Friend's Rally car collection....

..and a few of the DTM Mercs.

Tamiya's Corolla from the Catalunya Rally, '98.

Makkinen's Evo 5. Built by Steve's wife!!!:D That's the sort of understanding wives we should all have!!!

:rolleyes:

McRae's Imprezza Group A rally car from the Monte Carlo rally...
This is a Hazegawa Kit as a base, but with add on metal wheels, scratchbuilt pod and full interior detail.

Auriol's '94 Monte Carlo Celica. Another kit with Add on wheels by a company called 'Meri'

Also from the '94 Monte is this Lancer Evo, with add on wheels again! Great mud flaps and much interior detail such as belts, Helmets, kevlar etc. Another scratchbuilt light pod too!

Tamiya's '94 Monte Ford Escort.

Steve is working on The Escort Kit Car in Valvoline colours, a transkit using Resin parts and after market decals.
Hopefully this will be finished soon....

These are two of the DTM Mercs....
The 'Sonax Polish' car finished in a great flip black/green paint, just like the real race car.
http://www.Cyber-Showroom.com/pics/Tabac.jpg

And the 'ProMarkt' DTM Merc....

You tell Steve he's welcome 'round here. Those are great. :D

Very nice...hope you told him about this site ???

Originally posted by primera man
Very nice...hope you told him about this site ???

Of course guys, of course!!!

I have sent him the link to this thread, so he should be on here later! Providing he can get away from GT3!
I left it at his house so Iwouldn't play it all day here!:rolleyes:

Busy spraying the Subaru at the moment...

Just to say hello to everyone, these are my models that Guiddy has posted pics of on here.
Guiddy, you got the year wrong! The early set of rally cars were all from the 1994 Monte, ( Anorak on) Subaru only debuted the Impreza in the 1993 1000 Lakes Rally, still using the Legacy in '93 (Anorak off).
I've only just looked at this site, couldn't tear myself away from GT3. I must get that Escort WRC finished, I'm sure Dan will post some piccies when it's done. Then I'll think what to do next, maybe some Le Mans cars, anyone know of any decent 1/24 kits other than the ones Tamiya do?
Must go now, back to GT3.

Steve ;)

Welcome along Steve...hope you enjoy it here...and keep the posts coming !!!!

Originally posted by Steve Gibbins
Guiddy, you got the year wrong! The early set of rally cars were all from the 1994 Monte, ( Anorak on) Subaru only debuted the Impreza in the 1993 1000 Lakes Rally, still using the Legacy in '93 (Anorak off).

Steve ;)

Sorry bud, I was a bit bleary eyed this morning and the Anorak was well and truly off! It has been too long away from Rallying, I am losing all my knowledge!
I'll be calling Didier 'Dufer Auriol' at this rate!:mad:

How are you getting on with GT3? I am finding the time away from it beneficial, so you should have it for a few more evenings yet!:p

I have also gone back through the posts and corrected the details!!!:p

Welcome to AF, Steve! :D

Hmmm... LM cars not by Tamiya.... Let me think about that one.

Originally posted by Silver S2000
Welcome to AF, Steve! :D

Hmmm... LM cars not by Tamiya.... Let me think about that one.

It's gotta be Le Mans Miniatures!!!

Great kits, in resin, white metal and photo etch!!!

http://www.mafma.com/images/lmm124033.jpg
http://www.mafma.com/images/lmm124036.jpg

The only ones I think of off hand are from Modelers, most are resin and expensive. Modelers made a kit for the first GT-One, the stripey one.

I checked on the Modeler's kits and all the LM ones are out of production. :( They were pretty nice though. Good luck.

Further to our chats about weathered rally cars, I found this whilst surfing the net!
http://www.rcmg.f2s.com/ST185_safari_94.jpg

From a great site all about rally models...
http://www.rcmg.f2s.com/

Looks like the Kenya rally. :D

More great models....
Possum Bourne, Rally New Zealand
http://www.rcmg.f2s.com/SubaruDiorama1.jpg

This will look great when finished, a super detailed WRC Focus...
http://www.rcmg.f2s.com/Mvc-002f.jpg

Now thats what i call "Weathering"

Possum Bourne....A man on a misson...this guy needs a works drive to show off just what a great driver he is.....and he's a KIWI :D :D

Sainz's Network Q retirementhttp://www.rcmg.f2s.com/Corolla5.jpg

Originally posted by primera man
Now thats what i call "Weathering"

Possum Bourne....A man on a misson...this guy needs a works drive to show off just what a great driver he is.....and he's a KIWI :D :D

I thought you'd like that one Warren!!!:D

Martini Focus, A great Tamiya kit i have not started yet!
http://www.rcmg.f2s.com/Focus1.jpg

Another New Zealand Rally entrant...
http://www.rcmg.f2s.com/toyata_-_nz98_-_sainz_-_01.jpg

Originally posted by primera man
Possum Bourne....A man on a misson...this guy needs a works drive to show off just what a great driver he is.....and he's a KIWI :D :D

I know of a certain Estonian who got a works drive this year. They don't take him to all the races, though :( But he's fast!

I went to that site where Possum's car is and you guys have got to check out the other pics :eek: :eek: :eek:

www.rcmg.f2s.com

Oh, yeah. Top notch all the way. That site quickly found its way into my Favorites folder. A+! :D

Originally posted by Silver S2000
Oh, yeah. Top notch all the way. That site quickly found its way into my Favorites folder. A+! :D

Me too! And I sent him some pics of mine...

Im' totally new to modelling, so brace yourselves...

How do I get one of these magnificent car models? I don't have the skill/time/attentionspan to put on together myself, but I'd really love to have a model rally car (specifically a Lancer Evo V or VI). Die cast would be cool. The important thing is price. Can SS2k or Guiddy help me out here. Many thanks...

If you dont have the time etc you will be better off getting a die-cast model.
But buy a kit and have a go at doing one. Get a nice simple one that is easy to do and have a go. Tamiya would be your best bet to get.
Nothing is better then seeing something you buy as bits turn into something that you built yourself.

thanks primera man for your swift response. I think i'll try the zexel skyline. Where can I go for diecasts tho (btw, it appears tamiya doesn't have lancers!) :(

Originally posted by Twist
thanks primera man for your swift response. I think i'll try the zexel skyline. Where can I go for diecasts tho (btw, it appears tamiya doesn't have lancers!) :( Oh, they do, both in road and rally versions. They didn't come out lately, so you may have to look a bit, but they're out there. Try searching Hobby Link Japan (www.hlj.com). Thay have a great selection, but they're in Japan, so shipping can cost a bit. But, in any case, their catalog will give you a good idea what's out there. Don't forget to look on ebay, too. :)

Good luck! Let us know what you pick, and browse around for our more common tips. Definately chack out Guiddy's write up about the new Tamiya WRX in this forum. Step by step, it's very nice.

And of course, don't hesitate to ask if you have questions. :D