Complete: Bug-eye STi

hey, i dunno how many people are still on here from when i last posted like 2 years ago but I recently decided to bring the model stuff back out and do some work. heres my first model since i've come back. its alright not perfect in any way but i think it came out nice lemme kno what you think.

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It doesn't look painted. At all.

who needs paint?

It doesn't even look completed. At All. It just looks like you are dry fitting everything.

-Chris

:iagree: And the left front wheel is severely out of alignment. Beyond the realm of "negative camber." Can you imagine the tire wear?!

Alex

after looking at my replies i decided i would take the car apart and throw some paint on it. well, the paint turned out good but i forgot to tape off the inside of the car when i was painting and got overspray all over it. just fyi tho i couldnt get the windows out before painting it because i used a little to much glue ha

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be easy on me please this is the first model i've done in 2 years im a little rusty to say the least

OK, paint is definitely good. However, be sure to do this beforehand next time for much better results. Hopefully you will start another model soon and we can give you some tips along the way. You'll get your skills back in no time.

Alex

get some polishing compound and a piece of cloth. that should be enough to clean the windows, besides paint always will thanks for a rubber with compound:wink:

Well, if you can't remedy the windows with compound, then a few layers of smoke will not only tint them, but reduce the crazing.

cool, ill try that out. and ya i have 3 models coming my way i just have to wait for them to get here.

i ordered a tamiya 300zx tamiya r33 skyline and also a 2006 wrx sti to make a replica of my car with.

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very nice indeed,well..pay attention next models..and paticience is the soul of our hobby!=D

Hey man! Nice car! I had a WRX for 4 years. Loved every minute of it! Makes me wish I would of got an STi! Keep it up with your models, practice and lots of patience!!!!

Ok..Much much better with paint:) If you want to make your car perfectly, you are going to have to modify on few things on the fujimi kit.
1st, fill the front side markers. Or leave them if you plan on JDM front fenders.
2nd, you are going to need the Tamiya rear wing.
3rd, the fujimi kits all had the rear fender flares you'll need to sand down, on the bumper also.
4th, the rockers should be sanded down.
Good luck with your car:) That 1:1 WRX in the pic looks nice too.

Something you can probably still quick-fix on this kit: Your taillight lenses aren't seated properly. Get the outside edges nested in all the way to the edge of the fender before popping the center-ward section into the back of the trunklid. It's a tight fit, but it looks great when it's in there right.

I have a REALLY quick fix for your model and crazed windows. get some acrylic clear gloss, on the inside of the glass, make a hand print or two on the driver's side back door glass, and a couple on the back glass. then put a nice ass print on the passenger side back door glass. park it in a diorama where it appears to be out in the woods, by a lake, or stream. Use your imagination. hahaha

ok, mods, I had to say it, feel free to delete it.

Nice to see your back too Andrew, Looks like you got caught in a real rainy day:icon16: I love gold, lol. Very nice, im liking your 1:1 Subaru. Love the smoked tails, i was thinking of doing the same to my Civic.

I like the suggestions made already, so I won't add anymore. Will be watching your future builds...
I like this suggestion the best:
I have a REALLY quick fix for your model and crazed windows. get some acrylic clear gloss, on the inside of the glass, make a hand print or two on the driver's side back door glass, and a couple on the back glass. then put a nice ass print on the passenger side back door glass. park it in a diorama where it appears to be out in the woods, by a lake, or stream. Use your imagination. hahaha

ok, mods, I had to say it, feel free to delete it.
I think you watched Titanic a few too many times :cwm27:
But I think that may be pretty cool :evillol: