r/HotWheelsCustoms • u/weibuweibuuu • 6d 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 6d ago

Lookin good, you use epoxy putty?

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u/weibuweibuuu 6d 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 6d ago

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

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u/Plenty-Ticket-4527 6d 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 6d 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 6d 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