MetroRacing Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) This build started about 2 years ago and after a number of mishaps was shelved until this month when I finally got the motivation to complete it. The kit came with a set of 555 logos to "correct" the livery to build the New Zealand 1993 car. However the decals weren't completely accurate. So seeing as the original Hasegawa decals were perfect except for the rally plate one, which was yellowed. I decided to build it as the Tour de Corse 1993 car. I used plain flour as flocking for the seats and applied Kevlar decals to the backs. The seat belts were a first for me and the first mishap was the belt logo decals which broke up whilst threading them through the seats. The next problem I had was with the Renaissance transkit. It included new suspension and brakes as well as the tarmac wheels and tyres. The problem was that the front brakes were too large to allow the wheels to fit and the rear suspension caused the same with the rear wheels. Finally I had a reaction with the clear coat on the roof and with that it went into the storage pile. On restarting this kit I dispensed with the renaissance suspension and brakes and just shortened the kit shocks. This solved the wheels fitment issues. I carefully sanded the roof with 2000 wet and dry hoping not to damage the decal and reapplied the clear coat. Second problem solved. However the seatbelt weren't as bad as I remembered but still aren't great. I decided to leave them as is and get the kit finally finished. Pics Ahoy: Paint if anyone is interested is Subaru 53C And the eagle eyed might notice the driver name decals are on the wrong sides. Hasegawa instructions for you lol TTFN Edited August 25, 2015 by MetroRacing 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfinlay Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I can almost hear it! i loved the way the legacy was a brute force instrument, in group A pre restrictor changes. Great model you've made and a nice livery, currently trying to build a 98 impreza WRC and its teaching me that saloon car models have some tricky little bits to them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 I've recently built the Impreza WRC98 and will upload pics of it at the weekend. Really is the best finish I've got to a kit and I'm really proud of it. The legacy too is a close 2nd lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfinlay Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Look forward to seeing it! i think i may have mine done next week sometime, just things light the door seals and lamp pod to finish but they seem to be taking me ages! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy37 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 That's a good looking model . Rally Legacies sounded great , but what a big car they are . Colin mastered them though ! Gary . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) I built my Impreza with the lamp pod. Tbh it's the one area I wish I'd spent a little more time on. I didn't bother cleaning up the join line and only gave it one coat of paint so it sticks out lol.To hell with it I'll upload the pics rather than describe haha. Link: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234987598-subaru-impreza-wrc98-monte-carlo-1998/The legacy's aren't much bigger than the impreza's actually. Only real difference in length is the boot. I don't think they are as wide which gives the impression of length lol Edited August 27, 2015 by MetroRacing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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