Hi guys I thought i might get off my butt and do a quick build since its been a year since i finished one,like most im currently lacking a bit of inspiration for some of the larger projects that i had in mind.Im also teaching a couple of guys that work with me how to build car models,so im going to be as thorough as possible with this buildup, providing lotsa updates and pics time permiting,hope that you enjoy following this thread,thanks for looking any feedback always welcome.

Anyway this buildup is going to be Fujimi's Veiside MR2, I have mixed feelings about this actual car since im not really a big fan of Veilsides interpretation of producing the kit for the MR2,however i just love MR2's and also drive an MR2 GT so it had to be done.Im planning to build all variants of the SW20 and along with other complex projects in the future.

This kit is basically your standard Fujimi MR2 kit with the addition of 6 extra resin pieces(front/rear bar,side skirts,rear wing) and a set of veilside 18' wheels.Im not keen on the wheels that are supplied with this kit,i guess its a matter of taste.


after close inspection, the resin parts are quite clean and doesnt look like its going to take a lot of cleaning up,one of my biggest pet hates are cleaning up resin,hopefully there isnt much problems with fit,fingers crossed.As far as colour im tossing up on Tamiya's Mica Red with a Tan interior,but its early days yet colour is really the last thing in my mind.


Ok here goes,i thought i would start at the front end of the car,the front bar was cut with a no1 blade turned upside down scoring the lines slowly and reversing the directions at every pass,real time consuming stuff but if you try to take too much plastic off you are going to slip and gouge the plastic.


Great!!! problems already looks like the front resin bar doesnt quite line up with the body!! and i here i was thinking this was going to be a quick project.This is going to require some sheet styrene to sort out the misalignment along with a bit of extra body work.


Not the start that i wanted, but will keep more pics and updates coming,thanks again for looking.