PatW Posted November 22, 2015 Posted November 22, 2015 (edited) I bought this for a low price as 'used' off of ebay, and it was delivered on Wednesday. When it came the underside of the chassis had been painted (I don't know what with but it flaked off when touched) and the front and rear suspension, brakes and wheels were fixed on. Unfortunately the rear wheel/tyre and suspension fell off one side and the front suspension frame was further forward on the other side. I took the enamel thinners to the front frame and dissolved the glue and set it all straight. The rear I did similar on the other side and re-attached the parts there. The body had been compressed, so both the windscreen posts were bent forward and one was broken at the roof. Both 'A' posts were straightened and broken one re-attached. On checking the chassis all four wheels were level on the ground. I started attaching bits to the chassis, painted the seats added belts, the dash with decals, steering and the roll cage. Next I attached the front light pod and rear wing and painted the body, not the standard boring Subaru blue but my own take. Added number square and number decals and printed off and added some 7Up decals on white decal paper. I then added the light pod and headlight lenses with Revell Clear White glue, and painted the front indicators and rear light lenses and attached to the body when dry. I masked and painted the windscreen unit and painted the wheels and today took off the masks attached the glass area to the body and when dry clipped the chassis unit to the body, that's the build so far I may find more decals to add, and wipers, aerials and door mirrors. Edited November 22, 2015 by PatW
GTJUNIOR Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Looks good! I like the color scheme, different from the usual Subaru blue.
PatW Posted November 23, 2015 Author Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) Yes what a good idea, another colour scheme!Today I've added wipers, aerials, mirrors and a few more decals (but still looking for some more!).More pics tomorrow. Edited November 23, 2015 by PatW
PatW Posted November 24, 2015 Author Posted November 24, 2015 (edited) Finished, laid up a few more decals mainly home printed jobs..... See the rest of the pics on 'Under Glass'. Edited November 24, 2015 by PatW
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