View Full Version : MY RX-8 has arrived!


Titanium Grey
09-16-2003, 07:53 AM
Went home last night to find my new RX-8 waiting for me outside the house.

After a few minutes carfully tearing away the protective outer wrappings I stood back and admired my new purchase.

I opened her up and carefully checked that everything was present and correct, then I went inside an prepared to start a new chapter in my life of vehicle ownership.

After showing my other half around the RX-8, pointing out all the styling cues and details I was ready to begin.

Taking a firm hold of one of the wheels (shod with what are clearly marked as Bridgestone Potenza Re117s) I proceeded to carfully remove it from the surrounding material with a sharp scapel. I then did this with all the remaining wheels.

After a further few hours of painstaking work with a fine brush and some paint, I was ready to assemble the front suspension and steering components.

Tonight I hope to complete the running gear and start on the leather upolstery.
;)

Contigo
09-16-2003, 07:55 AM
Where's the brickwall smilie? :D

sixspeed
09-16-2003, 08:04 AM
Lol.. this one?

http://www.eboards4all.com/smilies/banghead.gif


-andy-

RX-Late
09-16-2003, 12:53 PM
Picture please - when you are done.

Titanium Grey
09-17-2003, 05:56 PM
Have taken some photos of build in progress.

Will post from work tomorrow.

(Dont go expecting any works of art);)

mikeb
09-17-2003, 05:56 PM
congrats

Titanium Grey
09-18-2003, 10:07 AM
Ok here's the photos.

First the box.

Titanium Grey
09-18-2003, 10:08 AM
Body parts, as supplied.

Titanium Grey
09-18-2003, 10:09 AM
Painted and assembled chassis.

Titanium Grey
09-18-2003, 10:11 AM
Chassis underside.

Titanium Grey
09-18-2003, 10:12 AM
Cabin interior. (needs another coat of paint methinks.)

Titanium Grey
09-18-2003, 10:14 AM
Dashboard.

Titanium Grey
09-18-2003, 10:15 AM
Seats.

Titanium Grey
09-18-2003, 10:16 AM
Detail transfers.

RX-Late
09-19-2003, 07:35 AM
Hey, the model's looking really good. Can't wait to see what it looks like when your done.

Titanium Grey
09-25-2003, 12:30 PM
Completed Body, Front.

Titanium Grey
09-25-2003, 12:31 PM
Completed Body, Rear.

Titanium Grey
09-25-2003, 12:32 PM
Completed interior and chassis

Titanium Grey
09-25-2003, 12:34 PM
Finished model, front.

Titanium Grey
09-25-2003, 12:34 PM
Finished model, nose.

Titanium Grey
09-25-2003, 12:35 PM
Finished model, rear.

Titanium Grey
09-25-2003, 12:37 PM
There you go, probably a good 15 hours worth of work there.

At leaast I have a car I can play with now.:D

Jon H
09-25-2003, 01:18 PM
Nice. What MPG are you getting?

Titanium Grey
09-25-2003, 02:37 PM
Not done many miles yet, but so far haven't noticed any petrol usage at all.:D

MarkW
09-25-2003, 04:19 PM
Arrrrggh!! Sacrilige! You have taken a perfectly good Velocity Red car and coated it in dull Tit Grey. How could you :eek: :eek:

Seriously, looks very nice though :D