"Dime '69" candy 442 PROGRESS
nis.k.a.
07-20-2004, 02:07 PM
Laid down Tamiya grey primer, Tamiya Gold, Tamiya Mica Red and Tamiya Clear. Just got done polishing the passenger side, trunk and roof. Still have the driver side and hood to go.
Most likely this car will have the stock style racing stripes but instead of dual black stripes I will try to use one thick louis vuitton stripe surrounded by one black pinstripe.
Exterior trim will be BMF Black Chrome opposed to regular chrome.
Wheel options are still up for grabs. Either gold wire wheels with black or Mica spokes or Work Meister S2 without the decals because....well...I want them to look like American knock-offs and not the true Japanese tuning wheel.
Motor upgrades to be posted later.....
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/668499/DSCN1006.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/668499/DSCN1009.JPG
Most likely this car will have the stock style racing stripes but instead of dual black stripes I will try to use one thick louis vuitton stripe surrounded by one black pinstripe.
Exterior trim will be BMF Black Chrome opposed to regular chrome.
Wheel options are still up for grabs. Either gold wire wheels with black or Mica spokes or Work Meister S2 without the decals because....well...I want them to look like American knock-offs and not the true Japanese tuning wheel.
Motor upgrades to be posted later.....
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/668499/DSCN1006.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/668499/DSCN1009.JPG
Honoturtle
07-20-2004, 02:15 PM
The paint looks great! This is one of AMT's great kits.
tonioseven
07-20-2004, 02:15 PM
:smokin::smokin::smokin:
StephenDeli
07-20-2004, 02:34 PM
Nice paint job and keep up the good work!
thizishkenny
07-20-2004, 02:53 PM
nice and shiny!
Okiemodelbuilder
07-20-2004, 10:16 PM
Great paint job!!! :bigthumb:
I would go with the Work Meister rims for a modern pro touring look. Keep the pics coming!!!
Marc
I would go with the Work Meister rims for a modern pro touring look. Keep the pics coming!!!
Marc
Bloodhound
07-22-2004, 03:34 AM
Can't believe how little attention this beauty has received! please update!
nis.k.a.
07-22-2004, 04:02 AM
Can't believe how little attention this beauty has received! please update!
Thanks for the comments.
I'm going to take advantage of the nice weather tomorrow and attempt to get some flake shots.
I finished polishing the body. I'm doing the hood at the moment. The block, oil pan and side of the heads are painted straight Mica Red so it's not a 100% match but close enough. I'm still deciding what kind of modifications I want to do performance wise or if I want to add some photo-etched accessories.
If I go with the Work Meisters (or any open wheels) I will equip the car with SAS photo-etched slotted brakes with Brembos.
Tomorrow I will pick up the LV pattern.
Thanks for the comments.
I'm going to take advantage of the nice weather tomorrow and attempt to get some flake shots.
I finished polishing the body. I'm doing the hood at the moment. The block, oil pan and side of the heads are painted straight Mica Red so it's not a 100% match but close enough. I'm still deciding what kind of modifications I want to do performance wise or if I want to add some photo-etched accessories.
If I go with the Work Meisters (or any open wheels) I will equip the car with SAS photo-etched slotted brakes with Brembos.
Tomorrow I will pick up the LV pattern.
Purpura Delujo
07-26-2004, 06:15 AM
Will look even better with the interior and wheels etc.
I say if you do the stripe to not put wires on it but I guess you figured...
I say if you do the stripe to not put wires on it but I guess you figured...
Eric Cole
07-26-2004, 06:18 AM
The paint looks sweet... good job so far!!
SnakekanS
07-26-2004, 07:26 AM
Awesome paint !!! waiting for more progress :)
Vric
07-26-2004, 09:16 AM
nice paint job ! :thumbsup:
tonioseven
07-26-2004, 08:34 PM
Updates?!:)
weaponCIVIC
07-26-2004, 11:11 PM
nice paint, i just bought it for my integra. if i used a gloss black base cote do you think it will be darker?
SchuberT
07-27-2004, 05:55 AM
most likely... i love the color on this one tho, so smooth shiny and deep
nis.k.a.
07-27-2004, 06:57 PM
Not too many updates but I will be working on it tonight and all this weekend. I finished polishing the body and hood.
No plans have changed for the 442. I don't think I'm gonna use the wire wheels as I want to use the SAS PE brake kit. So I'll use the Work Meister S2's or some nice Aoshima 19"er.
I just bought another car ('04 SE-R Spec V) and signed some papers for a house, so I've been busy elsewhere.
No plans have changed for the 442. I don't think I'm gonna use the wire wheels as I want to use the SAS PE brake kit. So I'll use the Work Meister S2's or some nice Aoshima 19"er.
I just bought another car ('04 SE-R Spec V) and signed some papers for a house, so I've been busy elsewhere.
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