MX-3 scale model

Aston Wards · Post by **Aston Wards** » March 21st, 2007, 3:59 pm

girllikethat wrote:Ok, thanks so much! I have a friend who owns a hobby shop, so I bet he could advise me. I'm really excited to work on this! I don't think I'll need a body kit per se, because his car never had one, save what was stock.

you might want to check this out then.....

http://www.atlantamx3.com/mx3scalemodel/disassembly/

tysoe · Post by **tysoe** » March 21st, 2007, 4:41 pm

Hey thats really cool, I'd love a white 1/18 scale model of my GS to compliment my Evolution Orange MX5

girllikethat · Post by **girllikethat** » March 21st, 2007, 9:14 pm

Many helpful people have actually shown me the disassembly page. It will be my reference manual of sorts.

I didn't see any white MX-3s when I was looking around online. Originally, I thought I'd just buy a white one and paint over it. Then, I realized that I should treat this just as I would a real car. So, then I made the decision to repaint with care.

The car hasn't actually come in yet, but when it does, I will post a picture. If anyone has any questions, comments, advice or concerns, don't hesistate to let me know!

girllikethat · Post by **girllikethat** » March 21st, 2007, 9:16 pm

I should probably also note that I only found the car in 1:43 scale. I too wanted the larger 1:18 scale, but I don't believe they make it. So, I figured that any model was better than no model.

Hood-R Oliver · Post by **Hood-R Oliver** » April 1st, 2007, 8:42 am

Can u still get these? And who could i contact and where can i order if i would get one now? And how much will it cost? The headlights look a bit weird... And is it worth it? Too bad they're only 1/43 id love one in 1/18 and has anyone tried modifying one?

RaspMetalicMX3SE · Post by **RaspMetalicMX3SE** » April 8th, 2007, 12:11 am

why make the extra pieces when you can buy um installed and everything

RaspMetalicMX3SE · Post by **RaspMetalicMX3SE** » April 8th, 2007, 12:16 am

by the way i just bought one, I already have a red RS, ive had it for like 4-5 months

Post by **Mooneggs** » April 9th, 2007, 1:57 pm

These have been available on ebay for quite some time. There are actually 2 different variations with different rims and side skirts and front bumpers according to the specifications of the different cars.

Search in Ebay:

autozam az-3

eunos presso

the run about $50 US

girllikethat · Post by **girllikethat** » April 10th, 2007, 12:03 pm

Mine should be coming in some time this week!

I can't wait! I will post pictures as I move along in the process. Of course now it's not an Easter present, so I've renamed it the 'Congratulations on a great semester!' present. I hope he loves it! This should be fun!

girllikethat · Post by **girllikethat** » April 10th, 2007, 8:58 pm

Hooray! The car came in today after I went out and picked up the paint from Mazda. The jars of paint definitely look like they are circa 1991.

The tape the seals the jar has been on it for so long that it's discolored the paper label. No harm done. The paint looks just fine. I won't bother to post a picture of the car as it is now, because it's just the red version of what's already on this forum. I will, however, post pictures as I move along in the process.

girllikethat · Post by **girllikethat** » May 2nd, 2007, 12:52 am

Just in case anyone here is following this, know that I haven't abandoned the project.

Just waiting for finals to wrap up then to get home to my father's paint booth and airbrush. I'll post pics as I get working. Thanks to anyone who is along for the 'ride'.

SuperK · Post by **SuperK** » May 9th, 2007, 3:52 pm

O god... I want a girl to paint me a model MX-3.

Black Cherry Mica plz.

If you have another one of yourself in your pocket, send her over to me, k?

girllikethat · Post by **girllikethat** » May 30th, 2007, 10:37 pm

Awww, SuperK, that's very sweet of you. Sorry, I'm taken, but I'd be happy to paint one for you after I'm done mine, assuming mine comes out well! I found it online on ebay. It's not done yet, because my work has decided to put me on 40 hour weeks, even though I'm part time. It will get done soon and I will post pictures here of the progress. Thanks for reading and following along with me!

PS: I'm fairly unique.

projectmx · Post by **projectmx** » May 31st, 2007, 9:09 am

good luck with the paint job... should be a fun project and i'm sure very rewarding when he sees all the trouble you went through to do this for him...

girllikethat · Post by **girllikethat** » May 31st, 2007, 11:23 am

Ya, it should be awesome. I haven't posted any pics, because all it is at the moment is a slighty disassembled version of what people have already posted. I'll post once it's masked and primed.