
- here it is on the car, glued and plastic welded.... also added some holes like on 1:1 car.... note i cut the front lower chassis down to size to look more real, and a lil of the inner wheel well.....
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/ej1011.jpg
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did some interior work today , im leaving the door and sidepanels stock also rear deck stock..... i removed the rear seats, and "removed" the carpet, i just made the floor looked "stripped" like.......

-here i removed the rear seats and i started plotting on my next move..
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/EJ1PRO001.jpg
-drew a ruff sketch on a piece of paper of what im ruffly looking for..
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/EJ1PRO003.jpg
-i layed the first pieces on...
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/EJ1PRO004.jpg
-added the hump for the fuel pump cover and made the fuel pump cover...
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/EJ1PRO005.jpg
-another shot and angle....
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/EJ1PRO006.jpg
-fuel pump cover its getting wrapped in carbon fiber.....
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/EJ1PRO007.jpg
-did some sanding
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/EJ1PRO008.jpg
-put some lines on the floor with a marker
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/EJ1PRO013.jpg
-then, instead of adding on to the floor to make the "metal" floor, i took my dremel with a cut off wheel and started scribing the floor...
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/EJ1PRO014.jpg
- i took a file to finish up the lines on the floor...... also added the cross bar on the floor plan for the seats to bolt up too, and also added the raised metal to bolt up the rear of the front seats....
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/EJ1PRO015.jpg
-another angle....
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/EJ1PRO018.jpg
-lol had a scrap piece of photoetch and made a vin plate on the dashboard..
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/EJ1PRO019.jpg
-also vin plated the tranny .....see if you can see it.......(it's greenish)
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/EJ1PRO020.jpg
-started working on the PASSWORDJDM carbon fiber airbag delete..... i cut the center of the air bag out leaving a trim.....
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/EJ1PRO024.jpg
-added the carbon fiber, i used solva set to wrap it up....
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/EJ1PRO028.jpg
-here is the back piece of the air bag......0.30 styrene with the carbon fiber decal....
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/EJ1PRO029.jpg
-here it is finished.... will add clear soon....
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/EJ1PRO030.jpg

........................... thats all i did for the interior so far....................................

---also worked on the radiator support some more, trying to making it more realistic since im leaving the model with no front bumper......

-i trimmed some more plastic of the chassis (black part)
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/EJ1PRO010.jpg
-here you can see how much open space there is compared to box stock... i will try to scratch build a traction bar for this model..
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/EJ1PRO011.jpg
-another angle
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/EJ1PRO012.jpg
-added more styrene to the "frame" part of the rad suppport ....
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/EJ1PRO016.jpg
-some inner framing of the rad support...
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/EJ1PRO021.jpg

-did another engine mock up so i can line up the rear "t-bracket" for rear motor mount and make brackets for tranny mount
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/EJ1PRO023.jpg
-another angle... yes i still have to trim down the tanny brackets....
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/EJ1PRO022.jpg

here are my reference pictures to making the front rad support and frame work.......
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/correctraddesign.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/correctraddesign2.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/enginebayh.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/intercooler1.jpg

hey bud, your doing some great work on this. keep up the great work.

hey bud, your doing some great work on this. keep up the great work.

^thanks bro.... i ended up workin 8 hours on this yesterday.....

i would use some dry transfer letters on the valve cover, for the V-tech, they will look better, nice build so far

damn nice work!

i would use some dry transfer letters on the valve cover, for the V-tech, they will look better, nice build so far

^ill see if my local hobby shop has that if not ill go to some arts and crft stores... thanks for the tip

damn nice work!

^thank you!

**did some carbon fiber (plain) on the hood and also did the fuel pump cover......added testors clear coat , no polish...

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa453/backyardincv/TTTTTTTT085.jpg

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http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa453/backyardincv/TTTTTTTT090.jpg


** i scratch built another ASR plate , with a BENEN LOWER TIE BAR , asr plate was made from 0.30 styrene sheet, and the benen bar was made from a rectangular strip of styrene...............sanded and glued, then tenax7r for bonding, permantly

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa453/backyardincv/TTTTTTTT080.jpg

** added some black accents, then silver base.........

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa453/backyardincv/TTTTTTTT083.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa453/backyardincv/TTTTTTTT084.jpg

** then nice and shiny GOLD!!!!!!...............

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa453/backyardincv/TTTTTTTT091.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa453/backyardincv/TTTTTTTT092.jpg

**scratch built a skunk2 racing trunk strut bar.....

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa453/backyardincv/TTTTTTTT081.jpg

**no paint on it yet..........

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa453/backyardincv/TTTTTTTT082.jpg

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- did some minor bodywork today......

*here is a pic of the rad support which i did a little more structure to it, and light sanding
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa453/backyardincv/bodywork006.jpg

* here is what i had sanding up to today, i grinded down most of the "bodykit" sideskirt, and trimmed it all up to the door line....
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa453/backyardincv/bodywork003.jpg

*closer angle shot
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa453/backyardincv/bodywork004.jpg

*rear bumper which i cut an opening in the center, local street dragster in new jersey do this...it gives more of an eyeful of the rear suspension setup...also suppose to eliminate wind drag at top speed...... sanded down the "sidevent" bumper had flat.....
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa453/backyardincv/bodywork005.jpg

* i then took a sharp pointed file, and scribed the rear bumper for more detail as you can hopefully see in the pic...
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa453/backyardincv/bodywork007.jpg

* when i sanded the lower body panel where the "bodykit" sideskirt was i needed to reinforce it with a scrap piece of 0.30 styrene in back of it. As i was sanding it ,the plastic got real thin, but problem solved.........
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa453/backyardincv/bodywork008.jpg

*otherside...
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa453/backyardincv/bodywork009.jpg

*I used the revell acura rsx sideskirts for this model . They were a lil short but ill fix that with some styrene ... I tapped everything together , and plastic welded the sideskirts on. they fit on very great, minus the shortness.
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa453/backyardincv/bodywork010.jpg

* here is a good shot of the rear bumper after some scribing and light sanding.....
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa453/backyardincv/bodywork011.jpg

*otherside...
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa453/backyardincv/bodywork012.jpg

**I got the sideskirts done...... did a little mock up....
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa453/backyardincv/sayverd091.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa453/backyardincv/sayverd092.jpg
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http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa453/backyardincv/sayverd094.jpg

**decided to open the sunroof....here is the original window....
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa453/backyardincv/356009.jpg
**cut it up, and sanded it down....
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa453/backyardincv/sayverd095.jpg
*made the sunroof inner rails with rectangular styrene strip.....
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa453/backyardincv/sayverd089.jpg
**another shot of the sunroof rails....
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa453/backyardincv/sayverd093.jpg

Hey, not sure if you fixed the valve cover yet, but there are a couple image editing software programs out there that can allow you to print your own decals. You can go on the internet and find out the exact image that you are looking for and resize it to scale...

Looks really good! I love all the detail you're putting in. This is going to be intense.

Hey, not sure if you fixed the valve cover yet, but there are a couple image editing software programs out there that can allow you to print your own decals. You can go on the internet and find out the exact image that you are looking for and resize it to scale...


^no i havent gotten to do that yet....you have any names for those programs?....and where to get decal paper?... i tried looking for that a whilllllleeee ago and couldnt find anything. I ended up buying some clear sticker paper from arts and craft store and just printed some things but that was A FAIL LOL..... if you can pm me some web sites to start me in the right direction that would be greatly appreciated , thank you .

Looks really good! I love all the detail you're putting in. This is going to be intense.


^thank you sir , im trying to set the bar high on this revell kit, next person will have to climb a high fence to detail the same kit..lol

hey, not sure if you fixed the valve cover yet, but there are a couple image editing software programs out there that can allow you to print your own decals. You can go on the internet and find out the exact image that you are looking for and resize it to scale...

:1:

^no i havent gotten to do that yet....you have any names for those programs?....and where to get decal paper?... i tried looking for that a whilllllleeee ago and couldnt find anything. I ended up buying some clear sticker paper from arts and craft store and just printed some things but that was A FAIL LOL..... if you can pm me some web sites to start me in the right direction that would be greatly appreciated , thank you .

I think most hobby shops stock blank decal paper, if not google blank waterslide decal sheets.

Also I believe the program I am thinking of is made by Testors or something...

http://www.microscale.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=90054&Category_Code=ALPHA&Product_Count=25

These might work, they are for model trains, but the script looks similar to the 1:1 VTEC on the H22s... These are silver so they match the OEM color as well.

http://www.bnamodelworld.com/decals/metal-transfer-decals-1-24-honda-logos

This says sold out, but I think I also found these on Hiroboy...

I think most hobby shops stock blank decal paper, if not google blank waterslide decal sheets.

Also I believe the program I am thinking of is made by Testors or something...

http://www.microscale.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=90054&Category_Code=ALPHA&Product_Count=25

These might work, they are for model trains, but the script looks similar to the 1:1 VTEC on the H22s... These are silver so they match the OEM color as well.

http://www.bnamodelworld.com/decals/metal-transfer-decals-1-24-honda-logos

This says sold out, but I think I also found these on Hiroboy...


^thanks for the help, its very appreciated , as soon as i get my model budget back up I will go to my L.H.S. to see if they have the letters or decal paper instock.....if they dont, then i will order on-line...... i downloaded a program called "Photos POS Pro".....i was able to mess around with it a little bit....I have to say I got pretty excited when I saw the "honda" decal sheet... I def have to get that.......

I think most hobby shops stock blank decal paper, if not google blank waterslide decal sheets.

Also I believe the program I am thinking of is made by Testors or something...



Is this the one
http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/custom-decal-system-995506/

I was looking at it the last time I went to Hobby Lobby and decided that if I wanted to buy it just to test it out I would wait for their 40% off coupon and get it for like 6 Bucks. I know I'm cheap but if its something that might not work I'd rather not pay full price.

- interior before primer, masked off........
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee331/backyardinc/misc006.jpg
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee331/backyardinc/misc007.jpg
- primered............
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee331/backyardinc/misc014.jpg
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee331/backyardinc/misc015.jpg
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee331/backyardinc/misc016.jpg
--body scribed and ready for primer
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee331/backyardinc/misc008.jpg
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee331/backyardinc/misc009.jpg
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee331/backyardinc/misc010.jpg

--body primered.........dont have color yet............
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee331/backyardinc/misc011.jpg
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee331/backyardinc/misc013.jpg
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well, didnt find any wheels i really liked , so i went back to the pegasus drag wheels as i did on my revell civic Si.... only i am going to do something different to the front wheels
-here is a picture of the wheels from the bag
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/AAA002.jpg
-this rim came of a 4x4 toy car..tire is from some muscle car....
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/AAA003.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/AAA004.jpg

-i decided to make a wider,deeper rim for the front , and use a wider tire as well.....so i cut the 4x4 rim in half and gutted the center............
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/AAA005.jpg

-i placed the cut toy rim on top of the pegasus rim.....
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/AAA006.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/AAA007.jpg

-here you can see the "skinny's" im putting on the rear ...
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/AAA008.jpg

-i glued both pieces together....
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/AAA009.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/AAA010.jpg

- i took off the disc brakes off another model i had laying around, painted the rim face flat red, and scuffed the front tires with 80 grit sand paper..........
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/AAA016.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/AAA017.jpg
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-cut off the stock control arms...... and put in scratched built ones, still needs detail , but when its done you will see difference.....
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/AAA012.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/AAA013.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/AAA015.jpg
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- for color, im going with the oem honda color milano red .....from dupli color perfect match
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/AAA019.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/AAA020.jpg

*GOT some paint work in...... dupli color perfect match ,HONDA COLOR Milano red.... once it cures , carbon fiber is going on ....

--interior floor and engine bay painted. one coat, no clear.....
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/mode002.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/mode001.jpg

--first coat of paint
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/mode007.jpg
-- 3 coats of clear coat....
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/mode018.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/mode017.jpg

--some small detail painting ........
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/motodel003.jpg
--fuse box, T-bracket, mounts, clutch master cylinder, ETC......
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/motodel006.jpg
--rear strut bar painted up....cant see it but made "SKUNK2" badge with "scrap photo etch" ...
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/motodel007.jpg

--lower control arm painted dark brown color....sway bar painted silver....heat shield in silver....
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/motodel009.jpg
--front TIEN coil over....
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/motodel005.jpg
--tien suspension
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/motodel004.jpg
--*ASR subframe *BENEN tie bar *SKUNK2 lower control arm *TIEN suspension
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/motodel010.jpg

--center of wheels glued in place now.....
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/motodel016.jpg

-- mock up with wheels...rear wheels will stick out a bit more than in picture...
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/motodel012.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/motodel015.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/motodel014.jpg

-- *** picked these rub on letters for the valve cover.... haven't tried them out yet but really hhope they work......
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/motodel017.jpg

---- started putting the interior together....also painting somethings in the engine bay, putting up the firewall.....dropping engine in ........here are some pics from earlier......
** I tried the rub on letters, PAIN IN THE A$$ to put on the valve cover... half of the "E" and the whole "C" was painted.... i got it to work with bigger letters on rear window but another letter will just rub off by itself and stick to the window...idk>>>
***also put the "LSD" stamp on the tranny...

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/SOSERIOUS004.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/SOSERIOUS010.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/SOSERIOUS011.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/SOSERIOUS012.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/SOSERIOUS001.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/SOSERIOUS007.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/SOSERIOUS008.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z460/backyardinctoo/SOSERIOUS002.jpg

** layed down some carbon fiber .... not done detailing the carbon fiber either......
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/abc005.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/abc003.jpg
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http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/abc006.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/abc008.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/abc012.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/abc016.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/abc029.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/abc025.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/abc027.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/backyardinclll/abc028.jpg

what parts you gonna cover with CF?

what parts you gonna cover with CF?


^ hehehe , buddy look right above you.... ^^^

---i bought a nascar kit on sale today to use it for parts, i used the seat for this civic... other parts will be used for my chevy bel air kit...... also added the fuel lines, oil return line from the turbo....NOT PICTURED ; windows trimmed in black, radiator in place, intercooler sprayed and glued , chassis mated with body...................

http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb445/backyardincvii/nildalll120.jpg
http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb445/backyardincvii/nildalll121.jpg
http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb445/backyardincvii/nildalll122.jpg

^ hehehe , buddy look right above you.... ^^^

LOL:rofl:

the car is done, photoshoot coming soon..................................

--did the intercooler piping from thick solder as well as the exhuast.......for the exhuast tip, metal one from revell honda kits , i burnt the tip to have the black sut on it then cleared it...now it has the burnt smokey look....
-engine bay is complete, blow off valve, oil catch can hoses connected, rad hoses put on
--put smiley faces on the headlights...lol
http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb445/backyardincvii/turbo002.jpg
http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb445/backyardincvii/turbo003.jpg

***TEASER SHOT***
http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb445/backyardincvii/turbo004.jpg

..that is all for this build , i am very satisfied with it .... hope everyone has enjoyed this build and maybe inspired others to start building honda models .

im building one honda, im almost finished here> http://s135.photobucket.com/albums/q157/made007/City%20Turbo/

im building one honda, im almost finished here> http://s135.photobucket.com/albums/q157/made007/City%20Turbo/


^great work on the honda city, and putting an engine detail , really awesome!!!.... keep up the great work. quick question, is it really hard to work with the small fittings, like the ones you used on the valve covers?....