1996 Honda Accord Wagon / NSX Mutation

[Spottedlaurel]

My entry for this year's CBR Community Build on here, merging these two kits:

Not really sure why, at some point mention was made of the theme possibly being wagons or mid-engined, and I decided to do something that would tick both boxes. In the end it was RWYB, and it certainly qualifies as that.

Quick check with a previously-built NSX. It confirmed that around 8mm needed to be added to the NSX's floorpan, which tallied with the 8" difference at 1:1.

Found the easiest place to make the cut and used graph paper to keep it square. Front overhang was about right, rear needed extending and I had to narrow it slightly - the NSX has a distinct taper out towards the back wheels.

Completed chassis, with the NSX interior and dashboard, rollcage from a Tamiya Toyota Corolla rally car, approximation of an engine cover and rear loadbay salvaged from the Accord's original interior tub. NOS bottle from a Scale Production set.

Bride seats from a Hobby Design set, belt decals from a Belkits rally car. Brake discs with Brembo calipers came with the Fujimi wheel set.

Luckily the NSX came with the LHD dashboard option.

Stock NSX suspension front and rear, and the stretched portion of floorpan pretty obvious.

Finished result:

 

Basically stock bodywork,with Monogram Chevy Citation side vents and front lip spoiler being the remnant left over from the Mazda RX7 kit I built earlier in the year. Colour is BMW Boston Green, quite similar to the Honda Sherwood Green, straight from a Halfords automotive can complete with their clearcoat. Went through Micromesh polishing sheets then a fine compound, but I wish I hadn't bothered with that and I'd gone straight to the resin polish after the Micromesh.

Wheels are 18" BRS M10 from a Fujimi accessory set, trimmed to suit the staggered tyres which came with another set from a different maker. The kit came with tinted glass for the rear end, which saved messing around with smoke paint. Rear exhaust outlets are from another Fujimi accessory pack.

Back in the studio:

 

 

 

 

Not entirely sure how feasible it would be in real life, but Renault managed to convert a couple of small FWD hatchbacks to mid-engined configuration and I thought this would be a more sophisticated version of that. Would hopefully make for a good sleeper with 350-400BHP in a much more reliable, docile package than a FWD screamer with the same power output.

Thanks for looking!

Edited December 1, 2023 by Spottedlaurel

[Yeah Nah]

Amazing work Nigel! These sorts of modified Japanese rides are very popular here in Australia.

[PappyD340]

Pretty COOL!

[Doug 1061]

Too cool.  That could be built for real if you're willing to throw enough time and money at it.  It would be a cool ride.  Great job.

[XYHARRY]

Nice engineering on this very cool concept. End result is a great looking sleeper. Really well done Nigel.

Cheers, 

David. ??

[ybsluos]

What a well executed project Nigel!  Nice work Bro!

[espo]

Like the concept, and I think it could be done. The outside appearance and paint work look great. Almost a shame to hide the engine, but that is how it would be done in 1:1 I guise.  

[karbuildr]

Lots of work for an great looking final result. Intriguing concept, your engineering is top notch, very well done.

[carrucha]

Cool build.  Good job.

[1991MN12]

Hey, nice build! I owned a 1:1 97 accord sedan in that color. Keep up the great builds!!

[slusher]

Very sharp build!

[Phildaupho]

Excellent concept and build. Someone needs to make a full scale version. 

[ncbuckeye67]

That's amazing! I wish the engine was visible through the back glass though. That would look awesome!

[ChrisR]

COOL!!!

[Spottedlaurel]

11 hours ago, Phildaupho said:

Excellent concept and build. Someone needs to make a full scale version. 

Thanks, would be way beyond my 1:1 mechanical skills sadly!

3 hours ago, ncbuckeye67 said:

That's amazing! I wish the engine was visible through the back glass though. That would look awesome!

I did contemplate that, with a dividing screen behind the front seats, no internal cover and the clear rear glass. Would be good for a show/go car, my concept for the Cannonball Run was something that looked like nothing more than a tidy Accord, not one with the heart of a supercar ?

[happy grumpy]

Very cool mod.