Tamiya Corolla WRC

Well seeing as others are giving updates to their project I might as well too.

First off the kit has been sitting around for about 2 years opened and in a closet. I guess there was some moisture in there because the decal sheet was slightly stuck to the bottom of the box. Some of my decals are arsed. :mad: It's not terrible but there are a couple that have 'spots' where there were ripped off. I might just get a different decal sheet and start on the Cooper Mini till then. :rolleyes: Or I might just say screw it and finish up. Suggestions? :confused:

Second I'm about to finish the bottom of the chassis and I was pushing the rear wheels on. One was being stubborn and as I was giving slightly more and more pressure....SNAP. Axle broke! http://www.freakygamers.com/smilies/s/ups/dvx_rune/grumble.gif

Little repair job later I'm not quite done but I need to wait for the glue to dry. I'll post my progress when I get the rear suspenion finished.

Originally posted by G-Forces
First off the kit has been sitting around for about 2 years opened and in a closet. I guess there was some moisture in there because the decal sheet was slightly stuck to the bottom of the box. Some of my decals are arsed. :mad: It's not terrible but there are a couple that have 'spots' where there were ripped off. I might just get a different decal sheet ... Or I might just say screw it and finish up. Suggestions?Call Tamiya at 1-800-TAMIYA-A for a replacement, maybe. I don't know if they charge for them.

Sucks about the axle. :( I did that with one of the A pillars on my NSX, but you can't tell now. :)

Go back to you model shop and see if they have more or sometimes you can buy after market decals to do a different car

Or let me know which ones are knackered and I can send you some from my spare set!:D

Originally posted by Guiddy
Or let me know which ones are knackered and I can send you some from my spare set!:D
Seriously? :eek:

Originally posted by G-Forces

Seriously? :eek:
Yep Dan's the man when it comes to parts. He has sent a few things to guys here already.
I have gotten a Volvo body shell and parts plus tyres and rims.

Alex got a ..........we wont say anymore about that will we Alex :finger: :finger: :finger:

the Tamiya decals are not so good in quailty anyways.. go to HLJ and check out the awesome Studio27 decals.. good stuff :D

Originally posted by pkw1
the Tamiya decals are not so good in quailty anyways.. go to HLJ and check out the awesome Studio27 decals.. good stuff :D
Maybe I'll get some Stuido 27 decal packs when the quality of my modeling can stand up to the quality of Studio 27. :D:D

Originally posted by G-Forces

Seriously? :eek:

The offer is there! You'll just have to tell which numbers are damaged and I'll check I haven't used them!

Originally posted by Guiddy


The offer is there! You'll just have to tell which numbers are damaged and I'll check I haven't used them!
The only ones that are screwed are on decal sheet A # 22 and 26. :)

Originally posted by G-Forces

The only ones that are screwed are on decal sheet A # 22 and 26. :)

22 isn't brilliant, it has a light black mark on it, but 26 is perfect!
Your call!

Originally posted by Guiddy


22 isn't brilliant, it has a light black mark on it, but 26 is perfect!
Your call!
Thanks mate! If they are better than these I'll take them. BTW I got a new digital camera yesterday. It's frigging sweet! I'm still learning it so the pics are not as good as they can be yet. :p

Here's a pic of my stupid snapped axle. http://www.freakygamers.com/smilies/s/ups/dvx_rune/grumble.gif

Sun'uva'bitch! I wish you could add pics to a post....

Yeah, I can easily improve on that!

Between the 2 you'll get it perfect!

PM me your address and I'll get them on their way!

The axle dont look to bad....maybe a good sand and painting after filling it and you will never notice it

The model is coming along quite well, OK actually. I've leant a lot from this model, one thing is that I need to use my air brush and masking more. The airbrush kind of scares me. :uhoh: Then I should just be using the brush on very fine details.

The next model I do is a cheep Revel Mini Cooper. I'll be trying to airbrush as much as I can. I bought it for that reason. It should give me more pratice spraying and masking.

Here another pic. I didn't want to get too close and show come of my crappy detail work. :(

:D

Your decals are on their way anyway!:D Get that body ready!

Originally posted by Guiddy
Your decals are on their way anyway!:D Get that body ready!
Thanks man. It's pretty much ready. I just need to touch up the shitty window trim job that I did then start decaling.

Looks to be coming along well.

Glad that you started modelling again ???

Originally posted by primera man
Looks to be coming along well.

Glad that you started modelling again ???
Thanks. Yeah I am glad. Although I see how you did that STi so fast though. Compared to the number of parts and detail in the roll cage, undercarrage, wheels, decals, etc in the Corolla the STi looks like a childs toy.

But I like how it seem you're getting no where just painting, touching up and cutting parts, then all of a sudden the whole thing comes together in practially a couple hours. :D:D Race cars take some time...

The decaling is coming along OK. :rolleyes: I'm having some trouble with some of the decals however.

I couldn't get this flap to sit down for the life of me.

This decal gave the hardest time so far! :mad:

It's split and needs to over lap itself to fit correctly but I couldn't get it positioned right AND looking good at the same time! :angryfire :angryfire

VERY annoying and it looks like shit to boot.

Top shot. P.Man what do you do in a case like this? :confused:

This one pissed me off too! The other side went on quite well but I guess my there was more damage to my decal sheet than I thought. :mad: This end just felt dried out and wouldn't stick worth a damn. Would some of that decal solution help this? What should I do now?

Regular interior shot. Should have sprayed the dash. :rolleyes:

Front shot....umm no real bitching on this one.

Love those decal seat belts. What do youz guys use for makeing seat belts?
Oh yeah should have sprayed the seats too. :rolleyes:

Final ass shot! This will be it until it's finished. :D

Umm should I cool it with so many pics or do you guys mind this sort of journal thing?

:eek2: :eek2: That looks awesome... Better than anything I could do. Great work :silly2: .

Originally posted by G-Forces
Umm should I cool it with so many pics or do you guys mind this sort of journal thing? By all means, please keep 'em coming. :D

Originally posted by G-Forces
Top shot. P.Man what do you do in a case like this? :confused:

Iu se stuff called "microset"....it softens the decal up real good to help you out.
When there are bits like that, that you know will be hard to get around tight places etc, i get the water a bit hotter to help soften the decal more.
Brush the MS on to the model then slide the decal on to the model. Be extra careful as the decal will now be easy to rip because of the hotter water. Place it on then brush it with MS.
Keep doing it over and over till it starts it sit down well.

If you are still having promblem's, i bring out the "BIG WEAPON" !!!
A hair dryer !!!!

Use the hairdryer on warm to help you get the decal to set down. Dont get to close !!!....this really works well.
Even with yours that are not sitting down now....i'd wet them again on the model and try the hair dryer trick.

Yeah, myself and Warren both came from the same school of decal placement!
As what he said! In fact, I don't think I would attempt a decal job like that without Microset!
I used it on mine, and you can see the results!
I sprayed my sills, I knew the decal wouldn't cover it well, and it was easy to spray!
But a slice with a sharp scalpel and some microset would solve your problems!:D

Originally posted by Guiddy
Yeah, myself and Warren both came from the same school of decal placement!
As what he said! In fact, I don't think I would attempt a decal job like that without Microset!
I used it on mine, and you can see the results!
I sprayed my sills, I knew the decal wouldn't cover it well, and it was easy to spray!
But a slice with a sharp scalpel and some microset would solve your problems!:D
Yeah that looks better but there is still that fricking seam. :( Oh well goes with the territory I guess. :p

Originally posted by Guiddy
Your decals are on their way anyway!:D Get that body ready!
That was quick...got them today. :) Cheers! :D

Originally posted by G-Forces

That was quick...got them today. :) Cheers! :D

Pleasure! Finished pics soon?
I just need to paint the roll cage on mine and make some seatbelts!
Damn computer work keeping me busy!!!

Final clear coat on today. Finished painting and touching up the rest of the parts. In about 5 days I'll sand and polish the clear coat and assemble everthing. Pics after that. This one's almost in the bag! http://www.freakygamers.com/smilies/s/otn/realhappy/yl2jump.gif

Originally posted by G-Forces
Final clear coat on today. Finished painting and touching up the rest of the parts. In about 5 days I'll sand and polish the clear coat and assemble everthing. Pics after that. This one's almost in the bag! http://www.freakygamers.com/smilies/s/otn/realhappy/yl2jump.gif


Sounds like it's coming along fine


Come on now.....you know the rules around here about pics !!!!

:D :D

I know but there is really no visible progress from my last update. In a week I'll have a fully complete kit.

...it's done! :D:D

Overall I'm happy with it. There are some problems with it and I still need to finish drawing in the panel lines. I need to buy a new pen tip. :mad:

Like I said before I learned a lot on this. I bought some Mr. Mark Softer and used it on my last decal and it works really well. :) I'll be using this on my next car a lot.

So enough of this here my second complete auto model I've ever done. :D

:D

I decided to just color in the under armor. :)

I know the center orange section is supposed to be flat aluminum but I can't be arsed to take it apart and fix it. Maybe when I dismantel it in a couple years to do the redecaling. ;)

BTW does HLJ sell 1/24 carbon/kevelar/fiber decal sheets? I couldn't find it.

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:sun:

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:eek2: Beautiful....Just beautiful.
A real jaw-dropper. Congrats on the great job :)

Hey man.....thats looking pretty bloody cool Jason. Nice work on the pics to. Nice to see you have completed your second model and seem hooked now !!
Guess the next question is "What's next ?"

Nice work, Jason. Very well done indeed! :flash:

Here's what HLJ has:
Carbon Fiber Decal (Fine pattern; 120 x 170mm) (http://www.hlj.com/cgi-local/hljpage.cgi?FUJ11024)
Carbon Kevlar Decal (Fine pattern; 120 x 170mm) (http://www.hlj.com/cgi-local/hljpage.cgi?FUJ11023)
Carbon Fiber Decal (Coarse pattern; 120 x 170mm) (http://www.hlj.com/cgi-local/hljpage.cgi?FUJ11014)
Carbon Kevlar Decal (Coarse pattern; 120 x 170mm) (http://www.hlj.com/cgi-local/hljpage.cgi?FUJ11013)

No pics, though.

As for your rapidiograph, when you go to get a new tip, look for fine tip pens by the brand "Micron" made by the company "Sakura." I have some in black, blue and red with 005 tips, and they're like .20mm or something. Not quite as precise as the rapidiograph, but pretty darn close. :)

Thanks for the kind words guys. :D

Jay: Thanks for the links to the decals. I ordered up a sheet of each so I'll let you know what they look like. :)

Originally posted by primera man
Guess the next question is "What's next ?"
Finish the Mini Cooper. Strip and finish the Tamiya RX-7 that I had started before the Supra but arsed up the paint really bad.

Looks fantastic, and a very neat job!

Nice to know a little of my collection is on it too!:D