Windy37 Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 My second build of the year and , I think , my most ambitious to date . When I bought the Andrews decals and decided to build the Manta I knew I was in for lots of masking and colour changes . However , I persevered and the the end result left me well pleased . The full build can be found here ……. The kit went together really well , the decals less so and if I could change anything I would definitely buy the Renaissance lowering kit , as this is a tarmac car but it sits too high using the Belkits provided suspension setup . Anyway , pictures of the finished car . Heres one of the photo studio ! And finally I have chosen some Group B rivals from the display cabinet . All from 1985 , how technology was moving on quickly . As a car mad schoolboy , watching the Andrews Manta on TVs World of Sport got me into rallying and the man who ran the production company of those rally films sadly died recently ; Barrie Hinchcliffe . His film company also did the British Touring Cars for the BBC in the 90s . Thanks for looking , comments welcomed Gary . 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 A real nice result, your Manta looks fantastic!!! BTW I'm not a Manta "B" guy, but maybe I should make of my mind bcs of your model All the best Marco F 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Lovely build,it's fitting that i should post this... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Lovely Manta Gary, really good looking build! Enjoyed watching it come together and thanks for the heads up on various bits of the kit that aren't quite right - will be very useful when I get round to mine. Top job! Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy37 Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 Thanks for your kind comments everyone . Great video Vince . Gary . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 This is a very challenging scheme to pull off Gary but you nailed it mate 👍. You should be proud of your work as not many people go for this scheme due to it's complexity but you've proved it can be done and done very well indeed. One of my favourite builds I've seen on here and one I'd gladly have in my collection 🙂👍. Right that's enough praise now it's time to crack on with the next one 😉👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 It's been good watching this one come together. Definitely a paint job and a half though, but a great end result. Well worth pushing yourself on the build - not only a good result but some skills to take forward to the next one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy37 Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 Thanks for your kind comments ! I have a choice of two next , both with simpler colour schemes . Watch this space ! Gary . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red316 Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 That's a nice build, I remember seeing the real thing on the Kenmore Forrest stage back in the day. I think your comment about the lowering kit is spot on too, the Model looks to ride just a bit too high. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy37 Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 21 minutes ago, Red316 said: That's a nice build, I remember seeing the real thing on the Kenmore Forrest stage back in the day. I think your comment about the lowering kit is spot on too, the Model looks to ride just a bit too high. Tarmac rally Mantas were very low , especially at the rear . Thanks for your interest . Gary . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escaflowne Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Good work on this Manta and the scheme of colors was not an easy task. Background on your pics don't make honor to your Manta. Thanks for the video 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Hi Gary, I can only really echo what everyone has said, fantastic build, great paint and I enjoyed watching your progress. Looking forward to the next one - Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 As an ex-rally/race marshal I remember most of Russell Brookes cars, looks very good, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitkent Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 A really well done model,it's good to see slightly different cars now being made as kits. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galaxyg Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Cracking result, especially with that paint scheme. I've enjoyed following along with the Work In Progress for this one. It's nice to see something a little more uncommon being built. I am curious what kit you'll build next. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy37 Posted June 14, 2021 Author Share Posted June 14, 2021 Thanks for your comments . I think it's good that kit manufacturers are willing to produce detailed kits of cars only a few will want to build . Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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