Completed: Honda Fit (56k beware)

[kaho]

This is my second car of this year. Kit is made by Tamiya.

Paint is Honda B520P vivid blue pearl, duplicolor clear can.

Lowered suspension ~2mm
N1 style muffler from Aoshima JUN Prelude
Fujimi Spoon SW388 rims
Scratchbuilt rear Spoon duckbill spoiler
SMS carbon fiber decals on duckbill and hood, going for the unified Spoon look.
Added blue tint on the mirrors, another attempt to go for the Spoon look.
Converted manual gearstick

Didn't like how Tamiya made all the parts squeeze tight, after the paint, clear, and floor wax on the windows I realized all the parts needed squeezing into place, which caused some scratches and gaps. I had problems putting the taillights into place, if I force it into their holes I would scratch the paint and probably chip it. I also didn't know the rear windows were designed to be completely flush with the rear gate. After I glued everything together and clip the chassis into the body I ended up with a big gap between the taillights and the rear gate. It looked like the interior walls were pushing against the body too much causing the body to bulge out of shape.

In this project I found out that automotive paint will eat right through Tamiya primer as well. The body had sunken mold lines at the corners of the bumpers. I used Tamiya primer to fill those lines and it looked fine before the paint went on. Right now all mold lines are very visible and I can barely feel them sink in with my fingernails.














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Thanks for looking!

[tonioseven]

Terrific work! What camera do you use?!

[KevHw]

So clean and looks awesome! Shame about a few minor blemishes but overall it's amazing. Rear spoiler looks straight from manufacturer too...good job.

[janositamas]

Nice work, I like it, I think the color is a good choice! Nice panel lines too! Congrats!

[pawlie]

Great build, love the black wheels

[RSTuningFactory]

Originally Posted by tonioseven

Terrific work! What camera do you use?!

he/she was using a Sony DSC-W30.
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0602/06...sonydscw30.asp

[kaho]

Originally Posted by RSTuningFactory

he/she was using a Sony DSC-W30.
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0602/06...sonydscw30.asp

whoa....

It's true, how did you know that??

[willimo]

If you save a picture file to your computer, you can right click the file icon, then select "Properties" from the menu that shows up. When the "Properties" window opens, select the "Summary" tab, and you'll get information that includes the equipment used to take the photo. As far as I know, you do lose this information once it is processed through graphics manipulation software.

[willimo]

Your Fit is gorgeous! The paint work and the carbon is just... stunning. I particularly love the license plate mount detail on it, and on the EVO. Great bit of often neglected detail. You're truly a master, kaho.

[matador88]

very cool man!

[mrawl]

That blue is magnificent! It has a perfect metallic look too. Duplicolor eh?...

[tonioseven]

Thanks!

[energon]

THis turned out beautifuly! Very nice work on the whole thing. It's just a thing of beauty. Almost flawless. You did a REALLY good job!

[vrossi85]

beautiful

Ro

[suiteR]

Nice work!!
I love this pearl blue color!!