Gt fan Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 (edited) I just received this in the mall the other day and needed a break from the Cobra. Nice kit but you need the detail kit to go with it. All the screens are done very nice. If I had a complaint the chassis and interior are molded in black. In the real car they are white. Still one of my favorite rally cars. I started with the cage and the basic running gear. Edited February 3, 2019 by Gt fan Change tag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
935k3 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Good start. You need the detail set for the correct tobacco markings also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 well I'm along for the ride, Loved seeing these on the telly as a kid and have the kit on pre order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy124 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 That kit is on my list aswell... I'll follow your WIP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Rooting for you! I got this kit and p-e secret decal too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt fan Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 Thanks everyone....the kit is good ,a little flash here and there. I’m trying to see if anyone on the secondary market makes the solid style wheel for the car. It the wheel that seems to be run in the snow at Monte Carlo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 do you have a pic of the wheels you're looking for? I can only find pics of it on the 5 spokes at monte carlo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt fan Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 This is the wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt fan Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 12 hours ago, 935k3 said: Good start. You need the detail set for the correct tobacco markings also. Yes ...they are hidden under the photoeteched. The kit decals have the cut outs for them. Pretty good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Gt fan said: This is the wheel it looks like its just a disc behine the stock rims, you might get away with trying some spare brake discs with the calipers removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmad1957 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 I've never seen one of these- I like! looks like you're off to a great start and anxious to see it come along! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt fan Posted November 23, 2018 Author Share Posted November 23, 2018 7 hours ago, stitchdup said: it looks like its just a disc behine the stock rims, you might get away with trying some spare brake discs with the calipers removed That’s what I thought as well. It’s some kinda disc to keep snow and mud out of the wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt fan Posted November 23, 2018 Author Share Posted November 23, 2018 Got the chassis primed and painted. I did some post weathering on the chassis as well as added some heat shielding from MFH. Working on the exhaust with some heat staining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt fan Posted November 26, 2018 Author Share Posted November 26, 2018 The suspension has been added and a bit more weathering has been done. I’m gonna add some snow effect to it as well. Just painted the skid plates waiting for them to dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 I don't like how all rally car models come with slicks. So the aftermarket has stepped in. I got these from Spot Model. I use foil from cardboard style cigarette packs, when I see someone using up their smokes at the bar, I ask for the pack and they look at me kinda weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt fan Posted November 26, 2018 Author Share Posted November 26, 2018 4 minutes ago, 89AKurt said: I don't like how all rally car models come with slicks. So the aftermarket has stepped in. I got these from Spot Model. I use foil from cardboard style cigarette packs, when I see someone using up their smokes at the bar, I ask for the pack and they look at me kinda weird. The heat shield is the MFH stuff. It’s a bit thinner. Who makes those wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 (edited) I have a roll of this stuff called Fancy Foil. You can buy it at Michael's, looks similar to the stuff from MFH and it is probably a lifetime supply for $9.00. Edited November 26, 2018 by Kennyboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Gt fan said: [...] Who makes those wheels? Here is where I got them. Don't look at their other stuff, unless you have $$$$. There are also studded snow tires! https://www.spotmodel.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=19&products_id=50746 Edited November 27, 2018 by 89AKurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Looking excellent so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt fan Posted November 27, 2018 Author Share Posted November 27, 2018 39 minutes ago, 89AKurt said: Here is where I got them. Don't look at their other stuff, unless you have $$$$. There are also studded snow tires! https://www.spotmodel.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=19&products_id=50746 Thank you. ... I see they have have 5he drivers as well... studded snows??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 I like how you have done the chassis on this build. The tires and wheels should add a lot to the appearance. I used to use the cigarette liners behind clear red plastic tail lights to give it the appearance of the OEM style tail lights on '60's era models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Wow Chassis looking awesome so far . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ich_Will Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 I love those old Audi ralleye cars. I'll be following this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 This is looking great!!!.....I love these cars!!….they launch like rockets!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt fan Posted December 5, 2018 Author Share Posted December 5, 2018 On 11/27/2018 at 5:08 PM, Dann Tier said: This is looking great!!!.....I love these cars!!….they launch like rockets!!! Thanks Dann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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