Richard Burns Subaru 2001 Tribute Build

[ferrari2k]

Hi, look what the postman just brought:


And what I bought some weeks ago:


I think I may be able to paint the body today or tomorrow, will keep you informed

[ferrari2k]

So, here I am again, was able to spraypaint the body yesterday.
Here's the result:

Looks quite good enough to me

[SeanyG]

hope you can post a better pic of the finished shell, the finish looks good though. I'll add you to the list too. Keep the updates coming.

[ferrari2k]

Originally Posted by SeanyG

hope you can post a better pic of the finished shell, the finish looks good though. I'll add you to the list too. Keep the updates coming.

Well I doubt, my camera is just limited to that kind of quality.
Hopefully I can get better pics with another one, I have just to find anyone who will lend me his/hers

[ferrari2k]

Hm, I tried some pics with my mobile phone, please tell me if they are better

[ferrari2k]

OK, after quite a long break in modeling I have continued with the Subaru.







Finished with step 1 in the manual.
I think (and hope) that updates will come more regularly from now on
Click on images for larger versions.

[ferrari2k]

I have now finished the front suspension, put some black packs under the car (fuel tank, extra weight, what are these?), and I painted the rear suspension. Click on images for larger versions.

[potsie]

This is a nice little kit, and you are doing some good work on it. If I could offer one bit of advice... Be very careful when you put the rear lights in the bodywork. They are designed to be a tight fit, so after a few layers of paint they are a very tight fit. First time I tried I chipped some paint on the bodywark getting them in. Since then I sand down the edges of the tail-light pieces and that seem to work well.

More updates soon!!

[ferrari2k]

Originally Posted by potsie

This is a nice little kit, and you are doing some good work on it. If I could offer one bit of advice... Be very careful when you put the rear lights in the bodywork. They are designed to be a tight fit, so after a few layers of paint they are a very tight fit. First time I tried I chipped some paint on the bodywark getting them in. Since then I sand down the edges of the tail-light pieces and that seem to work well.

More updates soon!!

Thank you very much for that advise, I will keep that in mind
I think I will be able to continue in a few days, perhaps at weekend, but not sure.

[Duncan1098]

Looking good, with ref to your photos, try putting the model on some white card, then take the photos, it reflects the light and shows the detail up better.

[ferrari2k]

And some progress, finished the rear suspension, fitted the exhaust and painted some parts for the interior.

[ferrari2k]

Finished the small parts in the interior and painted the small plate at the rear suspension.

[potsie]

Very nice. For some sad reason I really like the look of the flat white exhaust against the mica blue chassis. The interior is looking good too.

[ferrari2k]

Another update, finished the interior, helmets are painted and the Subaru decal is on, dash is painted as well.

[ferrari2k]

Now the updates come quicker
I have finished the dash, fitted in the front grilles and windows and the helmets only need the oval stickers.
As always you can get bigger pictures with a click on them