Completed: 1/24 Toyota Celica GT4 Carlos Sainz

[SeanyG]

Overall, im fairly pleased with the finished model, however I have to admit that it isnt perfect. The roll cage was an awful fit and as you can see from the pics doesnt fit straight at all, this was the result even after I removed it once and 'modified' it. If I had wanted to spend even further time I would have taken the whole thing apart and rebuilt it from scratch but that would have meant far too much work than I wanted to put in (and I also cant to get on with my next project too )

Overall the transkit is an excellent version of an important car in WRC history however I wouldnt recommended a beginner taking it on, there is alot of filling and modifying to do to make it look reasonable, on a plus side teh decals really suprised me and saved a lot of masking and spraying.

Enough already... here's the pics.



























thanks again to one and all for the kind comments, I'll have more pics of the car on my website over the next week or so...

now onto my first 1/12 scale kit... and a late entry into the Ferrari 60th Anniversary Group build the 1970 312B.

[davesans]

Sean the car looks very impressive you done a fine job as always. I always fine something useful to take away from your builds. Looking forward to your Ferrari 312B.

[stevenoble]

Nice work Sean,as usual.I wouldn't have noticed anything wrong with the rollcage unless you had pointed it out and even then I had to look closely.It doesn't detract from the overall finish which is very impressive.It really is quite a nice looking car when complete.You've certainly given me plenty of 'food for thought' for when I build mine.Well done and good luck with the 1/12th Ferrari build,I'll look forward to following it.

[quadzero]

Originally Posted by stevenoble

Nice work Sean,as usual.I wouldn't have noticed anything wrong with the rollcage unless you had pointed it out and even then I had to look closely.

You sure know how to build great models. This looks fantastic.

[rsxse240]

fantastic. I actually followed the build up (well for about the last week or so, when I found it).

I would like to get some components from that transkit, but not all the rally stuff, I'd like to make an awd street bruiser out of that kit, I think it would be fun and different.

anyway, you did a fantastic job! just call the roll cage "pre damaged" haha

[robrex]

Great model Sean!

[rallymaster]

Wow, Sean, you built a great model !
this transkit isn't perfect (roll cage is die-cast level ! ) especially according to your skills but you achieved something really good with it.
this is a very nice model from a great looking car built so nicely.
Hope I'll be able to do the same with mine...
Moreover you work very fast... So all contrary of me... uhhh
Thanks for sharing your great rally cars builds !

[klutz_100]

Well done

[Martin S]

I followed the build-up, and the finished car looks great !

[Rocat]

Great work.

[SeanyG]

Originally Posted by stevenoble

You've certainly given me plenty of 'food for thought' for when I build mine.

Thanks Steve,

I would recommended before you do anything to get the roll cage put together and dry fit it into the chassis along with the dash, both interior door panels and then fit the shell over it, you will then be able to see where (and not IF!) it needs alterations doing. I also forgot to mention the radiator was too high too and I had to remove that and re-position it slightly.

Originally Posted by rsxse240

I would like to get some components from that transkit, but not all the rally stuff, I'd like to make an awd street bruiser out of that kit, I think it would be fun and different.

sounds like a fun project - you will probably not have to worry about the fitting problems too!

Originally Posted by rallymaster

this transkit isn't perfect (roll cage is die-cast level ! ) especially according to your skills but you achieved something really good with it.

Phil, I think Die-cast level is a compliment to the kit!!! Anyway, Im sure you'll do the kit proud when you build it - we must do another joint build again soon. I find it much easier copying your ideas from your builds :-)

thanks again to everyone for their kind comments, Im in the middle of reading books and studying pictures now for my 312B (1/12 is a big, big scary world)

[rallymaster]

Originally Posted by SeanyG

Phil, I think Die-cast level is a compliment to the kit!!! Anyway, Im sure you'll do the kit proud when you build it - we must do another joint build again soon. I find it much easier copying your ideas from your builds :-)

Oh, thank you for these kind words, I wouldn't have thought I could bring even the smallest piece of inspiration to one masterbuilder like you

And thanks for inviting me to a joint build, that would be a big honnor !
Hope I would be able to take up the challenge (especially speed of building ! )
But I'm Ok to try that once by choosing a rally car we both may have to build and why not...?

[dj_woodster]

Excellent work SeanyG looks fantastic can't wait to see your next project opcorn:

[SeanyG]

Originally Posted by rallymaster

And thanks for inviting me to a joint build, that would be a big honnor !
Hope I would be able to take up the challenge (especially speed of building ! )
But I'm Ok to try that once by choosing a rally car we both may have to build and why not...?

Phil,

I have just realised I have got you mixed up with RallyRaider - he's called Phil too Anyway would still good cool to do a joint build - I will send you my list of Rally Cars to do and then we can decide between us.

[Gran Canaria]

Oh, my god! The car looks very pretty. I like very much Toyota cars and I like Carlos Sáinz driver.

Is a good work, congratulations.

The car is a Tamiya Celica 2000 GT-R ? Who is the maker of the transkit?


See you.