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*Now I don't know if this is even the right place to post this but I'll try*

1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX: First the body....

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/100_1639.jpg

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/100_1638.jpg

Or should I go with a stock hood??


Now this kit comes with the riciest body pannels you can think of so I need to make my own '99 front end, here is what I have right now...

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/100_1626.jpg

Still shaving, cutting, ect..

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Cool, keep us updated with pics!

I'm moving this to the project area :)

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Engine time :D

I'm trying to make this:

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/r.../DSMCoilOn.jpg


Here is what I had to start with:

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/100_1604.jpg



Little more of a close-up:



http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/100_1608.jpg

(I did use a Sharpie marker to make is blue so it would be easier to take a pic.)

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(!!!Warning!!! Terrible pic. coming).

This is what I had after I took and shaved down the middle (different valve cover)...

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/100_1609.jpg

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Im pretty sure i got the same model kit when i was in CA. Never ended up finishing it though.

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Added the "COP" I believe I have seen them called (on here)...

Keep in mind this is the rough draft.... Still needs work...

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/100_1629.jpg


Just because some people won't understand HOW small this is, here are 2 pics. I took to show just how small the part is....


http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/100_1633.jpg

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/100_1636.jpg

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What is this anyways, are you making these pieces yourself or is it some model line? Need pics of the whole project :D

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Exhaust time:

(These are RAW products, they still need to be painted, I know they aren't the right color....)

I tried to copy this:

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/r...20small20i.jpg





Here is what I came up with (your looking for the RED stuff):


http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/100_1641.jpg

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/100_1644.jpg



That's all for now.... I think it's turbo time :D

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How did you make that exhaust manifold?

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This is a Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX model car kit.. Everything comes in the kit, engine, interior, body, suspension... I'm making parts for it.. Example the "COP", exhaust maifold, from bumper to resemble a 1999 front end.

So most of this is supplied, other then that I am making parts for it..

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I used red coated wire from a science project from a few years ago.

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I drilled holes in the engine block and on the inside I shoved the wire threw and then used mutipul kinds of pliers to shape it ..

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This is pretty cool, wish someone would make a 1g kit :(

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I'm going to make my own 1g... 1989 -1991 Ford Escort kit and ALOT of glue, styrene plastic, bondo and sanding... Next year though I think.. :/

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I'm sure they did, 20 years ago.

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Funny, I remember building detailed models of a Chevy Monza when I was a kid. I ended up getting one in high school and raced every car nerd in school.

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Sweet. I have this same kit, but didn't go as crazy as you are. I've always enjoyed building model cars and have been building them since I was about 8 or 9.

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i dont think there was ever a 1g plastic model made. but there was a limited number of metal models made

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I used to build the shit out of model cars until high school. They all ended up getting broken from moving and what not over the years so I have nothing to show for my work now. :(

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Yeah. There was no 1g Eclipse or Talon.... That is why I am making one out of a Ford Probe.... There was HOWEVER a REALLY big scale 1991 Eclipse I believe... They are now rare...and expensive..

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Here is the block after I pulled the manifold off...

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/100_1653.jpg




I said it was turbo time.... But a little shabby. :/

Exhaust side:

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/100_1655.jpg



Intake side:

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/100_1656.jpg

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What color should I paint this thing (the manifold)??


http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/100_1657.jpg




Bottom:

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/100_1659.jpg

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I was thinking aluminum.... or maybe chrome (well.... the closest thing I have to chrome...).... Maybe flate black.. I don't know..

Any ideas?

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Chrome or that goldish look shearer manifolds have when new.

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Can you find a link to one?

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For the diecast Eclipse? Because those are HARD to find.... I just spent like 10 minutes using Google and nothing....

If you mean the Probe kit, not too hard to find....

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I started on the front bumper.....(Just for refrence, I'll repost this picture):

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/100_1626.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/100_1664.jpg

Now to let the Dremel recharge........ :/

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Yes, this one-"HOWEVER a REALLY big scale 1991 Eclipse"

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What did you do? Drive in front of a big ass mirror. :lol:

Nice work on the model it looks awesome. :KANE:

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I'll keep an eye out for a link...

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Worked on the front bumper.....

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/100_1670.jpg



Still needs work....

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/100_1674.jpg

Yes I know it is kind of sideways and uneven but, believe it or not, this is my first time messing around with a bumper like this....

Thanks for looking!

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lookin good!! tiny work is difficult

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ive seen them on ebay every once in awhile. the ones ive seen are smaller then a shoe box so not to big. But i think they usually go for a pretty penny.

I remember when i used to do models. i also used to take apart hotwhhels cars and redo the interiors with needle brushes

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I believe the scale on the one I am talking about is like... 1/16 Bigger then a shoe box.

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haha this is awesome! I have like 2 or 3 of this model....But never did anything like this! haha

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I'm in the process of making a Talon too.... Just not too sure what year... And the back light might be a trick...and the bumpers...

But thanks.

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pretty cool. I wish there was a 1g :(

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This.

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Where is the update?

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Working on it. Been busy... About to post some pictures now.