Mr.Zombie Posted July 12, 2017 Posted July 12, 2017 Hello, This is my latest build. It's Hasegawa's Honda N360 in 1:24. This was my fastest build ever, I usually take my time, like a year, with abuild, but this one I completed in under two weeks. The reason for the rather speedy build was the excellent fit, not much engine, very little, very detailed and crisp parts, and the fact that I never owned this car, so I kept changes "because I remembered stuff different" to a minimum. The only changes to "box stock" build are the far deeper mounted headlights, grille was changed to a fine mesh, scratchbuild wipers, numberplates, shift lever swapped for a fine wire, headliner, ashtray, and a wheelweight which is a fantastic little photoetch detail by Eero Kumato. And of course all the damage to the body, but that sort of just happened. I experimented a bit with the interior, because the model is tiny, and very hard to see in, I added things I never tried before. There is rat poop (Hunter virus!), mold on the seats, spider webs, french fries, casettes, half a Happy Meal and other junk. Not entireley convinced about all that stuff. but oh well. You never know before you try. The model will recieve a small base, and it's first then I shall malke the tyres flat. Also, I wanted to put the model together with the Vespa on one stand, but I first put them together today, and now I think that the colors are too close. I think I build one more in white or cream to go with it. Enjoy! See you next time.
Funkychiken Posted July 12, 2017 Posted July 12, 2017 Wow, looks great! But I thought Japanese cars don't rust!
Foxer Posted July 12, 2017 Posted July 12, 2017 This is magnificent! The rust is very realistic. You were very fortunate to find a trunk replacement in the same color!
XJ6 Posted July 13, 2017 Posted July 13, 2017 Think I would have done some body work and paint before I would post that on here...But Seriously that looks Great, like the real deal...
Mr.Zombie Posted July 13, 2017 Author Posted July 13, 2017 You were very fortunate to find a trunk replacement in the same color! No Sir. These cars may vapor away, but every single picture I found shows that the trunk lid stays mint, no matter how much of the rest of the car is left... Thanks for the kind comments, I'm glad you like it.
Foxer Posted July 13, 2017 Posted July 13, 2017 No Sir. These cars may vapor away, but every single picture I found shows that the trunk lid stays mint, no matter how much of the rest of the car is left... Thanks for the kind comments, I'm glad you like it. That's pretty amazing. Must be something different, like aluminum.
Mr.Zombie Posted July 13, 2017 Author Posted July 13, 2017 (edited) That I don't know, and to be honest aluminium makes perfect sense, but it didn't occur to me. Maybe. Edited July 13, 2017 by Mr.Zombie spelling
Dodge Driver Posted July 13, 2017 Posted July 13, 2017 The larger N600 had a plastic trunk(boot) lid. Perhaps the N360 did as well.
bbowser Posted July 13, 2017 Posted July 13, 2017 Incredibly realistic weathering, outstanding work. I really like that Vespa too! Who makes that kit?
iBorg Posted July 14, 2017 Posted July 14, 2017 I love it!It may have the plague, but its well represented!
Mr.Zombie Posted July 14, 2017 Author Posted July 14, 2017 I really like that Vespa too! Who makes that kit?TAMIYA. It's in the Campus Friends set. This wone was superdetailed though.
Classicgas Posted July 14, 2017 Posted July 14, 2017 Wow. Just wow. That is hands down the most realistic rust I have EVER seen. It looks more real than real rust.
Dann Tier Posted July 15, 2017 Posted July 15, 2017 This is perfect!!, this has to be the BEST extremely weathered build I have ever seen!! -right down to the pealing paint......how the heck did you do that?!!
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