Forget the VI - Evo VII Progress

[RallyRaider]

Thanks guys, can't wait to get it completed either. I'll try and stay focused to get it finished quickly. In fact why am I wasting my time typing away here?

Originally posted by bigfrit
I guess most rally freaks would like to know what's the difference between the step I and II evo!

The external differences are pretty much as I outlined above Oliver. In addition there would be many detail changes to the suspension, engine and the rest, but fortunately they're all covered up. I've also seen a few pictures of a slightly different dash, with a few more switches near the transmission tunnel. Won't get into that unless I can find some interior pics of the event in question. Especially since KP51 RWO was originally a step I car and quite possibly retained the original dash.

[RallyRaider]

Ray, love the slogan 'The Ice Man on Ice'! Would have made a much better title for this thread - perhaps I can pinch it for the finished thead? Please...

Originally posted by freakray
BTW, I had a look at the light pod in the 1999 Subaru kit, it looks to be around the right shape if you are up to making the light pod for the nose.

Dug one out of a Hasegawa Focus kit that will make a nice start. Will check out the Subie one as well.

[RallyRaider]

Been a week since the first update so here is my progress so far. Have removed all the parts off the sprues and am slowly filling in all the ejection marks and removing the mold lines. Most interesting area of work has been the nose modifications and the light pod.

Here is the nose after a quick primer coat of the modified areas. Still needs a lot of work smoothing down and shaping, particularly the two small inlets either side of the main intercooler opening.



Second shot shows the light pod after first primer coat. Still a lot of blending to do that the primer coat shows up. Was made from a Ford Focus light pod and a lot of putty. Not quite the right shape but reasonably close. Main fault is the two center lights are too far apart. Might have to slice the middle part out. Pod is attatched by two small metal pins.



I've already decided I won't make the deadline for the Zeljko's April Rally Car competion. Oh well, there is always the next one!

[RallyRaider]

Went ahead and narrowed the light pod. Marked up about 3mm to be removed and sliced it up with this very dangerous looking attatchment.



This tool spins at up to 30,000 rpm and more melts than cuts through the plastic. The resultant cut is very rough.



I then cleaned up the edges and drilled locating holes for two metal pins. After that I joined the two pieces together with liquid plastic glue.



Next I had to change the contour on the bottom of light pod so it fitted snugly to the bonnet. This was achieved by covering the bonnet with plastic wrap. Then applying putty to the pod and locating on the car. When dry I'll remove the pod and clean up the edges. A lot of effort just so I can cover it with carbon fibre a bit further down the track



Another small mod needed was to replace the roof air scoop with a blanked off version. Not much need for cooling air in the Arctic! This was cut out of a piece of 0.5mm plastic card. Sounds simple but is quite fiddly to get just the right size.

[Jonno]

Your model is coming along very nicely!
Great work!

[Vyacheslav]

Sorry for OT, but ive been looking for small drill and this thing to buy. Is there any place to order them online with some bits and add ons?

[njh]

Coming along very nicely, Keep up the good work!

[F-40]

Heres another picture of the car. I know its not the same as the Artic Lapland Rally version, but I thought it might help.

By the way, great idea I cant wait to see it done.

[flyonthewall]

Truely stunning work! Very inspiring, i'd love to get my teeth into something like this now!

[D[X]P]

looks nice so far

i think this will be a great kit when its done!

[Guido]

cutting the light pod is a very brave modeling move. I'd never have the nerve to do that. Very impressive!

[potsie]

Hey Phil,

I can't believe that I only just found this thread - your work so far is absolutely awesome. It is always great to view your work as it is a great inspiration take the plunge and go a step further in terms of realism, detail etc.

BTW, what is happening with the Evo VI build up - I was looking forward to see the "open door look" etc.

Good Luck,
Pots.

[freakray]

Originally posted by Vyacheslav
Sorry for OT, but ive been looking for small drill and this thing to buy. Is there any place to order them online with some bits and add ons?

The tool Phil has there looks to be a pneumatic rotary file, unless you have previous experience with one I don't recommend trying one on plastic, I have used them in the auto-tooling industry and they can easily make a mess.
Why don't you rather look into getting a Dremel electric rotary tool, it rotates at lower speeds but can do the same job, aside from the fact that you can select the speeds.

Phil,
Everything is looking good on the Lancer and looks to be prgressing well, to be honest, I don't see anything wrong with the intakes, but I also don't have a variety of photos in front of me to compare it to
Keep up the astounding work, I look forward to your next addition to this thread.

Ray

[Chain]

This is good stuff!
Everything is looking good from here on.
Wish you luck!

[RaceMySS_454]

Very nice....i want to do a rally car one of these days....hope to see more progress pics.

-RaceMySS