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[appleseed]

I've been having a really bad time with the air compressor not putting out enough pressure so I gave up on painting for a little bit while I research new compressors.

I picked up this kit a few years back but never really bothered to open it until now. I expected the typical Fujimi affair but what was shocking (well not really) was the the headlights weren't the same as the box art. Big suprise there! Reminiscent of the Fujimi MR2 ordeal but easily corrected in this case as I found out.

While looking over the parts, i noticed that the bumper lights that wrap the corners of the bumpers were included in the kit. The lenses that is. All I have to do is make the enclosure and backing for the lights so out came the hobby knife and files.



With a bit of fiddling, i got the lenses to go in just right.



I'm actually a bit impressed with this kit as there are a crapload of accessories including a front spoiler (that I used on here as well). Since I was in the plastic-chopping mood, I decided to play around with the wheel wells and fenders a bit. After the second round of putty work, I'm fairly satisfied with the outcome. I have the rear flares and skirts to do next.





I just mocked up the wheels on this kit with the ones off the RX7. Not bad... but then again, I'm the only one that really likes these wheels Looks fairly agressive for a Corolla doesn't it?

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[glacier985]

I freakin love that stance, your not the only one who likes those wheels. I think they go great with the car. They'll look even better with the rear flare done.

[ImolaEK]

Very nice ! I'm really liking that front fender flare Can't wait to see more from you!

[visible33]

I think these wheels are the best to this car - deep

[Honoturtle]

Yeah!

Some other things wrong about the kit :
- The very top portion of the bumper is supposed to have an "elevated" part below the grill. J-Blood bumper, you can also see the stock one in my sig.
- The rear lights are modeled after the zenki "older" model which has different licence plate illuminators than the kouki "newer" model.
Zenki "Sprinter", Kouki "Redlines"
- Amongst many other things like rear bumper lines, etc.

I can already tell this is going to be a good one.

[tonioseven]

Originally Posted by appleseed

I just mocked up the wheels on this kit with the ones off the RX7. Not bad... but then again, I'm the only one that really likes these wheels Looks fairly agressive for a Corolla doesn't it?

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Nah, I like them as well!! I have a set but I haven't a clue as to which car they'l go onto. Great work man!!

[MidMazar]

Nice progress as usual!!! The rims fit it petty well.

[g00eY]

i'm liking those fender flares.

[Jeep_Rubicon]

That's sweet, I like the fenders and rims alot. Great work so far, should come out aggresive and sharp.

[circuitR]

Looks like another wicked build. Lovin' the wheels

[appleseed]

Thanks for the replies guys. I got a chance to play around with this kit recently and here are the results thus far.

The rear fenders will need another pass of putty as I think the passenger side flare looks a bit irregular to me. The basic shape is there and should not deviate much. I also got to work on the sideskirts as well. I've almost finished one side while the other side has yet to see any sanding thus far. Once I finish the skirts and profile the rear flares to my liking, I'll begin to tidy up the front bumper and maybe mod the rear bumper. I'm thinking of adding that 'whale tail' on the rear hatch instead of the kit supplied wing. It just occurred to me that the mods that I made to this kit is very reminiscent of the ones I had done to the old Supra kit I had. Almost scary that I forgot until now...







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[NissanSkylineGTR98]

great work! i like the the side skirts and the flares, makes the car look even more aggressive, keep up the great work!

[bigfrit]

All right, it's coming together really nicely. Great mods on this little car. Great rim choice too.

I m keeping an eye on this!

Oli

[Fusionrr]

Looks very cool. Whats your plan paintwise?

[Sticky Fingers]

Nice start. Lookin v mean!! Yeah, wot colour you paintin it? White with black'd be cool