Completed: Colin McRae 1998 Subaru Imprezza WRC (Tribute Build)

[SeanyG]

Part 1 of my tribute complete. Out of the two builds this has been head and shoulders my favourite, the kit is accurate, fits like a glove (even with my inner wing extensions) and allows plenty of scope for adding further details.

Final work completed after my last post in the WIP as follows:

bold heads and fasteners on spot lights, aerials made from wire and the half open windows made from some clear packaging using old windows as templates - the black surrounds were sprayed using the masks provided and were extremely effective giving no major problems. I have used Micro Kristal Klear to attach of glass parts and is an excellent product, the first time I have used it and will now use on all clear parts in the future.

Once the shell was on I gave it a light rub over with Tamiya Finishing Polish and then a couple of sprayed coats of the trusty ole Johnsons Klear.













Overall a simple build but one which I 100% recommend to everyone (if you have got it already). Thanks for following and hope you like the finished pics. I will make the final finish touches to the Pug and should have that up tonight too.

[klutz_100]

Absolutely stunning !

If that's what you call a simple build....?

[TvD]

It looks stunning!!!

[dlphnfn]

Great work Sean! It was great seeing that one come together! The Pug too!
Erick --

[924_CarreraGTS]

Awesome. Not only does this car look ridiculously cool but you have done a wonderful job modeling it, and so quickly! This is truly an insparational build for me.

Alex

[stevenoble]

Beautiful build.Got to love the older Subaru's they really do look nice when completed and you have made a fine job of it.

[hrmodeler]

Very nice work!

[SeanyG]

thanks again guys, Steve when I say 'simple' I meant that it was really straight forward, everything fit like a glove with no problems whatsoever... mind you after my Porsche 917 - this felt like the most straightforward build ever :-)

[davesans]

Look Great!!
So that's Johnson Klear over Zero paint?

[Rocat]

I love Subaru's, and your build looks very realistic. A fit Tribute.

[SeanyG]

Originally Posted by davesans

Look Great!!
So that's Johnson Klear over Zero paint?

yes Dave, it is. I did put a couple of coats of Tamiya Clear over it first though, then added the decals & then Johnsons. I had no problems at all though.

Im going to use Zero again from Hiroby for the Camel yellow on my new project and I think I will give the two part system a try too.

[quadzero]

Originally Posted by 924_CarreraGTS

Awesome. Not only does this car look ridiculously cool but you have done a wonderful job modeling it, and so quickly! This is truly an insparational build for me.

Alex

Inspirational is right, as is any well built model and this certainly fits the bill. A great tribute for sure, very well done.

[potsie]

Another great tribute Sean. I think this build has finally convinced to me to splash out on an airbrush and start using those Zero paints - is that the sound of Jingle Bells I hear? Seriously though, an excellent model, and a great example of how some simple extra details in the interior can really make a model standout.
Grant.

[godfather23]

Great work...I like these Subarus very much. Your execution of this project is very well done. Great tribute!

[SeanyG]

Originally Posted by potsie

Another great tribute Sean. I think this build has finally convinced to me to splash out on an airbrush and start using those Zero paints - is that the sound of Jingle Bells I hear?

Grant, thanks for your comments. I would defiantely recommend getting an airbrush, not only for the zero paints but it is such a useful tool for making your models look that little bit extra... definately get it on your Christmas list!