Mazda MX-5

A couple weeks ago, we holded a 24 hours build with our dutch forum.

I wanted to build 2 simple kits within these 24 hours, so I only painted the body a week before.

The first kit is the Tamiya Mazda MX-5. It's a simple kit and that's exactly what I wanted :)

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_001_%28Medium%29~12.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_002_%28Medium%29~12.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_003_%28Medium%29~12.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_004_%28Medium%29~12.jpg

The wheels are very ugly so I had to use some other wheels. Luckely these Fujimi BBS RS wheels looks quite good on this car.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_005_%28Medium%29~10.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_006_%28Medium%29~10.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_007_%28Medium%29~9.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_008_%28Medium%29~8.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/inhoud_009_%28Medium%29~7.jpg

I painted the body TS-14 Black, clearcoated it whit TS-65 Pearl Clear and TS-13 Clear.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/black_001_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/black_002_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/black_003_%28Medium%29.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/black_004_%28Medium%29.jpg

During the 24 hours I also made some progress pics, but they're not very good quality... Sorry for that.

I polished the body first.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/bouw_001_%28Medium%29~0.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/bouw_002_%28Medium%29~0.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/bouw_003_%28Medium%29~0.jpg

Painted the windowtrims.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/bouw_004_%28Medium%29~0.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/bouw_005_%28Medium%29~0.jpg

Builded the chassis.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/bouw_006_%28Medium%29~0.jpg

Painted the window:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/bouw_007_%28Medium%29~0.jpg

I also started on the interior. I used flat red as main color and added grey interiorflocking. The dash and other details were painted aluminium. The middle section of the seats are painted grey.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/bouw_008_%28Medium%29~0.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/bouw_009_%28Medium%29~0.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/bouw_010_%28Medium%29~0.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/bouw_012_%28Medium%29~0.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/bouw_013_%28Medium%29~0.jpg

All the small parts are also painted and now it was time to build everything together.

When I went home I made some final pics of the car.

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_001_%28Medium%29~14.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_002_%28Medium%29~13.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_003_%28Medium%29~12.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_004_%28Medium%29~13.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_005_%28Medium%29~13.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_006_%28Medium%29~14.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_007_%28Medium%29~11.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_008_%28Medium%29~11.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_009_%28Medium%29~12.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_010_%28Medium%29~13.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_011_%28Medium%29~13.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_013_%28Medium%29~12.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_014_%28Medium%29~9.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_015_%28Medium%29~8.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_016_%28Medium%29~9.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_017_%28Medium%29~10.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_018_%28Medium%29~10.jpg

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/10027/af_019_%28Medium%29~9.jpg

After 24 hours and no sleep, you must not think you get a super perfect model, but I'm really happy with this result. I really enjoyed a change like this to see what I can do within 24 hours :) Next year I'll do it again.

Kris.

looking good!

24 hours straight? That's quite an accomplishment by itself being able to stay awake. Good job!

I thought 24 hours build meant 24 hours spread over a few days or so.

beauty little car indeed. im sure you would have done it so much better if u're not in '24 hour build'. considering this, you have achieved a great result. congrats

Very nice looking model, especially for a 24hrs build! The interior color combo is great!

Very nice model. Where did you get those wheels? I've been looking for those exact wheels and cant seem to find them :P

Very nice model. Where did you get those wheels? I've been looking for those exact wheels and cant seem to find them :P

I bought them a year ago at www.hlj.com I'd ordered 8 sets of them, so I never have to buy them anymore.

Kris.