Completed--Mazdaspeed RX-8 A-Spec Touring

Here's my latest, Fujimi's Mazdaspeed RX-8 A-Spec. Since I can't read Japanese, the only pictures I found searching of RX-8's that look like the model are B-Specs...slight differences in ground effects and rims. Whatever...it's a so-so kit from Fujimi. The bumpers were very sloppy, whoever worked on the bumper tooling was an amateur. The fit around the headlights was atrocious, and only one of the four flat surfaces that define the wheel openings was actually done correctly, all the other surfaces had to be sanded to look correct. So a few choice bodywork skills are necessary.

It's mostly OOB, I used the seats from a Revell Focus tuner. Paint is Tamiya light gunmetal, with a pearl clearcoat that was a white pearl w/purple flop...looks really cool, the overall color isn't much different, but the highlights are really nice...classy w/o being blingy. Windows were tinted w/Tamiya's new TS smoke tint...beware, it does tend to make the plastic go a bit weird, however it looks better than results w/Testors smoke tint. I had to adjust the chassis mount a bit to get it to sit correctly, not unexpected nor difficult. For a new kit it's pretty lame (body issues, interior issues, overly simplified chassis, high $$), but I had to have it, and it looks good finished. :smile:

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Very nice and clean, paint seems to have an almost purple hue.

This has nothing to do with your building, but for some reason the proportions of the model look slightly off from the real thing. The line of the roof for example. Maybe it's just me..

Hey,

Looks like you did a great job. Too bad the kit isn't as good. The paint looks really cool. Nice clean build. Keep up the great work.

Frank X.

Sweet!

looks awesome, nice and clean!! Color suits it well also

Super-duper! :lol:

I love it, the paint looks awesome!

That has a really good look to it. I like the color choice.

Nice and clean work on that rx-8! :)

Terrific work! The paint job just brings it home for me!!:sunglasse

Awesome color!!! who make's the clear gloss pearl paint? Tamiya?
fantastic clean build, im keen to get one myself now.

Excellent build.......:thumbsup:

Mike

The buildquality is exeptional as always.
But what the hell is wrong with that model. It looks like they made the molds one eye closed and the wheels are so damn small.

Looks like you did a great job on a crappy kit. Well done!!

Excellent!!!! That colour really suits the RX-8.

This is just the inspiration I need to get on and finish mine. I'm building the standard "Type S' and I've experienced all the same problems.

great build of a great car. I like that color.

Nice one!

Nice job Bob!

Hey!!.. nice one.. very clean. .. i bought a RX-8 Amemiya.. but do not started yet.. this makes me feel... excited to do it!!!

Great one!..

Cris

It's very nice!

Looks stunning!
Lights at the rear look particularly good!

Hopefully I can come up to this standard

Nice Job on a crappy kit! That paint looks amaing.

Thanks for the replies! I've got the Amemiya version to do next, it's got much better front/rear bumper molding than this one.

Here's one more shot...trying to get some outdoor lighting on it, and I found the wiper that had been knocked off during final assembly... :rolleyes:

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Thanks for the replies! I've got the Amemiya version to do next, it's got much better front/rear bumper molding than this one.

Here's one more shot...trying to get some outdoor lighting on it, and I found the wiper that had been knocked off during final assembly... :rolleyes:

http://images7.fotki.com/v144/photos/1/10258/17860/Dscn6375-vi.jpg

Hey thats awesome! I love the pearl over it! Is that the same pearl from HLJ? Very nice model!

Hey thats awesome! I love the pearl over it! Is that the same pearl from HLJ? Very nice model!

Thanks, the pearl coat started as Tamiya's TS 65 spray pearl clear, but it doesn't have much pearl in it... :screwy: I added a good bit of LMG (long OOP) pearl white powder that has a purple flop effect, so it gives the light gunmetal a slightly purple "glow" in the right lighting. BTW, I airbrushed the pearl coats, used Tamiya spray clear over the pearl, and then a second coat of Tamiya clear thinned w/Gunze Mr. Thinner and airbrushed. Tamiya sprays airbrush very nicely when thinned w/a bit of Gunze Mr. Thinner.

Haven't tried any of the pearls from HLJ...I have plenty of the old LMG stuff, and Micheal's and Hobby Lobby carry pearl powder sets too.

Great build! The color is very cool.
It's cool to see Tamiyas light gunmetal take on a new persona with the pearl addition.

despite the fujimi issues, you did a great job, paint looks really nice

Sad thing to hear the bodywork isn´t that good. Paintjob looks flawless. I like those mirrors :D And the RX8 remains to be a very very good looking car. Good job.

Great work as usual from you. I'm looking forward to seeing this color for my self in real light.

Thanks, the pearl coat started as Tamiya's TS 65 spray pearl clear, but it doesn't have much pearl in it... :screwy: I added a good bit of LMG (long OOP) pearl white powder that has a purple flop effect, so it gives the light gunmetal a slightly purple "glow" in the right lighting. BTW, I airbrushed the pearl coats, used Tamiya spray clear over the pearl, and then a second coat of Tamiya clear thinned w/Gunze Mr. Thinner and airbrushed. Tamiya sprays airbrush very nicely when thinned w/a bit of Gunze Mr. Thinner.

Haven't tried any of the pearls from HLJ...I have plenty of the old LMG stuff, and Micheal's and Hobby Lobby carry pearl powder sets too.

Ohh! Sweet! Thanks ! I'll have to see if i can get a ride to Michaels.