Progress: Honda Integra Type R 1995

[Tikiman]

This is the Fujimi model (1:24 scale). I've been working on it for about a week now, mostly sorting out the ride height. I took about 3mm out of it. Today I primered everything.



In this picture the red rings show where i removed plastic and opened it up. I will put mesh behind these holes.


Here is the chassis which is painted the colour that the body will be. A metallic green.


And here are the wheels i will be using. The kränze Cerberus.

[mrceej]

Cool project! This should look really nice next to the CRX you recently completed.

[rx7king]

cool project, ill be inerested to see how those wheels look on the itr

[Feint Motion]

Looking likes its going to be a fun build! I like that green on the chassis. What size are those wheels? Are you keeping the suspension stock?

[ImolaEK]

Nice colour Do those wheels fit?

[Tikiman]

Yeah the wheels fit fine. They are 18 inch.
Instead of cutting down the suspension i made holes in the chassis so that the shocks go through those holes and lower the car.



I have tried shortening socks before but with bad results.

[AstroRide44]

thats a god idea for lowering, i will try this.

[DJPaul]

Great build

Cool idea on lowering, I should ise it on my next buils on US Teg

[mrceej]

As stated, interesting way to lower a model car. I'd like to give that method a shot on my next build. Thanks for sharing your technique.

[Tikiman]

Thanks guys. I thought you would all say i was stupid or something.
It's not the most elegant way to lower a car and I'm sure the detail freaks would like to strangle me, but personally i think it is a very effective way of lowering. I'm not sure if it is usable on a car with an engine bay though, but for curbsides it does the job. I would just say that there are other places that you will have to take plastic from and the swing arms i heated and bent upwards to fit right. I also needed to modify the rod that makes sure the wheels face in the same direction.

[Feint Motion]

Thats an interesting way to lower it. I never seen it that way. Its not stupid at all, Looks highly effective.

[vtak]

ive almost complete this same kit too.........off to a gud start man

[Tikiman]

Hi Vtak. How far have you got? Everyone should build one of these. Quite a simple kit but looks cool.

[Tikiman]

Here's where i am so far.
The underside is done. And i have painted the body with the colour and will do the clear coat very soon.
Then i have to finish the interior. Which is dark grey with red accents and seats.

[hrmodeler]

Whole project looks very nice so far!