BMW M635CSi (Fujimi EM)

by Mr Hirakawa Fri 24 Mar 2023, 8:09 pm

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.

by Mr Hirakawa Fri 31 Mar 2023, 10:27 am

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

by Mike C Fri 31 Mar 2023, 5:02 pm

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

by Skid Mon 03 Apr 2023, 7:15 pm

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. BMW M635CSi (Fujimi EM) 997636505

by dublin boy Mon 03 Apr 2023, 8:42 pm

Told you there were Leprechauns everywhere Al. BMW M635CSi (Fujimi EM) 3887228019

by Spanky 19 Tue 04 Apr 2023, 11:55 pm

Looking forward to witnessing you magic on this kit.

by Sam Sun 09 Apr 2023, 5:59 pm

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

by Mr Hirakawa Thu 20 Apr 2023, 2:49 pm

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

by dublin boy Thu 20 Apr 2023, 3:50 pm

Nice colour Dave, what is it?

by Skid Thu 20 Apr 2023, 4:01 pm

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

by Mr Hirakawa Thu 20 Apr 2023, 4:39 pm

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

by Mike C Thu 20 Apr 2023, 4:40 pm

It's looking good.

by Spanky 19 Tue 25 Apr 2023, 11:15 pm

Awesome start!

by Mr Hirakawa Tue 27 Feb 2024, 10:06 am

by Sam Wed 28 Feb 2024, 1:50 am

Nice engine.

by Mr Hirakawa Sat 02 Mar 2024, 1:36 pm

by Ron234 Sun 03 Mar 2024, 10:34 am

Is this another phoenix from the ashes ?

by Mr Hirakawa Sat 16 Mar 2024, 7:00 am

Ron234 wrote:Is this another phoenix from the ashes ?

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

by Mr Hirakawa Thu 25 Apr 2024, 4:03 pm

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.

by Ron234 Fri 26 Apr 2024, 11:31 am

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.

by Mr Hirakawa Mon 29 Apr 2024, 8:47 am

More work....

I've made drop links for the front and back sway bars. I've made from scrap a couple of fuel pumps/filters or whatever they are, i'm just following reference photos. Just the exhaust and wheels to do then I can turn it over and finish the interior. It feels really fragile and I hope it doesn't fly to pieces when the wheels go on.

by Ron234 Mon 29 Apr 2024, 12:19 pm

Loving the detail.

I used to follow a guy from the Netherlands that scratchbuilt 1/24th trucks, right down to cable ties.
Eyes like a hawk, the pair of you !

by Mike C Mon 29 Apr 2024, 12:53 pm

Looks like another great build coming along. Looks like a nicely detailed kit right out of the box too.

by Mr Hirakawa Tue 30 Apr 2024, 3:39 pm

Exhaust is finished, wheels detailed, valves added and wheels on. I can now work on the other side.
I had to remove quite a bit of material from the alloys as they were way to deep for the tyres. I augured the wheel knuckles with the supplied screws to lessen the trauma of putting the wheels on and it's just as well I did as they still were quite a tight turn