Progress : 1/12 Mazda/Efini RX7

http://www.spc.org.uk/mazda/1-12_rx7/base-kit/images/1-12-rx7-000.jpg

This is the Hasegawa 1/12 Efini RX-7 Type R base kit which is from the mid 90's Kit No HSGZZ2.

I have a few plans to mod the body etc and as with the Skyline R32 make some scratchbuilt parts.

Of course this will be a long project requiring 1500 plus hours.

As the moment I have been working on Re Amemiya style rear light cluster.

More soon :)

oooh sweet, how much do they cost now ? got any pics of lights, how about putting some LEDs to make them work ?
more pics please !

Cool, looking forward to watching this one, I'm sure it will be a stunner like the Skyline.

yesssssssssssssss ive been waiting for this

nice a 1/12 RE Amemiya seven. are you scratch building the RE rims too?

I knew you were working on a 1/12 again as it took so long for you to post progress on your other projects. I really like to see this RX-7. I'm sure this one will as awesome as the Nismo. Keep us updated :D

i hope it is going to turn out as geat as the sky :sunglasse

Great!! Keep us updated :sunglasse

oooh sweet, how much do they cost now ? got any pics of lights, how about putting some LEDs to make them work ?
more pics please !

The kit is very expensive :)
I have two of them. One to build as standard and one to build modifed.
Thanks to Mike United and Chaos for helping me aquire these :)

Not sure about working lights. maybe later. I'll take some photos tomorrow, Promise.

Finally you start to build to RX-7. Hope your making the RE Amemiya 2002 GT widebody or the 2001 GT, or maybe even the Greddy 9.

So, are you going to get a RX-7 ? :lol: :lol:

Look forward to seeing how this one turns out

Enjoy it Steve & keep us updated :)

Mike.

Rotary C:sunglasse:sunglasselness!!!

With out a doubt this FD is gonna look amazing! I did'nt even know that Hasegawa made 1:12 cars. I'll be keeping my eye on this thread.

can't wait to see the progress.

Hiroboy you gotta make the FD better than the R32!

Another 1/12? This will be great like last one for sure. :-)

Hiroboy you gotta make the FD better than the R32!
omg dont tell him that he'll buy a rx-7! :lol: so whats in the book for this 1/12?!

Wooowww it´s gonna be a nice Car!!!

here's the deal, steve, i'll play the lottery (i love bein' 16) and if i win lots i'll but you a real RX7, on the condition that if i buy a model like yours you'll machine me bits like brakes turbos etc..... deal ?

i like how he starts by saying
"they're very expensive"

then quickly follows with
"i have two of them".

[/willimo pops some kettle corn, pours himself a tall cup of co-cola and settles in for a long, wonderful ride]

[/willimo pops some kettle corn, pours himself a tall cup of co-cola and settles in for a long, wonderful ride]
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: "sigh" good one will

http://www.spc.org.uk/mazda/1-12_rx7/progress/efini-rx7-001.jpg

http://www.spc.org.uk/mazda/1-12_rx7/progress/efini-rx7-002.jpg

http://www.spc.org.uk/mazda/1-12_rx7/progress/efini-rx7-003.jpg

http://www.spc.org.uk/mazda/1-12_rx7/progress/efini-rx7-004.jpg

The rear light are no way what will happen, just getting some ideas :)
I cast the light custer in resin so I can play then make another and try again.

As you can see it need lowering a lot, so I have to think about that some more, after I have designed the wheels.

Thanks for looking :)

Nice!

... after I have designed the wheels.

Oh God...

Look nice
but this car need a body kit :D

Steve, show us your Scratch build skill :D

The front wheel looks great. Very similar to the Mazdaspeed 787B racing rims.

Looking really awsome. It definetly needs to be lowered. :grinyes:

Well, looks like we have another contest winner! :lol:
But yeah, it needs a wide body kit like the Amemiya 2002 GT kit! :smile:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/196146photo001.jpg

PS:Are you going to make the headlight housings?

That would be sick too see.
I want something like this now :lol: :naughty: :mad:

OMG,..................................thud



Geez louise, I'm only just getting back into the swing of things, after a break,..............and I find this !!!! :worshippy
Steve, I'm looking forward to some unbeleiveable work on this one.
I've pulled up a chair, coffees hot.......

BRING IT ON !!!!!!!!!!

cheers Mate
stump :aus:

OMG!!! :worshippy

I won't leave my computer for a second!!

It might be a little useless to say to you, looking to all your other (1/24) projects, but don't overdo it... That widebody Amiyama or whatever... :disappoin Something nice, C-West, Bomex... Would do more justice to such an awesome project.

Are you going to build it as the RE Amemiya Mazda RX-7 The Street Mu Greddy 9? If you are, it will be great. :biggrin: But any way you're building it, I know it will be another masterpiece from you.

So, when are you getting yourself a 1:1 RX-7? :lol: JK... Can't wait for another of your masterpiece to be build. :bigthumb:

Holly Sh...

I agree with Bas Carwash.. CWest.. rules!!...show your scratchbuild skills to us!!!.. about building wheels.. gosh!!.. have u already choose??. which wheels it gonna be??

and.. pics.. pics. more pics!!!!!


Cris
www.scaleimportracer.com

Niiiiiiice!
Any real cars for references :D ? (Edit: me again not reading all of the posts and asking same questions all over again :screwy: )
I am sure it will be exeptional, show us all of the rear light variations along the way.
Wheel is excelent.

:cwm27: theres not even any progress and theres 3 pages

any consideration in making it a 99 spec?? the only differenc3 are front bumper, nicer turn signals, more HP of course.

http://www.spc.org.uk/mazda/1-12_rx7/progress/efini-rx7-006.jpg

http://www.spc.org.uk/mazda/1-12_rx7/progress/efini-rx7-007.jpg

Making a bit more progress on the rear finisher/lights/spoiler :)

ooooooooooooooooooooo pretty :)

Steve, this is amazing!!!!!!!

I would love to get my grubby mits on one of these. How much am I looking at if you don't mind me asking. PM me if you want.

Look forward to seeing this completed...

Looks very interesting. Cant wait to see the engine bay when finished. Or do this kit have an engine?

I forgot to tell you, but the rear light cluster is actually two different pieces. It's a carbon fiber light cover/spoiler and the lights.
http://img197.echo.cx/img197/8875/greddy9rearup3pc.jpg

So you might want to drill holes in to yours.

Hey you made me so damn jealous. I wish I can just climb into your house and steal it from you!

Anyway, I love the way you mould your parts, they looked real cool!

Looking great!

huuuuuge - can't wait
stevenski

WOWW!!!!! Awesome project Steve! Looking forward to this one as well! It'll sure be a great msterpiece!

Looking forward to more progress!!!!

Dave

http://www.spc.org.uk/mazda/1-12_rx7/progress/efini-rx7-008.jpg

http://www.spc.org.uk/mazda/1-12_rx7/progress/efini-rx7-009.jpg

http://www.spc.org.uk/mazda/1-12_rx7/progress/efini-rx7-010.jpg

Started work on the new aftermarket intercooler, this is just a test version.

Used the one from the 1:12 skyline to get a mould for the pattern.

So you are making a v-mount set up right?

looks nice. can't wait to see more

I like the way your mounting the Intercooler:) Are you going to do some sort of modified hood with a scoop?

Wow, thats some nice work.

http://www.spc.org.uk/mazda/1-12_rx7/progress/efini-rx7-011.jpg

http://www.spc.org.uk/mazda/1-12_rx7/progress/efini-rx7-012.jpg

This build is going to be a slow one, summers here and modelling is not the main attraction.
More work has been done, the bonnet is no way finished but in progress.
I'm also working on the side skirts, photos to follow soon.
Thanks for looking :)

Nice hood you got there, what is it a replica of?

Nice progress!

Lookin' good! Nice intercooler! I'm sure this car will look good since you're doing it! :thumbsup:

Coming alive!!

....This build is going to be a slow one, summers here and modelling is not the main attraction.
....

I hate saying this but you force me to:

I HOPE IT'S WINTER SOON!!! :icon16:

so wheres the 1:1 hiro :lol: awesome work so far!