Cpt Tuttle Posted July 14, 2019 Posted July 14, 2019 I have a friend that loves the Volvo 240 above everything else in the world, and I'm not joking, she is completely nuts about it. So when the Aoshima model was released, I was immediately thinking that I had to build one for her as a surprise. Built it straight out of the box but managed to ruin the decals in the first attempt to paint it, so it got a regular white paintjob instead. Maybe it looks a little bit strange but I think she will like it anyway. Haven't shown her it yet so it will be interesting to see her reactions.
Cpt Tuttle Posted July 14, 2019 Author Posted July 14, 2019 Thanks. This kit is modelled after the cars Volvo raced with in DTM and ETC in the 80s so it comes with decals for a full racing livery (on white bottom), but as I said I ruined the decals but it looks great this way too. Even if a full cage and centre lug wheels isn't what most white Volvos have, lol.
Fish_65 Posted July 14, 2019 Posted July 14, 2019 I think it looks great Mattias. Has a street car/track days kinda vibe going on & I dig it.
donb Posted July 15, 2019 Posted July 15, 2019 That first pic looked like the real deal to me. Really nice work Sir
PatW Posted July 15, 2019 Posted July 15, 2019 S'lookin good! I used to watch these race in the day, just started race marshalling, spurts of flame from the side exhaust, great!
Rusty92 Posted July 15, 2019 Posted July 15, 2019 Great Volvo! The race wheels and cage made me take a second look. The ultimate sleeper.
Cpt Tuttle Posted July 15, 2019 Author Posted July 15, 2019 2 hours ago, PatW said: S'lookin good! I used to watch these race in the day, just started race marshalling, spurts of flame from the side exhaust, great! Yes they were really cool and if I remember right was done on a very tight budget but still managed to be competitive. Thanks for all the kind comments.
DPNM Posted July 15, 2019 Posted July 15, 2019 Nicely done! Your friend should like it. My top car to own and drive. A 242 would be nice but I'm keeping an eye out for a 245. Easier to find them here.
Atmobil Posted July 17, 2019 Posted July 17, 2019 Nice one that my friend, I got to get my hands on that kit aswell but I want to build it a little different
Dann Tier Posted July 18, 2019 Posted July 18, 2019 I think that was a nice suprise, and it turned out GREAT!!!
olschoolkid Posted July 18, 2019 Posted July 18, 2019 Nice Volvo. I think it looks great. From some research I've been doing, here in the U.S. these cars can actually be bought pretty cheap and have great tuning potential.
Cpt Tuttle Posted July 18, 2019 Author Posted July 18, 2019 9 hours ago, Atmobil said: Nice one that my friend, I got to get my hands on that kit aswell but I want to build it a little different Yes, since she would be happy for anything that barely resembles a 240, I decided to go the easy route and build it out of the box, but I have bought one for myself now and that one will also be built a bit different.... Thanks everyone for the kind comments, I never thought this humble litte brick would be this appreciated.
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