MX-3 scale model

2RotorsNaDream · Post by **2RotorsNaDream** » September 9th, 2006, 2:49 pm

Damn you dont know how long I've been looking for one of these. I just wish they came in 1:18 scale so it would match with all my other model cars. I've been wanting one of these since I got my first MX-3 back in 2000.

Neil · Post by **Neil** » September 18th, 2006, 1:45 pm

My grey and red one came today but my red one is damaged

I hope my black one doesnt show up the same way.

2RotorsNaDream · September 20th, 2006, 10:35 pm

I just ordered my gunmetal MX3. Whoever else wants one better get it quick theres only 1 grey left and one blue one with a $50 starting bid and no Buy It Now.

hgallegos915 · Post by **hgallegos915** » September 20th, 2006, 11:35 pm

OMG i wanted the blue one!

cjthor · Post by **cjthor** » September 21st, 2006, 1:41 am

Neil wrote:My grey and red one came today but my red one is damaged I hope my black one doesnt show up the same way.

What was the damage? Are they going to replace it?

xerostatus · Post by **xerostatus** » September 21st, 2006, 1:54 am

boy did i luck out or what, i got the last mx-3 they had on the US ebay seller, the gunmetal one too (i was lookin to score that or the blue)... awesomeness.

Neil · Post by **Neil** » September 22nd, 2006, 1:05 pm

cjthor wrote:
Neil wrote:My grey and red one came today but my red one is damaged I hope my black one doesnt show up the same way.
What was the damage? Are they going to replace it?

The display case was cracked in half, the mounting point that mounts to the botom of the car with a screw was cracked and snapped off. The windshied and side mirrors on the model were scratched and cracked from it rolling around in the display case because its mounting point was busted. The car had some really bad scratches all over it.

I emailed them and luckly the are sending me out a new one. I still havent recieved my black one thou

cjthor · Post by **cjthor** » September 23rd, 2006, 1:39 pm

Neil wrote:
cjthor wrote:
Neil wrote:My grey and red one came today but my red one is damaged I hope my black one doesnt show up the same way.
What was the damage? Are they going to replace it?
The display case was cracked in half, the mounting point that mounts to the botom of the car with a screw was cracked and snapped off. The windshied and side mirrors on the model were scratched and cracked from it rolling around in the display case because its mounting point was busted. The car had some really bad scratches all over it.

I emailed them and luckly the are sending me out a new one. I still havent recieved my black one thou

Ouch! Im still waiting on mine as well. Did you get one from the guy in Japan?

Neil · Post by **Neil** » September 24th, 2006, 2:04 pm

cjthor wrote:
Neil wrote:
cjthor wrote: What was the damage? Are they going to replace it?
The display case was cracked in half, the mounting point that mounts to the botom of the car with a screw was cracked and snapped off. The windshied and side mirrors on the model were scratched and cracked from it rolling around in the display case because its mounting point was busted. The car had some really bad scratches all over it.

I emailed them and luckly the are sending me out a new one. I still havent recieved my black one thou
Ouch! Im still waiting on mine as well. Did you get one from the guy in Japan?

I bought my Red/Gray one from a US seller but he said they ship from Hong Kong or wherever and the box they came shipped in had Hong Kong/Japan or whatever on it.

I bought my black from a German seller, i wouldnt have if i know the US seller a head of time. The german seller also said that it comes shipped from Hong Kong/Japan.

And i havent bought a blue one yet but i'm going to even if i have to pay a little more.

hgallegos915 · Post by **hgallegos915** » September 29th, 2006, 8:37 pm

yay. i got mine!!! Its very small but i love it. Imma leave it inside its display box

Mine didnt say so number of 100 of whatever.. so i guess they are going to be making more... KEEP BUYING! I got a black one tho.

I think the person gets them for around 10 dollars tho LOL still.. who cares its an MX3!

Neil · Post by **Neil** » October 4th, 2006, 1:54 pm

Black MX-3 on eBay
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Rare-SAPI-1-43-DIECA ... dZViewItem
11hours left

http://cgi.ebay.ca/1-43-SAPI-MAZDA-MX-3 ... dZViewItem
3days left

http://cgi.ebay.ca/1-43-SAPI-MAZDA-MX-3 ... dZViewItem
Unkown Time... Seems over priced.

Blue MX-3 on eBay
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Rare-SAPI-1-43-DIECA ... dZViewItem
11hours left

http://cgi.ebay.ca/1-43-SAPI-EUNOS-PRES ... dZViewItem
2days left

Red MX-3 on eBay
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Rare-SAPI-1-43-DIECA ... dZViewItem
11hours left

http://cgi.ebay.ca/1-43-SAPI-MAZDA-MX-3 ... dZViewItem
3days left

http://cgi.ebay.ca/1-43-SAPI-MAZDA-MX-3 ... dZViewItem
Unkown Time Left... But seems a little over priced

Gray MX-3 on eBay
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Rare-SAPI-1-43-DIECA ... dZViewItem
11hours left

http://cgi.ebay.ca/1-43-SAPI-MAZDA-MX-3 ... dZViewItem
3days left

http://cgi.ebay.ca/1-43-SAPI-MAZDA-MX-3 ... dZViewItem
Unkown Time... Seems over priced.

Black MX-3 on eBay.de
http://cgi.ebay.de/1-43-EUNOS-PRESSO-MA ... dZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.de/1-43-Mazda-MX-3-Euno ... dZViewItem

Blue MX-3 on eBay.de
http://cgi.ebay.de/1-43-EUNOS-PRESSO-FI ... dZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.de/1-43-Mazda-MX-3-Euno ... dZViewItem

Gray MX-3 on eBay.de
http://cgi.ebay.de/1-43-Mazda-MX-3-Euno ... dZViewItem

Hope this helps anyone who is still looking to get on of the diecast models.

girllikethat · Post by **girllikethat** » March 21st, 2007, 3:18 pm

Hello, all! This seemed like the correct place to post this (I have it in the Appearances section of the forum as well). Please join me as I attempt to take a (1:43 scale) model of a red Autozam AZ-3 and transform it into a raspberry metallic MX-3 GS SE. Why am I doing this? Well, the truth is...I'm doing it for love. Automotive love and boyfriend love.

My boyfriend used to have a 1993 MX-3 SE (V6, Raspberry Metallic), but he totaled it on some ice. I've never seen a guy so devastated! This was a year ago. So now, I've gotten him a model of it, which will hopefully arrive and be finished in time for Easter (but realistically, probably not).

As you all know, this was no easy task, as the only ones I could find came out of Japan and the raspberry metallic color was only available in North America. So, I bought a red model and now plan to simply fill in the fog lights (because the North American models didn't have them), sand it, prime it (I want to do this right) and repaint it.

I've found the paint (using the color code 6V ::flush of pride:: at multiple places, but I will probably go through Mazda if possible just to make sure the color is exact.

I'm posting this to see if anyone has any advice on how to do this project right and/or if anyone would like to follow along on this journey. I will be posting progess reports and pictures here. Thanks for reading!

girllikethat · Post by **girllikethat** » March 21st, 2007, 3:18 pm

Sorry, I should have been a bit more specific in terms of what kind of advice I'm looking for. Any and all advice would be heartily welcome, but I'd love any painting advice or tips, such as how to add authentic (preferably chrome painted plastic or even metal) emblems on the trunk or hood, how to imitate the rubber seal of the sun roof, etc. Please don't hesitate to post the information or to send me a message (even if you just want to mention that you think this is a neat/stupid idea). A special thank you to those who helped me find the model in the first place and thank you in advance to those of you with advice!!!

hgallegos915 · Post by **hgallegos915** » March 21st, 2007, 3:28 pm

I think its a nice idea, I wish i woulc make my model look like mine. I made the mistake of putting a body kit in mine

but i would love to have a replica. Im sure he will be thrilled! Visit your local hobby shops for advice. They got all the tools, paint and everything you can ever need for any project. Most places ive seen have tons of model cars and things to do to them.

girllikethat · Post by **girllikethat** » March 21st, 2007, 3:32 pm

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.