Rich Chernosky Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Been a while since I posted here but I am back to building. This is a UT Models 1/24 Opel Calibra that was driven in the German Touring Car division by Keke Rosberg and Klaus Ludwig in 1995. UT Models is more well known for their diecast and I also have the 1/18 version of this car. Kit was by no means a walk in the park. Three tone paint job consists of Pactra acrylic pearl white, Tamiya TS47 chrome yellow and Tamiya TS55 Dk blue metallic. Decals proved to be the hardest challenge as they were the stiffest I have ever encountered. Much heat and solvent were required to get them to lay down. Some extras added were seatbelts, steering wheels and some photo etch. Rest of the kit was box stock and quite detailed. These hood decals proved to be the most problematic. They eventually wrinkled and have to be buried in clear. Then sanded smooth after the a few months of curing. It was several years before I returned to this because of that. I really enjoy haveing different sizes of the same car. I also have a Microchamps 1/64 version of the same car on its way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Nice looking race cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 I've got a couple of these and have heard horror stories about the decals. Besides, Platto any alternatives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 1 hour ago, iBorg said: I've got a couple of these and have heard horror stories about the decals. Besides, Platto any alternatives? Mike...not to my knowledge. I soaked the decals in very warm water then applied them with some solvent. Then a hair dryer on low and worked them with a wet brush. Didn't do that the first time around and probably used too much solvent. If you have ever used the heat trick with decals you should be OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 This is a really nice build , great work on the decals . I hear what you are saying about the decals , I built one of these and the decals were dreadful , just like plastic . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakdoggi Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Nice to see this one. I have the UT kit in my stash so great to see how it turned out, even with the decal issues. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ensis Ferrae Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 I love DTM cars, and this is a great example of one. Love the work you did and how it came out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Dont see many of these built....VERY nice job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy124 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Well done. There is a much better Tamiya kit, but that's the '94 DTM model. If you want a kit of the '95 model, no way around the ones from UT model. Aftermarket decals for several liveries can be purchased from several manufacturers, if required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted July 1, 2019 Author Share Posted July 1, 2019 11 minutes ago, Tommy124 said: Well done. There is a much better Tamiya kit, but that's the '94 DTM model. If you want a kit of the '95 model, no way around the ones from UT model. Aftermarket decals for several liveries can be purchased from several manufacturers, if required. Thank you for the compliment. I have the Tamiya kit completed as well. The working door hinges that Tamiya supplied were very clever. They pulled out and then up. And the door fit when closed was superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Nice detailing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Great builds, love the colors, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim N Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Great work. Way to persevere with a difficult kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Very very cool!! Great job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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