S2000 Mod **Progress**

comments anyone ?


Can I say that the model will be PERFECT if you could add panel lines to both front and rear bumpers

molded style looks a bit far from what you have expected out of this right?

just my little comments, plz take it easy

Can I say that the model will be PERFECT if you could add panel lines to both front and rear bumpers

molded style looks a bit far from what you have expected out of this right?

just my little comments, plz take it easy

Not at all.. front bumper actually look better than I was expecting, the rest is what I was thinking.

for panel line, it's the 3rd time I try to make them, can't seem to get them right

Update:
I did the panel Line for front bumper.. rear is just too hard, and since Hiroboy didn't make them on his wonderfull Celica, I say no way :D

The body was primered for the first time today.. will take picture later. (will leave it drying in the microwave for a while) For what I can see, there is not much imperfection on the putty work :D

You are putting alot of work into this kit. I like your widebody idea!

Update:

The body was primered for the first time today.. will take picture later. (will leave it drying in the microwave for a while) For what I can see, there is not much imperfection on the putty work :D

I cant wait to see new pics! Also, did you put a sign on the microwave saying "Do Not Touch!", I know people whose models were melted by someones foolishness. Dont ask how, there are some weird people in this world.

I cant wait to see new pics! Also, did you put a sign on the microwave saying "Do Not Touch!", I know people whose models were melted by someones foolishness. Dont ask how, there are some weird people in this world.

nah, ppl here know there is a kit in it and aren't as dumb to push the popcorn bouton :lol:

Here is some pic with primer. Putty look near perfect

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/2961115.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/2961114.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/2961113.jpg

loooks really sweet :sunglasse
cant wait to see it painted

Vric, while the hoods off, you should make it functional, stuff an nsx jgtc 500hp engine in there!

Vric, while the hoods off, you should make it functional, stuff an nsx jgtc 500hp engine in there!

I was thinking about that yea, but the only engin block I have is a Chevy one.. so it will be curbside

Drop the chevy in it! Hey, JDM put a rb26 in his...why not a sbc in yours? Unless your one of those, purists *coughWILLIMOcough* <j/k

paint is done (I usually don't wait very long with Tamiya Primer)

It's Bright Red.. I will post pic once it's fully dry (currently in microwave again)

Panel line looks really good. Bright Red sounds really good. I cannot wait to see this car.

BTW how long did you wait to paint after priming?

Panel line looks really good. Bright Red sounds really good. I cannot wait to see this car.

BTW how long did you wait to paint after priming?

I'm not by the book :cwm27:
I go with my personal experience

Tamiya White primer usualy dry in 20 minutes so

First Coat of primer
wait 30 minutes
Second Coat of primer
wait 30 minutes
Last coat of primer
wait 6 hours
sanding a bit with 1500grin
First coat of paint
wait 20 minutes
Second coat of paint (Wet coat for this one)
leave it in the microwave for the next 24 hours

So all in all less than 8 hours for primer and paint. got good result with that. This morning it was the primer then this evening it was paint.

but this is only with tamiya primer and paint.. if i use something other, then I will wait longer (testor, even if i don't use this anymore, could need over 12 days for the damn primer to dry, and over 24h for the paint)

for what I can see on the microwave, this one will not need much polishing to get good result (polishing I wait at least 5 days)

Looking great Vric!!! Is there a wing/spoiler that you are putting on it? I cant wait to see it with the hood!

What rims are you using on it?

Looking great Vric!!! Is there a wing/spoiler that you are putting on it? I cant wait to see it with the hood!

What rims are you using on it?

Yes, there will have a Gt Wing.. a bit like the C-West one..

as for the rims, I have no aftermarket one.. so it will be the gold one that came with the kit. :disappoin

Yes, there will have a Gt Wing.. a bit like the C-West one..

as for the rims, I have no aftermarket one.. so it will be the gold one that came with the kit. :disappoin

Great choice of wing! The CWest wing looks great on S2K's

Ever think of modifying the rims? It would be a late project but would look great!

coming along extra nice, can't wait to see the paint job.
BTW, you have some very nice models on your site. I especally like the silver enzo. Keep up the good work, we already know this is going to be another stunner!

Great choice of wing! The CWest wing looks great on S2K's

Ever think of modifying the rims? It would be a late project but would look great!


Haha I did that on my RX-8 (Scratchbuilt rims) Took me 2 weeks and i wasn't happy with the result.. I won't try this again for a while haha

anyway, with the wide fenders, there were a bit smaller than before, so the suplyed rims fit perfectly in it. I will need to work on the suspention to make it fit right.

for the wing, I have the first and second one left:
http://www.modelexpress.net/catalogs/shop-images/items/AOS_113.jpg
I think using the seconds one (on the red car)

sounds great...cant wait to see pix!

i like the way its coming together!

How did I miss this thread, really great work with the putty, It's going to look awesome.

today i looked at it and there were 5 small damn buble on the front bumper (paint too tick)

I will fix that then post pics once corected

i want more progress! :lol2:

Well Just received the Hardtop I have lost.

Big thanks to Willimo for this one !

the Body is drying after the correction made on the front bumper.. should be able to post pics of the paint work tonight. for what I can see, it look like one of my best paint job yet.

Sorry for bad picture, the paint is too shiny and my camera got hard time to get the detail at low light like this. Also the light is yellowish. so it turn the color to orange. At least, it give you a good idea.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/2961116.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/2961117.jpg

This picture is the closest to the real color:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/2961118.jpg

There's some killer bodywork, Vric, and the color is slick as hell. There's a pile of S2000's being built right now, and this is my favorite I think.

There's some killer bodywork, Vric, and the color is slick as hell. There's a pile of S2000's being built right now, and this is my favorite I think.

well I was about to say the same thing about your fastback one :lol:

i'm not really sad to not be in the contest, since we all know you are the one with the best S2000 :lol:

Looking excellent Vric!!! I love the color, looks like a red-orange crayola crayon.

Looking excellent Vric!!! I love the color, looks like a red-orange crayola crayon.

well the real color is more red than this.. as I sayd, it's my light that was yellowish so it turn red to orange.

It's Tamiya Bright Red.. look quite nice in real.. i'm suprised

SWEEEEET, PERFECT BODY WORK, PERFECT PAINTJOB! :bigthumb:

:eek2: Looks hott

Pictures !! :biggrin:

now that should bring on some comment

**unpolished**
Once again, poor light don't give the real color.
There is some strange light effect, the paint is real smooth

Thanks again WIllimo for the hardtop !

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/2961120.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/2961119.jpg

nice projress!! love the hood!

Great work! The body work really shines under the paint. It's all very smooth and looks great. Can't wait to see it all finally together.

Looks better everytime I see it!

Looks better everytime I see it!
I hope so :lol:

Btw I will work on the interior and suspention this week, should be finished next week-end.

I hope so :lol:

Btw I will work on the interior and suspention this week, should be finished next week-end.

Awh dammit, right when I am out of town. Good timing. Well at least I have a check list of what I want to do when I get back as follows:
-See Girlfriend
-Check AF
-Check Vrics S2K
-Check RB's Porsche
-Check my thread
-Spend time with girlfriend

SWEEEEET, PERFECT BODY WORK, PERFECT PAINTJOB! :bigthumb:

:iagree:

Can't wait to see it finished.

Coming along quite nicely!!!

Already done my friend

why? why are AF going to shut down?

I have hard time with the front window..

is it a know issues or I did something wrong ?

Come on Vric. I just got in from the beach for some lunch and checked my laptop to see if you had any new pics. You let me down. :banghead:

One little question wat do you guys use for that widebody is it paper what is it before u add the bondo on top,
that material on the s2k paper?

Daaaaaaamn! Very nice project Vric it looks like a beast with that CF hood :thumbsup:

Evergreen Styrene is what you call "paper"

I used .20 tick styrene

bte the car is done, I'm waiting for proper light to take pictures

Evergreen Styrene is what you call "paper"

I used .20 tick styrene

bte the car is done, I'm waiting for proper light to take pictures

Screw the proper lighting, I want pics!!!

raining day :(

raining day :(

Preview pictures from indoors would be acceptable. :iceslolan

yea I cant wait for the finished pix

btw nissan~guru I love your avatar :D

Ouch!!! Hot Hot Hot!!!

Preview pictures from indoors would be acceptable. :iceslolan
I totally agree!

Final pictures can be found there:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=208726

and on my Web Gallery..