my new project, and my first tamiya model

suicideclipse · 05-03-2003, 03:57 PM

hay there guys. well i finally did it, i dug deep into my wallet and bought a tamiya model.. i decided to go with the opel astra v8 coupe. i really like this model but i don't think that im gunna go with the specs that they call for (paint, decals, ect...). when i got home and opened up the box i was a little disapointed.. where's the engine!!! oh well i guess a little research whould have told me that it didin't come with one. well enough yakin here's the pictures.. as always coments are always welcome. and if someone has a engine that i could use for this model you whould be my hero.. thanks and talk to you later... jason

suicideclipse · 05-03-2003, 03:59 PM

i decide to go with x-8 lemmon yellow. and x-15 light green. any suggestions to make the paint go good whould be appreciated. im also gunna be usin testors flat gray primor.

suicideclipse · 05-03-2003, 04:00 PM

there isin't as many pieces as i was expecting but the detail looks pretty cool.

TheSyndicate · 05-03-2003, 04:03 PM

Take extra consideration when painting over red-molded plastic. A few coats of white primer should do the trick.

suicideclipse · 05-03-2003, 04:03 PM

the main body was casted in the orange color that model is supposed to be painted. well there you have it. for all the supplies and the model i took it in the rear for about 70.00$

tamiya paint alone was 5.00$ a can and 2.00$ for the little bottels. not to mention the model put me back 32.00$ i think my hobby shop is a little over priced, let me know what you think... jason

suicideclipse · 05-03-2003, 04:05 PM

also.. if any of you have did this model before can you please post your pictures or send me to the link (if here on af) thank for looking... jason

Chain · 05-03-2003, 04:12 PM

This model is accurate and I dont think you can find much wrong with it.
It is a good model to work with.

Try checking out the current threads that have already started on this DTM model.

Oh, just 1 word of caution. The door frames supporting the 2 hinges are thin so becareful when opening and closing the doors.

Good luck and keep us update.

TheSyndicate · 05-03-2003, 04:34 PM

Those prices are the norm for Tamiya products. But hey, you pay extra, you get extra. You won't be disappointed!

chaos · 05-03-2003, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chain
This model is accurate and I dont think you can find much wrong with it.
It is a good model to work with.
Oh, just 1 word of caution. The door frames supporting the 2 hinges are thin so becareful when opening and closing the doors.

Take Chain's advise and watch the doors - I messed up mine, which now do not open

Overall, this is a great car to build. BTW, was that 32 U$ you paid for the car?? Are you turning this into a street car (ask cos of your colour choices)?

Blowncivic1320 · 05-03-2003, 05:02 PM

Here is my progress thead, I have the team phoenix one tho
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...t101100-2.html

suicideclipse · 05-03-2003, 05:42 PM

thanks guys for the tips.. and yes, i noticed how thin the doors are.. it took me about ten minutes just to cut them off the tree. as for the rout that im taking it, yes im gunna go for a street car. if you have seen my other models then you know that i hate decals. so those will not end up on this model. but we will see, maybe the will. thanks agian, jason

suicideclipse · 05-03-2003, 06:08 PM

blowncivic, yours is coming along great.. and thanks for the link to your page those reference pics were great. as for the cost.. yes it was 32.00$ usa. there is one thing that i don't like about the kit.. the rims. anyone have any suggestions on what rims i should use. these are the ones that the kit comes with

rhmatt · 05-03-2003, 06:39 PM

You have picked a great kit! Itt's not the "best" I've seen from Tamiya, but it is very nice. I'm building one now and if you have any parts (wheels/decals ect.) that you don't intend to use I'd love to have first crack at them!

Enjoy the kit and keep us posted!

-Rick

Blowncivic1320 · 05-03-2003, 07:19 PM

U dont like the rims, i love them they look SO hot on this car...

suicideclipse · 05-04-2003, 12:34 AM

here's some progress pics from day one... first all the main body parts got sanded down to remove any inperfections. then all the parts that came with the kit were taken to the sink for a good cleaning. here's a pic of the parts sanded down.. i started with 320 grit sand paper, then 1000, then 2000.

i let all the parts dry for about 8 hours... in the mean time i worked on the brakes.. i moded them after the stop tech big break kit..

then after all the parts were dried i applied a thin coat of primer. next coat will be aplied tommorro.

let me know what you think.. jason

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