:Progress: 00' Honda Civic Hatchback by Revell

[ImolaEK]

Well here is some progress pictures of my Civic Hatchback.

I put some SMS Carbon fiber on the rear top deck wing.


I customized the Custom bumper provided into a Civic Type R rear lip



The color is by Dupli Color called Driftwood Metallic


I put some SMS Carbon Fiber on the hood as well but when i clear coated it, it got some weird spots on it. The camera wont pick it up but my eyes do and it is not so pleasing so i might paint the hood. This is the third time this has happend to me with the same decal and the same clear coat (Tamiya) by now im thinking it might be the humidity outside but then again the rear top deck wing came out perfect. Something weird. I did a couple of mist coats and there it was these huge stains.


Comments please!

[supratuner]

looking good so far, im working on one of these as well and its nice to see some one else working on one

[rx7king]

^yeh i also like seeing other peoples progress on the same car your currently working on, anyways nice start so far

[tonioseven]

Excellent work so far!! Just a tip: SMS Carbon fiber doesn't react too well with Tamiya clear sometimes. Oh, Joey I am also working on a Veilside Civic hatchback as well!!

[ImolaEK]

Yo this is great guys. I think im going to strip the hood and paint it the same color as the body. The wheels will be some Spoon SW-388's

[willimo]

That's gonna be sweet. Just a note, though, the Revell Civics are a weird cross between the 96-98 and 99-00 versions. The front bumpers with the fog lamps are more like the 99-00, but the headlights, hood and grill make it a 96-98. Just one of the handful of the errors Revell made, just thought I'd point it out since you're trying to build a specific year.

I also have trouble with SMS decals and Tamiya clear. I think I am going to switch to Testors clear for these parts now, as I am tired of trying to strip the decal which is insanely difficult. I keep having Gunze clear suggested to me, but with my airbrush troubles of late, screw it.

This is going to be beautiful, I love the color and I am a huge fan of Spoon rims. Hooray for you!

[ImolaEK]

Originally Posted by willimo

That's gonna be sweet. Just a note, though, the Revell Civics are a weird cross between the 96-98 and 99-00 versions. The front bumpers with the fog lamps are more like the 99-00, but the headlights, hood and grill make it a 96-98. Just one of the handful of the errors Revell made, just thought I'd point it out since you're trying to build a specific year.

I also have trouble with SMS decals and Tamiya clear. I think I am going to switch to Testors clear for these parts now, as I am tired of trying to strip the decal which is insanely difficult. I keep having Gunze clear suggested to me, but with my airbrush troubles of late, screw it.

This is going to be beautiful, I love the color and I am a huge fan of Spoon rims. Hooray for you!

Thanks Willimo and Hooray for Revell and Honda for making these cars!

HONDA!!!

I still dont own an Airbrush So i have to deal with the rattle cans. I used Testors clear coat once or twice and it seemed a little to thick, maybe its just me spraying too much


Thanks for the comments!

[ImolaEK]

I have polished the top deck wing. But, the body is still under painting, i have failed twice already when wetsanding. I keep on sanding through the paint. The panel lines are getting filled with paint! its a matter of layers of more clear coat until all the lines will be filled I don't want to strip it because i dont have anything to strip it with! and im running out of paint! Everything else is going smooth, the bumpers have been painted and clear coated but still need polishing. I will try to get some pictures of any important progress.

[ImolaEK]

Here is some pictures

Its soo humid that the clear coat doesn't even get any gloss at all.

[SchuberT]

Wow, sorry to hear about the clear/humidity. I'm suprised this build isn't getting many replies with the view count so high. Looks good to me, though, can't wait to see more.

[MidMazar]

the civic is turning out good, any plans on interior and engine?

[ImolaEK]

Originally Posted by MidMazar

the civic is turning out good, any plans on interior and engine?

Engine will be a Red Top B16 with Carbon Fiber Spark Plug Cover. Interior will be black with Red carpet and Red highlights on the door's just like the CTR. I will hopefully receive the rims in the mail this week.

[ImolaEK]

Well guys i stayed up until 3 am last night polishing the Civic and it was all success. I was suprised to see that the panel lines still hold paint in them so i could give it good detail. I will have some pictures for you guys tonight!

That is ofcourse unless my Mom doesn't start lecturing me on why i need sleep.

[mike@af]

Grrrr...rice it Joe. Go back to your past.

[ImolaEK]

Originally Posted by GTmike400

Grrrr...rice it Joe. Go back to your past.

Not this one Mike

Well here is some more progress. The car is ALMOST done! the engine still needs a little bit more of touch ups but most of it is done. I still need to assemble the suspension and am still waiting for my rims to arrive