Completed - Honda S2000. Lots of Pics. 56K beware.

[mickbench]

Thank you everyone for your great comments.

As for the ride height, it was built OOB. I could have brought some new rims etc, such as 19" or something, but I wanted it to be just as you would buy one from the Honda dealer. The only change I did make, was the roof. There was no way it was being painted the same as the body.. It just had to be black.

The kit is a great kit, but the lights are complicated, and require a lot of time and work. I "only" just got away with my lights, so anyone looking to build this kit, beware.. Other then this, I can really recommend this kit, if you like Honda S2000..

Thanks again..

[Dr.Gigglez]

how did you paint the steering wheel so....perfectly...the honda emblem on the wheel is...perfect how'd u do it

[mickbench]

Originally Posted by Dr.Gigglez

how did you paint the steering wheel so....perfectly...the honda emblem on the wheel is...perfect how'd u do it

Cut the part from the sprue, cleaned up with sand paper (600 grit) and then primed with gray primer.

Sprayed a mist of semi gloss black twice, then a final wet coat of semi gloss black. The I applied a decal for the honda badge and set using micro set. Removed excess water and set solution and once dried applied a coat of micro sol to get the decal to look painted on. Once dried that was it.. Attached to the dash using Tamiya Thin Cement.

[crisjr]

Very good job!!.. supa clean build!!!...i´ll look for other projects from you!!..


Cris

[Lurchio]

Mick, I realise this post has been brought back but just curious - why do you primer before semi gloss black?
Do you find you get a better finish?
I never primer before using this colour/ silver etc as I find no diff in finish and if anything think it gives me better definition due to fewer paint layers.

Not saying I'm right just wondered on your opinion

[mickbench]

Originally Posted by Lurchio

Mick, I realise this post has been brought back but just curious - why do you primer before semi gloss black?
Do you find you get a better finish?
I never primer before using this colour/ silver etc as I find no diff in finish and if anything think it gives me better definition due to fewer paint layers.

Not saying I'm right just wondered on your opinion

I always prime the parts, no matter how small with gray primer so I can see any problems, such as mold lines, pin holes etc.. I've got a keen eye, but with gray primer I see it all so much better. Plus the paints seem to stick better to primer, and I get a less plastic look with some paints etc..!! I've done it for ages.. Primer is cheap, it's only a few quid a can..

[CADguy]

It's very clean inside, outside and underneath.

Beautiful job.

[indybhogal]

WOW!! Looks great, wish my s2000 was as amazing as yours. LOL.

[kunta]

Looks so clean, great work!

looks really good man

[gpz900ra7]

There is no such things as mistakes in modelling, they are all happy little accidents . Keep up the standard, I'm well impressed with your quality work, RESPECT

[silviadriverS15]

i am strarting on s2000 too but i want to built a roll cage and exhaust