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Mr. Bowcats Racers GB, Stefees Tamiya 1/24 Subaru Impreza WRC 99
Many thanks to Bob for organising this GB which was first and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Typically Tamiya the build was problem free EXCEPT for the decals which I found rather brittle and prone to tearing. Finished in Proscale Paints Subaru 555 blue and their 2k clearcoat. Tamiya X and XF paints...- Stefee
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Stefee's 1/24 Tamiya Subaru Impreza WRC '99
All done and dusted. Couldn't be bothered to flat and polish the blemishes as the colourful decals draw the eye (if not the camera) away. Tamiya supply skid panels and protective shields for the vulnerable mechanicals on the underbody and suggest they be painted various shades of black and...- Stefee
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- Forum: Mr Bowcats Racers GB: June - Aug '24
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Stefee's 1/24 Tamiya Subaru Impreza WRC '99
Well I didn't finish the exterior today, didn't realise there's another 12 decals to apply mainly to the "glass". By the way does anyone know if microset or sol will have an adverse effect on the clear plastic? Interior and underbody are finished. Cheated on the seatbelts by adding ribbon to the...- Stefee
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- Forum: Mr Bowcats Racers GB: June - Aug '24
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Stefee's 1/24 Tamiya Subaru Impreza WRC '99
Quick update. Fiddly painting and decaling done. Dash finished, seats and steering wheel rim painted to try and replicate alcantara finish. Despite my best intentions ended up using decal seatbelts which are just about acceptable. All light buckets chromed in readiness for lenses. My "favourite"...- Stefee
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- Forum: Mr Bowcats Racers GB: June - Aug '24
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Latest Acquisitions (2024)
I am sure that this will be one of many such posts showing our Fathers Day gifts. Been after this kit for ages and, under my direction, the kids snagged the last one from John in the shop. For around £25.00 delivered it's an absolute bargain. 2 complete models with extra 2 sets of rims, steel... -
Stefee's 1/24 Tamiya Subaru Impreza WRC '99
Lots of small/fiddly stuff done today. Masked and painted the window surrounds, scuttle panel grille and roof mouldings as well as the interior glazing blackouts using the kit supplied mask set- first time for me and a brilliant idea. Finished the dashboard and interior panels, added some small...- Stefee
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- Forum: Mr Bowcats Racers GB: June - Aug '24
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Stefee's 1/24 Tamiya Subaru Impreza WRC '99
Today's quick update. Doing lots of detail painting but nothing finished hence no photos - HOWEVER Bl***y decals again! There are "carbon fibre" decals for the rear of both seats which are an absolute nightmare to apply with any kind of quality appearance. Forgive me if you are aware of the...- Stefee
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- Forum: Mr Bowcats Racers GB: June - Aug '24
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Welcome to Mr Bowcat's Racing Car & Bike GB. Chat thread
I have just done this with my build, admittedly much smaller than yours. Mine were water slide markings and have never done it before so I put Microset on the tyre (dries up very quickly so have your decal ready to apply), squeezed out the water with a Q tip and dabbed a little Microsol on and...- Stefee
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- Forum: Mr Bowcats Racers GB: June - Aug '24
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Stefee's 1/24 Tamiya Subaru Impreza WRC '99
Got a bit done today. Fitted all the running gear, decaled the tyres and fitted some interior bits and bobs. Couldn't resist marrying the body and the floorpan. Enjoy- Stefee
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- Forum: Mr Bowcats Racers GB: June - Aug '24
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Stefee's 1/24 Tamiya Subaru Impreza WRC '99
Quick update. More detail airbrush and hairy stick painting done. Tyres fitted to rims with centre cap and wheel bolts painted - tyre decals to add. Hopefully some glueing tomorrow and make a decision on the seat belt harnesses.- Stefee
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- Forum: Mr Bowcats Racers GB: June - Aug '24
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Stefee's 1/24 Tamiya Subaru Impreza WRC '99
Quick update. 2 days of brush painting details, can only do 2 hours at a time with my eye problem so takes time and mistakes made. Also lightly weathered the brake discs/calipers.- Stefee
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- Forum: Mr Bowcats Racers GB: June - Aug '24
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Stefee's 1/24 Tamiya Subaru Impreza WRC '99
Nothing done yesterday or this am due to gardening and shopping g with SWMBO. Managed to lay down the 2k clear today and I am pleased with the outcome, a couple of dirt inclusions to get eradicate when fully cured. So into the airing cupboard for a week and time to start the fiddly painting...- Stefee
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- Forum: Mr Bowcats Racers GB: June - Aug '24
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Stefee's 1/24 Tamiya Subaru Impreza WRC '99
Yay!!!! the exterior decals finally finished, same problem with the side swoosh as yesterday but the rest went on better or maybe I am just getting used to applying them. There is even a Dec 99 tax disc fitted to the roll cage on the off side as the car is LHD. Apparently rally cars never had...- Stefee
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- Forum: Mr Bowcats Racers GB: June - Aug '24
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Stefee's 1/24 Tamiya Subaru Impreza WRC '99
Busy day today, finished prepping and primered all remaining parts. Painted the rims with Tamiya X12 which is pretty close to the real colour in preparation for recalling and clearcoat. Talking of decals, what a pig the large "swoosh" on the side is, body stage line, door handle and panel gap to...- Stefee
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- Forum: Mr Bowcats Racers GB: June - Aug '24
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Stefee's 1/24 Tamiya Subaru Impreza WRC '99
Slow but steady progress today. Drivetrain and wheels primered black. Interior parts being deseamed in preparation for primer and holes drilled in accelerator pedal and foot rest.- Stefee
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- Forum: Mr Bowcats Racers GB: June - Aug '24
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Stefee's 1/24 Tamiya Subaru Impreza WRC '99
Progress report. All required parts painted Subaru Mica Blue 555 from Proscale paints. Body shell and auxiliary exterior parts took 8 very light coats. Everything in a large box in the airing cupboard for 2/3 days to thoroughly dry before attempting to apply the numerous decals. After that...- Stefee
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- Forum: Mr Bowcats Racers GB: June - Aug '24
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Stefee's 1/24 Tamiya Subaru Impreza WRC '99
Today's progress. Primered body and auxiliary external parts. I warmed the UMP white primer in a mug of hot water placed on a USB powered mug warmer and it did spray better than previous times. Then, using the floorpan as a jig, I deseamed the roll cage parts and tack assembled the unit in...- Stefee
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- Forum: Mr Bowcats Racers GB: June - Aug '24
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Stefee's 1/24 Tamiya Subaru Impreza WRC '99
Started this afternoon and managed to remove body mould lines. Built up some smaller components which will be body colour. Letting glue set and deal with seams and ejector pin marks tomorrow. Hope to primer on Monday with white UMP (Badger) primer. I understand that people have hassles using...- Stefee
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- Forum: Mr Bowcats Racers GB: June - Aug '24
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Revell 1/24 Mercedes Benz Actros
Hi all, Well I have finally finished this after 196 hours. A bit of a curates egg this kit, the chassis, suspension, engine, running gear and interior fit together with nary a problem. The problems for me started when assembling the body panels (painted and cleared) around the interior tub, the...- Stefee
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- Forum: Completed Civilian Lorries, vans and Trucks.
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Italeri Mercedes Benz Actros 1/24
Right, finally finished this baby, more pictures in completed civilian truck section. Thanks for the comments and interest. More pieces in completed civilian truck section.- Stefee
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- Forum: Civilian Trucks, Lorries, etc. under construction
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