Eunos Roadster(Mazda MX-5 Miata) - JobLog (Deion for Novice)

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September 15, 2022
Water washed.
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September 15, 2022
I had to build two cars, so I duplicated the optional parts(USCP front splitter) I had.
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September 15, 2022
I plan to remove it for now and recreate it later, as the convex will interfere with the polishing operation.
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September 15, 2022
It's an old mold, so it's good to scrape the panel line deeply.
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September 15, 2022
The part that suffered because of the severe step difference.
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September 15, 2022
I started with 120 grit sandpaper and finished sanding by changing to fine sandpaper.
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September 15, 2022
A black surfacer was painted on the inside to prevent light penetration.
The side skirt is semi-glossy black, so I pre-painted that part as well.
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September 15, 2022
But, it was scratched off easily, so I sanded it again and erased it.
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September 15, 2022
After painting the white surfacer, I painted the body color.
Airbrush the panel lines and edges to make sure they are well painted...
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September 15, 2022
Then, I painted the whole thing evenly so that it didn't stain.
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September 15, 2022
Since the open car without a roof cannot be attached to a place such as a bottle cap, there is no way to hold it and paint it, so you have to make a handle.
This is the B-runner left after cutting out the parts.
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September 15, 2022
Cut off the marked part...
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September 15, 2022
Glue it in the right position...
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September 15, 2022
Just stick it to the inside of the body with masking tape.
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September 15, 2022
Of course, if you have this, it doesn't matter... 🙂
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September 15, 2022
Clear coated.
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September 20, 2022
After clear coating, the surface needs to be cleaned, but if you look around the panel line or the deep mold as shown, there seems to be no problem...
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September 20, 2022
If you turn it around, you can see that the paint is a little clumped.
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September 20, 2022
If you gently rub it with sandpaper, the paint agglomeration is more clearly visible.
All should be sanded so that they look like the green arrows.
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September 20, 2022
It is convenient to use sponge sandpaper for wide curved surfaces.
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September 20, 2022
However, rather than rubbing only with very fine sandpaper, it is better to start with #800 and change to fine sandpaper gradually.
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September 20, 2022
After sanding, it is time to compounding. (I used GSI rough compound)
First, I polished it by catching scratches made with sandpaper with a rough tool.
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September 20, 2022
After rough compounded, wash thoroughly with water...
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September 20, 2022
Fine compounded. (Tamiya fine compound)
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September 20, 2022
water wash again.
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September 20, 2022
Finish with final compounding. (Tamiya super fine compound)
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September 20, 2022
last water wash.
Youtube Video
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September 20, 2022
last water wash.
Youtube Video
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September 20, 2022
last water wash.
Youtube Video
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September 20, 2022
I'll explain it one more time with a yellow vehicle. 😉
If you dry it after applying clear, it usually becomes this kind of surface.
At first glance, it looks shiny and shiny, but when zoom-in it, it is difficult to expect a smooth clean reflection as there is a noisy bump.
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September 20, 2022
Noisy bumps can be seen more easily by rubbing with #1000 sandpaper.
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September 20, 2022
Even around the panel line that doesn't seem to have any problems...
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September 20, 2022
Also, if you gently rub it with #1000 sandpaper, you can see that the paint is slightly clumped.
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September 20, 2022
In general, the paint is clumped at the end of all molds detail, including the panel line.
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September 20, 2022
Now, sanding and compounding like the old red car, it has such a nice luster.
Youtube Video
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September 20, 2022
The color faded a bit because I rubbed it too hard.
But I don't care because I'm giving it to a friend. 🙂
In the first place, it is a law to roughly make other people's things. yeah~
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September 20, 2022
Lustering done.
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September 27, 2022
Sort by color to be painted.
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September 27, 2022
Scraped with scraper.
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September 27, 2022
Sanded.
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September 27, 2022
I made and attached a handle for holding and coloring.
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September 27, 2022
The muffler was drilled and trimmed.
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September 27, 2022
R: orginal , L: modified
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September 28, 2022
Tail lamp need little circle mask. (Radius 2mm)
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September 28, 2022
This is a disk type circle cutter.
It is more cumbersome to use than the compass type, but the advantage is that there is no pinhole at the center point and it can cut even small circles cleanly.
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September 28, 2022
I lost a pair of blinkers while trimming with knife.
Once they escape from their hands, they disappear.
I decided to use the beads out of necessity.
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September 28, 2022
These are the hemispherical beads that I use often.
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September 28, 2022
Some of the small parts do not have a handle to hold and paint, and sometimes it is difficult to attach and paint.
In this case, just fold the masking tape in the middle and attach it to make a simple handle.
CAUTION: They should not roll over when mouth blown.
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September 28, 2022
The wheels were not stripped to be painted with gunmetal, and instead of a regular surfacer, Vallejo primer was used.
Note: The product shown is 73.660, not 73.602.
This is an basecoat exclusively for Vallejo's metallic color paint, so it is characterized by its glossy finish.
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September 29, 2022
Painted 1st step.
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September 29, 2022
Masking...
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September 29, 2022
This is masking film.
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September 29, 2022
It is easy to cut because the masking line marked on the inside of the transparent part is visible.
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September 29, 2022
If cut it immediately with a knife, but if you are uneasy, you can draw it with a line pen, peel it off, cut it, and then attach it again.
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September 29, 2022
On the other hand, since it is difficult to adhere well to the small noisy embossed surface, it is recommended to use a fresh blade.
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September 29, 2022
Painted chrome on the gloss black.
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September 29, 2022
XF-16 flat aluminium
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September 29, 2022
Painted 2nd step.
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October 3, 2022
Cut the side window with acrylic cutter.
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October 3, 2022
Done. In this case, it is much cleaner to use an acrylic cutter than an etching saw.
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October 3, 2022
Masking...
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October 3, 2022
Mask and cut...
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October 3, 2022
Masking done.
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October 3, 2022
Painted to black surfacer.
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October 3, 2022
Remove the mask.
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October 3, 2022
Done.
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October 3, 2022
Removed all remaining masking tape.
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October 3, 2022
Since I had painted without a surfacer, the paint came off along with the masking tape.
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October 3, 2022
When the masking tape was removed, the paint fell from the edge.
It can be easily solved by painting the Gundam marker from the inside.
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October 3, 2022
L: Masking Film
R: ZoomOn's Mask
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October 3, 2022
Painted with paint brush.
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October 3, 2022
And I painted this again with a brush.
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October 3, 2022
I used 'Tamiya Panel Line Accent'
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October 3, 2022
Wiped clean with a cotton swab.
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October 3, 2022
A little bit of clear orange was mixed with transparent resin and filled in the indicated blinker.
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October 3, 2022
The antenna.
Insert the stretched runner and cut at the 0.5mm protrusion.
And take it back...
Then, after removing it again, as in this video, melt only the tip in a fire.
Youtube Video
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October 3, 2022
Then cut it, plug it back in, and glue it back together.
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October 3, 2022
You can also make it simple by using a stretched black runner on the window washer fluid nozzle.
Prepare an elongated runner of appropriate thickness...

The video of stretching the runner is at this URL...
Thin - Youtube Video
Thic - Youtube Video
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October 3, 2022
Like the picture in the circle, it can be made with just 2 cuts.
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October 3, 2022
Because I used a black runner, I don't even need to color it.
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October 3, 2022
This is Hasegawa Mirror Finish.
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October 3, 2022
Apply it to the tail lamp.
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October 3, 2022
Done. There is no need to cut too cleanly.
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October 3, 2022
The front fog lights were painted with chrome markers.
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October 3, 2022
All paint job is done. Ready to assemble.
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October 5, 2022
Interior decal.
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October 5, 2022
In most kits, when you press the wiper root, the tip of the wiper comes up as in the picture.
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October 5, 2022
This problem can be solved by simply bending the appropriate area with your finger.
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October 5, 2022
Fixed it.
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October 5, 2022
This is the silver foil sticker that was included in the robot kit.
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October 5, 2022
The silver foil sticker made of paper is perfect for the expression of a room mirror.
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October 6, 2022
I plan to make a mirror by placing the mirror parts on the logo sticker included in the Tamiya case, drawing the edges with a steel pen, and then cutting with scissors.
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October 6, 2022
Done.
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October 6, 2022
Assemble the drivetrain parts according to the manual...
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October 6, 2022
Bottom body done.
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October 6, 2022
Interior assembly done.
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October 6, 2022
I accidentally cut that part off.
It was cumbersome and insignificant to turn back, so I gave up 😄
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October 6, 2022
As for the windshield, it was risky to apply adhesive to the roof side, so instead, it was firmly attached only to the inside of the bonnet.
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October 6, 2022
Attach the license plate and tail lamp.
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October 6, 2022
Accidentally, the Art Knife escaped from my hand and ate the corner of the bumper 😭
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October 6, 2022
For the rear reflector, Hasegawa sheet paper will be applied.
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October 6, 2022
Emblems will be applied with ZoomOn's metal stickers.
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October 6, 2022
Done.
The keyhole (blue arrow): painted with a chrome marker.
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October 6, 2022
Fog lights (clear orange)
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October 6, 2022
Attached.
The right part does not fit well, so you have to grind it with sandpaper to fit it.
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October 6, 2022
Finally, attach the rest of the parts, including the wheels, and you're done.
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October 6, 2022
I was trying to attach the front splitter, but it went wrong and stained glue.
Another splitter is already attached to the red car.
This car was a gift car...
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October 6, 2022
Roughly painted with Tamiya markers and finished.
It's shaded so it's hard to see.
In the first place, it is a rule to roughly make things to give to others. hahaha
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October 6, 2022
Finished.
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October 6, 2022
Finished.

Christian W
Great. I like the step by step pictures and description. I mostly don't polish my paint. I'm to lazy for that 😄 But what's interesting for me: the washing between the phases. This is new for me. It makes sense for me too because I usually wash the original cars after water sanding. Never thought to do that on model kits. Super! Have to memory that.

20 September 2022, 20:33

MS K
Thanks István Szücs, Christian W

21 September 2022, 02:35