Aoshima Veilside RX-7; Combat II

[OzZySi]

Hi everybody.

Before I move on to my subject, let me introduce myself. (for the slightly lighter readers who don't really give half a crap about me, skip to the next paragraph) I wouldn't call myself an eperienced modeler. I've only put together one other model; the 1970 mustang boss by Revell. I am, however, pretty influential on the X-concepts modifiers line, and just about everyone knows me or my work on their message boards, so I'm no stranger to glue, paint fuems, and razor blade cuts.

I am a stranger to the japanese language though, which brings me to the point of my post- the rx-7 model I bought today. I was kinda disapointed at the lack of engine (which was my most anticipated part), but I was more concerned with the instructions which were decidedly... japanese, lol.

Well, after trying my best to stare at the instructions until it made sense ( ) I figured I could put this thing together fairly easily. My problem are the parts that can not be fully explained by pictures or common sense, and I was hoping that some one who has put this model together, or some one who's just plain smarter than me can help me.

On the parts page, there are a few parts that are shaded. (21, 22, 54, 55, and so on) I decided they were alternate parts, and then got even more confused. Did I find a stock lip in a package that contains no stock bumper? I figured out the stock wing. What are those clear thingies? Where do I find the tube shaped peices of the brakes?

Also, how am I going to do the tail lights? Do I tape the thing up and paint the background of the tail lights black, then paint the circles different colors? Oh- and how low is this thing? should I modify it to be lower? Does anyone have a picture of a finished one?

Thanks for reading this, and please help me work through my thickness.

[spidereddie]

Hey, first off welcome.

Second and last...do a search. I'm saying this now before any of the others guys get 'loco' =P

As for the pictures of complete rx-7's

I've seen many pics in the build-up section when I've searched for that car (i've got one in the box waiting for me to build). So just go to the "completed-in progress" sub-forum and search veilside aoshima rx-7 or a combo of those terms and you'll be ok.

I can't help you part numbers however, but once you search you'll find out who's made what and you can just pm the one's who seem: a) most experienced or b)the most enthusiastic about helping

hope this helps

[OzZySi]

Thanks man. Sorry if this was already covered. I tried to find stuff on this model yesterday, but I couldn't find anything. I'll try again, putting the brandname in the search is probably a good idea.

:EDIT:

I just searched again, and I still can't find anything useful. Not even a mention of this model.

[OzZySi]

Scratch that, lol, I found some. The first one I found already has the color combo I was planning. (darn it)

[DuncanEK3]

Originally Posted by OzZySi

On the parts page, there are a few parts that are shaded. (21, 22, 54, 55, and so on) I decided they were alternate parts, and then got even more confused. Did I find a stock lip in a package that contains no stock bumper? I figured out the stock wing. What are those clear thingies? Where do I find the tube shaped peices of the brakes?

If Aoshima are anything like Fujimi, shaded in parts means that they are not used for this particular kit. Generally, for a kit like the veilside rx7, which uses the majority of parts from a standard/regular kit, the extra/not used parts are simply there because it's cheaper to include the whole tree (from the stock car) than to create a new one with just the required parts. If they can be used as alternative parts then bonus.

[SonyMobile]

Welcome to AF ozzy, you probably dont remember me, but i am also from the modifiers forum, all i can say about that is... Plastic is better , for the instructions i say, just try your best to make sense of it, fujimi and aoshima instructions aren't the greatest, and half of the stuff doesnt show you where to put the part either , but just try and make sense, and make sure you post some progress/completed pics!

good luck,
SonyMobile

[dgtal stylz]

Hae Ozzy!!

Its T_supra47....FRom modifiers forum, I know ur not a stranger there cuz...ur part of the modgods.....i don't know if you remember me but, I wanted tojoin mod gods but i never had a digi cam, but das ko0...l8z

[OzZySi]

Heh, I thought I'd find some modifier people here who'd recodnize me. I noticed blown civic posted here. Modifiers are cool because they come back apart after you're done, but diecast is very hard. I just had an urge to build a model since I haven't done it in years.

Ah, that makes sense, Duncan. Thanks alot man. I have a fancy custom idea for the stock mirrors on that kit though... fancy indeed... I just need to pick up some paint and my project will be under way. I just got a nice new digital camera, so I'll definately keep you guys updated.

I'm still kinda mad about this thing not having an engine. Part of the reason I opted for an RX-7 was because I like the cars, and wanted to know how the engine is set up, and building a model is a fun way to remember the location of different things. (I payed enough money for it, they should at least give me a frickin' engine.

[SonyMobile]

Its a curbside kit ozzy, the majority of Fujimi, Aoshima,Tamiya and Hasawaga kits are curbside (curbside=no engine) i found it to be a bit of a let down also, and your right, we pay enough for each kit, it would be nice if there was an engine also!

[OzZySi]

Originally Posted by SonyMobile

Its a curbside kit ozzy, the majority of Fujimi, Aoshima,Tamiya and Hasawaga kits are curbside (curbside=no engine) i found it to be a bit of a let down also, and your right, we pay enough for each kit, it would be nice if there was an engine also!

Yeah, the $10 mustang I put together had an engine, why not the $35 rx-7?

I have another question. Should I use a primer with plastic models? I know it helped alot for diecast, but paint seemed to stick well to plastic. So primer or no primer?

[Motard]

All your primer questions answered here

[OzZySi]

Thanks Motard, I guess I should've checked out that post.

I'll have to pick up some nice primer when I get my paints.

[ImolaEK]

OZZZY!!! ur into models too!!!, me too omg...thats soo cool, so is secret

get one aim...

[OzZySi]

What's up RB! Beautiful job on the civic hatch! It turned out great, that was a big project!

I'm trying to get into modeling, this is my first model I'm taking seriously... because it was expensive, lol. I can't go on aim now though, I have to leave for work. I'll talk to you later though.

[RaceMySS_454]

Hey great to see another new comer from the modifers site.... good luck

can't wait to see what you can do when you get more experianced with models...i want to see you and your bondo tricks on a Revell civic hb, or si.