Here is a project I started in early '07. I now have time to finally get back into the build. It started life as a Tamiya RX7 R1. I didn't want to perform much custom body work with this build so I decided to compare my favorite Aoshima RX7 kit to this one. Seeing as how these kits are nearly identical in size, I decided to combine the wonderful rotary engine and decent chassis from the Tamiya kit with the excellent body from the Aoshima kit. After some careful cutting, filing, and sanding the Tamiya piece fit like a glove in the Aoshima body. Body work issue solved! The hood was also removed from the Aoshima body.
In the works currently is making a new cowl, firewall, radiator support, etc. The two piece downpipe and external wastegate is nearly ready to be added. In keeping with Japanese flavor, this build will feature a custom horizontal (flat) mounted, engine compartment intercooler just above the radiator with electric fans on top. New progress pics to be added soon.
Motor is the Tamiya piece with scatchbuilt turbo, ex. mani, pulley system, fuel injectors/rail/wiring, ignition modules, linkage, etc.
Here is some of the build up so far ...
