nsx

[appleseed]

here's one for jay.. i didn't want to post this one until it was done but eh... ran out of ideas on how to finish it off so here i am... hitting you gus up for ideas...

i have something planned for the hood already but i'm just plain out of ideas for what to do with the rear bumper... i'm just trying to break away from going to the jgtc for inspiration. i remember someone saying that the jgtc has some pretty outrageous body kits on them but they also tend to take away from the original body shape of the vehicle. i found that to be true so i gave up on some of my other projects to try and finsh a kit that resembled more 'street' or 'showroom' style than track. with that said, the rear bumpers i've seen on the nsx have this rear diffuser that you normally see on the jgtc nsx cars. i wanted to stay away from that but there's not much out there that doesn't incorporate that style... anywhoo... this is going to be my first time trying to thermoform ths small clear plastic lense for the headlights. i've envisioned them to come out in a sloped angle from the housing. if i can't pull it off, then it's just going to sport a clear plastic piece just flush with the edge. either way i think it'll suit the car well.

i've gone away from the widebody look and simply added a bit of definition to the rear quarters of the body... just to be different...

i've found myself examining and measuring almost every modification that i've done thus far... i don't know why i do it so don't ask me... i guess i just don't want that nagging feeling about 'i should've done this more cleanly the first time' bugging me when i finally lay down the paint but at this rate, i'll probably finish by the time the next AFMOTY comes around!

so i hope you like it thus far and i wouldn't mind your comments regarding the direction the rear bumper modifications should go...









thanks for looking!

a.

I think those subtle mods will suit this car, I agree with your concept since the NSX has a nice shape already, I like the side skirts and front lip just gives the bottom end of the car a little bit more definition. as far as the lights that too should look a treat, you might also be able to drop in 2 twin lenses and maybe a small lense for the indicators with a clear covers on top.

I definately like this idea since im also in the process to undertake a similar project for another MR2 complete with engine,opening doors, trunk and hood, the works. im interested to see how you go with this one. im still in the planning stages.

[Jay!]

Your Acura NSX 24101 instruction booklet has reference pics that my Honda NSX 24100 and Honda NSX-R 24126 instructions do not have.

All your NSXs are belong to me.

What about an under-splitter like on the F360, like trapazoids around the tailpipes, instead of the big plate-with-fins JGTC standard?

[GT-Alex]

IMO the rear spoiler should be wider to follow the side skirts. The front headlights looks fine, I'll follow this thread to see it finished.

[willimo]

While first reading your post I was thinking "cut off everything from under the rear bumper and throw in a diffuser like I wish I had done.... oh..."

I must agree, that it's hard to think of anything non-track inspired to do to the NSX. I mean, after all, it is designed to be a track car in most every aspect (Honda's own exotic!). The only thing I can think of is to make it smooth instead of segmented. Either cut the bumper off and make the whole rear end extend down flush, or add material flush to the rearmost extent of the bumper, and extend it down to the bottom edge of the car, running the exhaust through holes in the bodywork. But, I'm not that creative.

This car is looking great. Can't wait to see it. But I guess I have to wait a while, eh?

[skypie]

I think this wont help that much but hey,








An inspiration if i ever got my hands on a kit like yours

[willimo]

Originally Posted by skypie

I think this wont help that much but hey,

An inspiration if i ever got my hands on a kit like yours

Oh... my... God....

[skypie]

other shots... (White NSX)
Closed Hatch
Bay Opened
interior

[tonioseven]

Looks awesome so far!! I'm at a loss for any ideas as of yet though.

[EMAXX]

Looks good. Just keep us posted.
I'm really digging the kit on the white NSX. Maybe you should try a body kit like that on it or something.

[SpoonMan Dos]

This is looking good so far. I have the same NSX and wanted to do something similar, but I'm stuck. Hope to see more progress soon.
On a side note, that carbon-bodied NSX is sick.

[jgmodelcars]

hmmm.... non track inspired ideas for an nsx... I know, why not bring the bodywork down and inword and then cut two holes for the exhaust each one on either side of the license plate! (just an idea)

Great work, keep it up!

[appleseed]

thanks for the replies. that carbon fibre nsx looks pretty outrageous! i like that white nsx as well. wish i saw that front end before i did mine.

the front end for this one came from an actual nsx that i see every so often in my area. it has the same headlight conversion and simple sideskirts and definition on the rear quarters. however, i failed to take notice of the rear bumper. the front bumper is similar but without pictures, i'm just doing it from memory. it has a unique hood vent as well. i'll have to search the web for the hood vent but i don't think it'll be that hard to find.

its just the rear bumper that's kinda got me stumped right now. if only i can see what the white one has on the rear... that's the kind of look i am trying to achieve... something that is a bit simple yet elegant... i have to admit, that white nsx looks very clean and neat... the modifications work compliments the original body lines of the car well.

a.

[appleseed]

i worked on it this weekend and was excited to put some primer on it to see how it would look... a bit disappointed with the flaws in the bodywork but no biggie. i gave up on looking for a rear bumper so i just took the easy way out and modeled it after a photo i saw some time back... not the sharpest looking rear bumper but... eh... i like it just the same. what do you guys think about the rear bumper?







a.

[Kasso]

nice!! is this the NSX with the full engine detail?