Tamiya 1/24 FC3S RX-7: Akagi's White Comet

[Vyacheslav]

What was used for the interior carpeting?

[winstona]

Originally Posted by Vyacheslav

What was used for the interior carpeting?

The flocking used here is Model master white flocking, masked and painted to the desired colour. It really wasn't my intention to buy white flocking to begin with...

I always thought that you have to paint the flocking after you applied it. I never realized you can buy the colour you like until after I bought this pack of flocking material! May be because the LHS here only sells white flocking...So I have no choice but to apply paint on top of it.

Anyways, thanks for all the kind words everyone. I really needed the motiviation! In my opinion, I screwed up a few spots while flocking this interior. It's definitely not perfect. I'd rather use double-sided tape instead the spray adhesive for the adhesion if I were to start all over again...

Winston

[Vyacheslav]

Thanks man, looks great as is.

Also I was wondering about the paints you used to paint your rear seat, was it tamiya acrylic? If so, how do you get it to lay down so smooth. I tried air brushing and brushing, it seems to run on me all the time and leaves brush strokes...

[winstona]

Originally Posted by Vyacheslav

Also I was wondering about the paints you used to paint your rear seat, was it tamiya acrylic? If so, how do you get it to lay down so smooth. I tried air brushing and brushing, it seems to run on me all the time and leaves brush strokes...

It isn't too smooth when you look at it in person, the photograph must have fooled you!

But in general, testing is very important. I always test the paint before I spray paint. If it is too thin then add paint, if it is too thick then add thinner.

And yes, that's Tamiya acrylics applied with an airbrush. Lately I noticed a decline in quality in those Tamiya paints. I used to be able to spray it right off the bottle with no thinning and the result would come out great. But lately, I have to mix it right to get the desired result.

I can't comment on pressure because I am still using a cheap Testor compressor that doesn't allow you to adjust pressure! So whatever settings it gives me I have to accept or workaround it...

Winston

[Vyacheslav]

Originally Posted by winstona

It isn't too smooth when you look at it in person, the photograph must have fooled you!

But in general, testing is very important. I always test the paint before I spray paint. If it is too thin then add paint, if it is too thick then add thinner.

And yes, that's Tamiya acrylics applied with an airbrush. Lately I noticed a decline in quality in those Tamiya paints. I used to be able to spray it right off the bottle with no thinning and the result would come out great. But lately, I have to mix it right to get the desired result.

I can't comment on pressure because I am still using a cheap Testor compressor that doesn't allow you to adjust pressure! So whatever settings it gives me I have to accept or workaround it...

Winston

I have one more question then, do you mix your acrylics with water or special tamiya thinner? I mixed mine with water, could it be the reason why it turned out so crappy?
Also I have noticed with an airbrush(i am using the same as you are) I could waste nearly half a bottle of paint and it will still not satisfy me.

thanks for your help

[winstona]

Originally Posted by Vyacheslav

I have one more question then, do you mix your acrylics with water or special tamiya thinner? I mixed mine with water, could it be the reason why it turned out so crappy?

You have to use their thinner. This may be the reason why your result is not what you want.

Winston

[cyberkid]

Originally Posted by Vyacheslav

I have one more question then, do you mix your acrylics with water or special tamiya thinner? I mixed mine with water, could it be the reason why it turned out so crappy?

Originally Posted by winstona

You have to use their thinner. This may be the reason why your result is not what you want.

Winston

I remember reading that Tamiya's thinner is 95%isypropyl and 5%water.
You can use isypropyl to thin it...
just water... will make the paint run... the pure water evaporates too slowly

[winstona]

More updates...

I am pretty slow approaching the end of this build. Not too sure why.

Anyhow, I have managed to complete the interior. I have finally decided on what to do with the seat belt set up. First, I have used some modellers self adhesive seat belt material plus photo etched parts to make the pair of 4 point seatbelts. I think it is a little bit unrealistic in a sense. However, it should not be too bad when seen through the windows.

As you can see, I have decided to scratch build the racing harness guide bar to have a relatively convincing racing set up. I have used a piece of metal rod and two pieces of aluminum can material for the two ends to simulate a real guide bar. Those cola cans are not bad for scratch building. It is very flexible.

Here are the pics:





Thanks for looking.

Winston

[mrceej]

Man, you have done an outstanding job on this model so far. Even though it's not "accurate" per the anime (I know you weren't trying to make it accurate), it's freakin awesome!! I like it alot. Maybe the anime should've been like this one instead!!

[boxjelly]

I am liking this build, alot.

[nugundam93]

wow. almost there!

[rod_k2]

Nice nice and nice! Very cool interior! I wished that my FC turned out nice like this one...Mine doenst have an engine...oh well.
Nice,i loved the way you've done the safety bar!

[winstona]

Hi all,

The car is now completed. The delay is caused by modifying the crappy fujimi rear spoiler to make it look respectable. Thanks for all who followed this thread from start to finish. Another 3 month build...

The full completed thread is located at the Completed section here:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...84#post4501484

Winston

[stump]

Hey Winston,

You've worked magic on this one mate. Absolutely wonderful.
The interior looks amazing, and the motor is perfect, great work man...