Mitsubishi Lancer Evo V WRC

[galaxyg]

Background:

A great looking rally car derived from a great looking road car (or perhaps even the other way around!), from a golden era or rallying. Needs no further reasons to be built beyond that.

Pros:

Incredibly detailed chassis, suspension and interior. Usual Tamiya high quality for everything - shape, moulding, fitment. Window masks. Great decals.

Cons:

None really aside from not having an engine, which is normal for rally car kits. It's a really high quality kit and I can't praise it enough.

Verdict:

Sublime. Such a joy to build and look at, very recommended.

Build notes:

Built over 7 weeks in October/November 2022. Extras to the kit are: Photo-etch bonnet and boot pins, a few cables inside and some seatbelts and buckles. There's very little this kit needs that Tamiya don't already provide. The car is painted with Tamiya rattle-cans, clearcoated with Mr Hobby Premium gloss.

 

[Rich Chernosky]

Great job on this one. Very nice paint and decal work.

[Roger U]

Very nice. The detailing, paint, and decals are all nicely done.

[slusher]

Looks great!

[Paul Waymouth]

A flawless build of a great looking car. Is that a little Pajero there too? Looks very cool, great work on both

[afx]

Very nice.

[galaxyg]

11 hours ago, Paul Waymouth said:

A flawless build of a great looking car. Is that a little Pajero there too? Looks very cool, great work on both

Thanks. Yep, a Pajero Jr. I built about 5 years ago using some spare Lancer decals.

[majel]

Great looking model, I really like the under carriage weathering.

 

[1959scudetto]

Exceptionally well done model of the best-looking Lancer Evo of Tommy Mäkinen's 4 world championship rides.

[Funkychiken]

Lovely build of a classic! Your paintwork is excellent.