Newera Replica Update Version

My friend Miguel, from Newera Imports/Parts has one of the best street FD3s RX7s around. Slowly tuned from stock by himself with help from knight sports it now represents 431 bhp @ the wheels and handles like you wouldn't believe an FD could with help from Nishiki suspension tuners. 

Every aspect of the car has been changed.

A long time ago when I left Japan for the first time, I built a basic replica of the car. Recently a few more updates to the car including Knight Sports rear valance and some damage to the replica prompted a rebuild of the mini Newera FD3s.

I swapped off a lot of parts and now the replica is much more accurate. I custom made a Knight sports rear bar, RE-Amemiya lip spoiler and reshaped the wing to match, however the wide wing stays are a "hotworks" design and can't really be changed. Fujita Side skirts are hard to see in these pics. Interior detail is also up to par.

Mazdaspeed MS-01 were added and the carbon has all been refreshed as the new modelling detail you can buy these days is amazing.

I also made some custom decals for the "Mt Fuji 7" number plates and the stickers for http://www.neweraimports.com/ and http://www.neweraparts.com/ on the rear window

I just need to buy a display case so it doesn't "accidentally" break again.

Now about that drive as payment.... hehe!

Russ.

Jada - Initial D / Race Versions.

My FD collections maybe out of control. I started collecting them at an expensive price.

This was the first one. I Wanted it Bad so I paid through the roof. It had different wheels but as I collected others parts were swapped on to it.

This one was next a lot later and it was cheaper. about half price on sale.

Then I started collecting Supras and Skylines in the same style. The DoLuck Double Six rims are awesome!

I swapped the bonnet from another onto this Initial D version. These came with figures also. Ryousuke and Keisuke and other drivers filled my collections. I bought a lot of this version from K-Mart as they were on sale for $10 a lucky find. I can't remember what wheels they had originally.

They also came with a display stand that created a good feel. I later built these into a custom shelf. More models came and designs transformed.  They are now in storage but one day I'll have a garage big enough for all my collections. I hope...

I sacrificed this work livery for my Pan Speed version. You can see the back of a R32 on the right.

I had to modify some of them to fit the huge rims.

Russ.

Jada - Super Wide Replica

This one is a modified Jada Toys C-West replica. These models are already super tough but i wanted something a little better.

 

Super deep TE37 look uber cool! I tried to accomodate them as best I could with some RE-AD Style fenders that blend into the rear.

Here is mini me standing proud over this one. Tiny RedSuns markings show drift intentions.

Fat

Here is the car during construction. Keisuke and Ryousuke looking on. Project D II

Russ.

Jada - Pan Speed Replica

My PAN SPEED replica started life as another C-West equipped Jada 1:18 die cast model. I modified the front and combined it with swapped parts from others. The result is a sweet, wide, low ride.

These models are far from scale and have huge rims with a super dumped stance. The rear wheels are huge, but at the same still contribute to some fantasy, drag/show spec car.

Pretty cool.

Russ.

Jada - Fooboy Replica

There was a time in Australia when the coolest RX-7s were the simplest. Reliable modifications and stock body with Mazdaspeed parts reigned.

Aaron Foo's FD was one such car. well known in the rotary scene for minimal coolness. As Aaron and I became friends, I eventually made a replica for him.

The source was a Jada Toys 1:18 scale FD3s Initial D FD. I modified it to look stock bodied with a new lip spoiler and created a mazdaspeed bonnet, although Jada dimensions ensure stock is only a rough estimate.

I went a bit further and replicated Myself and Aaron in 1:18 also. The result was quite special.

Jada Initial D cars came with Keisuke and Takumi figures that I resculpted into life like replicas of Aaron (Left) and myself (making those glasses was terrible.)

Large scale like this is excelled for details. Working in Metal is good and bad, but if you put in the effort, it will usually turn out better. The result is strong and easily displayed as a lasting memory.

Russ.

REAL-X Fd3s Collection

This is REAL-X. 1/72 scale die cast cars that are really cool.

The FD3s range includes all the varieties. From stock Version 1. Red, Yellow, Black.

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Through to Spirit R. Blue, Red, Black etc

I picked up the Initial D Keiko "Darling" Version. with Border modifications.

And the Initial D Keisuke A spec Version, but I desperately want the Project D version to complete my collection. Then of course there are the others FC3s, SA22, RX3 etc etc etc

But the "Chiba" police car is simply cool! Especially so because I just happen to live in Chiba.

Purple Striker

I got around to re-painting the god-aweful pink strikers 1/64 scale Re-Amemiya car

As I was doing it. A thought went out to all the Vie-thai-chi-nasians who made these little things. It took me about 2 hours to repaint it. And I was freaked. Those guys make 5000 of them and paint little details and attach the tiny decals all day for 1 c each per car.

Thank you all very much. I hope you had an easy day today.

I chose Mettalic Purple for the beast. Came out ok.

Russ.

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1/64 FD Battle - Aushima Vs Hotworks

Hotworks and Aoshima are hunting up a battle in 1/64 scale.

Recently I got hold of an Aoshima 1/64 pink strikers FD3s, The detail is quite good and small features like the lights and front mirrors are good.

However it's no match for the Hotworks FD3s. The bodies are quite similar, but the vented bonnet is great, the cage, seats and wheels are much better also, but what takes the cake is the ability to turn the wheels on the hotworks car.

Russ.

FD Model 1/24 - Hotworks - Chrno Edition

Mazda FD3S RX-7

Hotworks Apex-i Yoichi Imamura D1 Rx7 Base (Modified)
Chrno edition is a replica of Dan's FD.

Above pics (during development)
Extensively Modified to Incorporate Aoshima Plastic 1/24 scale and other Fujimi and hotworks RE-Amemiya parts.

Includes
RE-Amemiya Diffuser Pro with Bowtech Generators - from Fujimi SPL7
RE-Amemiya Side Diffusers - from Fujimi - Greddy 9
Mazdaspeed MS01 wheels - from Hotworks - Mazdaspeed
RE-Amemiya Sleek Lights - from Hotworks - RE-Amemiya
Keys Racing steering wheel.
Defi Guages.
etc.


These are the two Newera cars I have built for friends.

Dan's looks great in the box just before shipping. (unfortunately I forgot to take good pics.)

Hotworks feature great detail in an unbreakable package with swapable performance parts to make the hotworks models a must have for FD enthusiasts. Modify them to look like yours.

Russ.

Diecast Models

Want a solid replica of your car thats more robust than plastic? Then you have some options. Recently JADA have some very affordable,not so scale, Fds that you can butcher and shape to create your own replica. They come with extra wheels and other parts you can use to change them to the way you like. If you like them the way they are that's all well and good, But I tend to modify them further.

Having recently rebuilt a few cars that came with figures in an Initial D form, I continued to create replicas of myself and friends. Fooboy and I have a replica of his black Fd3s seen elsewhere on my blog and I have a white widebody, C-west fronted car that I will repaint when I can find some clours to match my previous Fd.

I have remodified some 1/24 die cast cars from Hotworks but they are a bit fiddly when doing metalwork so the 1/18 base is a good size.

For more scale items, Kyosho make a great replica with working steering and more opening compartments than the real thing and the detail is amazing. If you can't see your car when it's in the garage, then this is the next best thing.

1/18 from http://www.jadatoys.com/
1/24 from http://www.hotworksracing.com/

Russ.

FD Model 1/24 - Hotworks Mazdaspeed Red

Mazda FD3S RX-7
Hotworks Mazdaspeed Rx7
1991 version with Mazdaspeed R-Spec body Kit

Engine bay has boost up engine with IC/brace bar changed from standard

Wheels are standard 17" Early Mazda in a larger 19" design and Mazdaspeed 17" MS01 which are Fitted.

Interior has purple seats and white dials.

As usual, the Hotworks models are almost indestructable (But I broke the wing swapping parts on this one.) They have heaps of spares (except D1 kits) and look great in any collection.

Russ.

FD Model 1/24 - Hotworks RE-Amemiya 2004

Mazda FD3S RX-7
Hotworks RE-Amemiya D1 Rx7
RE-Amemiya D1 2004 season drift car
Wheels are RP03 with N1 and RE-AD GT Body, AD9 Hood
Engine detail has single torbo and triangle strut brace. Fender Mirrors and D1 interior with belts and bucket seats.

RP01 are a bit large. later replaced wit Mazdaspeed MS01. Able to lower the height now.

Another hotworks model gets added to the collection. On sale at D1 event. I couldn't resist.

Russ.