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Posted by ChrisJPB on Sunday, November 14, 2004 3:32 AM
Hey Everyone,

I have not received any emails as to who is participating in this GB. I would like to keep track some what. So if those who would like to participate please email me with a name and rally car they plan to build I would greatly appreciate it. Also I will be making changes to my first post as we go along. You can check it for updates as such.

Darren, how's the 206 coming along?Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 14, 2004 11:55 AM
Chris...the 206 is coming along just fine, thanks for asking. Unfourtunately i'm a much better builder than I am photographer, so it can take a while for me to get pics posted. I end up taking quite a few pics just to get a few that I like.



I painted the body Tamiya chrome silver (X-11). After 7 or 8 coats of clear I got a decent gloss to it. The decals were pretty straight forward. The red trim was a bit challenging, with a little micro-sol and heat they snuggled down quite nicely. I still have a bit of work to do to finish up the body but that will be later.



I've got the under side of the chassis done. Not much to see once you install the rock guards. Curiously Tamiya molds all of the guards in clear, but calls out paint for them. They don't mention the option of leaving them clear to view the driveline and suspension. I'm almost tempted to leave them off. Lots of nice detail hiding under there.

My favorite part of most Tamiya kits is the wheels and brakes. I love the fact that you get decals for the brake caliper, wheel and tire. A quick wash and clean build up give awesome results. To me these are the focus of the kit. It's what draws my attention first.

Today I move on to the interior. The figures are what worry me the most. I've never done one in my life. Looks like lots of good looking details will be seen on the inside...I'll post more pics when I've made more progress.

Darren
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Posted by nicholma on Thursday, November 18, 2004 2:19 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by ChrisJPB

Mark,

How many rally car kits do you have? Just curious.



About twenty five 1/24th and about 50 or so 1/43rd and about 30 or so unbuilt kits, again mostly 43rd.

Darren an very nice build so far. I'm sure you'l enjoy the interior.
Kia ora, Mark "Time flies like the wind, fruit flies like bananas"
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 18, 2004 7:47 AM
darren: very nice!! post some more pics when ur done, yeah?? and ive only built one wrc b4, but i noticed the same things bout the clear parts...if u paint em u cover up all the detail!!!!! and i mean all, u cant see jack, i was kinda happy when i broke the part trying to put it together hehe
chris: email sent!
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 18, 2004 7:58 AM
i just read the first page and saw that the gb has already started!! thats cool, but i said i wanted to build a corolla wrc, but i dont have the finances atm to buy one. but thats not the prob, coz i have a wrx wrc in my stack :) the thing is that i dont wanna build it as a rally car, but as MY car... i wanna add some c/f decals (bonnect, maybe interior) personalised number plates and some other minor mods.
so is it possible that i stay in th gb with my rexxie? it still is a WRC, but for rallying the streets of sydney ;)
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Posted by ChrisJPB on Saturday, November 20, 2004 5:16 AM
If it's a rally car then you are good to go.
Chris Coastal Carolina Modelers Assos.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 20, 2004 3:39 PM
Count me in. I just wont be able to start till after xmas. This will be mine from a Tamiya 98 Safari kit with the Rennaissance converversion kit for opening doors etc, Studio 27 decals, SMS carbon decals.

cHeers
Tony
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 12:36 AM
Hi! Count me in as well as I can't find time to finish my build in the Racing car group build that ends next week.

My car is a Peugeot 206 WRC from the rally of Turkey 2003. The ride was driven by the Panizzi brothers and the livery only featured in a couple of rallies.
I'm bashing two Tamiya Pugs. Started the 2003 version but needed suspension and wheels from the 2002 winner version. Also got a transkit from Renaissance with decals, dash and wing and I've ordered rivets and aerials from Sakatsu and PE set from Studio27.
I have allmost finished the chassis and wheels and I am currently working on the interior parts. Hopefully I'll get some progress pics posted soon.

Here's the original livery:


best regards
Joel
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Posted by ChrisJPB on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 3:35 AM
Welcome Aboard Joel Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

I am collecting the info people are sending in and will be updating the first message in this GB with the participants and their projects.

I like the brothers Panizzi. Nice choice Thumbs Up [tup]

Anybody out there creative enough to come up with a GB badge?
Chris Coastal Carolina Modelers Assos.
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Posted by nicholma on Friday, November 26, 2004 1:33 AM
I hear that Tamiya are coming out with a 2004 Subaru from the Japan Rally and Haseqawa are doing the 2004 Focus - 2 more for my "to buy" list
Kia ora, Mark "Time flies like the wind, fruit flies like bananas"
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Posted by SeaBee on Friday, November 26, 2004 3:15 AM
Creative... Me...? Yeah right!! Good news is that my move is on for next week, so I will most likely be able to get started on this somewhere shortly - depending on how unpacking goes!

Will be an 02 Focus.

Yeah, Nicholma, that 04 Subaru is making me giggle as well. It seems there is a PE set for the kit coming from Tamiya as well.

Strange how Tamiya avoided making Citroens thusfar... (?)
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Posted by ChrisJPB on Friday, November 26, 2004 6:00 AM
Tamiya's loss, Seabee. Maybe they are waitng for a Japanese make of car to win the WRC again.Big Smile [:D]
Chris Coastal Carolina Modelers Assos.
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Posted by nicholma on Sunday, November 28, 2004 2:17 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by ChrisJPB

Tamiya's loss, Seabee. Maybe they are waitng for a Japanese make of car to win the WRC again.Big Smile [:D]


So maybe 2006 then after Citreon and Peugeot depart ?? Should be long enough for Mitsubishi to get their WRC sorted, although if the championship is based solely on agressive looks it would win by miles now!
Kia ora, Mark "Time flies like the wind, fruit flies like bananas"
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Posted by ChrisJPB on Sunday, November 28, 2004 4:28 AM
Hey Mark,

I don't know why but I fancy the Skoda team. You think they might have a chance next year? Big Smile [:D]
Chris Coastal Carolina Modelers Assos.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 28, 2004 9:49 PM
Here's some more progress pics. The interior is going slower than expected, mainly due to the problems i'm having painting the figures. I think I repainted this one 5 or 6 times. I had no clue how hard it would be. I will not glue the arms on until I get the steering wheel inplace. One down, one more to go. I also substituted the kit CF decals with ScaleMotorSports 1/24 plain weave pewter CF decals...what a difference. The kit ones looked like a big checker board. For the most part i'm happy with the figure, but if anyone has any suggestions feel free to share.







Can someone tell me what that blue cylinder in front of the drivers seat is?

Darren
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 28, 2004 11:38 PM
since its blue id guess Nitrous Oxide. but then again due to the location i would say fire extinguisher. from my knowlege, NoS tanks are in the back, so the final verdict would be that its a fire extinguesher
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Posted by nicholma on Monday, November 29, 2004 2:02 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by ChrisJPB

Hey Mark,

I don't know why but I fancy the Skoda team. You think they might have a chance next year? Big Smile [:D]


What's the old saying .... "God loves an optimist" Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]


Kia ora, Mark "Time flies like the wind, fruit flies like bananas"
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Posted by nicholma on Monday, November 29, 2004 2:05 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by darrenbb
Can someone tell me what that blue cylinder in front of the drivers seat is?


Fire extinguisher - they don't run nitrous
Kia ora, Mark "Time flies like the wind, fruit flies like bananas"
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Posted by DanCooper on Saturday, December 4, 2004 7:04 AM
Indeed, no nitrous in the WRC, that's against the rules.

I think I'll go shopping next week, I'm still not sure which car it will be, but I'll join this GB for sure.
It's been ages since my last rally-car and I think I'll try something with fiber-optics too.

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Posted by DanCooper on Saturday, December 4, 2004 7:09 AM
Some more news now...........................................

My wife (who's not yet a member on the forum) would like to join as well.Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by SeaBee on Thursday, December 9, 2004 5:50 AM
Hey, good news.... We finished moving in, have been unpacking, painting and moving stuff around for almost 2 weeks now - a never-ending job! Not to mention the "Hon-please-fix-this-and-while-you're-doing-it..." little jobs!

Study is starting to get up and running, desk is in... I might just get to put my grubby paws on a model this weekend! First time in 2 months or more.
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Posted by DanCooper on Thursday, December 9, 2004 6:27 PM
Pat has got her kit she's in with the Subaru Imprezza WRC 2002, and she has become a member as well her handle is "PatCooper" Smile [:)]

However, I'll have to jump in after New Year (out of funds Angry [:(!] )

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Posted by nicholma on Friday, December 10, 2004 1:54 AM
Nothing like a family affair!
Kia ora, Mark "Time flies like the wind, fruit flies like bananas"
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Posted by DanCooper on Saturday, December 18, 2004 2:13 PM
Work on Pat's car is going fine, she's just finished with the underside and moving to the interior. As soon as she gives me the 'go' I'll put a pic up here.

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Posted by nicholma on Sunday, December 19, 2004 2:42 AM
I've finally startedBig Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D] I had some spare time this afternnon and couldn't work further on my current project so I started Haseqawa's Stratos. Admittedly I havent' got far just the engine compartment and chassis glued up but at least its underway.Smile [:)]Smile [:)]Smile [:)]
Kia ora, Mark "Time flies like the wind, fruit flies like bananas"
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Posted by DanCooper on Sunday, December 19, 2004 4:47 PM
Is that still the same kit that was released in the late 70's or early 80's as a motorized kit, nicholma ?

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 19, 2004 6:03 PM
Here is the first picture of my progress on the Tamiya Subaru Impreza WRC 2002...
It's a fine kit and I haven't encountered any problems yet.



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Posted by SeaBee on Monday, December 20, 2004 2:11 AM
Imprezzive! (Sorry, it's Monday, could not resist!)
Looking very nice, Pat!

I made a start as well over the weekend. Actually took out the box (major accomplishment!) and then sprayed the undertray. So absolutely nothing worth showing as yet.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 25, 2004 8:51 AM
Well, here I am with the next few pics of the interior, wich is about 99% complete :







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Posted by nicholma on Monday, December 27, 2004 2:03 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by DanCooper

Is that still the same kit that was released in the late 70's or early 80's as a motorized kit, nicholma ?


No wasn't that a Nitto or Bandai or something??

The Haseqawa kits is a very nice "curbsider".
Kia ora, Mark "Time flies like the wind, fruit flies like bananas"
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