Mazda MX-5 RF

This is my newest project. The new Mazda MX5 from Tamiya.

It looks like a nice kit. Very good details and pretty much parts. Should be a fun build I hope.

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It will be Lexus Mica Red.
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The original wheels are very small. I'll be using Aoshima 19'' Advan RGIII wheels.

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Since the original car is a very girly car in my opinion, i have to make it a bit more cooler. I recently bought a hardtop conversion set from Plamoz. It's very nice and just need some cutting on the Tamiya body.

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Kris.

Looking Good!!

Nice work so far,i'll be following along.

Got the body painted. First Grey Primer followed by Red Base and Mica Red.

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Kris.

First I added some carbon decals and others.
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After that I clearcoated the body.
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The wheels were painted Alclad Copper and I added the Advan decals.
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Kris.

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Nice work!

I also completed the Mazda body today. First I polished the paint and added the rubbertrims. After that I installed the clearparts.

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Kris.

Excellent work, gorgeous color and I love the wheels treatment too! Keep on posting.

Looking awesome. I like the hard top conversion. I'll have to look into plamoz