I never really planned to build an FC RX-7 since I tend to focus most of my builds on ’90’s and up tuner cars, but this Aoshima model just happened to land in my lap unexpectedly as a gift, so I figured it would make a good platform to try some unique things out on…like an LS swap.
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Tamiya Nissan Fairlady 300zx Turbo (Rebuild)
I already mentioned before how I don’t like to have variants of my car kits on display unless the old kit is being scrapped – which is very much what’s happening here. The big difference this time is that when I build a new version of a car, I’ll usually go with a different kit or manufacturer (like my latest…
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Fujimi Honda CR-Z Mugen
I’ve always liked the CR-Z’s styling as a sporty and stylish little hatchback – even if its performance credentials couldn’t quite cash the check its looks wrote. I didn’t plan to build it so soon, but I happened to stumble across the Mugen model in person at a hobby shop around L.A., so I figured why not – beats having…
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MG 2.0 RX-78-2 Gundam G3 Itasha GSR Custom
You thought I’d be sated after building a racecar with Hatsune Miku plastered all over it didn’t you? You thought I would be over Itasha, after the decal hell that the NSX was. I thought so too. I told myself I wouldn’t do it again, but shower thoughts are the best thoughts. About a month before 2017’s SCGMC, I found…
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Aoshima GReddy & Rocket Bunny Scion FR-S/Toyota GT86
The Toyota 86/Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ took the sports car world by storm back in 2013 during their introduction because they went back to sports car roots – lightweight and rear wheel drive with a particular emphasis on having fun during the drive. While nearly universally praised for its handling prowess, its critics haven’t backed down about pointing out its very…
