Fujimi's Impreza WRX STi with Photo-Etch

[sportracer02]

This is an interesting WIP, nice job so far

[Entau]

thanks guys,

some updates, most are test fitting of the PE parts, IMO the fitting are great

ignition key also included


the key


ignition key in


door's key hole, i drilled a hole using 1.1mm


the dashboard's speedometer ring fit nicely


also fit nicely on the decal


front grill


fit is perfect, no visible gap


you can even choose for CD player or DVD player




some attempt to replicate lining on the cushion, but doesnt look good


i sand too much on the front bumper's vent, so i add 0.25mm styrene card, and reshape the hole

[Entau]

some update, checking the right stance:


initially i want it to look low as the reference above


but still can't get it right, then i realise i'm using a 19" wheel, in the reference, i think the wheel is just 17" or 18"

other angle:



i tried scratch built the rear lip twice, but fail to get it right, will try for the third time

[Simas17]

man thats look cool subaru

[rx7king]

That stance looks spot on, nice work

[MidMazar]

The wheels are 18"s. So yours do look a little bigger, but overall it looks great. Is it going to be a similar paint like in the photo?

[Entau]

thanks, no, definitely not white , its either metallic blue or black, i haven't decided yet

[da_ashman]

Amazing work so far, love all the little photoetched details, even the key!!! Thats insane!! Cant wait to see more!!

[Twowheelsrule]

Very nice work so far! Beware, the hood has a sink mark "line" across the front of it. The line will become more clear when paint is applied.

Mark

[Entau]

Thanks Mark, you are correct about the sink mark, will fix it before priming.

Some updates, decided to change the brake after some comment from another member. The stock brake look too small for 19" wheel, so i decided to use brakes from the Impreza WRC 05.

Here's the comparison between the stock & Impreza WRC 05's brakes:




At first i was hesitate to change the brake because the kit included nice PE disc brake. But after searching my stash, i found that the Impreza WRC 05 had 2 set of brakes, and the best thing is that the crazy modeler's PE for that impreza also had two set of PE disc brake.


But both brakes are install different way, so modification is needed, i add some pla-plate and 0.5mm brass rod to secure the position




Wheels are converted from female to male peg


Here's the brake, also I've also drill some 0.6mm hole along the disc brake, but then i realise its not visible


Test fit, front wheels are a bit too front, still figuring how to move slighty backward




Right rear wheel are off alignment, need to fine tune a bit

[91p10nizmo]

Looking very nice. Wheels are a great choice.

[janositamas]

Nice job on the little details of the interior, also good stance!

[JDMaholic]

what color are you thinking of painting this??

[rollin80s]

looks really good. looking at the reference pic of the white wrx and your wrx, the front wheels sits in the same forward position. that will have to do with suspension adjustment of positive caster for stabilization at high speeds. so it's a good thing

[Entau]

Originally Posted by JDMaholic

what color are you thinking of painting this??

i haven't decide yet, it will be either metallic blue or phantom black