RC 1/24 DRIFT

My Drift ART DA4 has been the savior of my scale modelling.

It's already got me building again. Completing old projects that were never really finished.

And they look even better in motion and don't loose much in detail (interior to come)

Mounting the body on the chassis with magnets allows for simple swaps. 

As most of mu models are FD3s anyway. they all just work. 

I've already added diffusers and splitters. Wheels are OD 19.8mm or 22.2mm and these fitted here are 19.8 versions. 

Only have 2 sets right now, but that will change to all available designs and 3d printed and ones I design myself. 

Fun times ahead. If my eyes can keep up.

PLA to RC

What do I do with all these collected over 35 years. 

 

I have a diorama. but they never move. 

Maybe... DRIFT ART DA4

Tamiya WRC Corolla

In the build

Tamiya - B NR34 Skyline V Spec

In the build

Fujimi AE86 - Trueno Touge

AE86 Touge Style

Fujimi BN Sports FC3s -

Fujimi. BN Sports With mods of course

Jada Toys Die Cast Models

For those wanting Fun FD3s replicas, Jada has a lot to offer.  The initial release 1/18 scale die cast cars were based on C-west RX7s

Die Cast Vs PLA Model

Head to head. Lets look at the 1/24 Vertex T&E D1 Apexi and the Hotworks D1 Apexi Diecast car.

Hotworks die cast offers indestructibility and some cool things like engine and opening bonnet as you'd expect from DC stuff. The ability to change ride height, camber and wheel offset is also cool.

I guess PLA models off the ability to be more creative. The end result is delicate and the Aoshima body is very similar to the hot works design. Front bumper is a little different and the mirrors are probably more scale on the PLA version. Both have the Vertex rear bumper also, but I chose to omit this.

There's more detail like seatbelts in the DC version too but interiors are quite similar.

Original wheels were gram lights 57Pro in both, the HW versions are bigger (about 18") but Aoshima versions are shallow dish and not so attractive in a smaller single size.

So take your pick, I chose both. HAHA.

Supraside

 Owner's Club 1/24 '82 Celica Supra, US Version.

Hotworks RX7 - Newera

Hotworks Fd3s Rx7 cutomised for Newera Imports

This is a Hotworks Apexi D1 car with the stickers removed

Major changes include

Scoot Bonnet
Autoexe Rear Wing
Knight Sports Rear Bumper
RE-Amemiya Front Splitter
Fujita Engineering Side Skirts
Mazdaspeed MS-01 Wheels
V-Mount
Underbody bracing
Lots of carbon,
Stickers and details

To see more and see the refresh build click past the jump.

Aoshima Rx7 D1 Asamoto

Mazda FD3S RX-7
Aoshima D1 Asamoto Pan Speed CWest Kit

Decided not to go with the Asamota scheme as I have another similar.

Colour Light Titanium Silver Blue (need new pics)
Custom lowering, Hotworks Seats and Belts
Custom rear Lights
18" Nismo LM GT4 Wheels with Hotworks tyres

Fujimi Rx-7 RS Touge Kit

Mazda FD3S RX-7

Fujimi RS Touge Kit
Metalic Blue
19" TE37 Wheels

Fujimi Rx7 RZ Kit

Mazda FD3S RX-7

Fujimi RZ Kit
White
Custom GT Wing
17" BBS RZ Wheels

Fujimi RE-Amemiya Greddy9 Kit

Mazda FD3S RX-7

Fujimi RE-Amemiya Greddy9 The Street Mu Kit
Mettalic Green
Full Cage / Custom Diffuser and Front Splitter
19" TE37 Wheels

This was another terrible kit from Fujimi. The fitment of bumpers to body were atrocious and the bonnet gap in stupidly big.

Side diffusers are unfinished and all in all, not something I'd recommend for the novice.

Aoshima MazdaSpeed Rx-7 GT-Concept

Mazda FD3S RX-7
Aoshima MazdaSpeed GT-Concept Kit
Metallic Blue
Tamiya 19" BBS Centre Cap Wheels

Fujimi MazdaSpeed Rx7 RSpec Kit

Mazda FD3S RX-7

Fujimi MazdaSpeed RSpec Kit
Metallic Blue
19" Equip Chrome Wheels

These newer style Fujimi kits from around 2003 are pretty poor. Look at the mirrors on this one and the bumper was a mess.

Fujimi Wangan Midnight Rx7 RGO Kit

Fujimi Wangan Midnight RGO Rmagic Kit

Red
Custom 3d Style Rear Wing
Custom Front Splitter
Custom Side Step
18" Equip Chrome Wheels

Fujimi Initial D Style Rx7

Mazda FD3S RX-7
Fujimi Border Initial-D Kit (Kyoko "Darling" Spec)
Metallic Grey
Custom 3d Style Rear Wing
19" RAYS CE28N Wheels

Hotworks Apexi D1 FD3s

Mazda FD3S RX-7
Hotworks
Apex-i Yoichi Imamura D1 Rx7 from 2002/2003

Great detail in an unbreakable package with swapable performance parts makes the hotworks models a must have for FD enthusiasts.

Aoshima Veilside Rx-7 Combat II

Mazda FD3S RX-7
Aoshima Veilside Combat II Kit
Silver
17" Veilside Andrew Wheels