project - honda civic widebody

[youngxmodder]

nice i like the hatch would you buy me that model? jk jk but would you if i had money?

[blue504life]

Originally Posted by youngxmodder

nice i like the hatch would you buy me that model? jk jk but would you if i had money?

thanks, the model is $27.14 and then shipping, but you got the money i can pick one up (that goes for anyone) or you can buy this when im done

[taiwanesekid05]

Tada... Hasegawa. Accuracy of Tamiya, difficutly of building a Navy warship.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hasegaw...del_company%29

[blue504life]

Originally Posted by chinesekid05

Tada... Hasegawa. Accuracy of Tamiya, difficutly of building a Navy warship.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hasegaw...del_company%29

haha, nice, they might be hard to build but they sure look nice

[texan_idiot25]

You payed 27 bucks on a model Civic?

I knew gas prices affected resale values on cheap econocars, but jeez...

Looks good, fits well. I suggest painting the windows (from the inside) black, and making some side window if your not doing an interior if your going to sell it. Makes the car look better/more like something you see off the shelf from RS.

[blue504life]

Originally Posted by texan_idiot25

You payed 27 bucks on a model Civic?

I knew gas prices affected resale values on cheap econocars, but jeez...

Looks good, fits well. I suggest painting the windows (from the inside) black, and making some side window if your not doing an interior if your going to sell it. Makes the car look better/more like something you see off the shelf from RS.

i almost bought a model 206 til i saw the price $34.95, thats high for a model

thanks a good idea tex, i might just do that, thanks

[texan_idiot25]

Originally Posted by blue504life

i almost bought a model 206 til i saw the price $34.95, thats high for a model

thanks a good idea tex, i might just do that, thanks

http://www.xmodsource.com/forum/show...0&postcount=39
That's what I did on the Buick, and IMO it adds a nice touch over all as opposed to clear windows and no side glass that shows only the ugly chassis. I used an old clear plastic piece from the xmods upgrade kit, and painted it black on one side. It won't stick the 1st few times, but being heavy on the coats is OK since the paint quality on the painted side won't matter. Then I used a sheet of paper to make a template in the car window, traced it onto the painted plastic, and cut and glued.

[blue504life]

Originally Posted by texan_idiot25

http://www.xmodsource.com/forum/show...0&postcount=39
That's what I did on the Buick, and IMO it adds a nice touch over all as opposed to clear windows and no side glass that shows only the ugly chassis. I used an old clear plastic piece from the xmods upgrade kit, and painted it black on one side. It won't stick the 1st few times, but being heavy on the coats is OK since the paint quality on the painted side won't matter. Then I used a sheet of paper to make a template in the car window, traced it onto the painted plastic, and cut and glued.

cool thanks, ever time i saw that car i never noticed the windows were blacked out

[blue504life]

got my ride hight how its needs to be



the body has been mover back a little since the pic was taken

so its ready for paint tomorrow


im going for a carbon fiber look on the hood

[scoter]

Originally Posted by blue504life

im going for a carbon fiber look on the hood

that will look good

[blue504life]

Originally Posted by scoter

that will look good

im hoping so

just sprayed the black in the windows and on the car where it needs to be, pics later

[scoter]

Originally Posted by blue504life

im hoping so

just sprayed the black in the windows and on the car where it needs to be, pics later

cool, i was hoping for some good pics

[blue504life]

ok well its painted.....kinda






it worked tex, thanks



the body kinda broke when i took the tape off

[DRFTKO]

Sad to see that the body broke like that. Be sure to paint both the door handles black along with the rear wing to keep the flow of the theme going. You may also want to paint the side markers (turn signal lights) on the fenders an amber shade as well. It has turned out better than I thought so far.

[youngxmodder]

nice work. a bummer about the a-pillar i used to own a hatch it was a good car but unfortunately i had to sell it but at least i sold it to a friend but great work on the model if there is enough room under the body i would relocate the batt pack to the top of the chassis so it looks sorta real. if you are going to sell it i might buy it

[blue504life]

Originally Posted by DRFTKO

Sad to see that the body broke like that. Be sure to paint both the door handles black along with the rear wing to keep the flow of the theme going. You may also want to paint the side markers (turn signal lights) on the fenders an amber shade as well. It has turned out better than I thought so far.

the really sad part is if i twist the body it can be a convertible, it broke on the line from when it was molded. its not finished, still needs work, but this is the way i want it to look

Originally Posted by youngxmodder

nice work. a bummer about the a-pillar i used to own a hatch it was a good car but unfortunately i had to sell it but at least i sold it to a friend but great work on the model if there is enough room under the body i would relocate the batt pack to the top of the chassis so it looks sorta real. if you are going to sell it i might buy it

im glueing it right now, doing my best to make it look good, battary relocation is up to you if you buy it, PM me if your really interested

[Lancer_Man]

Lower the front end. Sittin' pretty high right now.

Stinks the body broke, but you should be able to fix it relatively easily. Nothing superglue won't fix!

[blue504life]

Originally Posted by Lancer_Man

Lower the front end. Sittin' pretty high right now.

Stinks the body broke, but you should be able to fix it pretty easily. Nothing superglue won't fix!

yeah i know it needs to be a little lower in the front, the bad part is the front mount is superglued in place

im trying model glue right now if that dont work superglue is next

[texan_idiot25]

When you goto glue the windows in, glue the roof pillars to the window for support. Should also pull them back in place.

Looks pretty good so far. Glad the windows worked

[blue504life]

Originally Posted by texan_idiot25

When you goto glue the windows in, glue the roof pillars to the window for support. Should also pull them back in place.

Looks pretty good so far. Glad the windows worked

thanks what i think im goin to do, its just not ready for the windows yet

thanks, i think i might start to do all my windows like that, unless i dont feel like it