Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth.

[Volvoman]

Here is my 10th model this year for me, the Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth by Tamiya.

I have actually kitbashed a racing RS500 together with a Ford Sierra XR4i(both quite rare kits in themselves)to produce a road going RS500; one of my all time favourite 80's cars.

The RS500 had the front and rear pins removed and also the underfloor jacks and the twin rear fuel tank openings on the rear quarters were filled in and sanded flush. The interior tub from the XR4i fitted straight in without fuss and was detail painted also using the racing steering wheel from the RS500.

One of hardest parts was finding some wheels and tyres to suit as obviously I couldn't use the racing wheels and slicks so after some searching through the spares box, I found some alloys from a Fujimi 3 series BMW and the tyres were from an AMT Ford Taurus with the solid backs trimmed out.

The RS500 was only offered in 3 colours, Black, White and a beautiful metallic colour called Moonstone Blue; this was the colour I had decided on so I had some specially mixed up for me from a motor factors and then sprayed on and 3 coats of laquer on top and polished up.

After fitting together, the KFS number plates were fitted and the sunroof was some black decal sheet as I didn't want to cut the body whilst building the car as they are quite rare and didn't want to risk ruining a good kit. A photoetch fuel filler cap was painted and added to the rear quarter and she was then complete.

This is the first time that I have kitbashed a car kit, I tend to build more or less straight from the box with a few added details so I am pleased with how this one has turned out.

As usual guys, all thoughts and comments are welcome and thanks for looking.

[Volvoman]

A few more pics...

[hjracing]

Great biuld! I love those Sierras! Here in Tenerife are some good examples of those beautifull cars, even some Cosworth, one I know whit 280hp, that for the weiht , make a quick street car.

[Chris White]

That car is so much cooler when its not called a Merker XR4TI

[Jordan 191]

Cool!

[om617]

Great cars and good choice of color. Is that exhaust stock cosworth?

[Volvoman]

Many thanks guys for your comments.

Tommy, the exhaust I used is the one that was with the XR4i kit,not too sure if it is the same or not as the RS500 had a side exiting race exhaust so it may not be 100% accurate.

[PappyD340]

Very NICE!

[MsDano85gt]

awesome love the color very close to the us ford color light regatta blue for the mustangs! I love that car its like a escort and mustang mixed together! I think I love that car so much because it looks very close to the style of the 85 gt mustang!

[maltsr]

Great kitbash of a great car Mark

[bogger44]

Very nice work! Loved those cars.

[Rob Hall]

Sharp build of a rare car..

[mitchell]

thought of doing this a long time ago and glad to see someone do it. Almost impossible to do this concept now since both kits are hard to find now. Good looking car.

[slusher]

Very sharp build Mark...

[Silver Foxx]

A lot of nice work in this , looks great.

[Tonioseven]

Very nice!!!

[heinz74]

i have 1 too..

but it's an 1/18 from Autoart ..i have a white one but they were availlable in Moonstone blue also

great work on yours!

[Dominik]

Always loved the texaco RS500, 'cause its one of the first kits I built. It is still waiting for a restauration in, my shelf.

You did a great job ! Looks very very authentic. Good job, good job

[richcrabman]

That's my type of car,old school ford! The exhaust should be more big bore round type for the RS500 cossy.

Ill get s pic up for you if you like?

Rich

[Jordan 191]

Your trim painting makes this very good!

[richcrabman]

Here is a proper rs cossy exhaust.

[Dragline]

That is sharp. I had the [dis]pleasure of working on XR4Ti's in the past and they were.........challenging.

This one doesn't give me the willies. And that's a good thing.

NICE

Bob

[martinfan5]

Very nice work

[Volvoman]

Hi guys, first time on here for a while due to computer problems and work schedules but would just like to say a big thanks to all of your positive comments and thoughts regarding my Sierra.

Also a big thanks to richcrabman for the photo of the cossie exhaust, I have now changed it for a bigger bore which looks more substantial.

Many thanks again guys.

[Modlbldr]

Nice looking build. It's good to see that your first kitbash turned out so well.

On a side note- I just happened to see an old XRTI yesterday on the highway. Not something you see everyday but sure recognizable with that tail.

Great job and great color.

Later-