Tamiya 1/24 Mazda Savanna RX-7 - 1st Generation Rotary Rocket

[360spider]

So....with my first entry to the box-stock contest done, I decided to enter another one. I have a few kits in my stash that I really don't want to spend much time on (i.e. do a super-detailed build with bunch of scratchbuilt stuff)*but wouldn't mind putting them on the shelf and as such the rules of the contest to built it 100% box-stock work well for this. And this makes for a quick build. So, my next project is Tamiya 1/24 Mazda Savanna RX-7.*

This is a rather rare kit (Tamiya 2409), number 9 in the*catalog*- even before they switched to 5-digit numbering. I believe issue date 1979? But I didn't buy these to collect dust, so here comes the rotary rocket.

[iceracer1]

This is a beauty and indeed rare kit. Great to see something rare being build! Looking forward.

Kris.

[potsie]

Very cool indeed. Would love to see you put the motor in!

[360spider]

Small update - really just cleaned up the body, cut the panel lines, and coated with primer. Chassis and suspension bits were painted flat black.

[iceracer1]

Looks good! I'm curious about the bodycolor.

Kris.

[360spider]

Originally Posted by iceracer1

Looks good! I'm curious about the bodycolor.

Kris.

Weighted my options and decided to go with lime green, like on the box. Already painted, need to clear and will post some pictures.

[potsie]

Nice choice. Tamiya's lime green paint is a great colour.

[360spider]

Yep, very bright!

No clear yet, just color coat.

[freakray]

Nice choice of nail polish color too

Will have to let you know next time I come to Dallas, we should meet up.

[360spider]

Originally Posted by freakray

Nice choice of nail polish color too

Will have to let you know next time I come to Dallas, we should meet up.

Sure thing Ray, I'm in Fort Worth, though.
You travel for business or fun?

[BVC500]

Looking good so far!

[madonion48]

Looks great !

What primer do you use? I noticed that the sanding is rough, doesn't it show thru the paint?

[360spider]

Originally Posted by madonion48

Looks great !

What primer do you use? I noticed that the sanding is rough, doesn't it show thru the paint?

Thanks!
Tamiya gray primer straight out of the can. I did sand the coarse sanding marks with fine sandpaper before putting primer on, though. The picture does not show final step.

[360spider]

Body was clearcoated, polished, and masked off:



Moldings and window frames painted black. I also painted inside of the bodyshell:



Masks off:









Motor in!



Headlights wired:



Here is where I'm at this point.

[potsie]

Yes!! So glad you installed the motor.

The body is looking awesome too.