NSX & RX7 Completed!! (10 pics inside)

just wanted to share my last two completed projects. i started them at the beginning of the year and finished them last week... i've been waiting for a good chance to take some pictures of them outside. Its been really really cold out here in NY. They are both tamiya kits. the NSX was packaged as an Acura but i "converted" it into a Honda. The front and rear emblems were made by using BMF and 5 minute epoxy. i used a PE "H" emblem as the template. I did the same thing for the RX7 emblem. doing so allowed for easier polishing of the RX7 rear. I added PE door lock cylinders to the NSX and put a stretched spru antenna as well. H emblems on the rims were taken from the spare decal bag i've started. Overall, both kits were fun to make. the hood of the RX7 had a nasty habit of popping out due to the windshield wiper being in the way but other than that, neither kit posed any major problems. let me know what you all think
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/705079nsxfront.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/788110nsxback.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/315097nsxside.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/150977nsxtop.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/215233nsxrx7.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/868407rx7front.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/841887rx7back.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/711077rx7side.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/396371rx7engine.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/615684rx7top.JPG

both are amazing, love the NSX :)

nice! great work

luv the nsx..i want the new 03 model, i wonder if it will come out:rolleyes:

Good stuff :) I like your rx-7 rims.

Your work is very hi quality, I like the engine detail on the RX-7 and the lights on the NSX are cool, do they come poped up or was that a mod by you ?

Originally posted by Hiroboy
Your work is very hi quality, I like the engine detail on the RX-7 and the lights on the NSX are cool, do they come poped up or was that a mod by you ?

The lights come as a separate part so that they can be put up or down. its pretty cool.

Great craftsmanship from you once again!:cool:

Love the NSX, but damn that RX-7 is sexy :eek:

LOVE the nsx, the honda logo looks awesome =)

It's looking good!!

:) Olivier

Those tyres on the RX7 are stock right, what size are they?

Originally posted by Vyacheslav
Good stuff :) I like your rx-7 rims.
Check out the one i am working on right now :)
http://therealtuning.mfdsafsad4driving.sm/Images/Mazda/DSCF0008.JPG
http://therealtuning.mfdsafsda4driving.sm/Images/Mazda/DSCF0019.JPG must you post a bunch of pictures of your car in someone else's thread when they're trying to show off THEIR models. :confused:

Nice job on the NSX and the Celica.

Originally posted by kicker1_solo
must you post a bunch of pictures of your car in someone else's thread when they're trying to show off THEIR models. :confused:
I am simply sharing the same model.
Bu whatever, i took them off, happy now?

Originally posted by Vyacheslav

happy now? no, put them back

Both look really sweet! Time to get on with some more crazy mods though i say!:)

Two excellant looking jobs.
I have to ask the same question about the wheels on the RX7....The back ones look huge

two questions: What color did you do the interior of the 7? and how did you do the taillights?

Top job ,nice paintwork.:cool:

Nice pair! Keep up the good work!:)

Originally posted by Jonno
Nice job on the NSX and the Celica.

Where the f*** do you see a celica :D?

Originally posted by COZMO6476
.....tamiya kits. the NSX was packaged as an Acura but i "converted" it into a Honda. The front and rear emblems were made by using BMF and 5 minute epoxy. i used a PE "H" emblem as the template. I did the same thing for the RX7 emblem.....

Yo man, can U explain how U did those "H" and RX7 emblems again? I am confused but that sounds interesting, I want to try it.

thank you all for your comments.:)
to answer some of the questions:
1. the tires (tyres) and wheels are all stock. they came with the kit. the back wheels were wider.
2. I hear you Fly, later today i will pick some putty up and will take the time to try to see which one of the unbuilt models i already own will have some modifications
3. the interior of the RX7 is painted a mix of deck tan, clear and a touch or orange.
4. the tail lights were painted as the instructions said. i masked with tape and airbrushed gloss black, then i brush painted the orange and red. nothing special.

thanks again for you interest. soon i will post a poll to help me decide what kind of body work i will attempt next.

Originally posted by Bookshelf


Yo man, can U explain how U did those "H" and RX7 emblems again? I am confused but that sounds interesting, I want to try it.

Gladly! the technique was taken from Hiroaki's webpage which is loaded with great ideas and how to apply them. here is the link to the page on his site that describes how to use BMF and epoxy glue to make emblems and scripts. http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xr2h-fkd/scalemodels/project/porsche/rmboxster/rmboxster03.htm

Originally posted by COZMO6476


Gladly! the technique was taken from Hiroaki's webpage which is loaded with great ideas and how to apply them. here is the link to the page on his site that describes how to use BMF and epoxy glue to make emblems and scripts. http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xr2h-fkd/scalemodels/project/porsche/rmboxster/rmboxster03.htm

Thanks dude! :)

Still need help. I am confused about the 3rd step, next to the 3rd picture. It says "When the epoxy is hardened, I turn it over again and paint the body color, since it's almost impossible to trim the spaces between the letters." I do not understand it. Can U please explain that to me? The picture itself is confusing too. I don't get what he is doing.

Both look great!
Whre is Jay.. :p:right:
NSX NSX!~ :devil:

you got mad skillz!! love that RX's engine bay:cool:

Originally posted by Bookshelf
Still need help. I am confused about the 3rd step, next to the 3rd picture. It says "When the epoxy is hardened, I turn it over again and paint the body color, since it's almost impossible to trim the spaces between the letters." I do not understand it. Can U please explain that to me? The picture itself is confusing too. I don't get what he is doing.

it is a bit confusing but what i take it to mean is that you paint it like the body color so that when you cut it out, anything that you missed will be the same color as the car. brush painting is the best way to do it. paint around the script and then thin the paint and let it flow into the grooves of the letters. finally, i would lightly polish or rub out any paint that is on the letters so that they shine and are clearly readable. hope that clears things up somewhat. have fun with it... i certainly did. Thanks to Hiroaki that is

both look awesome. great job :D

Excellent work! This is the Tamiya RX7-R1, yes? Curious cos I've got the same model and the tires don't look as fat.

Top marks on both!! :D x 10 ^ 999

Be careful when moving the NSX's lights; the corners are a tight fit, and I've chipped the paint on one of mine. Pay attention to them as the pop into place...

Originally posted by COZMO6476
the NSX was packaged as an Acura but i "converted" it into a Honda. Much as I would do if I had a real NSX... but a few details betray you... ;) Did you have to sand the side markers off? Did it come w/ a RHD dash?

I'd love to see a super-close-up of the "H" emblem if you could manage... :sun:

Jay,
i understand that it isn't a true Honda NSX... perhaps you can consider it an Acura NSX with an owner that wanted to throw some Honda badges onto it and some JDM center caps for the rims...;) i did follow the instructions for the acura. thats why there are no side markers.

here are some pictures of the emblem as per your request. the first one is merely the "H" emblem while the second also has a piece of the foil i used to make them. they just need to be cut out. I made a bunch of extras just in case i screwed up. think i have like 5 workable emblems left. they are safely stowed in the spares box;) . oh and sorry about the picture quality. my digicam is terrible at close range... need to go shopping for a new one with a good macro option
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/693215DSCN2370.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/387457DSCN2374.jpg

Great job on both models!!

Congrats!