After have long since been retired, the S2000 is back on my desk. This was actually the first car kit I bought in my current modeling infatuation; I got it over two years ago.

I had already gotten about halfway through it, when the windshield mysteriously disappeared. :eek: So it got crammed into its box, and shoved under the desk. And I changed my sig to say "I can't find the windshield." :(

Those dark days ended when the mighty Guiddy took pity on me and my plight (and just happened to have a spare windshield), and sent me a new windshield!!!

Moral of the story: Guiddy = :coolguy:

So I dug it back out, and I overlooked my progress so far. The chassis is complete. It looks fairly good, too. Some stuff is brush painted, but it's okay.

The exhaust looks like crap. It's a custom mixed brass-y color, which I must have mixed poorly. It will be redone.

The interior was started. The bottom of the bucket was painted red for the carpet, and it looks fine. The seats look terrible. I didn't use a primer way back then, so I had to put a zillion coats of red to cover the black, and it was way too glumpy, and it wasn't even red enough yet. The door panels were masked and painted well, but again, there weren't enough coats to completely cover the black with the red trim.

The body was painted the wrong color outright. :rolleyes:

So, the body, exhaust, seats and door panels are all soaking in a pickle jar full of Castrol Super Clean so that all the paint will be removed. Should be ready to start priming and painting next tuesday or so. :D

So that's where it stands. You all know you will be updated regularly. :)

Breathe fire back into that old flame. ;)

Talk about progress, huh? Seems like the Artist Formerly Known as Silver S2000 has come a long way since the S2000 sans windshield. Knowledge is power.

Keep a good eye on that windshield this time eh !!!

Hope it turns out good for you.

And just for motivation, my own favourite S2000!
What are you going to use foe the Silverstone metallic?

Originally posted by Guiddy
And just for motivation, my own favourite S2000!
What are you going to use foe the Silverstone metallic? Thanks!

I'm going to use the mixture called out in the instructions. Did you tweak yours at all?

Also, what did you think of the "H" decals for the wheel centercaps? I did one yesterday, and it looks kinda sloppy. :(

And did you notice they give you two backwardss wheels? They're the directional 6-spoke wheels, so you should have 2 left and 2 right, but they're all the same. I wonder if they'll fix that for the Type V...

I'm going to call Tamiya and ask for another set of the window masks, as well as the metal emblems again. :D

I thought most cars had to put up with directional wheels looking odd on one side?
Never seen an S2000 with those wheels anyway, so I couldn't comment!
The window mask I could help you with, the photetch I couldn't!:D

I am fine with the H emblems! What's the alternative?

Originally posted by Guiddy
The window mask I could help you with, the photetch I couldn't!:D

I am fine with the H emblems! What's the alternative? Don't worry about this one. I just want more! :silly2:

Hey Jay I am doing the same kit, rock on S2k:finger: :finger:

Originally posted by Jimmy_11_cars
Hey Jay I am doing the same kit, rock on S2k:finger: :finger: Glad to hear it! :D Feel free to start your own thread about it. Make sure to read up Guiddy's thread, too. And ask any questions! :D

Edit: Here's Guiddy's thread:

Tamiya Honda S2000 (formerly titled "JAY!!! Look what I've got!!!") (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t5553.html)

Fresh from the pickle-jar bath in CSC, the body, seats, mirrors, door panels, tonneau cover and exhaust parts are all on my desk, completely free of paint. Ready for round 2. :flash:

Something Dan did, but didn't seem to mention, is sand of the box behind the side markers where the S2000 logo goes. This box appeared on the pre-production model, but isn't on the real thing. So, off it comes!

An odd thing on mine though... Since the body is molded in "silver" plastic, the "grain" of the plastic is different at this vestigal box feature. After the boxes were sanded off, the plastic still looked like they were there. It's the weirdest thing, and it's hard to explain, but look for it if you ever build one. It's neat.

I should get to priming the body by Tuesday or so. :) It's fun when stuff gets done! :coolguy:

Originally posted by jay@af
Fresh from the pickle-jar bath in CSC, the body, seats, mirrors, door panels, tonneau cover and exhaust parts are all on my desk, completely free of paint. Ready for round 2. :flash:

Are you talking about the convertible top when you say tonneau cover? So the CSC will strip clear parts with out screwing up clear parts? :confused: I need to strip my RX-7 windows for repainting and I obviously don't want to screw them up. :D

I have not used it on clear parts yet. The tonneau cover is the thing that covers the folded roof in the down position.

I have some old clear tree that's been painted on. I could try it out for you, if you like...

Originally posted by jay@af
I have some old clear tree that's been painted on. I could try it out for you, if you like...

Could you? That would be super! :D

I'll toss it in the pickle jar tonight. :D

My guess is that the clear wont like it.

CSC Report: after 12 hours, the clear plastic seems completely fine! That's more than enough time to remove acrylic paint.

S2000 Report: Body is semi-primed, more coats later. I'm going to pick up my dad's camera again, and stopping my the hobby store. I think they finally moved into their new building! :D :cool: So I just want to check it out. :wave:

Hey thats good about the clear plastic....i really thought it would harm it.

Good to know these things.

Originally posted by primera man
Hey thats good about the clear plastic....i really thought it would harm it.

Good to know these things.

Yeah, I just need to find some CSC!!!

Originally posted by Guiddy


Yeah, I just need to find some CSC!!!
Bought some today. :D

When using CSC, WEAR GLOVES!!!!!!! It'll tear your skin up... :( That's bad.

Originally posted by jay@af
When using CSC, WEAR GLOVES!!!!!!! It'll tear your skin up... :( That's bad.
Thanks for the tip...it would be a little tough to model with bloody stumps. :D

To get back on topic, so where's the pics of you current progress. ;)

Originally posted by G-Forces
To get back on topic, so where's the pics of you current progress. ;) Due to my current film > develop > scan setup for posting pics, especially the part where I don't have a scanner, I cannot currently accomodate progress pics. :( Unless, of course, construction lasts several months, like the NSX did... :rolleyes:

I now have a silver S2000 again (but in parts.) I'm really impressed with the shade of silver the Tamiya mix produces (X10:1+X11:2). Looks really good, and it's over the gray primer, just to keep it characteristically dark. :)

Next is finishing the interior. The seats and doors have been primed, and have a first coat of semi-gloss red, but need another for good coverage. They turing out nice and leathery, just like Guiddy's. :)

Progress reports will follow. :D

I sprayed a coat of clear on the body today and... :mad: ...when I came back out to look at it, there was a mess of dust dried in the paint. :cry:

I'll be doing a pinch of light sanding before I continure. :(

Originally posted by jay@af
I sprayed a coat of clear on the body today and... :mad: ...when I came back out to look at it, there was a mess of dust dried in the paint. :cry:

I'll be doing a pinch of light sanding before I continure. :(

Who forgot to put it in the microwave when they finished painting !!!

Originally posted by primera man


Who forgot to put it in the microwave when they finished painting !!!
We don't have a microwave here but I found handing the model upside down really helps too.

I spray in a cardboard box with a lid outside, and I put the lid on for it to cure. I don't know what happened this time. :confused:

Originally posted by jay@af
I sprayed a coat of clear on the body today and... :mad: ...when I came back out to look at it, there was a mess of dust dried in the paint. :cry:

I'll be doing a pinch of light sanding before I continure. :( Sanding didn't fix it. :( The S2000 is back in the pickle jar full of CSC. Third time's a charm! :D

Originally posted by jay@af
Sanding didn't fix it. :( The S2000 is back in the pickle jar full of CSC. Third time's a charm! :D

Pman throws his hands in the air....shakes his head and walks out of thread :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

J/K

Originally posted by jay@af
Sanding didn't fix it. :( The S2000 is back in the pickle jar full of CSC. Third time's a charm! :D
Duuuuuude! :(

Wow. Stripping the S2000 is taking way longer than the NSX did. :confused: I wonder if it's because I used the grey primer instead of the white... Well, today I took it out and scrubbed it a bit, but it wasn't ready, so back in the jar it went...

In the meantime, I finished painting all the interior parts. Now ready for assembly! :D The seats and door panels came out really well; I'm very pleased.

Next is re-doing the exhaust. I've decided to paint the mufflers flat black, since they were black on both of the S2000s i've managed to get underneath... ;)

Originally posted by jay@af
since they were black on both of the S2000s i've managed to get underneath... ;)
Umm, I'm not sure I really want to know. :eek:

You'll never guess who's got an update with pics!!!!!!!!

ME!!!!!! :D :D :D :D

Only one, though. I borrowed the cam, but my S2K body is still soaking.

My interior:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/323530S2000int.jpg

wow.. you did a really good job on the carpet... looks so real :eek:

Thanks. It's just flat red, but it's a good contrast for the semi-gloss seats. I still need to paint the door handles and window switches black, though. :o

Nice looking job on the interior Jay. Can we expect to see a few other pics of your other models now ??

A few more. I snaped this, and the new NSX shots, when my friend broght his digicam by a few days ago, but he didn't have the cord, so he emailed them to me today. He'll let me borrow it again later, when I'll have more time to find a better background. :) Makes me want to hurry on the S2000. ;)

The CSC is actually having trouble stripping the body. :eek: I guess I'll have to sand of the last bit that I can't seem to scrub off.

Oh, well. I wonder why it was different this time... :confused:

It all depends on the brand of primer too!
I had to scrub my R34 when I soaked it in brake fluid!

Looking forward to seeing this one done Jay! We might not pick on you so much when you complete it!;)
Don't forget to spray the section above the exhausts black on the rear bumper too, the instructions omit it!

I say you keep your mates digi cam too! He can't need it as much as you do!

:o D'oh!! I just remembered that I still have to call Tamiya for a new windshield mask. :o

And I meant to ask you, Dan, why doesn't yours have the antenna? :confused:

Hey Jay, long time no post, nice interior and I like your colour for the carpet, looks real. However, forgive me, I think the seats are a bit too shiny.

I am working on a Golf V5. Hope I can finish it soon and post some pic here.

Thanks. I don't mind the shine. I think it works well with the flat flat carpet. :)

Go ahead and start your own thread about your Golf! :)

For anyone who's still interested in my world's longest S2000 build, (:() here are pictures of the body stripped for the second time. You can see what I meant about the primer not coming all the way off.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/468135car.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/152177car2.jpg

Since these pics were taken, I've washed the body multiple times to try and get rid of any CSC that may have been lurking in the paint, and it has most of a layer of primer again...

I Hvae WAAAAY too many unfinished models:( BTW hpw do you post a pic in your sig????????

Jay, looks more like a car crash than primer, LOL:p

I actually made progress on it today! :D I painted the taillights, windshield frame, and 'thing between the mufflers' all black. I also stole the windshiled mask from my Type V kit to use on Dan's windshield and it is now painted, too, minus the side windows, as planned.

The body is already polished, the headlight assemblies and front grille went in today. :cool: The front end looks great! :eek:

Things left to do include:
Detailing the taillights: foil in lightbacks, red on the corners. The round lenses are already sprayed clear red. :)
The trunk lid. It was cut off because it was a trouble spot during polishing. It was stripped and repainted. When I'm satisfied that the colors match, it will be temporarily reattached for now. A hinge will be added later, when I have something interesting to put in the trunk. ;) The third brake light is already attached to the trunk lid. The 'nub' on the lid that the clear part sits on was foiled, and the rest of the backside of the clear part was colored black, and I'm really happy with the effect. :)
The exhaust need to be repainted. I'll have flat black mufflers because that's what I've seen on all 1:1 S2Ks, but the cat and pipes will be gold-ish and chrome-ish, respectively
Afix metal transfers, antenna and mirrors.
Decide what to do about a license plate... ;)
I'll get pics soon... :D

edit: thanks again, Dan... :coolguy:

Wow, Jay, you're actually still working on it!!! :eek: :D :hehe: :hehehe:

Who knows, maybe you'll finish something soon too!!!!!!! :p j/k

Good luck with it ;)

Jay, any chance of up-to-date pics of your progress? I'm currently working on the V-Spec S2000, and could do with a bit of inspiration to get back to work on it. :)

Originally posted by Focus2000
Jay, any chance of up-to-date pics of your progress?Yes, but not for a couple days... ;)

At this rate you will be finishing it in a rest home !!
:finger: :finger: :finger:
j/k

:flash:

Originally posted by jay@af
The trunk lid. It was cut off because it was a trouble spot during polishing. It was stripped and repainted. When I'm satisfied that the colors match, it will be temporarily reattached for now. A hinge will be added later, when I have something interesting to put in the trunk. ;) The third brake light is already attached to the trunk lid. The 'nub' on the lid that the clear part sits on was foiled, and the rest of the backside of the clear part was colored black, and I'm really happy with the effect. :)Trunk Lid is in the CSC because...
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&postid=573296&t=938#post573296

Some pics: :D

Here's my windshield, which has come to me via England:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/586934windshield.JPG

Here's the body with the poorly matched trunk lid.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/693819bodyfront.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/427570bodyrear.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/611425bodyside.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/628729bodytop.JPG

Here's a mock-up w/out the trunk lid:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/479708mockfront.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/133656mockhigh.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/908620mockint.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/957086mockrear.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/858191mockrearqtr.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/111456mockside.JPG

:coolguy:

Jay,
That looks nice, so lets just get one thing straight then, you got a windshield and fixed that up, finished off the model, then on the way outside to take some photos of the car you lost the trunk lid?:D
You have some luck there;)

Ray

Originally posted by freakray
That looks nice, so lets just get one thing straight then, you got a windshield and fixed that up, finished off the model, then on the way outside to take some photos of the car you lost the trunk lid?:D Ummmm.... Yeah, pretty much. :(

I made more progress on it today!Originally posted by jay@af
Things left to do include:
Detailing the taillights: foil in lightbacks, red on the corners. The round lenses are already sprayed clear red. :)
The trunk lid. It was cut off because it was a trouble spot during polishing. It was stripped and repainted. When I'm satisfied that the colors match, it will be temporarily reattached for now. A hinge will be added later, when I have something interesting to put in the trunk. ;) The third brake light is already attached to the trunk lid. The 'nub' on the lid that the clear part sits on was foiled, and the rest of the backside of the clear part was colored black, and I'm really happy with the effect. :)
The exhaust need to be repainted. I'll have flat black mufflers because that's what I've seen on all 1:1 S2Ks, but the cat and pipes will be gold-ish and chrome-ish, respectively
Afix metal transfers, antenna and mirrors.
Decide what to do about a license plate... ;)Everything's done on this list... pretty much... except for the trunklid. I primed it again today, and will try again to re-match my custom mixed Silverstone Metallic tomorrow...

yay for Jay:flash:

One minor mishap... one of the "S2000" transfers got a bit tweaked and now the "S" won't lie flat... :(

Inching ever closer to completion...
Originally posted by jay@af
Once you have a custom-mixed color, it's FAWKIN HARD to match that color again...!!!! :mad:To this end, I mixed up a color as close as I could come; checking blobs on test plastic next to the paint already on the body. I sprayed the trunk lid with a couple coats, and let it cure. After comparing, I saw the new mix was too light, so I added more gunmetal to the remaining mix and sprayed another pair of coats.

Next day: Still too light. More gunmetal. Two more coats.

Tonight: If it's still too light, I'll have to go for broke now, because I can only thin out my current mix so much before it's all thinner... :o

Yeah some of the greys I have mixed tend to dry lighter than they appear when wet. Don't really know what to say other than keep trying! The light at the end of the tunnel is getting closer :)

Originally posted by jay@af
One minor mishap... one of the "S2000" transfers got a bit tweaked and now the "S" won't lie flat... :(

do you need another one?

Originally posted by magicmanjk808
do you need another one? Naw... it's close enough. Thanks for the offer, though. :)

Originally posted by jay@af
Naw... it's close enough. Thanks for the offer, though. :)

np. anytime.

Oh, would you look at that...

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&postid=663432&t=2362

Well, at least read it... since I'm too lame to have pics... :o

Originally posted by jay@af

Well, at least read it... since I'm too lame to have pics... :o


I second that one! :finger: