Tamiya 2005 Subaru Impreza WRC

[IanH]

New kit I have just started, plan to do this one stock standard out of the box, with the intent on honing my decal, clear coat and polishing skills. 

This kit is close to my heart as we're keen Subaru fans and have owned around 8, and currently have a 2011 Wrx with some minor mods including launch control, flat foot shifting, etc. 

Anyway have started sorting suspension parts on the kit, and done a first few light coats of primer on the body after removing seam lines. 

[MarkJ]

Will you have a dog sitting in the driver's seat as the driver? Just kidding. This should be a be a great one to watch. will be staying tuned.

[IanH]

Trying to move along quickly with this one, as I have started another build along side this one, will create a separate thread for that when there is something worth posting... 

So was interested in seeing how the Gravity Colours (Spain) base colour would lay down, I have gc-205 which is colour matched for this car, followed the instructions and sprayed at a low 15psi pressure, and it went on like a dream... I know it has a really flat finish, so crossing fingers it's going to look right when the clear goes on... 

Got stuck into the decals earlier today, I really would like to improve on my decal skills which I hope to do with this build, so first up was the big one on the roof which was easy peasy, then went for the huge side one... What a struggle... A pleasant struggle, but a struggle nonetheless. 

I have only experience with really old decals, so was a pleasure working with these, was able to move them around without tearing. 

Had to hit it with microsol and a GHD, first time with the GHD, and I must say that sorts out the creases quite nicely!

Anyway over an hour later and I have 2 decals on.... Will try get some more on in the coming days. 

Quite stressful but successful so far! 

[MarkJ]

Looks great. I see nothing wrong with your painting or decal skills. Clear should take care of the flatness and if not there's always novus or a similar product. Just don't rub through the clear.

[titino]

Did you apply transparent varnish before placing the decals? it helps you a lot

[IanH]

No I did not, but I should have, these decals were difficult, and I am not thrilled with the result, they look ok from far, but horrible up close..... ?

Haven't done much more since I lost a bit of interest since these decals didn't turn out the way I had hoped....

[titino]

Hi Ian, I increased the zoom to 500% and I didn't see anything wrong, you can see the decal support in the outline.