RE Amemiya Headlight Kits (pics INTENSE!)

Hey,

With all the discussions floating around about the headlight kits and the fact that I'm obsessed with the Greddy9 RX7 (scarry), I just couldnt help not trying to scratch built the RE Amemiya sleek kits. The Greddy9 just doesn't look right without them.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/198994greddy_2.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/657202greddy_1.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/518427greddy_4.jpg


You might notice lots of blue stuff around the headlights. That's blue-tac used to hold all the parts together.

This is going to be a long process as I have to built the panels (for lack of better term) that hold the light kits and somehow attach them to the front bumper.

Your a brave man doing that to a fully painted model.

Originally posted by flyonthewall
Your a brave man doing that to a fully painted model.

Exactly what I was thinking... You should of done this earlier in the build process.

But looks great nether the less!

I know it Stlill needs a lil work, but it looks much better now. :smoker2:

Some more progress pics... :flash: :flash:

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/722056greddy2.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/132450greddy3.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/851849greddy4.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/793955greddy6.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/201420greddy7.jpg

The masking tape is to protect the windows from fingerprints / scratches.


Now I know why Fujimi did not include the correct light kit for this model as it requires cutting part of the wheel wells to allow room for installation. Meaning, if Aoshima / Fujimi ever decides to do the F&F RX7, I doubt it will have the right headlights.

Coming along very nicely! :) Keep the pics coming.

word of warning: don't leave that masking tape on there for too long, or the adhesive will stay on the car when you pull it up. this happened to the hood of my C-West RX-7, and there's so much adhesive on there, it's looking like i might just have to strip the whole model and repaint. :( :( :mad: :mad:

Originally posted by S13_Iketani
word of warning: don't leave that masking tape on there for too long, or the adhesive will stay on the car when you pull it up. this happened to the hood of my C-West RX-7, and there's so much adhesive on there, it's looking like i might just have to strip the whole model and repaint. :( :( :mad: :mad:

Exactly what I was to say.P.S the headlight look way better now.

I need a Greddy9 Rx-7 kit. I think I'm gonna make it my next kit.

Originally posted by S13_Iketani
word of warning: don't leave that masking tape on there for too long, or the adhesive will stay on the car when you pull it up. this happened to the hood of my C-West RX-7, and there's so much adhesive on there, it's looking like i might just have to strip the whole model and repaint. :( :( :mad: :mad:

Wow, the same thing happened to my C-West too. I left tamiya masking tape for 3 days and got some goo left behind in the end. I used Pine-Sol adhesive remover (that lemon liquid thingy) then use tamiya wax. Adhesive goo no more. Have you tried this?

nope i didn't try that, thanks for the advice! the masking tape i left on mine was some crappy old stuff that i probably shouldn't have been using in the first place (but it's all i had!!) and it was left on there for a month because when my room got packed up to be re-painted, the car got shoved in a box (with the rest of my modelling stuff) and i couldn't find that box for a few weeks after the room was done. as soon as i found it, i pulled the tape off and now my black hood that was supposed to look like carbon fibre looks like somebody poured glue all over it. *sigh* i might just strip the model anyways, because this was my first attempt at painting with an airbrush and i must admit...i didn't do a very good job...it's rather lumpy and there's tons of orange peel...anyone have any tips to get rid of this? sanding? polish? any help would be greatly appreciated. i have pics of the hood (as well as the progress on the other 2 models in my sig) loaded onto my comp, i just have to downsize them and then i'll post them up.

PS I HATE THIS GODDAMN SERVER!!!!