My almost finished Evolution V

[TZM]

Hello guys, this kit is my first car model kit, its a fujimi Evolution V.
the signal lights are still undone, because i have not bought the clear red & orange paints....
Welcome to give comments.... Thanks!

And how to i post many pic at a time???

[TZM]

I also have something to ask..

What is difference between tamiya rubbing compound and tamiya wax??
And what they can help in the model kits??
Thanks...

[Twist]

Looking nice besides the headlights. Without the silver and clear plastic it looks weird. Looks like you did a very good job with the pain job interior and exterior.

As to the difference between Tamiya Wax and Rubbing Compound, I can't say for certain. Based on the names I'd say that the wax is just like car wax. you rub it on and it stays on to make everything shiny. Rubbing Compound is a polish that has a mild abrasive to sand the paint to a nice sheen. You don't leave Rubbing Compound on.

[Jay!]

Looks great, just finish it up!

Originally posted by TZM
And how to i post many pic at a time???

Look in the FAQ thread at the top of the page for a link to instructions.

Originally posted by TZM
What is difference between tamiya rubbing compound and tamiya wax??
And what they can help in the model kits??

The rubbing compound is made to polish the paint by cutting away raised areas until the surface is smooth and uniform. The wax is just a layer on top of the paint to protect it. Wax by itself will not add shine to the paint job.

[TZM]

Thanks everyone!!! I have bought the clear orange but the clear red is still no where in sight..
Because the hobby shop have no stock of it and they said the clear red will only come 2 weeks later.. I have to find another ways to get the paint.. Haiz...

I have a few more questions to ask... Hope u all don't find me boring...
Should i paint the wheels black??
And usually what kits have engine or the type of brand(Tamiya, fujimi..)?

[Twist]

About the black paint, you definitely don't want to do it flat (matte) black. If you were going to do I would use semi-gloss, but you might try gloss for experimentation. Given the size of the wheels and the gap I think that painting them black might work. You could try (if you have this) getting out Gran Turismo and finding a yellow Evo and then buying black rims to see what it looks like.

As for engines in kits it really varies. There is no one manufacturer that builds all their kits with engines. "Curb-side" means that a kit doesn't have an engine. It's what you would see of a car if it were parked by the curb. We had a thread about it a while back. I'll try to look it up and get Jay to add it in the FAQ.