Building our second BRZ Limited

[heptoman]

Hey everyone, update time.


Engine front and radiator detailing.





Backside:





Front of engine installed:





Belts/pulleys added:





Forgot to take a picture of just the intake after install but you get the point. (Blue sprue leftover will be taken care of tonight, plus any touch-up that's needed elsewhere). Complete engine:





I don't know if there will be an update tomorrow morning - taking the real one in for an oil change. I painted the interior but I REALLY didn't like the work so I have to redo it. I also finished the exterior but it was getting late and the clear coat needed to dry, so I'll at least have pictures of that tomorrow.

[DarkSunrise]

This is the most detailed model I have ever seen! Very impressive.

[SubiePig]

I think you have inspired me to start on this kit that has been sitting my in living room for months now.

[heptoman]

Originally Posted by SubiePig

I think you have inspired me to start on this kit that has been sitting my in living room for months now.

Go for it, it's fun!

[heptoman]

Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

This is the most detailed model I have ever seen! Very impressive.

Thanks, although it tests my patience a lot because I want to rush through it. Can't though - want this to be good.


Surprisingly, this is my first model after about a twelve year modelling dark age. I used to cram them out at least one per day - but they never really looked that great and didn't last.


I also might make a second one, or do the Toyota twin, in a few months just to see comparison, etc. I would like to get back into Trek models too. I've been wanting to re-do my 1:2400 scale Enterprise D for forever now!

[heptoman]

Update time! Lots done last night.


Red stitching detail painting:





Center console:





Center console cemented in:





And couches:





Another view:





You can see the bad painting on the rear deck. That's AFTER fixing it too! Might go over with a second coat, depends on how bad you can see it through the rear glass once that's done.


I also spray painted the rest of the interior but I didn't take a pic of the masking required - that's what took the bulk of the time yesterday. Maybe after school tailgate party and before the DFW mini-meet I'll take some pics. But we'll be detail painting those tonight and finishing the interior up tomorrow!

[shiumai]

this is great - i used to be into fine scale modeling. this is more of a real 'build' thread than most 'build' threads out there (which are really 'mod' threads)

[campy]

This is really cool. I give you credit for having the patience to do all this detail. I don't even have the patience for those snap-together model kits

This really makes me want to build an 86 RC drift car.

[Sportsguy83]

This is incredible, my head can't wrap around so much detail. I admire you guys so much... I wouldn't be able to do this so beautifully in a million years!

[heptoman]

Thanks for all the comments! I hope my updates aren't taking TOO long.


Anyway, here is a shot of the interior after spray painting the base coat of semi gloss black. I masked off where I will be gluing - I hate sanding, and would rather spend the time to mask.





Mask removed:





Rear brake decal applied. Hard to see, I know...but it's there. (Sorry about the messy workspace in the background...)





Dashboard after detail painting:





Assembled and decaled dashboard. I had applied the decals before the Dallas mini-meet, but when we returned the gas pedal decal was gone! (I blame the cat).... and then as I was applying the front speakers, I lost the brake pedal decal too. Which is INCREDIBLY frustrating because I made a huge point to apply lots of decal setting solution to those things.





And side panels, with paint detailing and decals. Sorry about the glare from one of the decals - they were still wet when I took the pic.




Final cockpit assembly tonight.


My wife is taking a nap so that means MLB 2k12!!!!

[heptoman]

Hello everyone!


Update time.


I was able to get a lot done yesterday.


Here is the cockpit with doors assembled. I forgot to snap a picture of the doors alone for the red stitching detail, but you can see it nonetheless in this pic.





Another view:





And cockpit installed on lower body:





Firewall and bumper masked off, ready for spray painting:





Battery, masked for painting - different color.







Firewall components after painting (I had trouble with the battery posts, as you can see. The bloody thing is so small! I'll touch it up after I assemble the whole battery):





Brake fluid reservoir:





Reverse taillights painted (still needs a coat of silver).





Rear bumper assembly:





Front bumper assembly:





Some detail painting and assembly tonight, more updates tomorrow!

[Kimsey47]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

[heptoman]

Good morning. Too freaking early...


Lots done last night.


Battery and brake master cylinder assembled:





Another view:





Battery on firewall:





Battery and brake cylinder. You can the botched battery posts:





And windshield bottom assembled. Going to let that dry before fixing battery.





Grill assembled into front bumper:





Back to battery, fixed (paint still a little wet):





Reverse light cluster and bumper assembled (three different parts):





Front fog lights assembled. I botched the driver's side lights, going to need to fix that once everything is dry.





Firewall installed into main body:





Front and rear bumper taped and glued.





Hood joints:





Full body:





Side view:





Rear view:





Front view:





That's all for now. Next is the window but I need to research how to tint models. It seems pretty straight forward but I don't want to screw it up.

[heptoman]

No update today, sorry everyone. I had to do a bit of research with tinting of plastic model windows. I'll be stopping at Hobbytown today to pick up some stuff, should be able to get some work done tonight, pics in the AM.