Cayman green civic VTI in progress

Now that my 69 camaro is finished it's time to start a new project. And while I was at my LHS today for glue and thinner. I found this on their shelf for the first time in a looooong time and had to get it and start on it right away. It's the hasagawa kit. I will be painting it cayman green, and I am planning on adding a Mugen front lip. Now I need you guys oppinions on which set of rims I should use on this one. let me know what you think set 1 or set 2. thanks a lot guys..............*Ryan*

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Nice!

I just love bronze wheels, I would go with them!

I love those bronze wheels too, but I think it looks too big for that small Civic.

Ya I do agree That although I love the look of the first set of rims that they are just a tad bit too big. So I dug through my parts box and came up with this third set. I am leaning towards this third set I really like the look of them on here. anyway what do you guys think.............*Ryan*

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go with the te37s, but they do look a bit too big, not really though.

Geez, I've not seen one of these around in ages :grinno:

Those TE-37's look huge. I(we)'ve found the Hasagawa kit to be a bit underscale to begin with, and with such a little car they look kinda like those funny diecasts you can get. I really like the third set though I've always been a bit curious on how strong they'd be 1:1.

the size of the 3rd set fit it better, but about the style, I would said the te37. so size or style, your pick.

I think I'mg onna stick with the third set. Although I do like the style of the TE-37's To me they just look to out of scale. And I don't think the style of the third set looks too bad so I think i'll be satisfied with them. LOL Will ya didn't you have one of these going a loooooooooooooong time ago, man it was so long ago that i think it's half way down the first page here, lol. I think Johem has built a couple of these at some point to, but that was ages ago, lol....................*Ryan*

get the fujimi 18in. or 17in. TE37's

Nice start. I love the first rims!

well here she is with the first few mist coats of paint on it. But unfortunately it has been raining all day here in sunny southern cali so I can't paint anything. But at least you guys can get an idea of the color...................*Ryan*

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Ryan, i really like the paint/rims color combo, this build is coming up real nice, keep it up!

p.s. Which company manufactures this paint? Thanks

Gold wheels are the sexy!

-Chris

Thanks a lot guys. I'm stuck for progress right now until this stupid rain blows over but it's comin along pretty good. Mozli The paint is by duplicolor It is Cayman green metalic. Once the sun comes out I will get some pics in the sun to try and show the real color. It looks a little darker in the pics than it really is. Thanks again guys............*Ryan*

well Just a small update for ya. I am working on the interior right now laying down some paint on it. I am working on the rear strut tower brace right now, a greedy style I also got the scratchbuilt muffler finished up. I also got another coat of paint on the body so Now I just need to wetsand it and then clear. I also went with another wheel change so I will post some pics tommorow and see what you all think. Pics will be up tommorow guys..........................*Ryan*

that looks great, keep it up,

Looks to be coming along nicely! Keep us posted on the progress!!

Ryan, thanks for letting me know, shame Duplicolor line is limited in israel to black/white/gold/silver :lol:
Again, awesome paint! Keep us posted!

Well her we go. Finally some updated pics of this project. All I have for ya right now is some interior pics. I have the seats all done and the rear strut tower brace is done and installed. anyway here you go...............*Ryan*

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Looking good Ryan. The rear strut bar looks top noch. :)

Thanks a lot Josh. Ya i'm satisfied with the strut brace. It's my first one and theres a few imperfections with it but it was a learning process so that just means the next one will be that much better :naughty: ..................*Ryan*

Here's a few more updated pics of this one. I've got the suspension all done now and sittin the way I want it, got the side markers done on the body. Now I just need to finish up the interior and get the chassis detailing done and she will be all wrapped up. I also found the spoon style steering wheel that I wanted. Well I hope you guys like how it's turning out so far. There hasn't been too much interest in this build of mine so far, maybe cause there are a lot of these being built right now, willimo has one going and so does joeham. but anyway here are the pics..............*Ryan*

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There hasn't been too much interest in this build of mine so far, maybe cause there are a lot of these being built right now.

"Well, if it's not a Skyline then no one clicks the thread..." /grumblegrumblegrumble

The Revell rims look great under there. Are you going to end up using them?

it looks nice but isnt the rear strut tower a little to high?

Thats very true Will That does tend to be the car of choice around here. Ya I am going to be using the type R rims on here I may end up painting them a defferent color but I'm not sure just yet. And bkvj, ya the strut tower brace probly is a little too tall but it was my first attempt at scratchbuilding one so I don't think it looks too bad. It was a learning experiance and that just means that the next time I build one it will be even better. Thanks for the comments guys.............*Ryan*

Looking good ryan. Practice makes perfect. Dont worry about how many replys you get. Its your skill that matters in the end.

True true. I'm gonna try and get this one finished up hopefully this weekend if everything works out good. I'll keep you posted..........*Ryan*

Whoa! That was crazy, i actually have those Revell ITR wheels and was playing around with them on my other EG i have completed. I'd say you spray some gunmetal on those ITR's and call it a day;)

I like how they go along with the color of the car;) The interior looks good, only thing i could point out is for next time you might want to fill on those holes on the back of the seats. :thumbsup:

Thanks Joeham. Ya I really like the look of the ITR rims on here. and I will spray them with some gunmetal paint i have. LOL ya I didn't notice the holes in the back of the headrests until I already had them painted. So next time I build one of these those will be filled in. Thanks for the comments guys..............*Ryan*

That is really looking cool!!! Keep up the great progress!!!

I have the dash just about finished now. I still need to add the instrument cluster and I want to do a little bit more detailing on the dash but she is almost done. My spoonish style steering wheel is installed. I am working on the center console right now and then it's onto trying to add some detail to the door panels as they are extremely plain in this kit. anyway here are the pics............*Ryan*

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Well guys here she is in clear. I havn't polished it out yet but will soon. The interior is also finished up now. I have started on the exhaust, but didn't get any pics of that yet. Anyway on with the pics.............*Ryan*

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Damn dude it's looking hot. Keep it up.