Tamiya Honda City
008
08-08-2003, 01:43 AM
Sorry for the dark pics but it's night time and our chandelier is 3 bulbs short. This el-cheapo snap kit has been staring at me for a while so I thought I'd dust it off and do something with it. Can you see where this is going? The windshield header bar is gone because I'm shortening the glass then making a new header bar.
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This is how far I got tonight. I stared long and hard between all the ITR wings and like this one the most since it is as wide as the car. Or should I just form a lip at the edge and dump the wing? It's my little secret what's going under that rear engine cover -ooops- I mean backseat cover. Note the ant on the door, checking it out.
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Next up is sculpting the rear deck with some back-of-the-head-aero-thingies (can't think of the name at the moment), rollbar hoops, and air ducts. The current flat aircraft carrier-look is boring.
More this weekend since I'll be out all day tomorrow. I've already got the finished idea in my head with this car and I hope I can pull it off. The idea that is, not my head.
edit - For those who don't know, here's what the car is supposed to look like.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/707575tam24069box.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/771859P8070028.JPG
This is how far I got tonight. I stared long and hard between all the ITR wings and like this one the most since it is as wide as the car. Or should I just form a lip at the edge and dump the wing? It's my little secret what's going under that rear engine cover -ooops- I mean backseat cover. Note the ant on the door, checking it out.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/696890P8070029.JPG
Next up is sculpting the rear deck with some back-of-the-head-aero-thingies (can't think of the name at the moment), rollbar hoops, and air ducts. The current flat aircraft carrier-look is boring.
More this weekend since I'll be out all day tomorrow. I've already got the finished idea in my head with this car and I hope I can pull it off. The idea that is, not my head.
edit - For those who don't know, here's what the car is supposed to look like.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/707575tam24069box.jpg
turbos86
08-08-2003, 02:16 AM
Um, to me, the wing doesn't really suit the car. Maybe try the lip like you said or another wing that's more squared off.
Looks good so far:bigthumb:
Looks good so far:bigthumb:
IwannaDRift
08-08-2003, 02:18 AM
The wing looks pretty cool IMHO.. but thats just my 2 cents... I'm liking the progress..
008
08-10-2003, 01:44 AM
Hey, it fits!
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I knew that Testarossa kit would come in handy someday. The firewall behind the seats is a mockup made from a business card. I will trace it onto styrene and cut that out. I will cut out what's left of the original trunk and mold it onto the decklid so they can open in one piece.
The rear will have strut suspension for simplicity; I don't think there's room for a short/long arm setup in there. The front will be the stock kit suspension (i.e. nothing) but I'll add some details to make it look presentable since I will open up the hood. As an added bonus I will keep the kit's metal axles but make it hard for someone to point them out.
I'm going to ditch the stock Ferrari intake setup to something more wild-looking. The exhaust will come out the center, right below the bumper in a dual tailpipe layout.
Etc etc, of course none of this might happen since I change my mind often during a project.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/128593P8090034.jpg
I knew that Testarossa kit would come in handy someday. The firewall behind the seats is a mockup made from a business card. I will trace it onto styrene and cut that out. I will cut out what's left of the original trunk and mold it onto the decklid so they can open in one piece.
The rear will have strut suspension for simplicity; I don't think there's room for a short/long arm setup in there. The front will be the stock kit suspension (i.e. nothing) but I'll add some details to make it look presentable since I will open up the hood. As an added bonus I will keep the kit's metal axles but make it hard for someone to point them out.
I'm going to ditch the stock Ferrari intake setup to something more wild-looking. The exhaust will come out the center, right below the bumper in a dual tailpipe layout.
Etc etc, of course none of this might happen since I change my mind often during a project.
cepat
08-10-2003, 01:55 AM
Pretty cool man.:iceslolan
subyfanatic
08-10-2003, 02:05 AM
I vote for you to follow through with this idea. That thing would be capable of some sick 1/4 mile times. :bigthumb: :iceslolan
Bigg "E"
Bigg "E"
-Pille-
08-10-2003, 02:23 AM
Nice work, looking very good so far! :thumbsup: Not sure about the wing though...
-Pille-
-Pille-
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