RX37 - Fenders

Well, with a bit of colour, this is turning out to be very very cool.

I've attached the fenders so it should be ready for it's new livery in a couple of days. I cant wait to reveal the full impact

I also fixed the front splitter which was falling off from scraping the ground.

I have created a dilemma though... Which RX7 to run.. They all look great now.

FD-73S

Recently, there are a stack of new products on the market. These Active ABC Hobby over Fenders for the RX-3 Savanna somehow have made their way onto my neglected Vertex FD.

I definitely have the wide bug. Red Chrome Apexi Stickers will be replaced with RE-Amemiya D1-7 set.

RWB Body Moulding

As you know, I'm making 2 RWB influenced Porsches at the moment. The Tamiya bodies are being lengthened and widened in the process.

The fenders are giving me a little hassle though.

I wouldn't recommend doing anything too serious when modifying polycarbonate.

The second one is nearing completion also. See above.

There will be some small details like photo realistic lights and engine.

RWP - Paint Prep

I started to fill the body curves, I thought i may be able to build up a paint layer. I'll give it one more try, but some gaps are a bit too big so some putty will be needed.

But getting there. (just undercoat)

RWB RC Drifters

With the 2 new RWB cars coming, there'll be a few of us drifting under a new banner. I decided to make some new stickers for the "RWB RC Drifters". Can't wait for some side by side action.

Rauh Welt 993 - Closer

I decided to cut the front bar and complete the RWB look. It really needed to be done.

Anyway, I'm happy I did, because it looks awesome! I've trimmed the first body #34 and it's awaiting paint and panel.

You can start to see some of the detail in this sucker.

After replicating the front bumper on the second car #9, I also started to glue the body, but not before drilling the body and mounting it in place.

A quick look with the HPI BBS LMR "Shelf Spec"

But these will be drifted. Shelves are for PLA models. Active RC is the way to go.

Start of the week long fender process. first angle is created. then the bend is created after curing.

I also experimented with some putty. this is just playing around. Rear window vent. But I may use it on the light buckets, Bumper Vents, fender lines etc. Just checking the effect on the lexan.

Rauh Welt 993 - Progress

Another update for the Rauh Welt 993 duo. Made some good progress today.

A finishing touch to the cars will be the engine room cover. I don't recommend trying to cut letters out of lexan. PITA!

First #34 recieved its final fender alignment today. I'm pretty happy with the result. The rear is wider than I first thought. Gonna be FAT!.

I also set about the getting the second body ready, I want them finished at the same time.

For #9 I decided to keep the rear cut as a single piece for ease of alignment. It worked well.

Also can't wait for these to be finished so I can convert my chassis to RE-R

Anyway, Front design is a little different. But the trademark RWB rubber strip on the front will cover any extra work I do here anyway.

Rear I decided to bring the fenders back a little further and hug the lights. Still have to drill this one (why are re-chargeable drills always flat??) but the RWB cut-out is finished, and I cut out the remaining lights from the two donor bodies for buckets.

Decals are also awaiting application. Not sure on final colour combos, so I printed all in black and white.

But here is a glimpse at amazing! The matt finish on the PS paint is great! Wing mods also require drilling and some carbon sticker. Banana wing is freaking high. May need new stays, But I'll let the other guys worry about that.

 Grey is a tad lighter than what I had in mind, but it will work well with the decals. True fighter colour.

So that's it for this round. next couple of days should get the second body to the same point as the first. Ready for Paint!!!

Rauh Welt 993 Updates

Getting excited! This is gonna be awesome!

Fenders are attached in one point at the moment until I decide what angle I want to create at the skirts. They will be beefed up later.

Wheel selection includes BBS for display (it is a porsche after all) and Miester S1 for action.

Newera TA SPL 1/10

Testing the Newera TA SPL

I didn't have any Blue, so I was left to get creative with red.

Still looks pretty formiddible.

The real car wears Pan speed and a White Bonnet

Left and right sides are asymetrical.

Great image

Monster on Miester S1, real car has Enkei F1

Grrrowlin'

D-Like RE-R unboxing

D-Like RE-R Yokomo Conversion Kit. In an attempt to improve the overall slidibility of my chassis, I went for this.

Initial quality looks superb. the price was expensive, but it basically makes my Yokomo TC4 similar to a DRB in price.

Chassis is definitely silver.

Blue parts should match the other blue parts I have on the suspension etc. Exposed drivetrain for easy cleaning.

Belt drive is gonna be silent and I love that. Drift Package was always a noisy machine.

Can't wait to get it together, but it's gonna take a week or so.

Some Videos Here and here. (Camber?)