Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 8 MR

[kaho]

Kit by Fujimi.

First modification I have done were the door panels. Only the front ones are done as of now. All windows are cut out individually and will be glued on separately to remove gaps between body and glass.

Rear bumper were slightly too wide to fit the main body so I heated it with boiling water and then bend it back inwards. Now it fits flush with the body.

Center console combined both new and old interior tub piece to be more accurate.

I drive a same year Lancer in real life with exact interior so I could put a little more correct details into the car =)

[integradical]

nice job what your doing on that lancer

[G-man422]

lookin good so far.

[nugundam93]

nice! hope to see more progress pics.

i hate the fact that fujimi's evo cockpit tubs are soooooo lacking in detail

and yet i keep buying em. LOL!

[kaho]

Here are a closer view of the inside door panel:


Next step: modifying Fujimi crappy suspension to have a correct stock stance. Excuse the dark pictures.
Front suspension unchanged. Rear suspension lowered 1mm and track width narrowed 2mm. Otherwise the rear wheels would stick out of their fenders.

[bigfrit]

Astonishing work you already did to it!

I just love the way the windows sit flush with the enclosures, that sure must have taken a lot of work to get this right. And those little details on the interior look just like they came out of the box, that's the best compliment one could have!

A little tip, when you re going to put the windows in, try 'painting' the outer edges, where you cut the windows, with some kind of black permanent marker, that way the clear plastic will look less like plastic.

Awesome job sofar, I m digging it!

Oli

[Guiddy]

Nice car and if Fujimi is the only company to make it then glad you are trying to improve it.
You will get dark pictures if you take them against a window!
Turn around and take the photo with the window behind you or use the flash!

[KevHw]

I really like what you've done to the windows, makes it look much more realistic. Door panels look great too. Keeping my eye on this.

[bhop73]

Originally Posted by kaho

I drive a same year Lancer in real life with exact interior so I could put a little more correct details into the car =)

I had the same "issue" with my Eclipse model. The reason I call it an issue and not an advantage is because, since you look at your car everyday, it's hard to know when to stop and if it's not perfect, it might drive you crazy.. hah

It's really looking great so far. Keep it up!

[kaho]

bigfrit: Thanks I will remember to black out the edges. These windows will need some touch up with sandpaper/compound and future wax too.

Guiddy: I tried taking the pictures with flash on but it seems to become too bright. I will try moving the product somewhere else to take pictures. Right now there are only teasers =)

bhop73: , I can just imagine how big of a project this will become if I try to replicate everything in the real car.


Also I built some mounting points for the body and chassis so that the front bumper is not needed to hold them together. The fitment of body and chassis using the bumper alone is too flexible and unbalanced. Notice the white plastic pieces.

[digitalbanzai]

Looks like another kit to add to my list!

[nugundam93]

nice idea with modifying the fitment points!

[kaho]

Finals are done! I have about 10 days to finish up this model -.-''
Opened up the front bumper slits, remade door handles, vortex generator, antenna, rear brake light and speakers.

[quadzero]

Originally Posted by KevHw

I really like what you've done to the windows, makes it look much more realistic.

It's putting in the extra time like this that really makes a model shine. This process must have taken a lot of time to do, great job you did with it.
Bigfrit, thats a good tip. I'm going to have to remember that one.

[bai]

wow ur version of inner door panel is much better than mine