Tamiya's 1/24 Honda NSX NC1

[Tyas]

This is gonna be my first post here... at least ones that are about model kit that is. This project started back in August 2021, but by September it was kind of shelved after I painted the entire shell. Reasons? A lot of reason. Mostly work-related stuffs, having to do meeting and making business plan kind of took my attention. But a few weeks ago I suffered mental breakdown and just couldn't be bothered to do my usual work of making car-related contents. And then I got COVID 3 weeks ago. Since I can't do anything I decided to dust up the NSX kit and finish it early last week, after spending an entire day at hospital to take care of my gramps who got COVID recently (his symptoms are very mild, though, so that's a bit of a relief).

Anyway, the kit. It is very much enjoyable to make, typical Tamiya's shake-and-bake quality. If there are fit issues, it was self-inflicted. Like the windows, for example. I made a little bit of a mess with the all-purpose adhesive, but at least it did not fog up the transparent parts... unlike what happened to the right-side headlight cover. The colour of choice is Indy Yellow Pearl, arguably the best colour for the new NC1 NSX (and especially the NSX Type-S). Started with base coat of Yellow FS13538, followed by Mr Crystal Colour Topaz Gold and extra layer of yellow clear coat, this colour looks absolutely stunning in sunlight. However, sunlight hasn't been around for a while in Bandung so I went for a 'studio' photoshoot. Which is just my kitchen table cleaned from my previous work on cooking cream soup.

The car itself? Call me weird, but I really like the new NSX, especially after seeing two in real life. I know everyone wants the new NSX to be just an old NSX but new, but if that's what people want then why not buy an old NSX? Besides, the old NA1 and NA2 NSX wasn't exactly a sales success anyway, with people going for Ferrari and Porsche instead. Kinda sad having to see the NC1 NSX soon to be euthanised with the upcoming Type-S (and we can't even get one outside North America and Japan). Anyway, rant is over and here's your pic.

Edited March 17, 2022 by Tyas
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[ChrisR]

Looks great!!

[majel]

Very nice looking.

[ea0863]

I had a chance to drive one of these a few times when I was working at Speed Vegas, and it compared excellently to the Huracan, 488, GT3, etc. and didn't cost nearly as much. The electric motors to the front wheels gave it a very neutral balance which was a joy in the corners. Your model is an excellent rendition of this great car.

Edited March 17, 2022 by ea0863

[Belugawrx]

So when will you show us pictures of your model....? lol

[happy grumpy]

Beautiful and nice photo effects. It was worth the wait. I like the color.

[70 Sting]

Be right back, gotta run out to my local hobby shop…

[PappyD340]

Looks fantastic!!

[bbowser]

That is gorgeous!  Please don't let it be your last post.☺

[slusher]

Outstanding!

[Nacho Z]

Beautiful model!!