Tamiya Mitsubishi Lancer Evo V WRC

[galaxyg]

Background:

A great looking rally car derived from a great looking road car (or perhaps even the other way around!), from a golden era of rallying. Needs no further reasons to be built beyond that.

 

Pros:

Incredibly detailed chassis, suspension and interior. Usual Tamiya high quality for everything - shape, moulding, fitment. Window masks. Great decals.

 

Cons:

None really aside from not having an engine, which is normal for rally car kits. It's a really high quality kit and I can't praise it enough.

 

Verdict:

Sublime. Such a joy to build and look at, very recommended.

 

Build notes:

Built over 7 weeks in October/November 2022. Extras to the kit are: Photo-etch bonnet and boot pins, a few cables inside and some seatbelts and buckles. There's very little this kit needs that Tamiya don't already provide. The car is painted with Tamiya rattle-cans, clearcoated with Mr Hobby Premium gloss.

 

Edited November 26, 2022 by galaxyg

[ceeb555]

Hi, I followed your build and it’s great to see the Mitsubishi in its finished form. Really nice build and a superb model.

I like the look of the Evo V and especially this colour scheme, you have certainly done it justice.

[Toftdale]

Another top draw paint job complemented by perfect decals - Andy 

[keefr22]

Cracking build galaxy, really very nice finished result! 

 

Excellent pics too, looks like a studio shoot of the real thing! 

 

Keith

[Windy37]

Excellent build 👏 Like you say , Tamiya provide everything that's needed to make a perfect replica of a top rally car . 

Gary . 

[JeroenS]

Excellent, well done! I used to play a lot of Dirt and the Lancer was always one of my favourites to drive!

[Vesa Jussila]

Looks perfect. It was nice to follow this build. And I always love to see cars built that were driven by members of JyvUA.

Edited November 26, 2022 by Vesa Jussila

[desert falcon]

That’s a fantastic looking EVO and a lovely looking pair of Mitsubishi rally cars 👍