Opel Ascona 400 Rothmans

Hi,

I finished it now rather quick. Rear wheels are replaced by items from Scaleproduction, they have better details.


http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/6639653161303030.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/3131623439396264.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/3165356235663137.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/3363623763373036.jpg


WIP you find here: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=934810


As a conclusion: a nice model for Opel-Fans, but for sure not a "Must-Have".

Hello Sportracer,

Like the Ascona.
I drove two Ascona's-A.
When I ever see a Ascona-A kit I will sure buy it.

I like the model and you weathering is just enough and realistic.

Did it built easy or not?

Maurits

Very nice work, looks fantastic..!!!

Very nice & a little bit of weathering goes a long way on rally cars!

Superb built and weathering on the rear of the car! Go Rothmans Racing!

Hi Micha, as said before - this one is a great piece of work. I especially like the weathering on the rear mudguards, looks damned real :)

Waow !! very nice result ! lights are killing detail !
Although I would see a more black than brown weathering for MC cars, yours is perfectly made !!
I wish mine will end up so good !
I still have to correct and cast my wheels, because I think to build the 83 Safari version (not sure though... I would have to use two pairs of 5 spokes wheels with different deepness and I still even haven't modify one wheel...)
I see you've found aftermarket rear wheels, can you say more about them ? any reference ? Are they still available ? I can't find them...
Will maybe be easier to modify these than the original ones from the kit.

Very nice as ever, Micha :thumbsup:

The streaks of mud on the mud-flaps killed me!

The wheels look a little bit too clean for me considering the amount of dirt and mud on the lower body but I am just nit-picking LOL The overall effect is great!

Very nice as ever, Micha :thumbsup:

The streaks of mud on the mud-flaps killed me!



Did you hand paint the streaks/runs of mud on the mud flaps? If not how did you create them? Great looking model!! Your builds are always an inspiration.

wow, i never knew there was an Opel Ascona model kit...Thats another car i remember growing up in the Philippines in the 80's. bad ass build!

nice indeed. I love the weathering!

Very nice Micha, rear wheels are a fine touch.

Robi :)

Thanks for the comments !!

The streaks of mud on the mud-flaps are just brush painted with a fine brush