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Skoda Fabia WRC S2000

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  • Member since
    December 2008
  • From: UK
Skoda Fabia WRC S2000
Posted by PatW on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 8:54 AM

This is the Belkits version of this WRC rallycar. A very detailed kit with PE parts and Skoda factory decals. One problem was the top of the rollcage being twisted, so fit the sides onto the interior tub, and cut the cage behind the first top crossmember allowing the rear half to be sanded to fit, OK done. The rest is straightforward.

I have various clearcoats from three makers, dull/clear and a new one, pearl clear, so I tried it on this build after laying up most of the bodyshell decals. These were Sebastien Ogier's first drive with the VW Group, supporting 'Wings for Life'.

The clearcoat with sparkle..............

There are in the kit bumper mounted night lamps, but they cover decals so I left them off.

 
 

Remember , common sense is not common.

  • Member since
    January 2015
Posted by PFJN on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:08 PM

Hi,

That looks nice.  I've been tenpted to buy a Belkit, becuase I like Rally Cars, so its interesting to see your build and thoughts on the kit.

Pat

1st Group BuildSP

  • Member since
    December 2008
  • From: UK
Posted by PatW on Thursday, September 14, 2017 1:38 AM

Thanks PFJN. Yes a very good quality kit along with the MK1 Ford Escort and VW Polo WRC rally cars. I hope to build the VW soon as it's on the shelf with Red Bull aftermarket decals. 

Remember , common sense is not common.

fjs
  • Member since
    September 2017
Posted by fjs on Thursday, September 14, 2017 2:38 AM

Very nice Pat, I respect the decision to leave the lights off. The amount of time you must have put into those decals, you would want to be keeping them well on display. 

You could say this model is, "Simply clever"

fjs

On the bench: airfix 1/72 P-51D Mustang

 

  • Member since
    December 2008
  • From: UK
Posted by PatW on Thursday, September 14, 2017 4:25 PM

Thanks fjs for your interest and comments. I just love decaling, even to the extent that I now produce/print my own!

Remember , common sense is not common.

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