Airfix Mini Countryman WRC 1:32

[Funkychiken]

Trying to keep kits on the go, I started this about a month or 2 ago, and made reasonable progress. Its actually quite detailed for an Airfix kit. I've had some success with the Ford Fiesta, so wanted to give it a friend.

[Funkychiken]

I didn't take many interim shots, but this is the result of nearly 2 months of work.

I tend to remove everything from the sprus, clean up, sand etc, wash, then mount for grey primer (Zero Paints) and then a mixture of Zero paints, or Tamiya Acrylics for painting. Mostly Airbrushed but some details are hand painted.

[Funkychiken]

I normally paint the inside of the body shell too, this time, I just masked it, its never seen anyway.

Masked with Tamiya masking tape, sprayed in Tamiya Red & Tamiya racing white aerosol cans...

[Funkychiken]

This is actually quite a detailed kit. Could be turned into a great kit, but its too fiddly for my weak fingers.

the only problem I've had is the non-positive location for the wheel supports, if you get it wrong, then the wheels will all be at different heights

Chassis and interior finished.

[Funkychiken]

Decals on, and clear coated today, wait for it to dry for some pics

[iBorg]

It looks much more detailed than some 1/25th scale kits. This build is getting me to want one.

[Funkychiken]

Clear coated with Zero 2K

2 mist coats and 1 heavy coat

with about 5 mins between coats.

went on well, no major issues or dust (took some advise from Dann here!)

but lots of ripply finished areas, its going to need a lot of sanding

[Bugatti Fan]

This is a very nice build of what looks to be a very good kit.

Airfix have made some  really nice 1/32nd scale car kits in recent years. Not sure why they stick with this scale though whilst 1/24th is so much more popular. And now they are beginning to go into 1/43rd scale too.

[PatW]

Superb!