Complete: Mazda RX-7 FC3S

Hi,

I finished this a while ago, its a Mazda RX-7. Second generation.
I wanted to build a drift-style car, so it has some sports seats and a momo steering wheel. I also scratch-built a turbo. Also, it has an exhaust system from a Toyota Supra, because... well, because I broke the original system. :uhoh:The exhaust tips are made from a ball point pen, they look kind of big on the pictures but in person they aren't. Maybe I'll take pictures of that stuff later, but for now, here are some other pictures:

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/4894/mazda10np.jpg

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/8118/mazda24kl.jpg

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/3430/mazda35os.jpg

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/9537/mazda58md.jpg

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/4510/mazda102do.jpg


I haven't painted the blinkers yet, because I don't know how to paint them. It seems that Tamiya calls for these to be painted gloss orange, but I don't know if it'll look OK... oh well.

sunroof looks very cool

Funny you post this, I just bought the same kit.

Well, look good. The muffler does look kinda big. I want to see some engine pictures.

thats a cool FC, badass sunroof too

very nice build! In order to paint the blinkers molded on the body, first paint with the most reflective silver paint (I recommend Testors Enamel Silver Argent) or you can even use BMF. After the paint dries or after you applied BMF, build layers of clear orange until it looks somewhat right (it won't look as good as a separate clear piece)

i think you can use a Sharpie. i used a red one for my AMT ERTL F&F Supra and it looked ok. it comes out more transparent-ish. but yes you probably still need a silver base coat for it. my Supra was silver so i wouldn't really know. lol.

Where did you get the kit at? I'm looking for one.

Thanks for commenting! Jaymes: yes, good idea, I'm leaning towards painting them silver and then painting them clear orange. I could try BMF also, but I don't like working with the stuff... so silver paint it is, then.

badboyz00: The kit is out of production, so it's kind of hard to find. I found mine on an auction site, www.marktplaats.nl, but it's dutch... I think you may be able to find one on e-bay though.

looks awesome i love the sunroof! if my veilside 180 doesnt sell ill be building it like a drift car!

Nice Build!

Engine picture:

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/2820/mazda75cr.jpg

Its kind of a blurry pic, and I didn't put much work in the engine... it has a scratch-built turbo though. Which doesn't really look like a turbo, stupid thing...

Awsome! I see a 1:1 of these everyday. What kit is this? Clean. Keep up the awsome work!

Frank X.

Thanks Frank,
It's the Tamiya kit ("Mazda Savanna GT-Limited").

cool job! :bigthumb: