Making of Mazda Miata

Hi!
This is an Aoshima's 1/24 kit. I start this last December, try to make completly different style but still modifing the body.
chopped the window shield, added over fenders and going to scratchbuild interior.
I'm a slow builder so it needs a few more months to finish body modification.
just prompt report this time.

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Thats really nice so far...what do u use for your bodywork?

looks like a pretty mean model from just those pics, i cant wait for the finish:bigthumb:

kewl!!! can't wait!!!:smile:

Wow, kunta! you keep amazing me !
that's one hell of a miata in the works! I like the style!

At least, by experience I can tell this will be a fabulous piece of artwork!
Please keep us updated! I would really ike to see how YOU tackle some difficult issues !
Ciao
Olivier

Can't wait to see more progress.

Great work! I'm not a fan of the 2nd gen Miata, but this is class!

Looking great, can wait to see more.
I just wish I could get to grips with that Tamiya Putty :mad:

Looks great!

big big construction:icesangel

Originally posted by Blowncivic1320
Thats really nice so far...what do u use for your bodywork?

Thanks, I'm using polyester putty.

Originally posted by kunta


Thanks, I'm using polyester putty.
What manufacture is that Polyester Putty Please

Originally posted by Hiroboy

What manufacture is that Polyester Putty Please

Japanese corporation 'Work Association'.
I don't know they export it or not.
but I think there're not much difference between this and any other polyester putty. :wink:

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Can't wait to see this project completed.....so far it appears to be a dope a#$ build. Kunta...you mentioned "scratch building" the interior. How do you go about doing that? Do you cast your own resin parts?

Hi,
I use the same product from TAMIYA.... Good results....
Laurent :loser: :loser: :loser:

Mazda Miata, Now 50% tougher! :bigthumb:

Originally posted by Deejay27
Can't wait to see this project completed.....so far it appears to be a dope a#$ build. Kunta...you mentioned "scratch building" the interior. How do you go about doing that? Do you cast your own resin parts?

Yes, "scratchbuild the interior" is the biggest point of this project.
I was thinking about this and wanted to do this for long time.
then I chose this Miata as test case.
Basically I'll use only styrene sheets and putty.
it's going to be a hard work, but I don't know how is it going to be...
:rolleyes:

Is it going to be mid-engined? It looks like youve opened up the back for an engine. Looks great. Can't wait to see some more progress.

BTW how the hell do yuo guys handle the polyester putty with your fingers? I have Tamiya's polyester putty and I only use it for filling holes...I never knew it could be used for body work.

ryan;;; u use water, and it doesn';t stick!!! haha

Originally posted by kunta


Japanese corporation 'Work Association'.
I don't know they export it or not.
but I think there're not much difference between this and any other polyester putty. :wink:

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/434672putty.jpg

This is called 'Mori Mori', there is another type called 'Dori Dori' (white color after dry). But the fume is deadly...:wink:

Rtuned :worshippy :worshippy :worshippy

Originally posted by Rtuned
This is called 'Mori Mori', there is another type called 'Dori Dori' (white color after dry). But the fume is deadly...:wink:

Rtuned :worshippy :worshippy :worshippy You beat me to it!! :redface:

http://www.hlj.com/cgi-perl/hljpage.cgi?WRK00036

For fine detailing, I prefer using this:

http://www.hlj.com/cgi-perl/hljpage.cgi?ALG001

You can control the drying time! Perfect for filling, and volume build-up! Eventhought, the color is in light purple, I have no problem with any primer! :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

but...too little to build a complete body kit.:frown: I got tons of these stuck in my shop....can't even sell 1 box...:mad: :mad: :frown:

Rtuned:worshippy :worshippy :worshippy

man that widebody looks cool for a miata

If it hasn't been done yet, somebody should put together a tutorial on how to use polyester putty for making flares and widebodies etc....

Very nice..ill be watching this for a while....I looked at your webpage too...Some very nice work. Esp the Elanor model..:bigthumb: Hope to see this go the way you want it to go.

Originally posted by Jonno
Mazda Miata, Now 50% tougher! :bigthumb:

just wait 'til she is done will be closer to 75%

-GTi-VR6_A3

Applied primer for make sure the body style, it seems to needs more putty work.
I'll make a pillar behind seets like Viper. still consider about a rear trunk
and fuel cap position.
going to bury fog lamps in front bumper.
don't start interior yet...

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Looks fantastic!!!! :cool: :bigthumb:

WOW!! That's absafreakinlutely awesome!! You got skills, man...:D

Looks fantastic!!!! :cool: :bigthumb:


:iagree: I love those Miatas.

:eek2:Amazing wide body.

I'm impressioned, with your work!!!!

I wait a new pics of the progress!

Nice bodykit
The trunk is very nice

I've only just come across this thread - excellent stuff

HEY WHAT HAPPNED TO THAT MIATA???

ITS GREAT I WANNA SEE MORE... :banghead:

Lol this car is damn nice!!!!!!!!

Are you going for a concept/import style or not???????

cause the rear looks like a concept car!!!!

really nice and keep up the good work!!!!!! :bigthumb:

Are you going for a concept/import style or not???????
cause the rear looks like a concept car!!!!
really nice and keep up the good work!!!!!! :bigthumb:

Thanks! :smile:
I'll draw panel lines of trunk on the rear.
I'm building this Miata as just road going car.
and taking a little rest for a while... :sleeping:

OMG:eek: This is lookin' amazing so far!!! I'm impressed with your putty skills. Can't wait to see the finished product:biggrin:

Looks Amazing..great job!

Looking better each time you update :bigthumb: :bigthumb:

That looks really good. Keep us posted.

Hey Kunta, any updates on this little big Miata? I'm really curious how it'll turn out...

That some great skill you've got there. How did you do that trunk?

That miata is so great I almost threw up... in the most beautiful way.

Seriously though, you're doing a great job! It's good to see a miata modified, stock ones always seemed kinda girly to me, but you WAY overshot that barrier.

Great looking MX5 Kunta, this should hopefully disspell the thought that these cars are only for hairdressers!

Thanks.
I'll be back to this project soon...

Soon...soon...How soon? It's been over 2 months! :D :D :D
Seriously now..Have you made any progress on this one, Osamu?