jtcc mazda RX-3 'works' kit

[Shunter]

I have always liked the look of this one and would certainly do it if i could get the kit at the right price.


Great work so far really enjoying your work.

[GTRfan01]

that would be a perfect candidate for you to build from the kit i used as it even comes with the correct number in the decal set.

thanks for following the progress

[GTRfan01]

got the color on today.

[racer1]

Very nice,I still looking for the kit I have ordered in Japan.

[John18d]

GTRfan - were the fender flares and deep dish wheels part of the fujimi RX3 kit???
Thanks
John

[GTRfan01]

Originally Posted by John18d

GTRfan - were the fender flares and deep dish wheels part of the fujimi RX3 kit???
Thanks
John

john,
yes it was all in the kit.
you must get the 'race model' kit from fujimi that has a red rx-3, fitted with the fenders etc on the box.

[AE_Racer]

I would think no bumpers.. Good job so far.

[GTRfan01]

Originally Posted by AE_Racer

I would think no bumpers.. Good job so far.

thanks, i think i have settled on no bumpers, thanks for your thoughts.
for this for anyone else watching, ive been very bust lately but will get back into it soon.

[circuitR]

Seeing this makes me want this kit. Although I haven't been impressed with fujimi kits

[GTRfan01]

Originally Posted by circuitR

Seeing this makes me want this kit. Although I haven't been impressed with fujimi kits

they can be disappointing but this is a cool kit anyway

[GTRfan01]

i'll be painting the body again, the clear killed it.
same happened to another model that i had painted with the same paint.
no idea why ive been using these paints for years and never had any problems at all.
oh well, i'll post again once ive bought a new paint!

[GTRfan01]

with the delay on the body, i did more work to the rest of the car.
The chassis/interior are all basically done,just need to do any weathering and detail work.

i also painted the tail lights which were a bit of a challenge.
they are just 1 molded clear piece that includes not only the tail light lens, but also the black surround and chrome trim.

so i first painted the lens color, then the black surround.
Next was the chrome trim around the lens, it is raised so i was able to paint only the raised part.
i used gunze sangyo mr metal aluminuim (my favorite by far by the way!)
the trick though was to let the paint almost dry and the use the edge of a brush to only apply it to the highest point of the trim, thus avoiding any paint running down onto the lens or black surround.
the mr metal aluminum made this possible as it does not form a skin on the surface as it dries, ive tried it with other paints and it just drags lumps around, not just depositing fine amounts like the mr metal does, its great stuff!
at least something has gone well

the interior is quite simple, but this isn't supposed to be the most detailed work of art, to be honest the exterior is more important to me.
really only got to do a harness, currently investigating 70's style harnesses as id like to keep it time period correct if i can....
pictures to come.

[circuitR]

It's a shame the paint cracked. I've had it happen to me once and I think I didn't prep the body right, but it happened on the colour coat. It's now sitting in a box lol

[GTRfan01]

Originally Posted by circuitR

It's a shame the paint cracked. I've had it happen to me once and I think I didn't prep the body right, but it happened on the colour coat. It's now sitting in a box lol

yeah its a pain,
last time it happened to me i found out why, but this paint combo has been a proven formula for me for a long time.

now i dont know if i can trust it again or not...

anyway, its all stripped and re-primed now, ready for paint again.
im trying a new paint this time

[GTRfan01]

pics of progress;

over fenders sprayed in tamiya semi gloss (TS)



sneak peak at the cockpit



pretty standard really, a few mods here and there....
chequer plate foot well (from crazy modeler i think), scratch hand brake leaver as i removed the original center console.
i had a 70's race seat but it didnt fit so i just stuck with the original.
a few touch ups to be done still....







tail lights painted and test fitted. (now i see the imperfection....damn you photo, showing otherwise invisible imperfections!!
They still require the body to be painted for me to paint the silver behind the lens.