SpeedMonkey Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 The World Rally Championship during the 80's produced a lot of iconic cars, especially those in the Group B homologation. The "B" in Group B probably stood for "Bonkers." And the "Bonkerest" of them all was arguably the AUDI Quattro S1 E2. Although this version of Quattro didn't give Audi a World Rally Championship, this car produced an excess of 500bhp, making it the most powerful Rally Car ever built. The S1 E2 would also become the final Group B car produced by Audi. As for building this model, this is my first time to build a kit by Aoshima. It is not as a clean build as you would get from Tamiya's kits, but I appreciate how they seem to have an eye for Motorsport. Their kit lineup for race cars are pretty much all classics that gearheads recognize. I'll probably look to build another Aoshima kit soon. AOSHIMA Beemax AUDI Quattro S1 E2 1/24 Scale 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 What a beauty ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiertomäntä Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Oh boy! This winged monster has always been my favourite from Group B era. The soundtrack of the 5-pot just below the rev limiter was (and is) among the best noises of any racing engine I think. Once had a pleasure to see Hannu while he was still alive, this definately brings in some memories. Model looks very neat, sad that those tobacco decals have to be censored even in models. More pictures please if you can! Also I would like to see your photo booth for these or do you use much editing to get these dark studio-type pictures? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Ooh that's nice, and I love your photo's! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 You have built this nicely. As others say true classic from Gr.B period. When I get Lancia finished I will build my kit next. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedMonkey Posted April 22, 2022 Author Share Posted April 22, 2022 Thanks everyone! 9 hours ago, Kiertomäntä said: Oh boy! This winged monster has always been my favourite from Group B era. The soundtrack of the 5-pot just below the rev limiter was (and is) among the best noises of any racing engine I think. Once had a pleasure to see Hannu while he was still alive, this definately brings in some memories. Model looks very neat, sad that those tobacco decals have to be censored even in models. More pictures please if you can! Also I would like to see your photo booth for these or do you use much editing to get these dark studio-type pictures? Oh wow! Seeing Hannu at work must have been really special. Couldn't get the HB decals from where I'm from. But it was still a joy building this kit. As for my photo setup, I simply use a black paper backdrop the a single light source from above. Been considering to get a a proper product shoot table, but the cost has me thinking otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 An iconic rally car and you have done an amazing job on it 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Lovely build, very nice indeed! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 Fabulous! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45DegreesModelling Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 This looks beautiful, great model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 Superb build! As an ex-Rally Marshall I remember all the different versions of the Audi Quattro's on the stages. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulyoung666 Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 Stunning , I’ve got the non shovel nose version to build 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Very nice build I have this and the non faired version in the stash to build at some point Brings back the happy memories of a spotty teenager watching all these group B monsters fly past at close quarters at the RAC rallies Ian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 What a machine! Great work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 BEAUTIFUL build. Very iconic looking Rally vehicle. You did a FANTASTIC job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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