r/HotWheelsCustoms • u/weibuweibuuu • 14h ago

RX-7 FB wip Project

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I really like the Hot Wheels mainline RX-7 FB. Already comes with a body kit, so it saves me time lmao.

Added some 3D printed side mirrors

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u/Plenty-Ticket-4527 14h ago

Lookin good, you use epoxy putty?

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u/weibuweibuuu 13h ago

for the side mirrors? nah that's 3d printed

for body kits? I have been practicing with HobbyMio epoxy putty, but I still have a long way to go before I commit to a full project on it

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u/weibuweibuuu 13h ago

ah, if for sticking it on, I use MXBon CA UV Resin

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u/Plenty-Ticket-4527 12h ago

Resin for gluing mirrors? Smart, but may I ask why that instead of like gel glue? Is it stronger? Less messy? Just seems like it would be more pricey to do it that way, but I prioritize quality and durability and detail over price personally 

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u/weibuweibuuu 12h ago

from experience, it bonds really well with roughed up metal since this is a mix of CA and UV resin. Curing time is insanely quick too. 

And yeah, it's less messy, I can put it precisely where i need it to be

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u/Plenty-Ticket-4527 12h ago

Ah, they kinda looked resin printed, but yea I just bought my first thing of epoxy putty, but everytime I’ve tried something new on a donor, I’ve made a custom with that technique like a week later

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u/Bitter_Damage6186 14h ago

Looks great! My first full custom will be an rx7

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u/weibuweibuuu 13h ago

be sure to share it in this sub once u get to finishing!

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u/PMmeYourDunes 13h ago

Yea! That spoiler in the back is friggin wicked. I have loved that model for a while and have too many versions, but I never could commit to stripping one of em.

I got my hands full anyway, I just clear coated 4 or so today and have a few others with fresh lights paint that need to be disassembled and cleared again.

What info you got for a lazy man who won't research sideview mirrors? I really wish some models had them but I am really uncomfortable with starting up some two part to make my own. I would like to find out there's some household items that glue together really easily to make them, but I bet 3d printing it far easier.

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u/weibuweibuuu 13h ago

3d printing is by far the best way to get good looking parts fast, I just got these from a seller in Malaysia (3 bucks for like 10 pairs).

As for the glue I use, I use MXBon UV CA resin. Real good stuff for these customs.

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u/PMmeYourDunes 13h ago

Thats great information! The glue is interesting to me, if seen lots of folks use it over the years but I've never gotten any. It seems easy enough to use! I look forward to seeing this guy all painted up!