Opel Ascona 400 Rothmans

[SeanyG]

Originally Posted by The Sheene Machine

I really should have got one of these when they came out. Looking very nice

it's great to see a new kit that hasn't been built here yet, this looks excellent and is one of my all time favourite rally cars.

I'm guessing you cant get hold of these kits anymore?????

[sportracer02]

Thanks for your comments, guys !!!

Originally Posted by rallymaster

I've decided to paint mine too when I'll build it (which other choice do we have ?) but whish to get a paint result as good as yours !
what reference or code paint did you use ?
I have a Motip can for Rothmans color...


I'm also casting the wheels these days, especially the rear ones I find a bit too deep... Did you notice (or do you think) that too ?

I intend to maybe build the Safari version I started over a Bburago model years ago so I will need to remake front wheels (no deep spokes) and rear wheels (deep spokes but according to me less than the Gass ones) starting from the cast of the kit's rear ones.

Yes Phil, painting the blue is necessary. I had Rothmann blue as a basic colour from automobilminiaturen.de, probably not available at the moment. Concerning the rear wheels I´ll take new insert also from autominiaturen.
The safari issue is also great, decals are in the kit, but you also need different tires and have to scratch some parts

[sportracer02]

Originally Posted by The Sheene Machine

I really should have got one of these when they came out. Looking very nice

Hi Paul,

look here: http://www.gassmodels.com/eng/txt/catalogue.htm the model should still be available

[sportracer02]

It is finished http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...22#post5989622

[mrgixxer]

Looks Great