From Box to Beauty

A Aston Martin DBX 707 AMR23 Build — Chapter 2: Unboxing & Kit Overview

This chapter covers the unboxing & kit overview phase of building the Aston Martin DBX 707 AMR23 (AM02-0090).

1/24 scale · AM02-0090 · Pages Page 3 · By M-model design

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Packaging contents

Topic 2. Resin body shell + chassis + detail parts

Topic 3. Decal sheet quality assessment

Topic 4. PE photo-etched parts inventory

Topic 5. Casting quality: minimal flash, smooth starts

Topic 6. Panel lines and engraving clarity

Topic 7. Front grille, bumper, rear diffuser separation

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⚠️ Important Notes & Warnings

⚠️ 树脂件易碎，开箱时务必在软垫上操作，避免丢失小零件。

⚠️ 蚀刻片和水贴单独存放，避免弯折和沾水。

💡 Builder's Tip

开箱时把所有零件按 R 编号分装到小盒子里，后面查找会节省大量时间。

Chapter Summary

This chapter covers the unboxing & kit overview phase of building the Aston Martin DBX 707 AMR23 (AM02-0090).

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From Box to Beauty

A Aston Martin DBX 707 AMR23 Build — Chapter 3: Preparing Resin Parts

This chapter covers the preparing resin parts phase of building the Aston Martin DBX 707 AMR23 (AM02-0090).

1/24 scale · AM02-0090 · Pages Page 4 · By M-model design

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Release agent removal with mild detergent

Topic 2. Sanding flash and seam lines

Topic 3. Panel line deepening with scribing tool

Topic 4. Surface polishing to remove imperfections

Topic 5. Dry fit testing sub-assemblies

Topic 6. Identifying detail parts for later steps

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⚠️ Important Notes & Warnings

⚠️ 清洗后的零件一定要等完全干燥再开始下一步，否则水汽会影响底漆附着。

💡 Builder's Tip

1.0mm 喷笔 + 2-3 遍薄喷 是树脂零件底漆的标准做法。

Chapter Summary

This chapter covers the preparing resin parts phase of building the Aston Martin DBX 707 AMR23 (AM02-0090).

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From Box to Beauty

A Aston Martin DBX 707 AMR23 Build — Chapter 4: Painting Process

This chapter covers the painting process phase of building the Aston Martin DBX 707 AMR23 (AM02-0090).

1/24 scale · AM02-0090 · Pages Page 5 · By M-model design

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Primer coat: 2-component epoxy, 1.0mm airbrush

Topic 2. Aston Martin Racing Green base color

Topic 3. 3-4 thin overlapping passes

Topic 4. 45° spray angle for curved surfaces

Topic 5. 48h drying between coats

Topic 6. Clear coat: mist + wet coat for gloss

Topic 7. 72h full cure

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⚠️ Important Notes

& Warnings

⚠️ 底漆未完全固化前不要喷主色，否则容易起皱。

⚠️ 清漆固化需 72 小时，期间不要触碰或装配。

⚠️ Gurze C1 哑光白色作为底色非常好用，干燥后表面光滑均匀。

💡 Builder's Tip

三层喷涂法（Primer → Base → Clear）是树脂模型的黄金流程。1.0mm 喷笔 + 2-3 遍薄喷是底漆的标准做法。

Chapter Summary

This chapter covers the painting process phase of building the Aston Martin DBX 707 AMR23 (AM02-0090).

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From Box to Beauty

This chapter covers the decals: carbon by alpha phase of building the Aston Martin DBX 707 AMR23 (AM02-0090).

1/24 scale · AM02-0090 · Pages Page 6 · By M-model design

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Alpha Model carbon fiber decal set

Topic 2. Sharp, consistent weave patterns

Topic 3. Scalemotorsport Magic Decal Solution

Topic 4. Soft brush to remove excess solution

Topic 5. Wrapping decals around contours

Topic 6. Ammo Decal Brush No. 3 for panel lines

Topic 7. Hair dryer technique for complex curves

Topic 8. Caution: excessive heat can bond permanently

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⚠️ Important Notes & Warnings

⚠️ 碳纤维贴纸不要用过热风枪，否则会与漆面永久粘死无法调整。

⚠️ Magic Decal Solution 软化效果最好，避免用普通水。

⚠️ Ammo Decal Brush No. 3 是贴入缝隙的最佳工具，比普通软刷更耐用。

💡 Builder's Tip

AlphaModel 提供的丰富碳纤维水贴纸纹路清晰，Magic Decal Solution + Ammo Decal Brush No. 3 是最佳搭配。

Chapter Summary

This chapter covers the decals: carbon by alpha phase of building the Aston Martin DBX 707 AMR23 (AM02-0090).

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From Box to Beauty

A Aston Martin DBX 707 AMR23 Build — Chapter 6: Polishing

This chapter covers the polishing phase of building the Aston Martin DBX 707 AMR23 (AM02-0090).

1/24 scale · AM02-0090 · Pages Page 7 · By M-model design

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Tamiya Coarse Polishing Paste for rough grinding

Topic 2. Progressive polishing stages

Topic 3. Mirror finish preparation

Topic 4. Color depth and gloss enhancement

Topic 5. Final surface preparation before assembly

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⚠️ Important Notes & Warnings

⚠️ 镜面抛光一定要循序渐进，每一步都擦干净再做下一步。

⚠️ Tamiya Coarse Polishing Paste 后必须用细研磨膏继续抛光。

💡 Builder's Tip

Tamiya Coarse Polishing Paste 后必须用细研磨膏继续抛光。

Chapter Summary

This chapter covers the polishing phase of building the Aston Martin DBX 707 AMR23 (AM02-0090).

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From Box to Beauty

A Aston Martin DBX 707 AMR23 Build — Chapter 7: Interior

This chapter covers the interior phase of building the Aston Martin DBX 707 AMR23 (AM02-0090).

1/24 scale · AM02-0090 · Pages Page 8 · By M-model design

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Interior color separation

Topic 2. Carbon fiber dashboard trim

Topic 3. Alcantara surface treatment

Topic 4. Center console detailing

Topic 5. Door card pre-assembly

Topic 6. PE interior hardware

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⚠️ Important Notes & Warnings

⚠️ 内饰颜色繁多，建议事先做好分色表，避免重复喷涂浪费时间。

⚠️ PE 件极小，使用镊子时手要稳，掉到地上几乎找不回来。

💡 Builder's Tip

内饰分色前先在脑中规划好哪些颜色一起喷，避免漏喷返工。

Chapter Summary

This chapter covers the interior phase of building the Aston Martin DBX 707 AMR23 (AM02-0090).

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From Box to Beauty

This chapter covers the engine, wheels & brakes phase of building the Aston Martin DBX 707 AMR23 (AM02-0090).

1/24 scale · AM02-0090 · Pages Page 9 · By M-model design

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Engine bay detailing

Topic 2. Carbon fiber engine cover

Topic 3. Exhaust tips painting

Topic 4. Brake caliper: Fire Scale Modeler paint

Topic 5. Brake disc: PE + ceramic grey

Topic 6. Wheel painting: black + silver pattern

Topic 7. Aston Martin logo on wheel centers

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⚠️ Important Notes & Warnings

⚠️ Bob Smith 胶水流动性好，装配 PE 件时不会产生白色雾化。

⚠️ 刹车盘 PE 件极薄，弯折时不要用力过猛，避免断裂。

💡 Builder's Tip

Bob Smith 胶水流动性好，装配 PE 件时不会产生白色雾化。

Chapter Summary

This chapter covers the engine, wheels & brakes phase of building the Aston Martin DBX 707 AMR23 (AM02-0090).

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From Box to Beauty

This final chapter brings together everything we've built — the Aston Martin DBX 707 AMR23 comes together as a showcase-ready scale model.

1/24 scale · AM02-0090 · Pages Page 10-16 · By M-model design

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Bob Smith adhesive for final assembly

Topic 2. Wheel mounting with proper alignment

Topic 3. Door, hood, tailgate alignment

Topic 4. Mirror and antenna final fit

Topic 5. Final clear coat touch-up

Topic 6. Showcase presentation photography

Topic 7. Special thanks and credits

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⚠️ Important Notes & Warnings

⚠️ 车身合件前确保所有零部件都装好了，避免最后返工。

⚠️ 展示底座上的铭牌位置提前规划好，贴歪了很难撕下来。

⚠️ F1 模型合件后不能再单独喷漆，所以展示前的最后修饰一定要到位。

💡 Builder's Tip

展示底座上的铭牌位置提前规划好，贴歪了很难撕下来。

Chapter Summary

This final chapter brings together everything we've built — the Aston Martin DBX 707 AMR23 comes together as a showcase-ready scale model.

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M-model design

Very interesting read, useful tips and beautiful Aston too. Thanks for sharing.

This is great info for not only this kit, but can be applied to others also.

Thanks for the detailed build guide!