Tamiya Rx7 R1 *new modeller*

[Averion]

Hi guys, this is my first actual model. the previous one i made was more or less an experiment or rather for practise. please do not hesitate to guide me along, tips offered are really appreciated! =)


the first gt wing i made.




2 strips on rear of car to mount gt wing so as to reduce chance of cement eating into paint work on body..

strippin chrome.


ok which wheels?


muffler from some aluminium tubing..

cheers. =)

[mikemechanic]

Looks like a great start and you have learned some skills. Wheel choice is hard to say I like the biggest set on the far right, but it depends on what your plans are for the overall car. Welcome to AF and looking forward to more updates.

Mike.

[Merkava]

Hmm, for a first real model, I'd say things are looking good. I've always been a fan of the stock RX-7 wheels, but you've got that GT wing so it might look better with the far-right wheels (the biggest ones).

Whatever you pick, good luck!

[tonioseven]

I like the Impuls.

[Averion]

gosh thanks for the input. will go w the impul wheels...
anyways juz a little update. the sunny little island of singapore is hit w a bad haze due to flaming trees from a nearby country. i'm down w fever so might b kinda slow in this project.

besides i like to say another big thinks to Rtuned for his invaluable advice. he is incredilbly crazy... his models i meant... =)

[Averion]

quick update

did some work on interiors and managed to finish it. not a impressive job, but i believe with the "to be" tinted windows, hopefully it will hide my many mistakes.. =) managed to put on first coat of body paint, and polished a little. hopefully my final shine will b as beautiful as this shine..

cheers









now: dry fitting.. this would roughly be what the completed model look like...










And the polishing work on roof only..




Will finish up w body work before heading down to engine bay and undercarridge...=)

THANKS FOR VIEWING! *Cheers!*

[Averion]

heya peeps back from long break..

finished up the body though lotsa mistakes...













=) cheers!

[Mr. Me.]

I don`t like black lights, but here it looks really cool!

[Wildrice90]

You are doing an awesome job. I like the look of the car. Keep at it.

[Averion]

Thanks guys, that was very encouraging, will aim to improve! =)

Originally Posted by Mr. Me.

I don`t like black lights, but here it looks really cool!

to be frank... those aren't xactly black lights.. haha. i actually did not do too good a job painting the red and orange clear sections.. so i thought of spraying a thick layer of smoke on to the outsides. i actually sticked some glossy paper at the insides of the tailamps.. will find a day w good sunlight and display another pic of it.. u could actually see the red and orange when its bright enough.. =) oh well, nex project will incorporate real working lights. hopefully it will turn out well.

Originally Posted by Wildrice90

You are doing an awesome job. I like the look of the car. Keep at it.

nah i suck actually. there are a lot of mistakes with this kit. not as much as the previous. but still, i hope to do better with the third car i build, well with this being the second. =)

Cheers to Rotary Forever!

[rsalicrup]

That's nice. I'm doing the same model. I did a little bit of custom work though. This is the first time I do something like this. I still need to route the lines for the oil coolers and some other stuff. I think is coming along fine. The body I'm going to paint it Competition Yellow Mica.

That sure is a hell of a lot better than my first model! keep up the good work.

[rod_k2]

The beauty and the beast?! hehehehe,your RX7 it's the beast! (in the good sense)
Looks very nice! You did an awesome job on your paint! If you compare the paint of your car body with the paint of my car body,you will be scared. Your paint job is awesome.
Good luck on these,and in the next jobs!

[willimo]

Great work so far! New modeler or not, that's coming together great! Keep it up, and share your progress. Your spoiler looks excellent, and the taillights really look like that on an FD. Black until they light up or unless the light catches them just right. I see only a few mistakes, but they are the sort that are pretty unavoidable until you have a few models worth of practice under your belt. Keep it up!

[Risko]

This will be a nice FD, keep it up!