Fujimi/Tamiya NSX-R

This is a car I always liked so I thought I build one. I am choosing to use part Tamiya & Fujimi kit. Hope it goes well.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC03769.jpg


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/NSXR2little.jpg



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Good luck. I had the fujimi nsx-r once, alot of inaccuracies. Good luck with it.

Can you explain on what you plan on kitbashing? Old rear, new front? Any reference? I got the tamiya kit and it looks like a nice kit to build. Good luck!

hi, I have a question: the number code of tamiya kit NSX?

there are different with the 24100 (red car on the box) tamiya kit?

thanks.

ciao.

Hey guys, Thanks for the replies. I will post some pics soon. I am taking the Tamiya body and adding parts from the Fujimi kit to complete the car. Tamiya body is more to my liking. If all goes well, I will have a great outcome.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/5Cars.jpg

hi, I have a question: the number code of tamiya kit NSX?

there are different with the 24100 (red car on the box) tamiya kit?

thanks.

ciao.

Tamiya 24100 and 24101 are the same kit. Seems that Honda/Acura asked them to release one with the Acura name for the US Market.

Tamiya 24126 - NSX Type R is a distinct kit.

There are 3 different Tamiya NSX kits. The Acura kit (I have), Red Nsx kit (R hand drive) and NSX Type-R kit. I don't know all kit numbers. I wish Tamiya made the new version of the NSX-R so I didn't have to build mines this way.



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The "Honda" NSX kit has both LH and RH dashboard, as well as Acura decals. (I just checked.)
My Acura NSX kit is packed away somewhere, but I'm sure the contents are the same.

Here are some pics

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/N1.jpg
The body parts were cut off of the Fujimi and put on the Tamiya.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/N2.jpg
I am letting it dry real good before any other alterations.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/N3.jpg
The Fujimi wheel are too small so I used the outer rims from a Skyline R34 Nismo kit.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/N4.jpg
The wheels color choice will be white like the picture.



http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/5Cars.jpg

Tamiya 24100 and 24101 are the same kit. Seems that Honda/Acura asked them to release one with the Acura name for the US Market.

Tamiya 24126 - NSX Type R is a distinct kit.

Thanks .

Some updates. I am liking how this thing is turning out.


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/Pictures424.jpg
First coat of primer. Car was primed and sanded after adding a few fixtures.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC03082.jpg


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/Pictures429.jpg
This was the final sanding.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC03302.jpg
Painted 3 coats of Tamiya white.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC03303.jpg
Painted body and wheels.


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/5Cars.jpg

Nice work, it looks good so far. what white did you use? Racing white or Pure White?

Nice work, it looks good so far. what white did you use? Racing white or Pure White?


Pure White. Thanks for the comment.


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/5Cars.jpg

ME LIKE!!! :thumbsup:

Here are some updates


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC03892.jpg
Spoiler and rear view mirrors.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC03382.jpg


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I notice that you use a clear display case for paint drying. I do that also, but for mine, there are holes in the bottom for ties(to hold the car steady)
so i just ran two parrallel brass rods the are bent outward to hold the body. Kinda vague, I know, just an idea for you to try.

Here are some updates.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC02874.jpg


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC02882.jpg


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC02878.jpg



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looks fantastic so far. crisp lines with the 2 tone. can't wait to see it finished

Looks very good! I am thinking about doing something similar.

wow, this looks really good. i am not surprised that this is on the right path to greatness.

that looks amazing, good job.

Here are more pics.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC03749.jpg
Engine

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC03695.jpg
Interior Seats

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC03660.jpg
Bottom Chassy

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC03608.jpg
Rear Lights


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/5CarsNew.jpg

Here are a few more.


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC03722.jpg
Interior update. Tamiya interior with Seats, Steering wheel & Shifter parts from the Fujimi kit.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC03745.jpg
Chassis update. Tamiya chassis with front end and silver & black plate from Fujimi kit. Also brake rotor/calliper from Fujimi.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC03785.jpg
Body almost done. Black Spoiler from Fujimi kit.

I'm also Cutting the wheels again to make them larger. I think they are too small right now for me. If all goes well, this could turn out the way I want.


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/5CarsNew.jpg

Taking very good shape!

The wheel progress. The originals were too small. Then after putting them in Skyline wheel sleeves, they still seem too small.


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC03382-1.jpg
Here is the cutting of wheels.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC03391.jpg
These are 19" wheel sleeves.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC03410.jpg
This is the finished product. They should look better on the car.


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/5CarsNew.jpg

This is awesome! The whole project is coming together quite nicely!!!
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Even more updates.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC03651.jpg
The Hood.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC03540.jpg
BMF for the lights.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC03740.jpg
I found these lenses at my local hobby shop.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC04265.jpg
The look from front with lenses and BMF.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC04282.jpg
This is close to the result I wanted.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC03830.jpg
Wheels added to the body.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC03823.jpg
The look with body added. Car is now 85% finished. Any comments welcome.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC03712.jpg
Photo etched parts to be added later.


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/5CarsNew.jpg

Looking sweet. The wheels look much better bigger. Can't wait to see the completed car!

i've always had it in mind to do this when/if I ever get the other many projects of mine completed so it's good to see someone else do it instead.
it's a shame though, that you didn't blend the Fujimi onto the Tamiya body better before painting.

Looks fantastic! Do you mind if I ask you where you get the H and Honda photoetch?

The size of these new wheels is perfect!!!!

Sweet job! :)

Thanks for all comments.

drunken monkey, I just wanted a quick build on this one.



jla, Photo Etch parts are from Mr.Model #MM2043 Asian Auto Emblems/Scripts




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More pics


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC03808.jpg


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Pipes are real metal.

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This is what they look like.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC03816.jpg
Car almost done.


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/5CarsNew.jpg

She's lookin' good!

Great idea! Nice work fixing the wheels! DIRECTIONAL TIRES ARE JUST THAT! Everyone always misses this. I don't get it.

Thanks again guys for comments,

Hey blubaja, I noticed this also that day I took the picture but direction was corrected once wheels were finally applied. Thanks. Attention to detail is something we both seem to take very seriously.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/5CarsNew.jpg

I like the work you did to enlarge the rims. It always hurts my brain when I see kits with undersized wheels and I am never bold enough to cut them up fearing that the finished product won't be round or the center won't be properly centered.

Heh, sorry dude. Just my ex-idiot mechanic, did this once to my tires on my 1:1 and that was the end of my business use of him.

Fantastic Job on the wheels!

This is one of the nicest NSX´s I´ve seen!

Thanks again for comments guys. I have it listed in completed gallery and now on to completing other projects.


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/5CarsNew.jpg