RSX Project

[TheB1GDude]

Hi all,

So I haven't done a whole lot of XMOD stuff recently because I've been more focused on my larger scale 1:18 ProPulse's and 1:10 Tamiya TT-01 but I didn't want everyone to think that I had lost my love for the hobby so I wanted to share a project with you that I started back in September 2009 and am currently a little stuck on Maybe I can get some input of where to go next...

OK so this car is actually for a staff build off going on over at XMF, we didn't set a time limit on the competition so everyone is working at their own pace.

My project has been dubbed Team X.I. Build Off Project: Muscle Milk

It's a model conversion that uses an 04 Acura RSX kit:



The model has been built and sitting out in the sun for many years, I left it stock white with nothing but a few decals:



What can I say... I was lazy back then and thought white was the perfect color choice

The biggest problem with it is that it has been melted and cooled numerous times by the sun, so the frame doesn't sit even... grr!!

I did what I got to save the decal as it has a really nice carbon fiber hood and side skirt stickers, I tape of what I wanted:



I also wanted to make this more detailed than my usual builds so start to do some chassis and body work:





Yes that's right I added an STI spoiler, which in my opinion makes it look more like a Celica....

Then I hit it with some paint:




Also did some chassis work:




Now it's been sitting since November, mainly because of the snow and the fact that I don't have anywhere to finish painting, the base color is done, it just needs clear coat applying as so far all I've put clear on is the hood.

Here are a few more random chassis and body shots, I've put different rims on it and started to do some of the detailing work....






Chassis still needs work as I didn't so good at blacking it out.




Body is getting there, stills needs a fine wet sand in one or two places but is pretty much ready for clear coating.




Body on chassis sits really nicely, need to install the spoiler....

I am a little disappointed with the hood, my masking was a little off so you can still see some white areas, on the CF decal on the front bumper the paint ran, not sure what I'll be able to do to save that as I don't want to ruin the decal.

The motor is a stage 2 in a BB can with neo mags, it will be wired directly to the board.

I have tons of lights ready to be installed:

* Underglow
* Headlights, brake lights, fog lights
* Interior lights
* Sub Lights (Click Me)

But where I am stuck in the interior... it is driving me crazy, I now know why I never bothered to do an interior before because it's a **** nightmare.... I have the dash and steering wheel cut and installed, as you can see I've put a piece of flat plastic in so I can put my seats and center column in, I have parts for the engine bay, the rear parcel shelf and of course my sub-box.... I was hoping to put the door cards in but there doesn't seen to be enough clearance from the chassis.

So comments and questions are more than welcome, as are possible suggestions for the interior.

Enjoy!!