*Finished: RX-8 19"rims, PE parts, etc...8 pics*

[chaos]

WOW! Hands down, the best RX8 I've seen!!

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

Best looking RX-8 I've seen on A/F!

I like the factory-backed SEMA show car approach, and think that graphics/decals won't improve the look unless they're that rare, spectacular combo that just works. That's the hard part-you could spend more time on that than the rest of the model.

This is only your fourth model? Wow, can't wait to see your fifth! At the rate you're going, you're in the A-list already!

[SpoonMan Dos]

Originally Posted by Vric

don't even think about it... it's perfect, don't do anything to it !

I agree with Vric 100%. Your RX-8 looks perfect, I wouldn't add a thing.
Welcome, and thanx for sharing.

[joecwlaw]

Originally Posted by WeaPoN [X]

Ok on to the Harnesses.

It starts with Detail Master Photo-etch racing harnesses cam type. Since it was my first time using PE like this, I simplified it by using minimum parts. The green belt material is Ribbon used to hold balloons down. Trimmed down to size (by my Girl, its her car, so she wanted to do something to it, right?). The ribbon is abit hard to use, ill admit, but the color was the closest to Takata's. Detail Master does supply paper for the Belts, but in this case I opted for the Ribbon. The Takata Decal is courtesy of my Friend Gunther again, from his WRC Subaru. Just cut it out instead of using as water-slide and glue to belts.

now the tricky part, taming the ribbons so they will stay put. Ribbon material love to fly everywhere. simply use thin double sided tape. if your an RC guy like me, you should have plenty. Ive seen people use Super glue with Ill effects (hazing), something i was about to do, Thanks to my friend Gunther, who works at a LHS for the tip. I even used some to place the Takatas on and give them some depth. just painted the sides and tops green.

Hope this can be of some help to AF.
JeFF

btw: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Joe! (joecwlaw) I hope you have a blast!

Thanks Jeff, I have been busy on the paper.

what is your next project btw?

[2f4u]

its amazing man.
great job

[2f4u]

where did you find the nos botlle?

[VnnyDaPooh]

Nice!!! In this case, less is more!!! The little touches really brin it out.

[T\/\/iN-Tu|2Bo]

Truly Awesome!!!!! Those are the only words I can think to describe it.

[blueboost]

better then any 8 I've seen in 1:1!!

fabulous job. you MUST be a nice guy to give that away!!

[primera man]

How the hell did i miss this thread !!!

That's got to me a great contender already for this years MOTY !!

[mike united]

Originally Posted by T\/\/iN-Tu|2Bo

Truly Awesome!!!!! Those are the only words I can think to describe it.

Damn........wish i could build that good, must have taken ages to build

[Bilson8tor]

very nice!

[rx7king]

thats sweet, i love the interior, and the nos bottle,

[Verminator]

Originally Posted by sweetwhiteCAV

that is so awesome i cant even put it into words....

I can......F***ing hell, it looks awsome, its the colour I would have if I ever had the funds to buy one. With a shine like that you should have called yourself 'MR SPARKLE' if you get my drift.
Once again top job

[RotaryX82003]

sorry to bring up an old thread, but i just had to comment on this masterpeice. i had to because i drive an RX8 and am a big rx7-8 fan. you did this car the justice it deserves. if i had enough dough to tune it up i would want it to look something like this. very clean and subtle. are you planning anymore mazdas