gt6mkiii Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Here's a build I finished recently for a JDM themed build-off on Instagram. I had only recently added this kit to my stash so the timing was pretty good. This was the stock Tamiya Honda NSX kit that I added a few modifications to. The base kit is pretty good, my only complaints being that the body was a bit wavy, and the A-pillars, which need to be the thickness they are to be in scale but that makes them incredibly fragile - fortunately I only broke one of them. I swapped the kit wheels to a set of Aoshima 19" Volk TE37s, added a front splitter and side skirts made from sheet styrene and modified the rear wing into a NSX-R style one. The colour was a mix of Metallic Blue, Black and Silver which was then clearcoated with Mr Color GX100. Exhaust tips are aluminum tube - same size as the one I put on my BMW 2002 but it looks a lot more in proportion here to my eye. Since the kit comes with moveable pop-up lights, I thought I would add some micro LEDs to them to light them up. I didn't do any of the other lights as the full width rear light panel would be tricky and I didn't want to miss the 4 week build timeline. The interior is box stock with the exception of adding a clear plastic cover for the gauges for a bit more realism, embossing powder for carpet, and a gold shift knob to match the wheels. Most of the engine is hidden once assembled, but I added some wires and tubing, bare metal foil for hose clamps and a shiny red for the valve covers and intake cover. One of the requirements of the build-off was that the photos had to be on a solid background but that wasn't going to stop me from shooting some extra shots in a more dramatic studio style: And then some with a photo backdrop: Thanks for looking! Martin. 45 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Most impressive finish and photos, as usual. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Beautiful work. I have this kit but the delicacy of the windscreen pillars has slightly scared me off attempting it; that and I can't decide what colour I'd like to paint it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Simply stunning model! Excellent photos as well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Another cracker. Highly impressive.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Usual superb build well done looks fantastic 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickfingers Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 I have this on the bench ATM- I love the wheels ,looks excellent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 The two dark shots with the lights on are amazing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt6mkiii Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 56 minutes ago, JeroenS said: The two dark shots with the lights on are amazing! Thanks Jeroen, those are 4 minute exposures in a pitch black garage, bouncing a light off of a white ceiling and then turning on the LED headlights for about a second. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 10 minutes ago, gt6mkiii said: Thanks Jeroen, those are 4 minute exposures in a pitch black garage, bouncing a light off of a white ceiling and then turning on the LED headlights for about a second. Wow... I never would have though that. I had no idea you could do that 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Belbin Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Witchcraft. Beautiful model by the way. 🥰 Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitkent Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 What everyone else said! It really does look real,that car is really stunning. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FG2Si Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Very nice looking NSX. I have it in the stash as well. I wish I still had my Rosso one though. Carl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabRoberts Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Very clever, but you can't fool me, you've got a real NSX and a studio somewhere haven't you? Rab 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt6mkiii Posted October 4, 2020 Author Share Posted October 4, 2020 21 hours ago, RabRoberts said: Very clever, but you can't fool me, you've got a real NSX and a studio somewhere haven't you? I wish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Wowww it looks so real, im deep impressed by your model, looks simply fantastic, also your way of photography is high end. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 That has to be one of the, if not the, best car models I've seen. Just stunningly realistic! Beautiful work! Keith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Yet another very nice build from you. I have to admit though that I prefer the photos on the plain background, but those with the lights just look excellent - very well built and photographed in all pics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyChiken Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Absolutely stunning, and the mild mods are beautifully executed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Absolute top notch - the model and the photography! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anteater Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 I second what they all said! 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoolioPaulio Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Amazing build and I love the colour, really works with the gold alloys. Also, the led lights is an awesome touch. Might try adding those to my Subaru build when I start it Can I ask where you got the industrial style background for the last two photos? I made a decent countryside one from images off Google for my classic cars, but I've really struggled finding suitable urban/industrial images of the road mainly, for the modern cars. Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt6mkiii Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 5 hours ago, HoolioPaulio said: Can I ask where you got the industrial style background for the last two photos? Yep - check unsplash.com - Some of my backgrounds and roads I shoot myself around town but that concrete background came from there. You might need to tweak the photos a bit to get them square. I've found photos that I like and then I'll correct the perspective so that they work as a background. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiopa Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Renovation, painting, color, and photography are all perfect. This is my favorite NSX's ideal. I'm so impressed. It's a great work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 That is one mean looking NSX 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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