Ryan Blaney 2016 Virginia Tech Ford Fusion

[THarrison351]

I started this kit in September 2018. There was a closeout on Revell Danica Patrick Aspen Dental Ford Fusion kits, so I purchased multiple kits, and some decal sets from Mikes. I was trying to get back into building glue kits and this was one of them. Unfortunately, work and life got in the way. I was sent to Canada for a year and when I returned, Covid was the thing. The good thing for me about Covid was it gave me time to organize and complete my hobby room. This led to finally completing this kit. 

It's mainly box stock, the only mods I made were some suspension lowering and narrowing of the wheel track. I also added a chin splitter from .040 sheet stock. Decals are Ace, paint is the suggested Tamiya TS-11 Maroon and Krylon pewter gray. I also added decals from Powerslide for the tires, underhood, air cleaner, seat, and dash. Mistakes were made, but I hope to do better on the next one.

September 2018 when I working in a temporary space in the house

In January 2019 I made space in my storage/hobby room to continue work on this model

Then I got sent to Canada

Three years later, finally ready for paint

Paint!

[james220]

nice job. I have everything ready for that kit with mods just need to glue together. Again nice job big Hokie fan

[Sledsel]

Looks great. How is the kit itself overall? I have a few unopened ones in the wings

[THarrison351]

9 minutes ago, Sledsel said:

Looks great. How is the kit itself overall? I have a few unopened ones in the wings

As far as I'm concerned, it's the best NASCAR kit I've ever built. It probably sits way too high box stock, but that's easily remedied. It's too bad it fell out of production. Maybe the kits will come back with Salvinos JR, if they have them.

Edited December 28, 2021 by THarrison351

[THarrison351]

3 hours ago, james220 said:

nice job. I have everything ready for that kit with mods just need to glue together. Again nice job big Hokie fan

Thanks, went to their stadium for my state high school's football championship in 1982. B'burg was a tiny place back then.

[TonyK]

Great looking model! Whatever mistakes you made aren't noticeable.

[randman]

It looks great.  These are good kits, I just wish there were more available.

[PappyD340]

Very nice!

[Mattilacken]

Beautifull work!

[bbowser]

Well done!  Blaney's my guy.

[Toys4Don2]

Very nice looking build. You nailed the stance. 

[Jim N]

Excellent work!  Looks great.