BMW M635CSi (Fujimi EM)

A new start from the forge bench. I got hold of this old new stock unopened from 1986 and had the pleasure of opening the seal. I love the Fujimi EM series as they have a level of detail that simply doesn't exist today. There's even a tube of glue supplied.
Some people may say they are over complicated but I relish the challenge and look to the end product.
Not much done on it yet but the process has begun. I plan on Metallic green and I'll document It's progress on here.

I have the parts all prepared, assembled where possible, shaped and ready for a good paint day.

Looks like a good project. I have a kit I just started. I'll be posting soon on it's progress.

Nice one Dave. Looking forward to it.

The 635csi is quite probably my favourite Beemer.

Mike C wrote:Looks like a good project. I have a kit I just started. I'll be posting soon on it's progress.

'Thud!!' did I read that right, the 'Liddle Leprachaun' rises from the grave.

Told you there were Leprechauns everywhere Al.

Looking forward to witnessing you magic on this kit.

I have this in the stash also...along with some other EM...but have yet to build one.

This is a build I'm actually on with at the minute.
Semi gloss black undercoat followerd by a Metallic green top coat.

Nice colour Dave, what is it?

Me likes that colour too Dave. Rattle can or AB?

It's a rattle can. Tamiya TS-20 Metallic green. It's slightly translucent hence the black undercoat.

It's looking good.

Awesome start!

Nice engine.

Is this another phoenix from the ashes ?

Ron234 wrote:Is this another phoenix from the ashes ?  

You could say that. I aim to get my stash finished.

Right, back on with this rock hard lump.

Ok, preparing the boot space is requiring some precise measuring.
I based with Goblin Green before putting down Glistening Green. It needs to be lifted out at will and there's a battery box to make as well.





Underside.
Some of these bits haven't been formed properly. I had to make the square holes by hand as they were solid. A Fujimi quirk. It took quite a while to clean up all the chassis bits as I want this thing on it's wheels before continuing with the interior.




I've started using some black and black/green inks to make a start on dirtying it up a bit.





No brake lines depicted so I'll have to make my own. I used lead wire, nice and easy to form and straighten. I also added a few more pipes here and there.



Fuel tank in and the front crossmember, struts and brakes in. I had to cut some chunks from here and there to guarantee the engine would fit. Fujimi doesn't hold your hand with these things.



Engine in and some more intricate suspension pieces fitted.




Back suspension parts in and brake lines followed through approximately enough. A bit extra weathering and rusting done. I'm going to have to make some drop links at the front and back because they're not included and I can't leave it be. I may need to make a fuel pump too, if I can be arsed.




Coming along well. I'm pleased with the progress.
Thanks for looking.

Looking really good, especially the attention to detail on the brake lines. ....and although you have issues with the kit, it is still very detailed....I wish I had your eyes !
Weathering just about right too, as it does make it less like a factory fresh car. Nice work indeed.