Mazda RX-7 FD3S Triple Build

While I re-arrange my model kits, I found this kit, a Fujimi FD3S in the anime "initial-D" that I got it from my friend in SG some times ago. the body is still ok but the chassis is not. The suspension is damaged during the modification done. I love this body so much that i first thought of opening one of my Fujimi FD stash and use the Chassis only.

After some consideration, I decided to build both, using the new kit as a guide to rebuild the damaged Chassis.

Ok, enough of talking and here's some pic.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/01.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/01.jpg.html)
this is how the body looks when I got the kit.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/02.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/02.jpg.html)
sanded smooth

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/03.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/03.jpg.html)
My own way of strengthen the joining, CA glue + tissue paper, layer by layer

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/04.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/04.jpg.html)
Result after priming and re-scribe of some panel lines

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/05.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/05.jpg.html)
sprayed with Gaiya gloss black

Thanks for viewing. If any pf you out there have a Fuimi FD chassis to let go do drop me a pm.

Thanks.

great looking start, I love it. I have a question about the front fenders. what body kit would that be representing? I went to a D1 drift event in southern CA once and saw the same treatment on one of the cars there. would that fender sorta go over the factory fender? closest thing i have seen that style....how it just sorta ends at the door with that 'gap' (not sure if that is the right word for it) is on a DTM style race car. Keep up the great work and thanks for any help clearing up my question. I will be following this build!!!!

great looking start, I love it. I have a question about the front fenders. what body kit would that be representing? I went to a D1 drift event in southern CA once and saw the same treatment on one of the cars there. would that fender sorta go over the factory fender? closest thing i have seen that style....how it just sorta ends at the door with that 'gap' (not sure if that is the right word for it) is on a DTM style race car. Keep up the great work and thanks for any help clearing up my question. I will be following this build!!!!

It's a RE Amemiya body style
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/img_2205b.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/img_2205b.jpg.html)

Some small progress..

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/06.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/06.jpg.html)
since the rear suspension is damaged beyond repair, I manage to fine a set of 4 Brembo brake system from my spare part storage. It's from Aoshima VIP cars

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/07.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/07.jpg.html)
Another hole were drilled to fit in the front absorbers, only bit of trimming will make the parts fit in.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/08.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/08.jpg.html).
the rear suspension fitted, absorbers later

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/09.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/09.jpg.html)
the modified rear suspension and the stock ones.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/10.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/10.jpg.html)
here's the final ride height setting for my Project "D" FD3S

that's all for today, thanks for viewing

Nice Vince!

wow thats amazing. great progress!!

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/12.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/12.jpg.html)
done another round of fine sanding before the 2nd layer of gloss black

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/13.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/13.jpg.html)
The Type-RS body were sanded smooth and holes for rear view mirror drilled.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/14.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/14.jpg.html)
Some spoon that I sprayed earlier, using it for color sample.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/15.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/15.jpg.html)

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/16.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/16.jpg.html)

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/17.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/17.jpg.html)
The formula of my Metallic Candy Magenta.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/19.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/19.jpg.html)
the body after the final layer of gloss black treatment

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/20.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/20.jpg.html)

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/21.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/21.jpg.html)
Sprayed with Mr Hobby Diamond Silver

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/18.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/18.jpg.html)
Did some extra paint sample, so which one you guys this is the best for the FD Type-RS?
Color from top:
1. Alclad II Polished Aluminum + Arrows Flourecent Red
2. Mr Hobby Diamond Silver + Gaia Primary Magenta
3. Alclad II Chrome + Mr. Hobby Clear Blue
4. Alclad II Stainless Steel + Gaia Primary Green

great paint work, looking forward to seeing them completed! liking the magenta for a display model, it really pops, the green is a nice choice also! bravo!

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/22.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/22.jpg.html)
I begin the spray with thin layers, and then repeat till the whole car is covered evenly.

The magenta layer is finally done, here's the result. the surface is still not glossy yet, so clear coating will be the next step.
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/24.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/24.jpg.html)

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/23.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/23.jpg.html)

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/25.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/25.jpg.html)

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/26.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/26.jpg.html)
a photo-shoot with my another WIP, Initial D R-34 GTR
thanks for viewing, C&C are always welcome.

Absolutely beautiful!! Love the color choice. Thanks for the awesome painting guide! KUTGW!!

Love that colour!!!!! Wow!!!!

wow....these build are super helpful!!!! as for the FD Type RS version, i would go with "3. Alclad II Chrome + Mr. Hobby Clear Blue". Really like the comparison between the different Alclad II finishes, I see those at hobby store, have been using metalizer....but wow think i will be switching. keep posting those pictures....very helpful.

The version with gunze clear blue is very nice, I will use it on My Aoshima FD3S 98'

Ok, bit of progress yesterday.

1. The Magenta FD is sprayed with her first layer of Gunze Super Clear III
2. As for the FD3S Type RS, I sprayed with a custom mix "Metallic pearl florescent lime green"

Formula as below
1. Mr Hobby Diamond Silver - 50%
2. Arrow Clear Yellow - 35%
3. Gaiya primary color green - 5%
4. Gaiya primary color yellow - 7%
5. Gaiya florescent green - 3%

and the result.... this is a one time finish personally I think it's bit too yellow and the "metallic" effect is lesser compared to the 2-step painting method of the Magenta FD.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/27.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/27.jpg.html)

wow. those are two beautiful FDs!

Nice... sorry, I mean awesome color on the Amemiya Rex!

Thanks Uninen.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/28.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/28.jpg.html)
I sprayed another layer of clear + gaiya primary green on the car to make it more "green" instead of "yellow" the spoon beside is the earlier mix

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/29.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/29.jpg.html)
While waiting the paints to dry, I found my self a box of Aoshima FD3S with pre-finished body, but sadly it's a waste of money, the extra 800 yen is not worth it, first, the paint on the hood cracked, then the mold lines were not sanded before the paint, so say bye bye to the "innocent blue" paints. after sanding the mold lines I painted the body with gloss black (no primer this time since the body is already painted. Photo shows the comparison between Aoshima FD & Fujimi FD, Shape wise I will sure prefer Aoshima.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/30.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/30.jpg.html)
Aoshima has good shape but sadly the fitting for the separate bumper is bad.... filling, sanding and re-scribe is a must.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/31.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/31.jpg.html)
sanded smooth and re-scribe the lines.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/32.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/32.jpg.html)
sand smooth again and later i apply primer, the process repeat until I reach a tidy finish.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/33.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/33.jpg.html)
sprayed with gloss black.

Interesting WIP. Keep on posting.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/38.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/38.jpg.html)
for the fujimi kit, the rear reflector and reverse lights are decal, I found it bit too bright

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/39.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/39.jpg.html)
ended up I "smoked" them

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/40.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/40.jpg.html)
so what color shall the rims be?? any suggestions?

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/34.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/34.jpg.html)
Hand painted the hook lock with 00000 brush

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/35.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/35.jpg.html)
out door pic, after 2 layers of clear coat

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/36.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/36.jpg.html)

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/37.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/37.jpg.html)
2nd layer of wet coat

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/41.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/41.jpg.html)
Now the twin build has became triple build.

thanks for viewing, c&c are always welcome

That dark metallic purple (as I would call it) is absolutely incredible !!!!

Superb job you have done.

And about your Alclad comparaison, I have some Aclad II Polished Aluminum here and when I apply it it looks shinier than what you got. I'd say between the Chome and the Stainless Steel, and as shiny as those two.

I'm interested to reproduce that magenta colour (if I may) and I'd like to ask:
- how long do you wait between each paint ? Between the glossy black and the diamond silver, the diamond silver and the magenta and finally the magenta and the clear ?
- do you need to thin those paints ? and if yes, can you do it with Gunze Levelling thinner ?

thanks !!!

That dark metallic purple (as I would call it) is absolutely incredible !!!!

Superb job you have done.

And about your Alclad comparaison, I have some Aclad II Polished Aluminum here and when I apply it it looks shinier than what you got. I'd say between the Chome and the Stainless Steel, and as shiny as those two.

I'm interested to reproduce that magenta colour (if I may) and I'd like to ask:
- how long do you wait between each paint ? Between the glossy black and the diamond silver, the diamond silver and the magenta and finally the magenta and the clear ?
- do you need to thin those paints ? and if yes, can you do it with Gunze Levelling thinner ?

thanks !!!

Bout the polished Aluminum, now I recalled, it suppose to be mirror shine or I can say reflective, I think the result I got on the spoon earlier this post is due to I buffed the surface with Tamiya coarse compound, it some how have some chemical reaction with Alclad II paints. I will try that again on my next test.

BTY, I've just bought my self some Alclad II yesterday:
1. Polished Brass
2. Transparent Medium
3. Prismatic Sapphire.

I assume the "Transparent Medium" acts as a barrier to the mirror finished so that I can overcoat it with different tints. Any one have experience on this?


As for the Metallic Magenta here's my progress
1. Gloss black - wait 1 day
2. Diamond Silver (multiple thin layers done in 1 shot with added retarder) - wait 2 days
3. Magenta (multiple thin layers done in one shot with added clear coat and retarder)
4. Clear coats as usual

The FD3S remains one of the best looking cars ever so it's always good to see one of these "oldies" being built.

We need more of the big Gran Turismo Four.
RX7
Supra
Skyline GTR
3000GT/GTO

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/42.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/42.jpg.html)

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/43.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/43.jpg.html)
Update some result on the spoon test that I'm doing along with this build

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/44.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/44.jpg.html)
for the final FD, I'm trying another type of combination, Mr Metal Chrome Silver on gloss black, the right is buffed. This paint is so thin that it dries fast and does not create uneven surface (orange peel) like the Pear Diamond Silver that I use on the Magenta FD.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/45.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/45.jpg.html)
Sprayed it on the Aoshima FD3S

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/46.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/46.jpg.html)

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/47-2.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/47-2.jpg.html)
the body then spray with multiple thin layers of clear yellow (de-canned from industrial spray can) till I achieve a even and glossy finish. I like the color but some how the final result still bit out from what I expected, the color depth is lesser compare to the one with Perl Diamond Silver base.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/49.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/49.jpg.html)
Aoshima Body looks much more better then the Fujimi one...

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/48.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/48.jpg.html)
OK, all the color of the FD is confirmed, need to wait 2 months to dried up before I can start the polishing work. Time to work on the interior and chassis.

Thanks for viewing, C&C are always welcome.

Thank you for sharing, this is a great thread.

All look great. Colors that you normally don't see. Show ready!! I wish mr.color paints were readily avaliable here in the states. They are a little harder to find. Good luck with the rest of the builds.

Those are 3 awesome RX7 builds, & all with great Colours!!!

If you guys noticed, the thread has changed from twin build to triple build, moderator please feel free to update the topic description.


http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/50-4.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/50-4.jpg.html)

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/51-4.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/51-4.jpg.html)
some photos of RX-7 Fun Build pre-gathering in one of our LHS, Hobby HQ

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/52-5.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/52-5.jpg.html)
the thick diffuser were sanded down

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/60-2.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/60-2.jpg.html)
Since I'm building a street version, I've swapped the kit's full bucket seats with sports seats and the kit's gear knob pouch is so so so badly molded... curse u Fujimi

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/61-3.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/61-3.jpg.html)
converted to 6 sped manual transmission

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/62-1.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/62-1.jpg.html)
one more problem found, panel line not align well

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/63-1.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/63-1.jpg.html)
re-scribe nel panel line and fill up the wrong one.

Meanwhile on the green FD...
Fujimi's suspension for the RX-7 FD really scuks!!
1. SUV standard front ride height
2. Using spacer for rims, I mean thick spacer, until the distance between the brake disc and rim is beyond acceptable

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/55-2.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/55-2.jpg.html)
new hole drilled

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/56-1.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/56-1.jpg.html)
I've sand down the top of the absorber by around 2mm, drilled a hone and inserted new steel pin, and I've use some recycle plastic to make the extended knuckle mount.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/57.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/57.jpg.html)
the original hole filled with superglue+talcum powder

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/58.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/58.jpg.html)
now the original steering rack is too short, need to find a replacement.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/59-1.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/59-1.jpg.html)
since the spacer is not necessary now, the original wheel pin were cut short.

fixed as requested.


hmm, I would've been tempted to sand away those license plate holders.
they really do ruin the otherwise lovely FD3S shape.

thanks admin.

Found out that I've miss a few updates here, sorry.
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/68.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/68.jpg.html)
Disaster happens earlier, I over-sand the gold FD till the primer, but it's now fixed

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/69.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/69.jpg.html)
a different gold compared to my Diablo SV

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/70.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/70.jpg.html)
a picture of my current WIP that waiting to be clear-coated

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/71.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/71.jpg.html)
and.... disaster again, the Superclear III "eats" through the clear yellow layer and even till the black base in certain areas... T_T
I've let the clear yellow dry for 3 weeks, so the only reason that I can figure out that will cause this is I'm using clear yellow from industrial spray can.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/72.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/72.jpg.html)
while thinking of what to do on the spoiled gold FD, i continue with the rear lights of the Magenta FD, holes were drilled for the rear lights parts

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/73.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/73.jpg.html)
changed the stock rimes to 18" Work Meister S1 from Diablo SV

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/74.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/74.jpg.html)
Finally I've decided the color, matte gun metal, got this idea from a friend.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/75.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/75.jpg.html)
and to match the matte body, I need something striking, so I go for chrome magenta rims.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/76.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/76.jpg.html)
I scraped of the paints on the lug nut to reveal the chrome coating

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/77.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/77.jpg.html)
the paints of the outer ring were scrape off as well.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/80.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/80.jpg.html)
clear parts have a fine scratch on it.... need to polish

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/81.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/81.jpg.html)
while waiting the paints to dry, I began works on the interior. Black will be the major color for the Gun Metal Aoshima FD

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/82.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/82.jpg.html)
as for the Green FD, i added some colors, the seat belt holes are also drilled.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/83.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/83.jpg.html)
I use only part of the dash board decal, the radio part totally don't fit as the molding line on the kit is distorted.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/78.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/78.jpg.html)
here's the final combination.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/79.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/79.jpg.html)
In fact i didn't scrape off the color on the rims for the other side, so that the car have 2 different looks, just like my previous car (1:1 scale)

Thanks for the support guys, and now 2 of my FD has completed, one more to go.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/85.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/85.jpg.html)
rear light were tinted using Artline Marker

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/86.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/86.jpg.html)

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/88.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/88.jpg.html)

Some Pictures of my completed Fujimi FD
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/97.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/97.jpg.html)

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/105.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/105.jpg.html)

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/BomberVince/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/95.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/BomberVince/media/Mazda%20RX-7%20FD%20Twin%20Build/95.jpg.html)

Colors are awesome. Especially the purple. It is really deep. Keep up the good work.

both look sweet