Volvo 850 STW

[Janne Herajärvi]

Started up this build lately, i might get it finished before christmas, i think i must hurry up with it... 

[Cpt Tuttle]

Hmm, looks like something a busty swedish chick that loves trucks, beer and...girls.....would drive around in.....well well, excited to see the results.

Tornio, huh? Then we're almost neighbours!

Edited December 10, 2016 by Cpt Tuttle

[kelson]

I built this same Tamiya kit,no build issues to speak of looking forward to your build.

[Janne Herajärvi]

Thank you guys, Mattias how about meet sometimes? Since you live close at here.. It would be cool to have more attention for model builders at northern here, since many those fests are mostly in south.. First model show ever i were was in Oulu since it was close enough to my budget..

[Cpt Tuttle]

Yes I was thinking about the same thing actually. Is there anywhere to buy model related stuff in Tornio by the way? Since there really is a shortage of everything in Kalix and I am so tired of having to order even a small can of paint over the web....

[Janne Herajärvi]

Prisma Tornio has some little collection, Revell models and paints.. And i might sell some of my away since some of my projects has lost inspiration, and some unbuilt kits i dont have much ideas yet.. and same while i can make room for new ideas..

[espo]

I built one of these for a friend several years ago. It was the  racing version with the Securicor Omega Express livery. He owned an 850 at the time and wanted a model of what he wanted it to be some day. My only disappointment was the lack of an engine, and  I had to create an interior. The body was very well done  and everything else fit well.  

[Cpt Tuttle]

Tamiya kits from this era are maybe the best models ever made, quality-wise....

[iamsuperdan]

I love this kit. Built both the street version and the BTCC version years ago. WIsh I still had them. Wish even more that these kits weren't ridiculously expensive to buy now!

[kelson]

I love this kit. Built both the street version and the BTCC version years ago. WIsh I still had them. Wish even more that these kits weren't ridiculously expensive to buy now!

I've seen the street version come up for pretty cheap every now and then on ebay.

[Janne Herajärvi]

Hello  Its time for little update, i decited to go with black on roof.. Still wondering what kind of decals i would use.. Maybe i find out it later.. 

Cheers for 2017 

[Janne Herajärvi]

Here we go again, got this project movin on forward just before its time to get back on work 

Next update soon, maybe, perhaps.. 

[kelson]

Going in a direction I wasn't expecting,definately different

[Janne Herajärvi]

Got those ideas while looking at what decals i have.. Wanted to build something what i havent seen on streets.. Volvo with some bomber etc decals.. I like having fun with this hobby, i take inspration all around everywhere.. Lots of unique people and places and so on.. I just search, google and get inspired, then i just do it.. Sometimes i may surprice even myself with results... 

[Janne Herajärvi]

Its about time for another update.. Interior is finished, but im still going to do some weathering for chassis.. Maybe i should add some nice extra details on trunk, since it looks bit empty now.. 

[Janne Herajärvi]

I got this finished, so it will be in Under glass section soon 

[geetee66]

I was going to suggest a huge sound system in the trunk, but it seems you've finished it now.

A very eye catching build and I like the way you grabbed inspiration from all over the place.

[Janne Herajärvi]

Thank you, i leaved trunk empty since i wanted to start new project..  There is "hidden parts" of some war history on this build, i havent counted them my self but someone with better knowledge might check how many there is..