Just started Converible wide arch RX7
chrismcgee
10-08-2003, 07:32 AM
well i have just started the basic shaping or the convertible rx7 wide arch, its looking pretty rough at the mo, but i have to build it up to more than i need before i can start to remove and shape it all. so this is not its final shape!
Colour is gonna be jet black with chrome 19" rims i think, the wheels will come right out to the edge, and i will be building a hood cover, gonna save the engine for another time and build this kit kurbside.
hmmm cant see pic upload or manager bit, so will try later.
btw the chassis is off my carbon rx7, new onw will be custom!
Colour is gonna be jet black with chrome 19" rims i think, the wheels will come right out to the edge, and i will be building a hood cover, gonna save the engine for another time and build this kit kurbside.
hmmm cant see pic upload or manager bit, so will try later.
btw the chassis is off my carbon rx7, new onw will be custom!
chrismcgee
10-08-2003, 08:22 AM
why the hell cant i post attachments, makes this forum pretty pointless if we cant display our work
joecwlaw
10-08-2003, 10:57 AM
can't wait to see the progress pics.
chrismcgee
10-08-2003, 01:13 PM
yeah, i cant wait to post some pics, this is starting to take shape as one cool car, wide as fuck and low as fuck! plus the convertable look suits it sooooo much
RyanGiorgio
10-08-2003, 02:49 PM
Seriously whats up with AF now? All the attachments from the past don't work. I have to host my pics on Image Station now. What a pain.
blueboost
10-08-2003, 04:36 PM
this project sounds so cool its dissapointing that their are no pics yet!!
joecwlaw
10-08-2003, 07:51 PM
Sebstar
10-09-2003, 12:13 AM
hey mate!
Which series rx7 you making? Just asking since Series 6+ never came convertible, so I'm assuming you're just chopping around a bit...
Nonetheless, sounds good. Wide arch rx7 would look insano
Which series rx7 you making? Just asking since Series 6+ never came convertible, so I'm assuming you're just chopping around a bit...
Nonetheless, sounds good. Wide arch rx7 would look insano
chrismcgee
10-09-2003, 04:52 AM
not sure which series, but its the tamiya rx7 r1 kit, although im not gonna be fitting the engine!.
the major work has been done now i think, just gotta work out a way to incorporate the front lip which is part of the chassis, lots of head scratching there.
make no mistake that this baby is wide! and looks great as a convertible, its over 10mm wider or 5 mm each side.
that works out to be about 127mm in real life each side!
lots and lots of sanding to be done to make it look right.
will try and post pics onto the new and less user friendly system
the major work has been done now i think, just gotta work out a way to incorporate the front lip which is part of the chassis, lots of head scratching there.
make no mistake that this baby is wide! and looks great as a convertible, its over 10mm wider or 5 mm each side.
that works out to be about 127mm in real life each side!
lots and lots of sanding to be done to make it look right.
will try and post pics onto the new and less user friendly system
Little-B
10-09-2003, 05:26 AM
Hey Chris,
I just want to let you know that convertibles are my territory!
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Canīt wait to see the picīs.
I just want to let you know that convertibles are my territory!
:icon16: :icon16: :icon16: :icon16: :icon16:
Canīt wait to see the picīs.
chrismcgee
10-09-2003, 12:42 PM
well i hope i can be classed as compotition then, lol.
:evillol:
:evillol:
supramike420
10-09-2003, 06:09 PM
cant wait to see some pics-i love rx-7's
chrismcgee
10-10-2003, 04:23 AM
chrismcgee
10-10-2003, 04:25 AM
still working out a way to sort my front bumper, i have a feeling that the dremel will come into play here, lol.
spoolin12
10-10-2003, 04:25 AM
Looks cool so far!
You going to give it a "drift" look? ;D
You going to give it a "drift" look? ;D
chrismcgee
10-10-2003, 05:09 AM
gonna go with a cali pimp style i think, black paint work, or maybe a flip paint to accentuate the lines of the body.
Verminator
10-10-2003, 07:06 AM
:bigthumb: Nice start to a different project, I assume youre going to do it finished with the top down,how you going to deal with this? Just curious :iceslolan
chrismcgee
10-10-2003, 07:29 AM
i am considering making a veilside style s2000 soft top cover, still gonna keep the passenger seats in the rear, its all gonna fit over the rear parcel shelf to keep it smooth and sleek, will be rubbing the car down agian in a min, am on the 3rd aplication of humbrol putty so far, should imagine this is gonna take some time, the front bumper is my biggest challenge as the chassis uses a lip as the support.
i have a feeling tho that the front wheel arches rest on the underside of the front quarter panels so i might just chop the whole front end off
i have a feeling tho that the front wheel arches rest on the underside of the front quarter panels so i might just chop the whole front end off
jgmodelcars
10-10-2003, 01:54 PM
i am considering making a veilside style s2000 soft top cover, still gonna keep the passenger seats in the rear, its all gonna fit over the rear parcel shelf to keep it smooth and sleek, will be rubbing the car down agian in a min, am on the 3rd aplication of humbrol putty so far, should imagine this is gonna take some time, the front bumper is my biggest challenge as the chassis uses a lip as the support.
i have a feeling tho that the front wheel arches rest on the underside of the front quarter panels so i might just chop the whole front end off
I know how you can fix that!!!! :iceslolan check out my progress on my rx7 if you have any questions PM me hope this helps!!
here is the link: rx7 drifter by me (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=135594)
i have a feeling tho that the front wheel arches rest on the underside of the front quarter panels so i might just chop the whole front end off
I know how you can fix that!!!! :iceslolan check out my progress on my rx7 if you have any questions PM me hope this helps!!
here is the link: rx7 drifter by me (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=135594)
chrismcgee
10-10-2003, 02:10 PM
cool, cheers dude.
have now hacked off my front fender, felt good.
gonna custom mold my front fender now.
going for a jgtc look on the front
have now hacked off my front fender, felt good.
gonna custom mold my front fender now.
going for a jgtc look on the front
86_SR5
10-10-2003, 10:39 PM
Chris! Glad I caught ya before you finished. Listen, when I read this and saw you were considering black, something clicked on and then burnt out in my mind (needed a new 75-watt bulb). Nevertheless, heres a lil inspirtaion, if you decide to do your car like this, and need any info on it, I can get it, ya see I just read about this car, today, and I thought, that'd be a sweet drop-top. So heres some pics.
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/2/2721//.large/71.jpg http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/2/2721//.large/72.jpg http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/2/2721//.large/73.jpg http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/2/2721//.large/74.jpg
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/2/2721//.large/71.jpg http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/2/2721//.large/72.jpg http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/2/2721//.large/73.jpg http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/2/2721//.large/74.jpg
Bangai-o
10-11-2003, 04:17 AM
WOAH! I wanna build that car so bad now! Shame my skills aren't up to it!
chrismcgee
10-11-2003, 05:01 AM
dude that is totaly the coolest rx7 i have ever seen, and is now my inspiration. cheers man, anything extra would be great. gonna have a go at making a replica of that front bumper.
and find a way of making similar decals for the sides. cheers again, its scary how similar mine is to that.
and find a way of making similar decals for the sides. cheers again, its scary how similar mine is to that.
86_SR5
10-11-2003, 01:42 PM
Well, that's pretty much all the pics of the car I have, but if you need such info as rims(rear rims are like 19 1/2'' wide!!!!), engine mods, paint and such I'd be glad to help out.
chrismcgee
10-11-2003, 02:44 PM
cheers dude, im after inspiration for the front bumper at the moment, its gotta be wide and deep. any ideas?
86_SR5
10-11-2003, 03:05 PM
Hmmm. Well, all I could suggest would be sculp it from putty and styrene. I know its a C-West front bumper, Protech performance metal widebody kit; I've never really built too many things from scratch, except my Lambo I'm rebuilding (incorporating 2 big ass turbos, big intercooler, ram air, NSX head lamps, pointy front bumper, etc) Looking for some deep dish rims, or will make my own.
chrismcgee
10-12-2003, 09:24 AM
cool well i am gonna draw inspiration from a few places i think. mainly from c west, veilside and jgtc. gonna get started tonight when my girlfriend goes home. hehehehe.
she put a limit on my modeling, hahhaaha, altho she did take me to see the new italian job. very good film. loved it :evillol:
she put a limit on my modeling, hahhaaha, altho she did take me to see the new italian job. very good film. loved it :evillol:
bah humbug
10-12-2003, 10:11 AM
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/2/2721//.large/71.jpg
Sorry, IMO it looks like some 2f2f junk. Waste of a nice car if you ask me.
But hey, we all think differently and in your eyes it's one of the coolest things on the planet. So like Tonioseven says build for yourself, nobody else matters!
I'm just felt like speaking my opinion, that's all. :smokin:
Sorry, IMO it looks like some 2f2f junk. Waste of a nice car if you ask me.
But hey, we all think differently and in your eyes it's one of the coolest things on the planet. So like Tonioseven says build for yourself, nobody else matters!
I'm just felt like speaking my opinion, that's all. :smokin:
86_SR5
10-12-2003, 11:05 AM
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/2/2721//.large/71.jpg
Sorry, IMO it looks like some 2f2f junk. Waste of a nice car if you ask me.
But hey, we all think differently and in your eyes it's one of the coolest things on the planet. So like Tonioseven says build for yourself, nobody else matters!
I'm just felt like speaking my opinion, that's all. :smokin:
I can agree with the fact that it looks like something outta that movie, however, all those movie cars looked, stupid (even the skyline with them stripes!) this car would probably sucka punch all the other cars, and kick the shit outta them while they were on the ground!
Sorry, IMO it looks like some 2f2f junk. Waste of a nice car if you ask me.
But hey, we all think differently and in your eyes it's one of the coolest things on the planet. So like Tonioseven says build for yourself, nobody else matters!
I'm just felt like speaking my opinion, that's all. :smokin:
I can agree with the fact that it looks like something outta that movie, however, all those movie cars looked, stupid (even the skyline with them stripes!) this car would probably sucka punch all the other cars, and kick the shit outta them while they were on the ground!
chrismcgee
10-12-2003, 12:27 PM
in the end these cars were around b4 2f2f, and to be honest i love modified jap cars, modified jap bikes. i love anything that can be modded.
my first gift from my grandad was a tool set aged 2, it was a saw and screw driver set (all metal) the first thing i did was take the saw to the new coffee table. ever since then i have been changing things to make them work and look better.
jap cars are easily modded and look and work great. and i also happen to be a big supporter of the right to modify.
so long live 2f2f cars
my first gift from my grandad was a tool set aged 2, it was a saw and screw driver set (all metal) the first thing i did was take the saw to the new coffee table. ever since then i have been changing things to make them work and look better.
jap cars are easily modded and look and work great. and i also happen to be a big supporter of the right to modify.
so long live 2f2f cars
blueboost
10-12-2003, 01:16 PM
in the end these cars were around b4 2f2f, and to be honest i love modified jap cars, modified jap bikes. i love anything that can be modded.
my first gift from my grandad was a tool set aged 2, it was a saw and screw driver set (all metal) the first thing i did was take the saw to the new coffee table. ever since then i have been changing things to make them work and look better.
jap cars are easily modded and look and work great. and i also happen to be a big supporter of the right to modify.
so long live 2f2f cars
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my first gift from my grandad was a tool set aged 2, it was a saw and screw driver set (all metal) the first thing i did was take the saw to the new coffee table. ever since then i have been changing things to make them work and look better.
jap cars are easily modded and look and work great. and i also happen to be a big supporter of the right to modify.
so long live 2f2f cars
:werd:
The message you have entered is too short
86_SR5
10-12-2003, 01:33 PM
Chris, while I'm thinking about it, you done with the Tinting tutorial yet?
chrismcgee
10-12-2003, 02:49 PM
Chris, while I'm thinking about it, you done with the Tinting tutorial yet?
oh yeah, i keep forgetting about that. sorry dude. i have all the pics now. will make them nice n small then add them in a new thread
oh yeah, i keep forgetting about that. sorry dude. i have all the pics now. will make them nice n small then add them in a new thread
86_SR5
10-12-2003, 02:57 PM
Cool, well take your time with them. The reason, for those of you who are wondering, why I stopped my 454SS project is because I was waiting on this tutorial.
turbo type-r
10-13-2003, 07:23 AM
What The Hec Is That At Least Throw A Coat Of Primer On It
chrismcgee
10-13-2003, 11:36 AM
What The Hec Is That At Least Throw A Coat Of Primer On It
hmmm, you dont do much scratch building do you??? coz if you did then you would know how much re working of the shape that you have to do, and if you keep putting on primer then you loose detail, primer is the last stage b4 paint and for removing minor impurities. it takes a long time to shape the body.
So if your so good why dont you make one better and with 50 coats of primer on it? :evillol:
hmmm, you dont do much scratch building do you??? coz if you did then you would know how much re working of the shape that you have to do, and if you keep putting on primer then you loose detail, primer is the last stage b4 paint and for removing minor impurities. it takes a long time to shape the body.
So if your so good why dont you make one better and with 50 coats of primer on it? :evillol:
turbo type-r
10-13-2003, 11:40 AM
well maybe i will make a better one that has 50 coats of primer on it
chrismcgee
10-13-2003, 11:54 AM
well maybe i will make a better one that has 50 coats of primer on it
i suggest u do that
i suggest u do that
chrismcgee
10-13-2003, 12:15 PM
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well here are the latest pics, have spent a few hours sanding, and still have loads more hours to go. Gonna drill out the fuel filler cap so i can concentrate on shaping more then add it later. Starting work on the front fender in the morning. going to use high build primer on the sides to remove any scratching and minor imperfections when its ready (considerng my nemisis skyline took 2 months before i was happy im not holding my breath for a swift completion, lol)
but its flowing quite well at the min
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/5152.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/8523.jpg
well here are the latest pics, have spent a few hours sanding, and still have loads more hours to go. Gonna drill out the fuel filler cap so i can concentrate on shaping more then add it later. Starting work on the front fender in the morning. going to use high build primer on the sides to remove any scratching and minor imperfections when its ready (considerng my nemisis skyline took 2 months before i was happy im not holding my breath for a swift completion, lol)
but its flowing quite well at the min
turbo type-r
10-13-2003, 12:18 PM
i think it looks hot know but what are the gold plates on the light
chrismcgee
10-13-2003, 12:23 PM
that is just masking tape, i used it on the doors too, its stops any excess filler drying into the cracks or on door/lights.
I have made quite a few custom putty kits and the biggest problem is getting putty in unwanted places, the masking tape stops it adhering and makes your life a lot easier.
I have made quite a few custom putty kits and the biggest problem is getting putty in unwanted places, the masking tape stops it adhering and makes your life a lot easier.
rpm2mph
10-13-2003, 01:41 PM
That model is fantabulous
Im using putty for the first time soon, do you have any idea what i should try doing first off and then what i should move onto?
What Putty do you use?
And what sandpaper do you sand it with :)
Thats all for now thanks for your help!!
ps. How much putty is on that kit?
Im using putty for the first time soon, do you have any idea what i should try doing first off and then what i should move onto?
What Putty do you use?
And what sandpaper do you sand it with :)
Thats all for now thanks for your help!!
ps. How much putty is on that kit?
RyanGiorgio
10-13-2003, 02:15 PM
Looks sunning so far. Will be keeping a close eye on this project.
86_SR5
10-13-2003, 05:01 PM
Mike....are you gonna do like the complete widebody and not just arcs? Or, did you do the arcs as a baseline for the body?
EMAXX
10-13-2003, 05:06 PM
This is looking good. Keep us posted on how the build goes.
86_SR5
10-13-2003, 09:24 PM
Mike....are you gonna do like the complete widebody and not just arcs? Or, did you do the arcs as a baseline for the body?
I meant Chris.... sorry.
I meant Chris.... sorry.
Layla's Keeper
10-13-2003, 09:59 PM
Looks good. Kind of reminds me of that pink FD convertible with the round headlights that Amemiya did. I like this. Keep at it!
chrismcgee
10-14-2003, 07:27 AM
well i am now tempted to do more of a full widebody kit, as the car is building up a lot more. so it willl be getting better.
so far 1 tube of humbrol model putty has been used and i have started the second one.
tips for building a good kit is forward planning, have reference pics, start small and keep adding. i used 400 grit paper to shape, then go to 1000 grit to make smooth
use poly card to create the limits for your kit then use the putty to work them into the body
so far 1 tube of humbrol model putty has been used and i have started the second one.
tips for building a good kit is forward planning, have reference pics, start small and keep adding. i used 400 grit paper to shape, then go to 1000 grit to make smooth
use poly card to create the limits for your kit then use the putty to work them into the body
rpm2mph
10-14-2003, 11:08 AM
Thanks for the tip :)
chrismcgee
10-14-2003, 01:07 PM
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here are the latest pics of the front bumper, the styrene tubing is to be sanded flush with the body, and trimmed off at the back, its being used to create a neat and clean air duct and also as a handy spacer for the lower lip.just waiting or the putty to dry now, as there is a lot i should imagine its gonna be a few hours. oh well. at least i have a front bumper now. :evillol:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/8102.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/9893.jpg
here are the latest pics of the front bumper, the styrene tubing is to be sanded flush with the body, and trimmed off at the back, its being used to create a neat and clean air duct and also as a handy spacer for the lower lip.just waiting or the putty to dry now, as there is a lot i should imagine its gonna be a few hours. oh well. at least i have a front bumper now. :evillol:
Andy Jones
10-14-2003, 01:19 PM
Looking good Chris - got any fingerprints left after all that sanding ? :naughty:
chrismcgee
10-14-2003, 01:23 PM
nope, my fingers are smoother than silk, lol.
rpm2mph
10-14-2003, 01:52 PM
Awesome model, i envy your skill but is this model metal?
Where can i buy this type of putty online?
Thanks!
Where can i buy this type of putty online?
Thanks!
chrismcgee
10-15-2003, 04:44 AM
nope, the model is a plastic tamiya one. Not sure where you can buy the putty online from as i pick mine up from my local hobby store.
Humbrol model putty is very good and i know fotw uses it and im sure hiroboy does too. its quite cheap but takes ages to dry when you put it on thick like i did on the bumper. but its easy to sand and shape, but can be difficult to get realy smooth. May look into using a fine body filler.
Gonna go test the front end now to see if its all set.
Also i made the front hood vent last night, and for the first time used milliput two part putty, damn that stuff is sticky, seems that its got some very good aplications. so will be trying to sand that stuff now.
Gonna post pics of the hood for ya in a bit :evillol:
Humbrol model putty is very good and i know fotw uses it and im sure hiroboy does too. its quite cheap but takes ages to dry when you put it on thick like i did on the bumper. but its easy to sand and shape, but can be difficult to get realy smooth. May look into using a fine body filler.
Gonna go test the front end now to see if its all set.
Also i made the front hood vent last night, and for the first time used milliput two part putty, damn that stuff is sticky, seems that its got some very good aplications. so will be trying to sand that stuff now.
Gonna post pics of the hood for ya in a bit :evillol:
chrismcgee
10-15-2003, 11:03 AM
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ok here are the latest pics of the front and the hood, more filling work to be done on the nose but most of the shape is there for a first sanding. i love the look of those air intakes.
i get the feeling that this is gonna look smooooooth when its done. :evillol:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/5592.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/7633.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/img/6544.jpg
ok here are the latest pics of the front and the hood, more filling work to be done on the nose but most of the shape is there for a first sanding. i love the look of those air intakes.
i get the feeling that this is gonna look smooooooth when its done. :evillol:
RyanGiorgio
10-15-2003, 01:41 PM
It looks great. I respect your effort too. I don't think I have enough confidence to do that much putty work. Nice work.
rpm2mph
10-15-2003, 03:02 PM
That sure is great! I cant wait to see this painted!
drumcat
10-15-2003, 03:52 PM
holy god dude that is some tight shit i really really like that hood keep it up bro this ones gonna be sweet :jump3:
chrismcgee
10-16-2003, 05:31 AM
getting realy close to putting primer on this little puppy. realy enjoying this build. just gotta get thisa bit smoother, then its all done, front is almost done with the shaping. just trying to make sure its 100% equal.do we think that i should go twin exhausts or just single?
Verminator
10-16-2003, 05:35 AM
'Be different' go the whole hog and have a quad outlet :lol2:
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