Mazda RX-7 R1 Tamiya

bigbertha · #1 10-04-2009, 08:29 AM

I've always liked the shape of these. I wanted to go for a more unusual sort of colour and wheels. I went for an auto colour called Kingfisher blue which I think suits it well. The wheels I have chosen are Fujimi Volkmesh TE37 (I think) painted gloss white.

So far I've cleaned up the body of mould lines, primered in white, applied the blue and a top coat of clear (not polished yet).

Photos follow of progress so far with the wheels placed under the arches for effect.

All comments welcome.

Lownslow · #2 10-04-2009, 11:01 AM

not bad be sure to detail the lugs on the wheels

AmazonSprite · #3 10-04-2009, 12:19 PM

Great colour choice - it pops really well on such softly curved bodywork. I've always liked these Mazdas too, and haven't seen a build thread of this kit before, so looking forward to seeing more

Wishieftrottle · #4 10-04-2009, 05:07 PM

nice car bro, I have the same one on my desk

Good paintjob

Lets continue

blwnrtr93 · #5 10-05-2009, 05:46 PM

I've got 3 1:24 FDs on my desk and a 1:1 in the carport. One of the best looking cars ever to make it off the drawing board. You're making great progress on this one.

tuned.by.twenty · #6 10-05-2009, 06:17 PM

Simple, clean, and lowered. Works every time.

bigbertha · #7 10-07-2009, 02:38 PM

Thanks for the comments guys.

blwnrtr93 - I wish I had a 1:1 version, 1:24 will have to make do!

Lownslow - I will definitely detail the wheels.

tuned.by.twenty - Simple it definitely will be! I have too many others to do & not enough time, plus I'm a really slow builder! As you say if you have a good finish on top and a realistic low stance it's enough to look right.

M-Tuning · #8 10-08-2009, 04:58 PM

Nice!

Same color and wheels as my Celica

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NissanSkylineGTR98 · #9 10-08-2009, 05:45 PM

Thats an awesome colour/wheel combo! The finish is gorgeous, keep up the excellent work. Can't wait to see it finished

stump · #10 10-09-2009, 02:30 AM

That IS a gorgeous colour...

And the white wheels just set it off perfectly.
These are a kool kit, I have another to do at some point...Are you going to add the motor ? They detail up pretty good..

bigbertha · #11 10-23-2009, 12:31 PM

Thanks for the comments. The Celica looks great, I assume you used the Tamiya rally version? (I have one to do).

Yes the Tamiya kit has an engine. I plan to keep it simple but clean, as too many others to do in to little time.

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