BMW M325i

This is Fujimi's BMW M325i kit (#03241 / ID-60). A very old, originally motorised kit, with the expected low level of detail. I don't believe the body has captured the proportions of the 325i particularly well with the roof line appearing to low to my eye. At least the factory 'wide-arches' are molded in, not a cut-and-shut add on, but as the track was not widened the wheels sit a little to far inside the arches. I think the Fujimi 325i Group A I completed at the same time has a better overall stance.

Given this kit comes with the same half roll cage as the Group A kit I decided to give model a track-car feel. Painted the grill red as an homage to the factory M3 Group A cars, masked and painted the bonnet 'BMW Motorsport' stripes, and fitted a left-over decal from the Group A build. Paint is Tamiya TS-47 Chrome Yellow straight from the can, wheels are from the box. It looks okay on the shelf, though I think it needs some number plates.

Grant.

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