Tamiya Volvo 850

Started this one a while back - progress so far:

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Sadly just a curbside, but underneath there is still plenty of detail :smile:

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The material for the carpet was included - texture is nicely in scale too. However as the kit was quite old, the decals weren't great. The main dashboard one for the wood trim was a pain as it broke up, but fortunately this doesn't show due to the wood effect disguising the edges.

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Almost there! Just needs a few decals, door handles, mirrors & other minor details added, and it will be done.

Cleanest volvo ive seen in a while.

Thanks! :smile:

Minor update:

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All that is left to be done now to complete it is the number plates, fixing the rear window & light lense (all one piece, and just resting in place in the pics above), fit the rear wiper, and flat & polish the roof spoiler before fixing that permanently.

Once those are all sorted out, I'll take some outdoor pics of the finished model.

It's been a while since I've seen one of these built.

This one's a cracking little build I love the paint work on the body, and the attention to detail throughout.

Many thanks for the kind comments :D

The numberplates were a pain, as the decals were very brittle, but eventually they came out ok, but a coat of clear enamel was needed to keep them from breaking up if touched. But it's now finished! More pics in the completed section (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=6484408#post6484408) :)

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