Pics of completed 2000 Subaru Impreza Arai Version *56K beware!!

[COZMO6476]

Originally posted by sausage
Are those front grilles photoetched ones by Renaissance as well?

Noticed that some photos don't have open doors. Are they hinged so that you can open them at will?

The Renaissance kit came with lots of photo etching which included the grill and yes the doors can open and close at will since i made hinges using some brass tubing, brass rods, and some epoxy putty. i will take some pictures later today to show you all. im glad you like it, but it was a supreme pain in my arse to get it right.

[COZMO6476]

Originally posted by 935k3
Beautiful job! I am just curious did you use Tamya TS50 Mica Blue and if so over what base coat color? I used bright silver and it came out a little dark.

I did use TS50 but it was over white tamiya primer.

[Midnight Racer]

I really like that you can open the doors.Great kit.

[MaukaRunner]

That's one nice Scooby!

One question though is the stock door panels correct for that car? I thought the race cars had them removed.

[fwdfreak]

Goddamn I just love that ass shot with the closed doors.. very nice scoobie

[Integra14]

I would like to learn how to make the doors like that!`

[GTI1800]

Hi,
awesome works.......probably the best SUBARU that i see..... all is nice........
Laurent

[COZMO6476]

Originally posted by MaukaRunner
That's one nice Scooby!

One question though is the stock door panels correct for that car? I thought the race cars had them removed.

as far as i know... the kit came with reference pictures of what the door looked like. plus the resin doors looked just like the doors that came with the kit (superficially at least)

[COZMO6476]

Here are some more detailed pics of the "hinges"







hope it answers some questions... remember its brass rod, with some brass tube hidden underneath some epoxy putty

BTW, noticed a bunch of touch up spots now that ive seen close up pictures of the doors... oops.