Tamiya Sabaru Impreza '99

Mike Mortimore

SMF Supporter
Joined
Apr 27, 2018
Messages
147
Points
43
Location
Somerset
First Name
Michael
To get back to the bench I decided to attack this before going back to my norm of WW 2 soft skin vehicles. Using gloss paint, rattle cans, and the like.
I've made a start, things maybe out of sinq regarding method but I'll persevere.

20180826_115048.jpg20180826_115107.jpg20180826_115612.jpg
Contents of the box.
20180826_115627.jpg20180826_115640.jpg20180826_115652.jpg

20180826_144746.jpg

Dry fit of the first 5 build sections.

20180826_145003.jpg

Taken apart ready for permanent assembly.

20180826_171456.jpg

Parts fixed

20180826_173550.jpg

Primered.

20180826_173601.jpg

Primered

20180826_180729.jpg

Gloss coat applied

20180826_180739.jpg

Glossed, now for the detail painting ........ or er.....

Cheers Mike :face-with-head-bandage::sleeping::face-with-head-bandage::sleeping:
 

Si Benson

SMF Supporter
Joined
Apr 27, 2018
Messages
3,310
Points
113
First Name
Si
Nice work Mike....good to see you around:thumb2:
I think I built mine in one weekend :thinking: Watch out for them decals, mine where really brittle!
Si
 

PaulTRose

Dazed and confused
SMF Supporter
Joined
Jun 13, 2013
Messages
5,741
Points
113
Location
limbo
First Name
Paul
this should be good......you could have used this for the 4x4 group build
 
Joined
Dec 24, 2017
Messages
370
Points
43
Location
Staffs.
First Name
Steve
Looking good so far Mike, it's going to be a superb Scooby.

Steve.
 

Mickc1440

SMF Supporter
Joined
Apr 27, 2018
Messages
4,190
Points
113
Location
Sheffield
First Name
Mick
After my recent attempt at car building I shall watch with interest.
 

Mike Mortimore

SMF Supporter
Joined
Apr 27, 2018
Messages
147
Points
43
Location
Somerset
First Name
Michael
this should be good......you could have used this for the 4x4 group build
I looked at the Group Builds after I started this, but hey ho.
This build is getting me back to the bench on a more regular basis. My PTSD from my military service causes lack of motivation but I'm using my modelling to benefit other areas of my day to day living.

Cheers Mike :face-with-head-bandage::sleeping::face-with-head-bandage::sleeping:
 

Mike Mortimore

SMF Supporter
Joined
Apr 27, 2018
Messages
147
Points
43
Location
Somerset
First Name
Michael
Hoping to crack on with it later today. But as we all know this thing called LIFE gets in the way.

Hoping to get the detail painting done of the undercarriage. Pictures to follow.

Cheers Mike :face-with-head-bandage::sleeping::face-with-head-bandage::sleeping:

After thought: I would like to install PE seat belts, any one know of a supplier who makes/sells them? Plus any PE suitable for this build.

Cheers
 

Steve Jones

Steve Jones Scale Modelling Site
Joined
Apr 27, 2018
Messages
6,698
Points
113
Location
Plymouth
First Name
Steve
Nice to see you back at the bench Mike. I hope the weather is still good for you in France. A nice choice of build. Good luck mate:thumb2:
 

Jim R

SMF Supporter
Joined
Apr 27, 2018
Messages
13,597
Points
113
Location
Shropshire
First Name
Jim
Hi Mike
Nice to see you around. Being Tamiya the fit should be good. Looks as if you are off to a good start with your mojo high.
Jim
 

Mike Mortimore

SMF Supporter
Joined
Apr 27, 2018
Messages
147
Points
43
Location
Somerset
First Name
Michael
Hi Guys,
Cheers for the support and the positive views.

Will be chaining myself to the bench for a while.

Cheers Mike :face-with-head-bandage::sleeping::face-with-head-bandage::sleeping:
 

Mike Mortimore

SMF Supporter
Joined
Apr 27, 2018
Messages
147
Points
43
Location
Somerset
First Name
Michael
Evening Guys,
I've completed all the under carriage. I made painting of this area very difficult for myself by gluing everything in place......:loudly-crying::loudly-crying::loudly-crying:, then painted the skid plates, in hind sight should have left them unpainted to see the painted undercarriage.
Not happy with the painted plates, will sort that out later.
Wheels are on temporary. Require painting in gold.

20180829_202003.jpg

20180829_202056.jpg

Cheers Mike :face-with-head-bandage::sleeping::face-with-head-bandage::sleeping:
 

Steve Jones

Steve Jones Scale Modelling Site
Joined
Apr 27, 2018
Messages
6,698
Points
113
Location
Plymouth
First Name
Steve
Looking forward to seeing the blinged up tyres.. A very nice start Mike:thumb2:
 

Mike Mortimore

SMF Supporter
Joined
Apr 27, 2018
Messages
147
Points
43
Location
Somerset
First Name
Michael
Hi Guys,
Sorry for no update. Life has got in the way plus the holidays. Car accident purchasing a new car.......... I'll get back on the case soonest.

Regards Mike :sleeping::sleeping::sleeping::sleeping::sleeping:
 
  • Like
Reactions: JR
Top