Progress Thread: Impreza Corsica 2001

Hey everyone, I've been on the board for awhile now, but finally got around to creating my first progress thread. Maybe this will keep me motivated enough to finish the project. The subject is the Infineon/Power Horse Impreza driven by Achim Moertl in the 2001 Tour de Corse.
http://images9.fotki.com/v164/photos/2/286591/1956886/94662-vi.jpg

Kit is mostly OOB with the exception of Studio27 decals and aftermarket harness. Body still needs another coat of white, and interior is currently only test fitted. I know the wheels are incorrect. I'm still trying to hunt down a proper set, although I think I prefer the box stock wheels over the proper 5 spokes.
http://images9.fotki.com/v165/photos/2/286591/1956886/DSC01495-vi.jpg
http://images6.fotki.com/v162/photos/2/286591/1956886/DSC01494-vi.jpg http://images9.fotki.com/v165/photos/2/286591/1956886/DSC01491-vi.jpg
I apologize for the dark pics. Comments and suggestions welcome.

Wow, ur project is off to a great start! Keep up the good work, can't wait to see it finished.

Your wheels are not nessecairily incorrect. Rally cars use lots of wheel sets and they are very rarely all the same, especially with privateer teams. So don't worry : they might even be correct at some stages and even if they aren't : nobody can prove you wrong :smile:

I have a Hasegawa Corolla WRC kit with 6 spoke wheels like that that I've been meaning to copy (Want to copy all the different wheels I have, and I need a 5th for a spare anyway). Contact me OTB.

I have a Hasegawa Corolla WRC kit with 6 spoke wheels like that that I've been meaning to copy (Want to copy all the different wheels I have, and I need a 5th for a spare anyway). Contact me OTB.

The Corolla wheels are incorrect for an Impreza, the Arai Impreza kit comes with the correct 6-spoke Speedline wheels which I've already made a mold of and have cast some copies.

The Subaru Allstar team used Speedline wheels for the entire 2001 season, so using the Oz wheels would be somewhat incorrect.

After a little searching, I discovered Reji bundles their Infineon/Powerhorse decals with resin copies of the correct wheels.
http://www.mediamixhobby.com.sg/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=596&osCsid=d6db134759f096f130007bb6060701a2

Sure wish I noticed that before getting the Studio27 version.

freakray-
I see. So now I have to buy ANOTHER kit in order to have one of every type of wheel on hand? Oh well.....

alakai-
Thanks for that link, I'd forgotton about Media Mix. I just found that there are aftermarket decal sets for several of the Heller/Airfix 1/43rd scale kits: Cool!

Very cool project!! :bigthumb:

Thanks for that link, I'd forgotton about Media Mix. I just found that there are aftermarket decal sets for several of the Heller/Airfix 1/43rd scale kits: Cool!

I have a decal set for this car in 1/43 scale from Reji if somebody needs it.

I also have the 1/24 decals and wheels from Reji to do this car, I am looking forward to it. Yours looks great so far, I will be watching with interest.

freakray-
I see. So now I have to buy ANOTHER kit in order to have one of every type of wheel on hand? Oh well.....

alakai-
Thanks for that link, I'd forgotton about Media Mix. I just found that there are aftermarket decal sets for several of the Heller/Airfix 1/43rd scale kits: Cool!

Or you can ask nicely and I'll send you some ;)

Update so far- final coat of white on the body, and starting trim tonight. Added seat belt harnesses.....badly I might say :( I don't think the lengths are correct to scale. Anyway, I'll post a few more pics once I secure the roll cage and tie in the harnesses.

As for wheels, I found an Arai version with the correct rims so they will be changed out once the kit comes in.
http://images9.fotki.com/v166/photos/2/286591/1956886/24227-vi.jpg

Thanks for looking!

Latest progress - most of trim complete, but turned out a little jaggy so I'll need to touch up a few places. Headlight and taillight lenses installed.
Now on to the decals!
http://images6.fotki.com/v162/photos/2/286591/1956886/DSC01505-vi.jpg
http://images9.fotki.com/v163/photos/2/286591/1956886/DSC01503-vi.jpg

2 interior shots with seat belts added. Sadly the macro function on my camera and my harness building talent isn't quite up to par. :disappoin
http://images9.fotki.com/v163/photos/2/286591/1956886/DSC01506-vi.jpg
http://images8.fotki.com/v160/photos/2/286591/1956886/DSC01507-vi.jpg

Speedlines on their way! comments welcome!

Those harnesses look fine to me; more than I can do atm. I can't wait to see the decals on the body, it should look amazing.

Nice work, harnesses look fine. Looking forward to seeing the decals on. :)

Argh! These decals are a pain in the arse! :banghead:
The main red/silver decal work is mostly done, I'll just have to go over the whole thing with Microsol to get everything to lay flat. You never really notice all the compound curves on this car until you have to lay decals over them!
http://images9.fotki.com/v164/photos/2/286591/1956886/DSC01548-vi.jpg

http://images9.fotki.com/v165/photos/2/286591/1956886/DSC01550-vi.jpg

The Arai kit came in today and wheels are primed and ready for paint.
Thanks for looking.

OOOO looks nice!
Any problems with the Orange decal cracking?
My set looks like they are very brittle/cracking and I'm thinking of painting the stripes.

Keep up the good work!

Chris

very nice impreza~~
i have been always wondering how many version of impreza Arai has ever drived~~

OOOO looks nice!
Any problems with the Orange decal cracking?
My set looks like they are very brittle/cracking and I'm thinking of painting the stripes.

Chris

They're not so much as brittle, as they are a challenge to get around the corners. I've had to make several cuts in the decals just to get them to lay better. IMO they could be a little thinner. I'm going to be going through a lot of Microsol on this project. Looking back, I think I would have had a better chance laying down paint for the stripes.

Really nice work! Those decals look perfect!

looks really good this is going to look awesome when finished!

Decals are looking good, making them conform with setting solution and heat is all the fun!
So there are still a few Arai kits out there...

Thanks for all the good words and motivation. I hope to get a majority of it completed this weekend.

RallyRaider, it did take me awhile to locate an Arai kit, but I finally found one here:
Weber Plastic Models (http://store.weberplasticmodels.com/ta24227.html)

Since the wheels have already been donated, I originally thought of doing a street conversion. Although now, due to it's apparent rarity I'm reconsidering... Arai version progress thread coming soon!

Well, finally completed over the weekend. I know there are still some wrinkles in the stripes I need to straighten out, but not too bad for a novice decaler. :iceslolan
http://images9.fotki.com/v169/photos/2/286591/2033601/infineonWRXfinal01-vi.jpg

http://images9.fotki.com/v163/photos/2/286591/2033601/infineonWRXfinal03-vi.jpg

http://images6.fotki.com/v161/photos/2/286591/2033601/infineonWRXfinal02-vi.jpg

http://images9.fotki.com/v163/photos/2/286591/2033601/infineonWRXfinal04-vi.jpg

comments welcome!

Nice,

Looking forward to building mine. I really like this livery and yours looks super clean!!

nice

this one is 99 score, as u said, the decal skill can improve, next one MUST be a Perfect one...........keep it up

Nice and quick. Very welll done.