Honda S2000 by Bil Attridge

[bilinvic]

Hello AF....This would be my first post here, so hopefully it works correctly. This is a Tamiya Honda S2000 that I built with a few modifications:

Manufacturer: Tamiya
Scale: 1/24
Modifications / Extra Detailing:
EXTERIOR
Turn signal indicators and washer fluid nozzles sanded off;
Modified Lotus Espirit lower side sills integrated into body;
Lotus Espirit rear wing added utilizing modified Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR uprights;
Modified front splitter used from a Ferrari F40;
Rear underbody diffuser added from a Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR (heavily modified);
Exhaust exits, wheels and tires used from a Porsche 911 GT3;
Brake discs and calipers also used from the Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR;
Lower driving lights added (Grief lenses); and
Aluminum mesh inserted into front intake (a.m.r.i. Model Supplies).
INTERIOR
Detail Master flocking used to replicate carpeting;
Studio 27 Carbon Fibre decals used for rear waterfall, centre console, upper door panels and dash face;
Titanium Metalizer paint used for the seats, then dusted with white chalk dust; and
Tamiya X18 Semi-gloss black used for the dash and convertible boot.
Paint: Tamiya Fine Surface Primer, Finisher’s Prost Blue, Model Master Magnesium Metalizer all sealed under Finisher’s Automotive Clear.
DECALS
The graphics are from Speedline’s CART Reynard series, in particular, the Telefonica car of Oriol Servia; and
The Honda decals are from the Tyrrell Honda 020 Formula One car.









Bil Attridge

[dyowelb]

very nice build...one comment though, the wing looks too big/high for the car.

[mike@af]

Wow Bil, great build! I hope to see more of you here.

[bilinvic]

Originally Posted by dyowelb

very nice build...one comment though, the wing looks too big/high for the car.

Yes, I agree...but it's done now and I can live with it...It actually doesn't look as tall in real, as oppossed to the pics.

I appreciate your comments.

Bil

[ol' dude]

First and foremost, welcome to A/F!! The car looks awesome!! Great work!!!!!!!!!!

[Cychalen]

Welcome to AF!
VERY nice build.

[RallyRaider]

Hi Bil, welcome to AF Very nice work.
Are you the same Bil Attridge who built the awesome MP4/6 that won Tamiyacon a while back?

EDIT: Checked your website and obviously you are! Very honoured to have a modeller of your exceptional calibre on the forum

[digitalbanzai]

That is wonderful! Almost looks real if not being on that surface, excellent work!

[Vric]

Look Really great ! Awesome paintjob

[StephenDeli]

That is truly an amaziing build. Welcome to AF!

[dread_darven]

One very awesome build. top notch.
And welcome to AF

[bvia]

GO AWAY!

We don't want your kind here!!

...you know, a Tamiya MASTER MODELER ;-)>

As with just about anything you touch, a really nice job.

Now get to work updating your website ;-)>

Bill

[DJ_Merle]

Holy!!! Good Stuff Man And Welcome To Automotive Forums!

[Howielong]

Looks very nice. Hope to see more.

[bilinvic]

Originally Posted by RallyRaider

Hi Bil, welcome to AF Very nice work.
Are you the same Bil Attridge who built the awesome MP4/6 that won Tamiyacon a while back?

EDIT: Checked your website and obviously you are! Very honoured to have a modeller of your exceptional calibre on the forum

Hello Phil....Yeah, the one and only!!! This Honda is the only model I have built since my MP4/6. I've been in a slump for a while now.

Thank you all for your warm welcome and comments, positive and/or negative. I wish more people would have more constructive critisism, I find those help a builder the most.

Bil Attridge