Tamiya BMW Z3 with simple mods

[bri g]

Here's another project that I started. I really have a problem with starting new builds before finishing up the old projects I guess it gives my painted car body enough time to dry though.

Its a Tamiya kit that I got from a club member, partially assembled and painted so I had to strip the body down in a brake fluid bath. its going to be pretty much box stock aside from the lowering job and upgraded wheels. I'm still undecided on which wheels to use so maybe you guys can help me decide.

here's the body before polishing, the clear coat came out well aside from some dust that I need to sand down. suspension has been lowered as well.

[gtziaf]

Great paint job.
Which color and cleacoat you use? How many cleacoat layer you spray?
Good luck until the finish...

[BVC500]

Nice paint. I like those wheels! Where are they from?

[TRBJ]

Originally Posted by BVC500

Nice paint. I like those wheels! Where are they from?

i was about to ask the veery same question u asked...

it definitely cant be fujimis... haha

[bri g]

TRBJ, on the contrary, they are indeed fujimi 18 inch BBS wheels

the paint is actually a color for our local Honda Civic *gasp*, honda formula red urethane paint it has about 3 coats of red and 4 coats of urethane clear.

I'm leaning towards the aoshima bbs though.

[bri g]

I forgot to post the rest of the pics including the aoshima BBS wheels here is a picture of the car after it has been rubbed out.





aoshima BBS


fujimi BBS

[BVC500]

Somehow I like the fujimi ones better even though I don't like the center lug nut.

[TRBJ]

Originally Posted by bri g

TRBJ, on the contrary, they are indeed fujimi 18 inch BBS wheels

the paint is actually a color for our local Honda Civic *gasp*, honda formula red urethane paint it has about 3 coats of red and 4 coats of urethane clear.

I'm leaning towards the aoshima bbs though.

wtf??
my 18in fujimi bbs looks like the one here
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...27&postcount=9
which looks NOTHING like whats in the box or like yours!

that particular set of yours is very nice indeed..

and yes i think i like prefer the fujimi ones than the aoshima.. despite the huge boob in the center >_<

[MidMazar]

Originally Posted by TRBJ

wtf??
my 18in fujimi bbs looks like the one here
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...27&postcount=9
which looks NOTHING like whats in the box or like yours!

that particular set of yours is very nice indeed..

and yes i think i like prefer the fujimi ones than the aoshima.. despite the huge boob in the center >_<

The wheels you have are BBS LMS, fujimi makes a few different ones. The ones he has are BBS RGS.

Progress looks good, nice red paint and the wheels will suit it well.

[jla]

Use the fujimi wheels! Then sell me your Aoshima ones

[kaho]

The paint looks like you can literally use the body as a mirror!

['06_silver_stang]

WOW, that is a great paint job. it's like a mirror. I find the aoshima looks best.

[jano11]

Great paint job! However it's a pity that you didn't remove the sprue before painting, it will leave traces on the great painted surface when you'll remove it.

[taliesen]

The sprue contact points won't be red in color, though, so it should be 'saveable'.

Looks very nice!!

[jano11]

Originally Posted by taliesen

The sprue contact points won't be red in color, though, so it should be 'saveable'.

Sure it is "saveable". I'm just baffled when I see people go down this route, when it's easier to remove the sprue and have an overall good finish.