Getting back into it with the Tamiya Mazda RX7!

[EricM]

Finally getting back into the hobby after a 4 year break!

Going with the Tamiya 1/24 Mazda RX7-R1

basic out of the box, but using some paint I bought before I had to pack it all up.
Scale finishes Mercedes Ireland Green.

Hopefully all will go well for me as I ease back into it, just got the bench thrown back together!

[Twokidsnosleep]

Ok, let's go!

[BigWall]

Nice!

[WordenB]

I shall be watching as I have this kit waiting to be done.

[EricM]

Got the body primed and painted today, color looks good a few spots to flatten down, but overall looks good and can do some improving with painting as time goes on. choosing a brown or tan for the interior color.

Exterior color is Mercedes Ireland Green base/clear

[DRUMS01]

looking really nice so far, I like your color choices.

[EricM]

looking really nice so far, I like your color choices.

Thank you! my last couple cars ive been patial to green. The Nissan R34 i did in Millenium Jade which is a pretty close match to this one.

[digger303]

[BigWall]

Looks like the paint went down nicely!

[EricM]

Looks like the paint went down nicely!

it went ok, my spraying technique could use some work, but overall not bad. i need to get putting the clear down better though, definitely as shiny as Paul's builds!

[WordenB]

Looking very nice so far, which clear coat are you going for?

[EricM]

Looking very nice so far, which clear coat are you going for?

Clear coat was the rest of the Scalefinishes Superclear I had from a few years ago

Wasn't happy with the hood as you'll see on the next post,so I cut it all back with MLT(MR Hobby Leveling Thinner) and started over, went much better and finished with Tamiya x22 sprayed 2:1 with MLT. Flatted with polishing sponge and then buffed with Tamiya buffing compounds.

[EricM]

Just about ready for the final reveal! Gotta get the camera charged and photo booth put together.

[WordenB]

Looks like it's going very nicely Eric, that bonnet polished up beautifully. Love your choice of interior colour too.

[ForeverPlasticKits]

So shinny paint, a real success and it's beautiful!

[EricM]

Looks like it's going very nicely Eric, that bonnet polished up beautifully. Love your choice of interior colour too.

for not having touched an airbrush or sprue plastic for near 4 years it doesnt look half bad, the interior came out better than i expected being a custom mix color. The next cars or trucks i build ill spend a little more attention to detail and get the paint work really looking spiffy.

[EricM]

FINAL REVEAL!!!

This was a great slip back into the hobby quick and easy! On to the next one, and on with Paul's Buddy build!

[WordenB]

Lovely job Eric, really nice finish.

[digger303]

[Kevthemodeller]

Lovely top colour and clear coat work