BMW M3 Touring (G81) -Custom Bodykit - 1/24 Scale

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BMW M3 Touring (G81) Custom -1/24 Scale model!

Next up in my Full Model car line-up is this absolutely stunning take on the BMW M3 Touring (G81) station wagon in 1/24 Scale! However, this one is with a bit of a twist! This one features an aftermarket Rovez Sport Body Kit, HRE wheels AND a Thule roof box! 

The model comes in a Color profile (really only recommended for H2D/H2C users-there is a TON of changes and waste) as well as a single color print with a separate spoiler for ease of printing. Some glue may be required, though designed around a simple pressfit. The color version also comes with a set of Large Brembo Brakes for some added accents!

Please note that you may need to make some VERY minor trimming to cross bars to get them to fit snuggly into the roof cutouts. Once you have it test-fitted properly use a couple of small drops of glue to set it in place. The Exhaust is also printed separately and should be a snug fit, but certain filaments may require a little glue to keep in place. 

This is a small spin-off project from my recently added Supra Collection ( https://makerworld.com/en/models/1646284-toyota-supra-turbo-model-car-set-with-mods#profileId-1740049 ). I still have quite a number of cars from my Layered Car models that I've done in the past that I think would look fantastic in a full print!  ( https://makerworld.com/en/collections/6642322-layered-car-art-collection ) 

Drop me a comment and let me know which car model you would like to see made not just layered, but in a full car print! 

Size

This is a 1/24 Scale Model. My previous uploads were slightly smaller so this model was adjust by 127% size to bring it to a true 1/24 scale! Below is a reference image to my previously “standard” size models. (PS: all the models are sized similarly, so if you want to print any of the previous models in 1/24 scale just scale all of the parts equally to 127%)

Assembly

The assembly process is very straightforward with only a couple of things to look out for. The print profile includes a few things: The body of the car (made in one-piece print for a no-seam/glue model), 4 tires (if you care to pay attention to the detail there are 2 left and 2 right tires), and one set of wheels (more to come as I expand the collection)

Start by carefully removing the supports. Most should come off just fine, but at times I found myself using a pick to get to the ones inside of wheel wells. I then recommend using a razor blade (carefully) to remove any support material build-up in the wheel wells and back of model, particularly at the bottom of the rear bumper, top of the license plate cutout, and under the spoiler. 

The most important part is to slightly cut down the wheel spindles area that droops down at the support. This will ensure that you don’t have too hard of a time pushing on the wheels (and risk breaking the wheel and/or spindle). I recommend shaving it down a little, and testing the wheel, and shaving again if needed in a couple of passes. The wheels should be firm to press on, but not feel like you will break the spindle. Due to various filament properties I have settled on wheel cutout size that should work in any filament, but may take a little more shaving for a good, snug fit. 

Once you have shaved the spindle down, press the tires onto the wheels, and install the wheels to the spindles. Make sure to properly align  all wheels in the same orientation. 

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