Completed Ford RS Focus c/w Pics *56K Beware* - Page 3

RallyRaider · #31 04-29-2003, 05:08 PM

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Originally posted by Jamesonscale
RallyRaider,

I hate to go OT with this one but is Possum Bourne still alive? I know he was in a coma after his tragic accident in a street car, testing the hillclimb course and colliding with a fellow rally driver. I thought I read the report where they listed him as brain dead and were going to pull him off of life support. A turely tragic accident to a legend in rallying.

I wish it wasn't true James, but Possum has now succumed to his injuries. The reports of Possum's death were cruelly premature but ultimately correct.

hrmodeler · #32 04-30-2003, 01:03 AM

Nice build Steve!

1204 · #33 04-30-2003, 01:17 AM

very very nice...

Hiroboy · #34 05-05-2003, 03:49 AM

I have edited the 1st post with new photos now it's complete
I realise it is not correct for No.6 Car but Hell I like it.

Chain · #35 05-05-2003, 03:56 AM

Might not be as accurate to the real car but.......
It still looks very good to me.
The paint job is good.
The details are all there too.
Dont think I can do any better that what you have done

Great job on the Ford Hiroboy!

bart8016 · #36 05-05-2003, 04:56 AM

Looks great.:sun:

nervestrikes · #37 05-05-2003, 10:04 AM

nice build, I want one !

k_dog · #38 05-05-2003, 10:19 AM

Looks beautiful Steve! Makes me want to do mine now!

zerrocool · #39 05-06-2003, 05:00 AM

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Originally posted by Hiroboy
I have edited the 1st post with new photos now it's complete
I realise it is not correct for No.6 Car but Hell I like it.

ok tell me what't not correct for no.6?
if you look at these pics i can't really see the differance.

Hiroboy · #40 05-06-2003, 05:04 AM

Loads of things by all accounts, have a read of all the posts in this thread.

zerrocool · #41 05-06-2003, 05:20 AM

i'm also working on this kit, so if i make the duval version, then i can go with the paintinginstructions of the manual, right?

tonioseven · #42 05-06-2003, 05:20 AM

I still think it's a beautiful model! I can't find a thing wrong with it!

ales · #43 05-06-2003, 05:38 AM

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Originally posted by zerrocool
i'm also working on this kit, so if i make the duval version, then i can go with the paintinginstructions of the manual, right?

As was mentioned, read through the posts in this thread and you'll find the answer. And it's not the painting that is a problem with the Martin version.

RallyRaider · #44 05-06-2003, 06:43 AM

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Originally posted by zerrocool
ok tell me what't not correct for no.6?
if you look at these pics i can't really see the differance.

Really with a bit of an eye for detail and a quick search for photos on the net you should be able to work it out for yourself zerro!

But since you asked:

In the photos above there is really no differences to be seen. Okay if you wanted to get super picky then perhaps the colour is too dark (probably lighting conditions more than anything else), the ride height is a touch high and some of the decals are a bit off register, particularly the "Telefonica' under the "Martini decal". More telling is the glimpse of the roof scoop, which can just be seen in the action photo.

Take a look form this angle and all is not so groovy. The difference in 2002 spec is clear to see. The roof scoop can be seen along with the silver GPS/camera box, different antena arrangement, very different vents in the bonnet/hood and slightly altered headlights, finally the front grill should have a RS logo on it not Ford. That is most of it but there are also some other things like the detail behind the grill, as well as some internal changes, mainly dash, seating positions and (I think) the roll cage.

There you go. Doesn't change the fact that is a very well constructed model by Hiro, we're just a bunch of rivet counters here. I'd advise most people having a go at this kit to build the Duval tour de Corse version if they want to be accurate out of the box. Alternatively most of the more obvious mods aren't too hard to do.

P.S. To do a photo comparision like this between a model and the real car is a very mean thing to do. I don't think many models would stand up to such close scruitiny!

Sennake · #45 08-08-2003, 11:00 AM

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Originally posted by RallyRaider
I'd advise most people having a go at this kit to build the Duval tour de Corse version if they want to be accurate out of the box.

Heheh, being a fellow Belgian that was what I was planning to do anyway

Lucky me

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