Revell Subaru Impreza WRX STi

[whale392]

Seems I start a lot of kits, but modelers ADD gets in the way. Hood will be Carbon Fiber with the scoop painted to match the body (Boyds Chezoom Teal Pearl)

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Wheels are the Mesh units from the Revell Acura Integra tuner kit with the webs painted Black. Interior will be White and Teal with some Carbon accents. Engine is actually done, but I have to get some pics of it so I can post them.

Hope you like it so far.

[yellowtruck99]

Nice, I've always had a soft spot for Imprezas. Can't wait for the engine

[Railfreak78]

You can never go wrong with 300hp, all wheel drive, and street legal. Nice start!

[Swany]

Love the wheels, love the subaru. Looks good cant wait to see it done.

I'm thinking of picking up the Tamiya kit and replicating my 2002 WRX.

Know any good sites that sell aftermarket import wheels? Hiroboy.com has a ton, but they're all out of stock.

[whale392]

Matt, I wish I did. I usually have to surf the 'Bay (EBay) to get something that I might want, or under the advice of those here I have checked out some of the Japanese kit importer stores and kit-direct shops (HWJapan, HobbyLink Japan, HappyRobotStore......places like that). Also, Pegasus Hobbies has some that can work, as well as sleeves and lower profile tires.

[Deckerz]

Nice project, colour is abit bright for my taste but its your car.

Great start, iv wanted to get one of these subby kits for ages but they always go for more then my budget.

[whale392]

I think I only paid $12.00 for this, and that was when it was NEW!

I got the interior shot in White today; I will be applying the Teal seat and door inserts next week (after my workweek ends). Thanks for looking and the words of encouragement.

[Deckerz]

I think I only paid $12.00 for this, and that was when it was NEW!

I got the interior shot in White today; I will be applying the Teal seat and door inserts next week (after my workweek ends). Thanks for looking and the words of encouragement.

Wow much cheaper then here in the UK, $12 is about £7 but over here in my LHS the subbys are £16 - £20 which is outreageous TBH.

[whale392]

Ok, some more of the Scoobie...........

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Some shots of the engine and intercooler as it sits now. The intercooler will get a dull Gray wash in the fins to simulate depth and some use, and the turbo still needs installed and detail-washed. Also, the air meter will get detail painted (on the intercooler).

Edited May 15, 2010 by whale392

[whale392]

As I stated earlier, the interior will be White and Teal with a Black carpet.......

Camera lighting makes it look yellow.......YUCK!

Not the best pics, and who cares as everything is still all white! Hey, I was a little busy this weekend!

[whale392]

Last shot for today.......a close-up of the wheels used for the build (one will have to do for 4!)

That's it for the Scoobie today......maybe more next week.