Tamiya's Subaru WRX
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Guiddy
08-07-2001, 07:31 AM
Just bought the kit from my local modelshop, and it seems Tamiya are taking a 'simpler is best' approach with this one!
The chassis is molded with all the suspension components attatched, and much masking is needed if you don't like to brush paint much! May have to change that a bit for this one and get the brushes out!
The rear lights are molded in colour, and though the wheels and callipers are coated in Gold, it is only on the front, so they will need respraying!
It is a big change considering I am working on their awesomely detailed Nissan R390 at the moment! But perhaps the way to go if you find time so short! (Me too!)
http://www.tamiya.com/english/show0105/show0105_photo/nm3.jpg
The chassis is molded with all the suspension components attatched, and much masking is needed if you don't like to brush paint much! May have to change that a bit for this one and get the brushes out!
The rear lights are molded in colour, and though the wheels and callipers are coated in Gold, it is only on the front, so they will need respraying!
It is a big change considering I am working on their awesomely detailed Nissan R390 at the moment! But perhaps the way to go if you find time so short! (Me too!)
http://www.tamiya.com/english/show0105/show0105_photo/nm3.jpg
Jay!
08-08-2001, 02:34 AM
Do take a look at Hiroaki Fukuda's Subaru Impreza WRX STi (http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xr2h-fkd/scalemodels/project/subaru/00impreza/00imp00.htm) page. His site is great, and he is an excellent modeler. He cut the hood out of his, and is planning to scratchbuild the engine bay. Ambitious! He also gives Tamiya's justification for making such a simplified kit.
Guiddy
08-08-2001, 01:20 PM
Thanks for that link, it was superb! I have put his site on my favourites list! (It is a big list!):D
I wouldn't want to do that with this kit, you are starting at a dis-advantage already!
But if it is speed you want, great, as I have alrady prepped and primered all my kit, ready for some colour tomorrow!
At this rate I should have it done in a couple of weeks! Fingers crossed!
I wouldn't want to do that with this kit, you are starting at a dis-advantage already!
But if it is speed you want, great, as I have alrady prepped and primered all my kit, ready for some colour tomorrow!
At this rate I should have it done in a couple of weeks! Fingers crossed!
Guiddy
08-08-2001, 02:07 PM
Work was kind to me today and I managed to get the whole kit covered in primer!
Some of you have asked me about painting these cars, so I will detail it here for you and keep you up to date with the progress on this kit!
The body had the mold lines removed with a set of needle pliers, before finishing the whole body with a rub down using 800 grade wet and dry paper. Just enough to remove any scratch marks and give the primer something to key into.
Make sure you file the mold lines off whilst having a picture of the car near by! You don't want to remove what ends up being a panel line!:mad:
Wash with soapy water and a new toothbrush (Buy it yourself and don't pinch anyone elses!!!)
Rinse and leave to air dry where it won't get dusty or bitty.
Now, purchase some acrylic based Automotive primer, plastic primer is even better.
Grey for darker colours, white if it is red, yellow or white as they are translucent and show what's beneath.
If you live in the UK watch Halfords primer as it doesn't like base coats over the top, it cracks!:rolleyes:
Our Subaru here is going to be white, so for this Halfords acrylic primer was fine.
Give the body three coats of primer, the first one being light, and then leave to harden for 24 hours.
Check your filing was done well and that no finishing needs doing.
If so, have another go to remove any imperfections and add primer to that area 24 hours later.
Primer MUST harden for 24 hours to avoid shrinkage.
This is the stage I am at. More tomorrow!!!:D
Some of you have asked me about painting these cars, so I will detail it here for you and keep you up to date with the progress on this kit!
The body had the mold lines removed with a set of needle pliers, before finishing the whole body with a rub down using 800 grade wet and dry paper. Just enough to remove any scratch marks and give the primer something to key into.
Make sure you file the mold lines off whilst having a picture of the car near by! You don't want to remove what ends up being a panel line!:mad:
Wash with soapy water and a new toothbrush (Buy it yourself and don't pinch anyone elses!!!)
Rinse and leave to air dry where it won't get dusty or bitty.
Now, purchase some acrylic based Automotive primer, plastic primer is even better.
Grey for darker colours, white if it is red, yellow or white as they are translucent and show what's beneath.
If you live in the UK watch Halfords primer as it doesn't like base coats over the top, it cracks!:rolleyes:
Our Subaru here is going to be white, so for this Halfords acrylic primer was fine.
Give the body three coats of primer, the first one being light, and then leave to harden for 24 hours.
Check your filing was done well and that no finishing needs doing.
If so, have another go to remove any imperfections and add primer to that area 24 hours later.
Primer MUST harden for 24 hours to avoid shrinkage.
This is the stage I am at. More tomorrow!!!:D
Guiddy
08-08-2001, 02:38 PM
If you have done all that, and are getting itchy fingers, after a few hours you can scrape the primer out of the shut lines on the doors and bonnet etc. as we will be filling them with black paint on lighter cars to make them more prominent.
Do it carefully though, one slip and you have to get the sand paper out again!:mad:
Do it carefully though, one slip and you have to get the sand paper out again!:mad:
Guiddy
08-10-2001, 03:51 PM
OK, Today was good, and all the kit has had a base colour applied using spray cans.
There are 2 ways of spraying the body, depending on time. I usually start the body and all it's parts first when I make a kit, as it will take the longest time of any part with all the preparation and the drying time.
Because of this, I can take the best approach which is:
Ready the body, clean it again if you need to, but wait a good few hours after to let the primer dry out.
Shake your chosen colour for the full 2 minutes, and then, having blu-tacked the body to something appropriate as a stand, and holding the body at a forearms length away, start spraying a light coat, never stop moving the can over the model. Also, start the spraying action off the model in case of any initial spitting or the wrong colour being picked up! (It has happened to me!):rolleyes:
Give the body about 10 mins drying time, and do it again, though slightly heavier now. You want to constantly have the panel you are spraying catching the light, so you can see how much is going on. You want to lay just enough on so that it has a slight orange peel look, as that will dry smooth. If it shines and looks runny, too much!!! :mad:
If you have time, leave it at 2 coats, let dry for 24 hours, smooth off the paint with a light going over of 1200 wet and dry, and then apply another 2 coats.
If you can't be bothered, apply 1 more, maybe 2 more coats if you have been light. This will mean more work with the polish, but no problems.
Now leave this alone for a full 24 hours, and carry on with the rest of the kit!
If you catch a piece of dust or a spec in the paint, stop at that coat, let dry for 24 hours and then rub the offending bit out with some wet and dry and apply the other coats.
You must let primer dry. If not, though it may look ready, the paint bubbles as the air in the primer escapes! Major balls up time if that happens! Allow at least an hour for it to air dry after washing in water.
This is the stage my Subaru is at now. More to come...
There are 2 ways of spraying the body, depending on time. I usually start the body and all it's parts first when I make a kit, as it will take the longest time of any part with all the preparation and the drying time.
Because of this, I can take the best approach which is:
Ready the body, clean it again if you need to, but wait a good few hours after to let the primer dry out.
Shake your chosen colour for the full 2 minutes, and then, having blu-tacked the body to something appropriate as a stand, and holding the body at a forearms length away, start spraying a light coat, never stop moving the can over the model. Also, start the spraying action off the model in case of any initial spitting or the wrong colour being picked up! (It has happened to me!):rolleyes:
Give the body about 10 mins drying time, and do it again, though slightly heavier now. You want to constantly have the panel you are spraying catching the light, so you can see how much is going on. You want to lay just enough on so that it has a slight orange peel look, as that will dry smooth. If it shines and looks runny, too much!!! :mad:
If you have time, leave it at 2 coats, let dry for 24 hours, smooth off the paint with a light going over of 1200 wet and dry, and then apply another 2 coats.
If you can't be bothered, apply 1 more, maybe 2 more coats if you have been light. This will mean more work with the polish, but no problems.
Now leave this alone for a full 24 hours, and carry on with the rest of the kit!
If you catch a piece of dust or a spec in the paint, stop at that coat, let dry for 24 hours and then rub the offending bit out with some wet and dry and apply the other coats.
You must let primer dry. If not, though it may look ready, the paint bubbles as the air in the primer escapes! Major balls up time if that happens! Allow at least an hour for it to air dry after washing in water.
This is the stage my Subaru is at now. More to come...
ales
08-10-2001, 04:06 PM
Originally posted by Guiddy
smooth off the paint with a light going over of 1200 wet and dry...
So are you doing this wet or dry?
smooth off the paint with a light going over of 1200 wet and dry...
So are you doing this wet or dry?
Jay!
08-11-2001, 04:37 AM
...maybe it'll work this time.
I have a tip for coloring in panel lines. I have been coloring them all black, too, (but with a pen) until I found this.
Tamiya makes a color called smoke (X-19) that's like translucent black/grey. Water it down a bit and wash it into the panel lines, and wipe away any on the panel surfaces. Now, instead of all black, it turns all the panel lines a darker shade of the body color. This makes it look like the sheetmetal continues, but has a permanent shadow. I hear the effect is best on bright but non-white colors like reds and yellows.
I have a tip for coloring in panel lines. I have been coloring them all black, too, (but with a pen) until I found this.
Tamiya makes a color called smoke (X-19) that's like translucent black/grey. Water it down a bit and wash it into the panel lines, and wipe away any on the panel surfaces. Now, instead of all black, it turns all the panel lines a darker shade of the body color. This makes it look like the sheetmetal continues, but has a permanent shadow. I hear the effect is best on bright but non-white colors like reds and yellows.
Guiddy
08-11-2001, 12:35 PM
Originally posted by ales
So are you doing this wet or dry?
Always after 24 Hours Alex, everything must be done after 24 hours, you cannot touch the paint (other than handling) until after that period!
So are you doing this wet or dry?
Always after 24 Hours Alex, everything must be done after 24 hours, you cannot touch the paint (other than handling) until after that period!
ales
08-11-2001, 02:40 PM
Nono :)
I mean, do you use water when preparing already painted body for the final coats?
I mean, do you use water when preparing already painted body for the final coats?
Guiddy
08-11-2001, 05:57 PM
Yeah, I prepare a bowl of warm soapy water, and sand the body wet, in fact using loads of soapy water. Then rinse the body in cold fresh water, preferably under a tap, then leave to dry!:D
Guiddy
08-12-2001, 07:45 AM
It won't stop raining in this stupid country!!!:mad:
This really is not helping the progress of this kit!:(
This really is not helping the progress of this kit!:(
primera man
08-12-2001, 08:03 AM
Originally posted by Guiddy
It won't stop raining in this stupid country!!!:mad:
This really is not helping the progress of this kit!:(
:p :p ..i feel ya pain :p :p
It won't stop raining in this stupid country!!!:mad:
This really is not helping the progress of this kit!:(
:p :p ..i feel ya pain :p :p
Guiddy
08-12-2001, 06:28 PM
The body has now been given 2 coats of paint. This is shrinking now, and settling in, so looks quite dull. Tomorrow I shall sand it lightly with some 1200 and soapy water, and it will be ready for another 2 coats, the final 2.
After that it is a case of leaving it for a week whilst the rest of the kit is done, and then it is given a good cutting back and polish.
The longer you wait for this, the better the results, as the paint hardens and stays sharper as all the shrinkage is complete.
After that it is a case of leaving it for a week whilst the rest of the kit is done, and then it is given a good cutting back and polish.
The longer you wait for this, the better the results, as the paint hardens and stays sharper as all the shrinkage is complete.
Guiddy
08-14-2001, 05:39 PM
Update on the Scooby!
The final 2 coats of paint were put on the body today, and that will be left for a week now to settle in, before the fun part, the cutting and polishing begins!
Due to the sanding between coats the paint will be quite thin, so I will have to be cautious with this one!
The interior blue was added, this was Tamiya's XF-8 thinned with their thinners and put through my small airbrush.
This gives matt paints a lovely satin finish, a great look for the fabric the seats are covered in!
The black was sprayed round the windows, using the mask supplied.
You really should spray this, the mask is likely to leak if you brush paint it as capilary action will pull thin paint in!
Go very light with lots of coats from a spray can. It will work a treat!
If I want to go for the Japanese look, the rear quarter windows will be tinted with smoked clear and the rear wiper will be added.
Leaving the wiper off and clear windows will give a more accurate representation of how the car will appear when it comes here in the Uk.
I haven't decided yet!
The final 2 coats of paint were put on the body today, and that will be left for a week now to settle in, before the fun part, the cutting and polishing begins!
Due to the sanding between coats the paint will be quite thin, so I will have to be cautious with this one!
The interior blue was added, this was Tamiya's XF-8 thinned with their thinners and put through my small airbrush.
This gives matt paints a lovely satin finish, a great look for the fabric the seats are covered in!
The black was sprayed round the windows, using the mask supplied.
You really should spray this, the mask is likely to leak if you brush paint it as capilary action will pull thin paint in!
Go very light with lots of coats from a spray can. It will work a treat!
If I want to go for the Japanese look, the rear quarter windows will be tinted with smoked clear and the rear wiper will be added.
Leaving the wiper off and clear windows will give a more accurate representation of how the car will appear when it comes here in the Uk.
I haven't decided yet!
Guiddy
08-14-2001, 05:42 PM
And progress on the chassis.
I masked the front section off and sprayed it semi gloss black, but I decided the rear suspension was too complex to mask, so this will be brush painted.
The exhaust was masked and sprayed up to the point you see, but the rest will also be brush painted, and detail/weathering added.
I used that superb chrome paint I have to do the rear exhaust box, and it looks great!
I masked the front section off and sprayed it semi gloss black, but I decided the rear suspension was too complex to mask, so this will be brush painted.
The exhaust was masked and sprayed up to the point you see, but the rest will also be brush painted, and detail/weathering added.
I used that superb chrome paint I have to do the rear exhaust box, and it looks great!
Jay!
08-14-2001, 05:48 PM
Originally posted by Guiddy
I used that superb chrome paint I have to do the rear exhaust box, and it looks great!
Who makes it?
I used that superb chrome paint I have to do the rear exhaust box, and it looks great!
Who makes it?
Guiddy
08-14-2001, 05:50 PM
Originally posted by Silver S2000
Who makes it?
Plasti-kote
Who makes it?
Plasti-kote
Guiddy
08-16-2001, 05:09 PM
Thursday, 16th August, and another good day!
The interior was all sprayed today, using the airbrush shown and Tamiya paints.
It has been done using XF-8 and three mixes of XF-63, as per the instructions.
Test fitting some of the parts of the body has revealed the paint is quite thick, and so I think some filing will need to be done to get the lights etc. to fit into their holes, and I want to do this before I polish it incase it chips some of the paint off!
No problems otherwise, just a lot of patience needed for all the masking today!
I shall now get on with hand painting the rear suspension, and it is ready for the brakes and wheels tomorrow...
The interior was all sprayed today, using the airbrush shown and Tamiya paints.
It has been done using XF-8 and three mixes of XF-63, as per the instructions.
Test fitting some of the parts of the body has revealed the paint is quite thick, and so I think some filing will need to be done to get the lights etc. to fit into their holes, and I want to do this before I polish it incase it chips some of the paint off!
No problems otherwise, just a lot of patience needed for all the masking today!
I shall now get on with hand painting the rear suspension, and it is ready for the brakes and wheels tomorrow...
Jay!
08-16-2001, 08:17 PM
The back seat is molded to the chassis? That's new for Tamiya, isn't it? Usually they have an interior "bucket." The chrome on the brake rotors looks hot, Guiddy. Damn! Did you chrome the A/C vents too? :eek:
Guiddy
08-17-2001, 03:23 AM
Originally posted by Silver S2000
The back seat is molded to the chassis? That's new for Tamiya, isn't it? Usually they have an interior "bucket." The chrome on the brake rotors looks hot, Guiddy. Damn! Did you chrome the A/C vents too? :eek:
I'll give my views on the whole kit when I have finished it, but it isn't the molded seat that's the problem, it is the molded suspension on the chassis!
I decided to brush paint it, but I hate doing that and it looks crap!
I am going to put the second coat on with the airbrush, so it comes out much smoother!
In trying to cut down assembly time, all they have done is increased painting time for the REAL modellers!:mad:
I will be happy doing a normal kit again, with nice, spray painted suspension!!! Plus that way I can lower a car if I want. With the Subaru I am buggered!!!:(
The air vents have a chrome ring round them, but I did that using BMW silver, not my chrome.
But the brake rotors are that chrome spray, and spot on they are too!
The back seat is molded to the chassis? That's new for Tamiya, isn't it? Usually they have an interior "bucket." The chrome on the brake rotors looks hot, Guiddy. Damn! Did you chrome the A/C vents too? :eek:
I'll give my views on the whole kit when I have finished it, but it isn't the molded seat that's the problem, it is the molded suspension on the chassis!
I decided to brush paint it, but I hate doing that and it looks crap!
I am going to put the second coat on with the airbrush, so it comes out much smoother!
In trying to cut down assembly time, all they have done is increased painting time for the REAL modellers!:mad:
I will be happy doing a normal kit again, with nice, spray painted suspension!!! Plus that way I can lower a car if I want. With the Subaru I am buggered!!!:(
The air vents have a chrome ring round them, but I did that using BMW silver, not my chrome.
But the brake rotors are that chrome spray, and spot on they are too!
Guiddy
08-21-2001, 06:17 PM
Progress is still on with this kit, and I am well into polishing the now cured White paint on the body shell.
This has taken me about 3 hours so far, and I am about to wash the body in soapy water, ready for the wax and polish final coats!
After that it is masking time to add the rubbers around the windows.
Photos and technique to follow when I have done this part!
This has taken me about 3 hours so far, and I am about to wash the body in soapy water, ready for the wax and polish final coats!
After that it is masking time to add the rubbers around the windows.
Photos and technique to follow when I have done this part!
Guiddy
08-23-2001, 06:48 PM
Progress has been good today, and I am well on my way to completing this kit!
The body is now cut back, and awaiting polish once everything is in place.
The lights are being sprayed silver on their backs, I didn't like the silver film they give you to place round the back!
I am also plucking up the courage to black line the doors, I have already done the boot and bonnet!
The interior is also fully completed, and I will post some pics of that in the final summerization!
The model is over the article I used to detail the dashboard....
The body is now cut back, and awaiting polish once everything is in place.
The lights are being sprayed silver on their backs, I didn't like the silver film they give you to place round the back!
I am also plucking up the courage to black line the doors, I have already done the boot and bonnet!
The interior is also fully completed, and I will post some pics of that in the final summerization!
The model is over the article I used to detail the dashboard....
primera man
08-23-2001, 10:34 PM
Originally posted by Guiddy
I am also plucking up the courage to black line the doors, I have already done the boot and bonnet!
Dont ya just love that bit !!!
How do you do yours ??
I mix some black paint and then i thin it down so its like water.
Using a really thin brush i start in one corner and then let the paint "run' by it's self in the seem lines.
Its the part i hate doing the most as i can never seem to get it just right.
I am also plucking up the courage to black line the doors, I have already done the boot and bonnet!
Dont ya just love that bit !!!
How do you do yours ??
I mix some black paint and then i thin it down so its like water.
Using a really thin brush i start in one corner and then let the paint "run' by it's self in the seem lines.
Its the part i hate doing the most as i can never seem to get it just right.
Guiddy
08-24-2001, 03:22 AM
Yeah, same for me, using capilary action to haul the paint down the shut line.
But it nevers seems that even, or you come across a high point and it won't go anymore! :confused:
I could have done with widening them a little to allow for all the paint I sprayed on it!
Should have the kit finished by tonight though!:D
But it nevers seems that even, or you come across a high point and it won't go anymore! :confused:
I could have done with widening them a little to allow for all the paint I sprayed on it!
Should have the kit finished by tonight though!:D
Guiddy
08-29-2001, 06:10 PM
Just to update you on this kit!
It is a pain in the Ass!:mad:
The rear lights especially don't want to sit in the recess very well, and they are totally different from how Tamiya usually mount their lights!
The trouble is using force just chips the paint off, so now I need to retouch a few points and blend it in with polish, so I shan't rush it!
All this is putting me off the kit though, so I couldn't recommend it to beginners!
I have never had light trouble like this before!
But I shall stay calm, and finish it soon!
Over and out!:rolleyes:
It is a pain in the Ass!:mad:
The rear lights especially don't want to sit in the recess very well, and they are totally different from how Tamiya usually mount their lights!
The trouble is using force just chips the paint off, so now I need to retouch a few points and blend it in with polish, so I shan't rush it!
All this is putting me off the kit though, so I couldn't recommend it to beginners!
I have never had light trouble like this before!
But I shall stay calm, and finish it soon!
Over and out!:rolleyes:
primera man
08-30-2001, 05:18 AM
Is the fit tight because of the layers of paint...or they just a bad fit ??
Guiddy
08-30-2001, 05:26 AM
All kits need modding if you add a lot of paint, no problem, but because these lights go in from the back, I can't bevel them like I usually would! So it is the body that has to be modded!:rolleyes:
primera man
08-30-2001, 05:37 AM
Whats the finish like with there new amber/red signals ?
Do they mark easy ?...or is the old way of painting the lights better ??
Do they mark easy ?...or is the old way of painting the lights better ??
Guiddy
08-30-2001, 06:33 AM
Just stick to the old way! In 15 years I have learnt how to paint lights! :rolleyes:
But no, they are good really! Nice finish!
Just prefer it if they went in from the front!
But no, they are good really! Nice finish!
Just prefer it if they went in from the front!
Guiddy
08-30-2001, 01:17 PM
OK, problems overcome, and the Subaru is finally being pieced together!
I have taken a few shots, one of the interior, showing the little details such as hazards light switches, and the catching two tone interior, sprayed using an airbrush and Tamiya tape for masking.
All straight forward, and you get a lovely etched surround for the gearstick gate!
I have taken a few shots, one of the interior, showing the little details such as hazards light switches, and the catching two tone interior, sprayed using an airbrush and Tamiya tape for masking.
All straight forward, and you get a lovely etched surround for the gearstick gate!
Guiddy
08-30-2001, 01:20 PM
And this is how I do my black lining!
First clean out the door gaps with the back of a scalpel, carefully!
A very washy Tamiya gloss black is made, and using a thin brush, a large blob of the runny stuff is placed at the middle of a door shut, and immediatley you see it run up and down the door gap! Add more thinners if it stops, further down if you have to, then leave to dry!
You get little marks where the brush was dabbed, and when dry, these are lightly polished of with cutting paste or polish!
First clean out the door gaps with the back of a scalpel, carefully!
A very washy Tamiya gloss black is made, and using a thin brush, a large blob of the runny stuff is placed at the middle of a door shut, and immediatley you see it run up and down the door gap! Add more thinners if it stops, further down if you have to, then leave to dry!
You get little marks where the brush was dabbed, and when dry, these are lightly polished of with cutting paste or polish!
primera man
08-30-2001, 04:40 PM
Looking good
What made ya do it white ?
Thought you would go for the blue....or is that the next one !!!!
What made ya do it white ?
Thought you would go for the blue....or is that the next one !!!!
Jay!
08-30-2001, 05:08 PM
Originally posted by primera man
What made ya do it white ?
Thought you would go for the blue....or is that the next one !!!! I know that I stress over what colors to paint my cars, 'cause I don't want seven cars, all blue or all red. As it is, it bugs me that I'm going to end up with two white cars, and they're not even finished yet... :rolleyes: So for each car I get, I consider what color it would look best in, as well as what colors will set it apart from the rest.
What made ya do it white ?
Thought you would go for the blue....or is that the next one !!!! I know that I stress over what colors to paint my cars, 'cause I don't want seven cars, all blue or all red. As it is, it bugs me that I'm going to end up with two white cars, and they're not even finished yet... :rolleyes: So for each car I get, I consider what color it would look best in, as well as what colors will set it apart from the rest.
Guiddy
08-30-2001, 07:30 PM
Excellent! I have at this very moment just finished it!!!:D
Here is the final result...
I must admit, I enjoyed today, everything went smoothly and it was the fun bit, those final touches!
The car is wearing a set of the latest British number plates! I don't fully understand them yet, but I know what you see is possible with the new layout!
Colour? That was an easy one! For a start I have GT3 on the PS2, and this is the colour I thought suited the WRX best in that game! Plus I loved the pink STI stickers on the front lamp covers, as they are black if you go for a blue colour! It gives it that real 'Nintendo' look in pink!
The chrome WRX sticker on the back was a lovely touch, I hope Tamiya include details like that in all their kits now!
It also had a chrome gear lever gate, interior mirror and external mirrors.
I did the model as the British WRX STI should appear next year, with clear windows all round (We don't go for this tinted rear quarter look!) and no rear wiper (Don't know why not, but just not!)
I hope you enjoy the photos.:cool:
Here is the final result...
I must admit, I enjoyed today, everything went smoothly and it was the fun bit, those final touches!
The car is wearing a set of the latest British number plates! I don't fully understand them yet, but I know what you see is possible with the new layout!
Colour? That was an easy one! For a start I have GT3 on the PS2, and this is the colour I thought suited the WRX best in that game! Plus I loved the pink STI stickers on the front lamp covers, as they are black if you go for a blue colour! It gives it that real 'Nintendo' look in pink!
The chrome WRX sticker on the back was a lovely touch, I hope Tamiya include details like that in all their kits now!
It also had a chrome gear lever gate, interior mirror and external mirrors.
I did the model as the British WRX STI should appear next year, with clear windows all round (We don't go for this tinted rear quarter look!) and no rear wiper (Don't know why not, but just not!)
I hope you enjoy the photos.:cool:
Guiddy
08-30-2001, 07:32 PM
The front lights need careful painting, it easy to paint more than you should!
I just love the lamp covers!
I just love the lamp covers!
Guiddy
08-30-2001, 07:35 PM
Just time to let everything dry off, then give it a final polish before adding another model to the collection!:D
Guiddy
08-30-2001, 07:41 PM
I'll try some 'Lau Bak' style outdoor photos once it is polished, as a few marks appear on the body in those photos!
I also have been taking some at 640 pixels, when better results come from reducing the size a little!
Warren, I have blue WRC Impreza and my GTR Skyline is going to be a similar Electric blue, so I went for something different this time.
Using a base coat metallic would help the light fitment problem, as the lights can be fitted before the lacquer stage.
All said and done now, looking at the finished result, I really like it!
I wouldn't say it was any easier, but maybe that was my insistance on spraying everything!
Well done Tamiya!
I also have been taking some at 640 pixels, when better results come from reducing the size a little!
Warren, I have blue WRC Impreza and my GTR Skyline is going to be a similar Electric blue, so I went for something different this time.
Using a base coat metallic would help the light fitment problem, as the lights can be fitted before the lacquer stage.
All said and done now, looking at the finished result, I really like it!
I wouldn't say it was any easier, but maybe that was my insistance on spraying everything!
Well done Tamiya!
ales
08-31-2001, 12:52 AM
Daniel, let me be the first on to congratulate you on the job well done! Love it! I just wish that some day I'll be able to do as good a job as you!
primera man
08-31-2001, 05:27 AM
The car looks great.
Well done on a really good thread...plenty of info etc.
Well done on a really good thread...plenty of info etc.
Guiddy
09-08-2001, 02:57 PM
Another pic showing how the shiny paint catches the light.
Jay!
09-08-2001, 03:23 PM
Marvellous! :sun: Nice garden, too.
primera man
09-08-2001, 05:54 PM
Now where have i seen that box before !!!!!
Prelude2War
09-12-2001, 08:48 AM
i started this model alittle while ago, almost done. but i have a problem. I lost the left headlight. It gotta be some where in my room. i was working on itwhen I stabbed my self with my modeling knife (really bad) and I jumped up and i knocked it some where. What should i do if i dont find it? finish the model and keep that side up against the wall so you dont see it? Or just buy a new one and build that?
ales
09-12-2001, 02:08 PM
Try to find it :) Be systematic. Divide your room into sectors and search them one by one (use something to mark the sectors). Put little flags onto sectors you have already searched.
Prelude2War
09-12-2001, 02:39 PM
Originally posted by ales
Try to find it :) Be systematic. Divide your room into sectors and search them one by one (use something to mark the sectors). Put little flags onto sectors you have already searched.
hehe... ok will do. I need to find that piece.
Try to find it :) Be systematic. Divide your room into sectors and search them one by one (use something to mark the sectors). Put little flags onto sectors you have already searched.
hehe... ok will do. I need to find that piece.
RCer
09-12-2001, 02:51 PM
Originally posted by Prelude2War
i started this model alittle while ago, almost done. but i have a problem. I lost the left headlight. It gotta be some where in my room. i was working on itwhen I stabbed my self with my modeling knife (really bad) and I jumped up and i knocked it some where. What should i do if i dont find it? finish the model and keep that side up against the wall so you dont see it? Or just buy a new one and build that?
If you don't find it, you will have a good one for your signature:
"Can't find the headlight "
Damn, that sound familiar, where had I heard that?:confused:
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
i started this model alittle while ago, almost done. but i have a problem. I lost the left headlight. It gotta be some where in my room. i was working on itwhen I stabbed my self with my modeling knife (really bad) and I jumped up and i knocked it some where. What should i do if i dont find it? finish the model and keep that side up against the wall so you dont see it? Or just buy a new one and build that?
If you don't find it, you will have a good one for your signature:
"Can't find the headlight "
Damn, that sound familiar, where had I heard that?:confused:
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
ales
09-12-2001, 03:06 PM
Originally posted by RCer
If you don't find it, you will have a good one for your signature:
"Can't find the headlight "
Even if you do find it, you can put "I have found the headlight" in your sig :)
If you don't find it, you will have a good one for your signature:
"Can't find the headlight "
Even if you do find it, you can put "I have found the headlight" in your sig :)
Jay!
09-12-2001, 03:17 PM
Originally posted by Prelude2War
i started this model alittle while ago, almost done. but i have a problem. I lost the left headlight. It gotta be some where in my room. i was working on itwhen I stabbed my self with my modeling knife (really bad) and I jumped up and i knocked it some where. What should i do if i dont find it? finish the model and keep that side up against the wall so you dont see it? Or just buy a new one and build that?
Oh, I know your pain. :( Call Tamiya direct. 1-800-TAMIYA-A. They're really helpful. :D
i started this model alittle while ago, almost done. but i have a problem. I lost the left headlight. It gotta be some where in my room. i was working on itwhen I stabbed my self with my modeling knife (really bad) and I jumped up and i knocked it some where. What should i do if i dont find it? finish the model and keep that side up against the wall so you dont see it? Or just buy a new one and build that?
Oh, I know your pain. :( Call Tamiya direct. 1-800-TAMIYA-A. They're really helpful. :D
Prelude2War
09-12-2001, 03:22 PM
Originally posted by Silver S2000
Oh, I know your pain. :( Call Tamiya direct. 1-800-TAMIYA-A. They're really helpful. :D
They sell replacement parts?
hehe check sig!
Oh, I know your pain. :( Call Tamiya direct. 1-800-TAMIYA-A. They're really helpful. :D
They sell replacement parts?
hehe check sig!
Guiddy
09-12-2001, 03:32 PM
You lot!!!:rolleyes:
primera man
09-12-2001, 04:57 PM
Originally posted by Prelude2War
They sell replacement parts?
hehe check sig!
Nice sig !!
Tamiya will be helpful for you.
Check your local model shop as they may be able to help you out as well
They sell replacement parts?
hehe check sig!
Nice sig !!
Tamiya will be helpful for you.
Check your local model shop as they may be able to help you out as well
primera man
11-03-2001, 08:04 AM
This is my new project.(WRX)
Dan has covered everything that needs to be covered, so i'll post up some pics later and give my thoughts on the kit as well.
Dont like the chassis how its all molded as one. :( :(
Dan has covered everything that needs to be covered, so i'll post up some pics later and give my thoughts on the kit as well.
Dont like the chassis how its all molded as one. :( :(
pkw1
11-03-2001, 12:08 PM
ya.. just give the model shop a try.. my local model shop is really helpful in ording me extra parts that I (lost) or busted..
(eg: this one time I left a 91-95 Honda Prelude under the heat lamp too long... melted it.. :eek: )
(eg: this one time I left a 91-95 Honda Prelude under the heat lamp too long... melted it.. :eek: )
Jay!
11-03-2001, 03:09 PM
Originally posted by primera man
This is my new project.(WRX)
Dan has covered everything that needs to be covered, so i'll post up some pics later and give my thoughts on the kit as well.
Dont like the chassis how its all molded as one. :( :( When you get pics of yours, go ahead and make a new thread for it, please. :D
This is my new project.(WRX)
Dan has covered everything that needs to be covered, so i'll post up some pics later and give my thoughts on the kit as well.
Dont like the chassis how its all molded as one. :( :( When you get pics of yours, go ahead and make a new thread for it, please. :D
Guiddy
11-03-2001, 04:46 PM
Will you be going for the customising on this one as planned Warren?
primera man
11-03-2001, 08:47 PM
Originally posted by Guiddy
Will you be going for the customising on this one as planned Warren?
Yep....not sure yet on how i will attach them as they are totally different to the ones in the kit in how they attach..
Looks like it needs a bit of lowering ???....be a bastard to do
I'll do a whole new thread when i do.
Will you be going for the customising on this one as planned Warren?
Yep....not sure yet on how i will attach them as they are totally different to the ones in the kit in how they attach..
Looks like it needs a bit of lowering ???....be a bastard to do
I'll do a whole new thread when i do.
Guiddy
11-21-2001, 02:27 PM
ttt:D
kris
12-06-2001, 04:15 PM
Okay, i tried reading through all this again. But either you dont do it, or I missed it. But do you use a clearcoat at all? Or do you just spray the paint, and polish?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Guiddy
12-06-2001, 05:34 PM
NO, don't add lacquer or clear coats to solid colours! There is no need!
Lacquers are for 2 pack colours, i.e a rough, non shiny basecoat which is the colour, then the lacquer which adds the shine and smooth finish.
Lacquers are for 2 pack colours, i.e a rough, non shiny basecoat which is the colour, then the lacquer which adds the shine and smooth finish.
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