Integra LS shake the box build.

I work at a Honda dealership, so I see a lot of Hondas, and many of the techs there have cool Hondas. I was inspired by one of my fellow techs' friend's cars to build the Fujimi Integra kit. This was a simple build, merely inspired by the car. I really liked the combination of the wheels, color, window tint and JDM front end that all came together to make a sleek little Integra that looked oh so sexy. I just wanted to capture the look, so I didn't go into any great details like the turbo LS motor, the interior, the Integra sedan rear door handle on the passenger side (very clean lock delete idea), or the cool Honda Access body kit. I did use the Fujimi lip spoiler which I painted semigloss black just to balance the blacked out windows and wheels. The wheels are some resin cast Mugen RNR, painted black with the red lip (yum!) and the window tint is Tamiya smoke; if you put it up to the light the coverage is terrible and splotchy but it looks good on the shelf. Paint is some Duplicolor touch up from the spray can and the clear is, too. Hope y'all like it. Comments, pointers, tips welcome but I'll never do panel lines, kthx.

The real car:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/willimo/Integra0.jpg

Model:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/willimo/Integra1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/willimo/Integra3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/willimo/Integra4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/willimo/Integra5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/willimo/Integra6.jpg

It's very windy here today. So windy in fact, that a gust blew over the vending machine! Oh no! Fortunately the machine missed the car, otherwise the owner would've been very upset (my photojournalist staff isn't insured :crying: )

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/willimo/Integradisaster.jpg

The car looks sweet (I especially like the headlights), and I continue to admire your diorama/backdrop, even during these "Day After Tomorrow" type storm winds.

Good work (and I never do panel lines either).

Alex

that background makes the cars look real.

My mom works at a honda dealership in Houma, LA and there is this modified accord that belongs to a tech. I plan to make a 1:24 scale version soon.

Hey Will, you forgot the panel lines again.:disappoin








Nah, terrific work as always, man!! You wouldn't happen to have another set of those RNRs for sale now would you?!:wink:

Hi Willimo, you captured the look'n'feel of the inspiration car perfectly.
Nice and sleek... not "ricey" at all :)

You caught the look of the original perfectly. Nice one :thumbsup:

Looking at the reference photo, it looks as if they didn't do the panel lines on the 1/1 either ;)

Thanks guys. Simple build but I'm pleased with how it came out.

You wouldn't happen to have another set of those RNRs for sale now would you?!:wink:

No such luck. I should've made copies of the copies. As it is, I already scavenged these off of the green EK Civic I shook the box for a while ago. I like this car much better, though, so they'll probably stick. If I had a set, Tonio, I'd give 'em to ya. You've helped me out a ton already.

Looking at the reference photo, it looks as if they didn't do the panel lines on the 1/1 either

That's always been my contention :tongue:

Looks great; the only thing spoiling the model vs. the 1:1 is the Fujimi kit glass that's not nearly as flush...but that's a problem on a lot of older kits.

Panel lines? Hey, can't see 'em much in the 1:1 photo, so the model matches it perfectly in that regard too.

Honda tech? I guess you guys are happy that Hondas aren't as bulletproof anymore vs. the good old days :lol: My friend just spent well in excess of $600 on airbag issues on his '05 Accord...

Sublime model! Looks perfect! :thumbsup;

Honda tech? I guess you guys are happy that Hondas aren't as bulletproof anymore vs. the good old days :lol: My friend just spent well in excess of $600 on airbag issues on his '05 Accord...

Not really, most of the work ends up being warranty work (Honda is good about honoring warranties and often extends warranties on things like transmissions, emissions, and computers) and that only pays about 75% of a customer pay. In any case, we find the real problems creep in around government mandated safety and emissions equipment, and (I hate to say it) things that were assembled in the U.S. Still pretty stout cars, though.

Do you live in New Mexico? I swear ive seen that integra once.

I do.

Another great Honda Will!

Looks good Will. Maybe you should come on over to the dark side, I work for Chrysler and we have lots of customer pay work.

Mike

that background behind your model set made the whole thing look real man~ nice effort and great build

Beauty, i love jdm integras!! I wouldn't mind driving that thing at all. Sweet ride 1:1, and 1:24. One thing that would just set it off would be if you painted the rubber strip on the taillights. Other than that flawless as always!!

lovely integra. im just lucky that i have a resin cast set or RnRs too. these rims really look good on any honda

I wonder where those RnRs you got came from....

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/Mugen%20CRX%20Del%20Sol%20Pro3/Picture038.jpg

Man do I love tegs with JDM front ends! Looks really good mahn!

I can see what you tried to do because that's how I like my cars too. I think the overall work is almost perfect (perfection doesn't exist!), and I particularly like the combination of the sleek look with that set of rims.

Could you please explain how you applied the Smoke? Airbrushed from the inside? What did you use to dilute it?

Keep it up,

Francisco

I can see what you tried to do because that's how I like my cars too. I think the overall work is almost perfect (perfection doesn't exist!), and I particularly like the combination of the sleek look with that set of rims.

Could you please explain how you applied the Smoke? Airbrushed from the inside? What did you use to dilute it?

Keep it up,

Francisco

Thanks for the kind words. I used TS-71 sprayed in several thin coats from the outside. It took a lot of patience to not try to just lay it down. And a lot of almost heart attacks when dust floated near it!

what size of this RNR wheels? 18" isn't it ?

How did you paint the red strip on the wheels, looks perfect!

WILL great work on the jdm looks perfect ...... Just one question how u make your background (of)....if u dont mind me asking

Very clean build for sure. I like the story for where the inspiration came from too. Of course that back drop is the cat's pajamas, really adds to the look of the car.

Needs a license plate... ;)

Don't care for the all-red tails. Is the real car like that? Has anyone ever found a good way to mask off just the reverse light area?

Just sayin'.