Building our second BRZ Limited
 

My wife and I are undergoing a project to build a near replica of our brand new DGM BRZ. (Love the car very much.) :)


We've already completed step one (buying the parts) and step two (cleaning), so here are a few pics.


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o.../WP_000091.jpg


Washing:


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o.../WP_000089.jpg


And drying:


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o.../WP_000088.jpg


We're going to try to make it exactly like the real one - which means lots of super detailed paint effects in the interior (red stitching....I'm going to let her do that).


Anyway, rear suspension is tonight, hopefully!


:word:

Here is the rear suspension, sans brake rotors. It also needs a coat of semi gloss black on everything except the silver transfer case cap. FWIW Tamiya is my new favorite model kit company - the level of detail is awesome.


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o.../WP_000093.jpg

Updates for tonight:


Brakes assembled and ready for painting.


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o.../WP_000099.jpg


Hubs painted. Hard to see, sorry - I thought my phone camera was good?
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...WP_0001004.jpg


Brake rotors painted.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o..._0001052-1.jpg


Calipers done (yes, three separate colors...very tedious).


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o.../WP_000106.jpg


First coat of body color on underbody. Will need multiple coats, and the body will probably need to be primed - the model is case in silica bluish.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...WP_0001072.jpg


More tomorrow!

Awesome! Can't wait to see the final results! I always tried to build models and do detail but failed miserably lol!

in !! looks like fun!

plan any mods? if i built one, i'd like to lower it a bit and put some custom rays wheels on like these:
http://www.hlj.com/product/FRYRM006/Aut

Probably no mods, just stock like our real one. It is indeed fun, although I'm having a hard time convincing the wife to join in. Not everyone's cup of tea, unfortunately. :iono:

I've been in the mood to paint lately, this might just be a great alternative

Go for it! It's a great kit!

This is cool. Thanks for sharing!

Subbed. Most unique journal by far.

Very Cool! Keep the updates coming!

Wow!

I bought the same kit 6 months ago. It has been sitting in the middle of the dining room table like the thanksgiving turkey (shows how often I entertain).

I built many models while rehabbing injuries years ago, always taking time patience, and tedious details to the extreme. Gave most away to kids.

Have been too busy working and building the real car to take the time (as you and your wife are) to build it with care and detail. I will be painting mine SWP to match the car in the driveway, which will include building and installing my aftermarket parts on the model as well.

Thus I am subscribed

:popcorn:

No turbo no care. :)