Subaru Impreza WRC (99) Progress UPDATE

[RX7FD]

Hey everyone, finals are over so Im gonna finish the Suby heres my latest progress.






BTW if the decals have little bumps in them will everything be smoth once i clearcoat it?

[freakray]

The Scooby looks good
I have to ask one thing though, isn't that the 1998 Impreza WRC?
In 1999 it had the stars on the hood and sides.....


Ray

[RX7FD]

Thanks, and yea it is the 98, I only caught that after I submited the thread, :toothless

[RallyRaider]

Originally posted by RX7FD
if the decals have little bumps in them will everything be smoth once i clearcoat it?

How big are the bumps? If they are large and caused by air bubbles under the dee-cal ( :hehe: ) then you should get the air out by pricking the bubble with a pin or sharp knife. If they are really small caused by something else then yeah a clearcoat followed by a cut and polish may smooth them down.

What kind of clearcoat were you planning to use? You need to be very careful if you intend to use a laquer based clear as it could eat those decals right up

Nice job so far BTW !

[bigfrit]

Well, next time you're putting on daycals you should try to either put them on with decal solution (microset-sol) or either blowing with a hairdryer, thy just fold around the edges with absolutely no airbubbles at all!
anyways, another thing, like you've heard many times , but I have to emphasis this ; Watch out when clearcoating Décàls.

[RX7FD]

Thanks everyone. I am planning to use Tamiya clearcoat, any special precautions i need to take??

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

Originally posted by RX7FD
Thanks everyone. I am planning to use Tamiya clearcoat, any special precautions i need to take??

Model looks killer!

Just make sure your paint/decals under the clear have dried thoroughly-a month is best, or a week in a dehydrator, before applying the clear so it won't crack over time. Apply the clear in light mist coats so the paint won't attack the decals.