Tamiya 1/24 Mazda Roadster RF - Full Build

Welcome to the full build of this excellent kit.
PS: I now realize the directions don't instruct you to paint D3, so I missed the front turn indicator sorry:(
Disclaimer I have purchased everything you see for personal use.
#scalemodelautorikshaw #tamiya #mazda
ProScale 2K Tutorial: • How to use Proscale Pa...
Camera: Panasonic HC-V550 2k. Neewer mini tripod.
Audio: Hyperx Quadcast Mic, Audacity
Video: PowerDirector 365
Lighting: 3 top-down 750 lumen, 2 kitty-corner 750 lumen.
Undercarriage: 0:12
Cabin: 2:43
Body: 5:20
Wheels and Final Assembly: 9:48
Reveal: 13:15

[@AmateurScaleModelBuildi-lj3so]

So cool, their attention to detail is like nothing I've seen before

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@DreamBigBuildSmall]

Beautiful color. I've always wanted to try a Tamiya and It looks like they are worth the extra price. Well done my friend.

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you Cory, yeah really happy with it. They are expensive for sure, sometimes twice what a AMT/Revell etc is. But the engineering makes them a real joy to work with. Thanks for watching, be well. How's your GT350 coming along?

[@markfisher7434]

Love it, we have an MX5 on the driveway, but its a bit awkward to get in and out of now for our age, its our third since 2002, so I would love to build our Mk4 eventually, I have some touch up paint from when we got the hood/bonnet resprayed, I am just hoping I can spray that on plastic to give us our metalic blue car which is probably going to be chopped in this Autumn.

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Very cool Mark! We had a 2008 Z4 and it was the same when the roof was up. Beautiful car. Thanks for watching.

[@joramamodellbau3987]

mpressive work, John. You achieved a great result with this Mazda. A cool car and a also cool model for the shelf Best wishes and a nice weekend. Joachim

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Many thanks Joachim! I always appreciate you watching and your comments. Be well my friend and have a nice weekend.

[@crazylocha2515]

Try checking used restaurant equipment places up in your greater area John. Dehydrator cabinets can be found that hold quite a bit of models, and sizes, and aren't all that expensive. Bit they sure do cut down the waiting for paint to dry and gas-off times.

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you Crazy I will do that. Cheers!

[@crazylocha2515]

@@johnalecsscalemodeling protip-- also look at how the dehydrator is vented, can pickup a Y- section to merge it out with the paint hood 👍

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Yeah that was my concern - fumes have to go somewhere@@crazylocha2515

[@crazylocha2515]

@@johnalecsscalemodeling it's easy when you apply just a few brain cells. If it's a wide narrow vent, like a microwave or similar -- shop vac wide hose end (and hose) duct tape to cover. Simple PVC pipe Y-junction, one of each size as your fume/paint booth vent and a smaller one the size of the dehydrator hose (doesn't matter there if wide or round vents). Very common in standard house plumbing stores and website. If you're handy dandy on Amazon, as someone else mentioned, it can all come to your door and can be pretty cheap. It's not all that complicated. Just apply elbow grease to a few brain cells and taadaa 😁

[@Ryker06]

Excellent paint work! Finish came out great.

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you buddy! Cheers, thanks for watching.

[@davidAB779]

Hi John, never really thought of building a car kit until I saw you being this mazda. Will definitely get this to build. Probably won't be as good as yours though.

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you David, yeah it's a straightforward kit very enjoyable. It will be YOURS that's all that matters buddy have fun building it. The newer Tamiya kits any of them are excellent. Cheers

[@septiccalling8341]

Fabulous looking motor 👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻 Such an enjoyable, relaxing video..........

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you buddy, really glad you enjoyed it thanks for watching. Cheers

[@goforitpainting]

Cool 👍🏻

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you Daniel!

[@davidchin350]

Nice Mazda John, came out great, if they only included an engine.🙂

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you David! Yeah, it as a bare-bones kit. I've started the '63 Avanti AMT, nice to have a kit with an engine again! Cheers buddy

[@markfisher7434]

Oh and I would have to weather the scuffed wheels the wife keeps doing 🤣

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

HAHA - both of us guilty of that here.

[@michaelbaykara2322]

Very good work on the build, what are your thoughts on the ProScale line? Also, did you buy them in the UK from UMP? Thanks and subbed.

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you Michael! Bought them retail from the ProScale site. I love them they spray and finish beautifully. Cheers.

[@bengeist3227]

Great work!! Where can I purchase this kit?

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thanks for watching! I bought this at my local hobby store. You can probably get it from an online retailer as well. Cheers