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I built the Tamiya Castrol Corolla as well but I did use the decals. It took a couple evening to apply them but they did work.

Very NIce Ron. I like the cleaner look with out all the trim

I'm watching and recording it this time.

Sorry I missed it. I like the GT cars way more than the prototypes. Thanks for the interest and all the comments gentlemen.

Look here.

Not exactly the same but close; here

Thanks Sam I Am-It was nice trading with you as well.

Blasting down that hill would take "large attachments" as David Hobbs likes to say. Bathurst holds an endurance race as well doesn't?

That is truly exceptional. This maybe the best build I have seen so far on the Forum. Very very realistic, right down to the saw marks and checking on the ends of the cut logs. The wood sled and bed of the truck with the metal support brackets. WOW!

Thanks Kevin. I would love to see some pictures of your XR4Ti. Maybe post them in the '1:1 Car Reference Pictures'

The Toyota 2000GT is an awesome car. I will watching to see how they both turn out.

That was awesome! Thanks for posting it Ray. I think the Bathurst should get far more recognition than it does around the rest of the world.

Very nice Dale. Black & Gold, then Silver & Red, whats next Incense & Peppermints?

Its this kit by Tamiya. The Sierra was imported to the US and sold by Ford dealers but it was called a Merkur XR4Ti.

The “Destroyer” as Ford dubbed the RS500, in its advertising, was a special version of the Sierra released in 1987. Only 500 were built to meet the minimum requirement to qualify the car for the FIA’s Group A category for the upcoming new World Touring Car Championship, which the RS500 duly won. The FIA, in its infinite wisdom then canceled the series. With no World Championship to compete in in 1988 the Eggenberger team descended on the European Touring Car Championship. The RS500 romped on its way to the Make’s championship again. During that same year RS500s won the German, Australian, Belgium and French Touring Car Championships. By 1989 all the top teams were running RS500s. It was really no longer a question of if a Ford would win but which one. Andy Rousse’s Kaliber sponsored team won the championship. Ford would win the championship again in 1990, this time with Trakstar Motorsports. The organizer had seen enough. In the face of the RS500s dominance the Group A regulations where dropped for 1991 and the Sierra’s reign was over. Ford would take the RS500 to WRC where it performed quite well on tarmac (asphalt) events. However being rear wheel drive only it really wasn't competitive on gravel events. Specs: Engine: Cosworth tuned, 2-liter turbo charged, intercooled, DOHC, 16 valves, 4 cylinder Power: 550 bhp Weight: 2425 lbs (class minimum required) Top speed : 180 mph Acceleration: 0-60, 3.5 sec. The model is built basically box stock. I added a few enhancements. I cheated and did not paint the car, I just polished out the black plastic.

Excellent! I love the added details. I assume you added the bolted straps to hold the doors shut. I need to get this kit.

Very nice Tim. Where is the body from?

Outstanding!

Once dry trim the excess screen from the top and bottom the beam. Stack the pieces like a sandwich and there you have it.

Paint the webbing of the beam black. I used permanent marker instead of paint. Cut a strip of your choice of screen material. Apply some glue to the edge of the top and bottom beam flange. Wrap the screen around the beam and allow the glue to dry.

Cut a piece of beam to the desired length then file the ends round.

Layout the size of the top & bottom plate on a piece of flat stock. Then cut and file to shape.

Here you go John-a quick tutorial on my air filters.Here are the ingredients.

If you have a set of decals in your stash Rex I would be happy to work out a deal with you. I have nothing in my collection.

And that's all that matters!