Belkits 6R4

[PatW]

Half way there! This is the kit of the Metro 6R4 rallycar of 1986.

 

The original engine was a Rover V8, but as there wasn't room for the big V8 so the rear two cylinders were cut off! Four wheel drive was fitted for maximum grip and as allowed with any World Rally Car to be as fast as possible. Also it was my first go at making seatbelts with the photo-etch and fabric, very stressful, I think I'll stick to decals.

 

Edited July 7 by PatW

[steveracer]

Nice to see Pat.  And nice to see a rally kit with the engine included!  Keep up the good work!

[PatW]

Thanks steveracer!

[Dave B]

Hi Pat, looking good but I think you'll find it was a specially built Cosworth V6 quad cam.

Dave B 

[PatW]

Thanks Dave for the info. On Wikipedia it says a 2.6Litre  Rover V64V motor.

Edited July 9 by PatW

[Bugatti Fan]

Didn't know that Cosworth had anything to do with the 6R4 engine. Thought it was a B L Special Vehicles in house thing.

Nice model taking shape here Pat. Fabric is a nightmare to use on seatbelts. You may find it easier to cut strips of aluminium kitchen foil much easier to use.

Edited July 9 by Bugatti Fan

[PatW]

Cheers Noel.

[Dave B]

Whoops, sorry folks, looks like I was incorrect stating Cosworth's involvement.

Apologies.

Dave B 

[PatW]

That's OK Dave there are so many different cars and engines about over so many years!

[PatW]

Update: Some decals on so far.

 

Update: 14.07.25 The otherside is done now as well, now to the glass and PE Grilles.  

Edited Monday at 09:12 PM by PatW

[PatW]

A bit more: Front and rear lights , more decals, door mirrors, windscreen wipers and a few more bits to do!

 

Edited Tuesday at 09:28 PM by PatW