EK Civic with SiR conversion and K20

[klutz_100]

WTG, Will

VERY detailed project you have on the go here. I'm looking forward to following along and learning some stuff I didn't know before.

For the lettering on the side as you said, PE is the obvious route. AFIK there are p/e letters available in eg 1/35 armor stores and shipbuilding stores - maybe you could use these?

As for logos etc., I would have thought that a scaled-down logo printed in card, cut out by hand or plotter and glued onto the resin master would perhaps give enough height for it to be visible on the resin casts? Just thinking out loud here...

[willimo]

Thanks very much guys, for the kind words! I look up to all of you and it's nice to hear that y'all want to see more from me.

Originally Posted by ales

What are the plans for the body? And will the luggage compartment details be visible after completion?

The body will be basically stock. The trend that I like among Hondas is the simple, OEM style that comes with the JDM conversions and things like that. This is a model of a US car modified with Japanese SiR bumpers, headlights, and that's pretty much it. The entire car will be painted, so no carbon fiber (save the spoilter, I think). I'm going to use Galaxy Gray - the dark, brownish silver found on the latest generation of Civics. I'm going to paint the door handles and rub strips black, though. The only body modification I'll do will be a set of the yellow, square Japanese market factory option foglamps. The rear area will be as visible as can be under the Fujimi glass. I don't plan to open up anything more than the hood, as that's the natural state of cars we see on the street or at shows. The side glass will all be replaced, though.

Originally Posted by 675Datsun

Love the drivetrain swap and all the mad tyte JDM goodies, but I wish it was EG. That EK just doesn't have the personality of the EG.
What do I know I'm a Nissan guy

Well, we all have our favorites. Mine is the EK because I drive a coupe of that generation. I like the optimistic headlights, too. To be honest, the rear of the EG, though, is just so pretty I go back and forth all the time. My next will be an EG, actually, since I FINALLY got my hands of the Fujimi NR10s from the Mugen Beat kit. Party TIME!!

Originally Posted by bri g

how's the height of the k20?

It fits just fine. Plenty of room, actually. It's quite nice, the Fujimi kit is well proportioned, so the approximate engine model fits well, but tight like the real thing. It'll make it easy to put the engine mounts in like 1:1.

Originally Posted by klutz_100

For the lettering on the side as you said, PE is the obvious route. AFIK there are p/e letters available in eg 1/35 armor stores and shipbuilding stores - maybe you could use these?

As for logos etc., I would have thought that a scaled-down logo printed in card, cut out by hand or plotter and glued onto the resin master would perhaps give enough height for it to be visible on the resin casts? Just thinking out loud here...

The armour photo etch is a great idea! I'm already using their weld PE for the radiator. I didn't see any at my LHS or it probably would've occurred to me (or not...). The Falken Azenis logo isn't that different from regular lettering, and being so small, maybe I could fudge it... Your idea about card is fantastic too. It only has to withstand one pouring of rubber, right?...

Again, thanks guys! The kind words were a surprise. Progress will be slow, but it'll get there.

[robrex]

I'm definitely watching the progress here!

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by willimo

Your idea about card ... It only has to withstand one pouring of rubber, right?...

Absolutely. I would cover everything in primer beforehand though.

[prortiz80]

jaw dropping............ what great detail i will be keeping my eyes glued to this one cant wait to see more ...........wow i got nothing to say or add!

[prortiz80]

any updates on this build

[chyknees]

loving the detail on the build so far! keep at it!

[TightDA8]

I heard about this from VTEC-DA9 the other night and i had to see it for myself....Man, I cant wait till you finish this...its gonna be insane...Crazy how you fabricated the rear seat panels and the door panels...

[spideyman]

Truly amazing work. I can only hope to be as skilled someday.
Cant wait to see more!!!

[Doc305]

Looking good so far man. I like ur engine bay. It seems alot bigger than my 1/25 hatch. I take your kit already comes with a master cylinder huh? Mine doesn't. Well, hope ur build turns out as u want it to. I'm not done with my 1st 1/25 Civic and I already too apart my 1/18 civic. Man, the larger models give so much opportunity for detail...

[willimo]

Originally Posted by prortiz80

any updates on this build

Sorry, to you and anyone else eagerly looking after this thread. I recently went through some considerable life changes and am only just now settled enough to start working again. I think I'll get my feet wet starting another project before getting into this one. (Don't worry, I very often start something for a week before giving up and going back to this Civic.)

Originally Posted by Doc305

Looking good so far man. I like ur engine bay. It seems alot bigger than my 1/25 hatch. I take your kit already comes with a master cylinder huh? Mine doesn't. Well, hope ur build turns out as u want it to. I'm not done with my 1st 1/25 Civic and I already too apart my 1/18 civic. Man, the larger models give so much opportunity for detail...

No, mine did not come with a master cylinder. I will scrounge it from some other kit, same with the clutch master. Mine was a Fujimi kit like any other, no underhood detail whatsoever. I am enjoying your hatch and hope to see it finished.

[AllAlone.Gz]

Holy crap! I love EK4's! Sir's are sooo sick!!!

I like the route you're taking for the interior.

[Mojo_stevo]

Wow!

*Runs and checks to see if pigs are flying*

You are actually doing a W.I.P thread?

LOL Nice man. Welcome back Mr. I only comment on threads these days.

[willimo]

Haha! Sort of a WIP. Unfortunately all the W is coming very slowly and it will be IP for a very long time.

But I did get some things done!! Almost!!

I finally made a good K20 valve cover that I can use. I did it the same way I did most of my other attempts, by laminating various thicknesses of plastic on top of each other in the general shape I needed, and then sanded and trimmed it to finish it. I also made a separate oil filler cap, not because I want it to open on the final model, but because it'd be easier to paint. I mounted them to a piece of plastic card as a master to make copies.



Success!



Then I attached it to the top of a resin copy of an F20C block (copied from the Sakatsu white metal set). Looks the business! The K series motors are very similar in size and layout to the F series found in the S2000 (but not the older Accord F series, to cause confusion here). Dig the HAMP oil filter. OH YEAH!





The timing cover doesn't look as good as I'd've liked it to, and I may redo it. I may not, though, because it fits very tightly against the passenger side strut tower and chassis as you can see below. The only blank space there is where the engine mount there attaches, so you won't see ANY of it. And I was stressing about the engine identification barcode sticker on timing cover... psh...



I also made the brake master cylinder, and the brake booster. They were left separate for ease of painting. They're not 100% to scale, it's all been shortened, but it needs to fit and look right. Oh well.





More good news for me, I'm moving this weekend and I'll finally have a place to really paint! I'm very glad, as this body has been ready for paint for a very long time, and I think that once I get that done I'll be much more motivated to get it going in a good way.

Comments of any sort welcome! Any ideas one wheels are welcome, too, please, I've got my sights set on some Volk RE30s made into 15" wheels, but I may have missed the boat on getting a set. Thanks for looking!

[bri g]

wow! that's what I'm talking about that k20 valve cover and brake booster/master looks spot on. It doesn't matter if the updates are few but they are well worth it. nice job willimo! I would suggest a nice spoon carbon fiber lip for the 96-98 sir bumper.