jtcc mazda RX-3 'works' kit

[GTRfan01]

hi all
as usual Ive started another one before finishing my current project...

mazda rx3 race model from fujimi
i love the 70's touring cars, especially the jap stuff with the huge over fenders etc

so heres what ive done.....

step one was cut out for the over fenders.



next up a look at the kit.



in case you think those flares are too big......now thats some dish!



boot lid (trunk) was very badly molded. needed a fair bit of filling, i've also filled the two holes for the number plate, i have no intention of using that!



im very impressed with the detail in the over fenders



test fit.....without optional front lip



plus front lip....







mmmm fills the over fenders well....

[GTRfan01]

also modified interior.
as usual the kit comes with a rear seat, which i dont want.

cut out rear seat and fitted with styrene sheet.
I adapted standard rear parcel shelf.
also extended transmission tunnel.






on the list to do next....

• work out if i will fit bumpers or not, some did some didn't by looking at historic pictures. As i am not replicating any car in particular, i will do whatever gets the look i am after.
• what color to paint it, and if the over fenders will be body color as i will paint separately before i fit fenders if i do go for a different color fender.....
• build roll cage

[GTRfan01]

still working out what exterior will look like but heres the base sticker kit ill be using that did come with the kit.
pretty simple white stripes, numbers and period correct 'MAZDA' decals..... its a good start.

[da_ashman]

1 word...Awesome!!!!

[GTRfan01]

a bit more progress

just been putting a bit more detail into the interior.

still need finishing but you get the idea....

[GTRfan01]

need help on colour scheme if anyone has any ideas post here!
its gotta be classic, 70's race theme.

[racer1]

http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/co ... _mazda.htm



http://www.paintscratch.com/

[GTRfan01]

Originally Posted by racer1

http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/co ... _mazda.htm



http://www.paintscratch.com/

that link isnt working racer1
what was it?

[racer1]

http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/

[GTRfan01]

thanks racer1 thats a good page for reference.

small update.
made up a simple but period correct cage, its all ready for priming now so it should be looking good soon

[racer1]

I also ordered a RX3 .
Wich car I am going to make I don't know.
Perhaps this one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD7xalnDXjs

[GTRfan01]

that looks like a good project racer1, nice paint job on that one.
did you buy a fujimi or hasagawa kit?

i have primed mine and ready to paint the body soon.

i'm thinking of doing a two tone color, that is, white, red or yellow body with black over fenders, front lip etc.
but really i am still deciding.
i really want to do one with black over fenders, as it seems to be common on these cars, but also this model coming with separate parts for the fenders it will look really clean being able to paint these over fenders separately rather than trying to mask as ive done in the past (fujimi pgc110 skyline-which had flares molded into the body shell)
hence if i do them a different colour it will have really clean lines.

i have also collected a few old type sponsor stickers to add to the car.

next job is to detail the suspension parts.

[racer1]

I have a fujimi kit.
I gonna build the car with a engine.
http://model-meister.com/shop/index....45_22_26_29_44
or
http://www.thepartsbox.com/

[GTRfan01]

Racer1
be careful with the decals, my fujimi kit decals were quite fragile in my kit. i just tested them.

thats a great idea with the engine, i wish i didnt sell my tamiya rx-7 from my stash so i could have used that as a donor engine....oh well.

[GTRfan01]

got a bit done lately....
(interior still in primer)



im happy with my camber adjustments.



however i am still deciding if the bumpers should go on or not....

here's without....



and with bumper....



and the rear...






i kinda like the raw racing look without the bumpers, so ill paint it all and decide at the final stages.

what does every one else think???


...oh, it looks like it will be painted yellow. i was going to go with white but i really want to use the decal kit (white stripes) so it'll be either yellow or red.