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Guess the next build!
Since my 2 group builds are virtually finished I intend to go back to my usual schedule of 1 car kit and 1 other genre build running in parallel. Whilst out on my daily walk I saw this small drainage inspection plate which made my non car build decision for me. Any guesses what it will be? -
Stefee's 1/24 Tamiya Castrol Toyota TOM'S Supra GT
Got back from holiday a week ago to some horrendous news, next door neighbour suddenly passed away and 2 hours later was told my god daughter had been found dead in her flat in Switzerland, wish I hadn't come home. Anyway after sorting out various things decided to do a bit of modelling to take...- Stefee
- Post #27
- Forum: Mr Bowcats Racers GB: June - Aug '24
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Stefee's 1/24 Tamiya Castrol Toyota TOM'S Supra GT
Well everything that needed to be white/decaled and/ or gloss has been done. The 2k clear has helped to lessen the decal disasters thankfully. Off into the airing cupboard, after off gassing the solvents overnight, for 11 days to fully cure whilst in hopefully sunnier and drier climes. Probably...- Stefee
- Post #26
- Forum: Mr Bowcats Racers GB: June - Aug '24
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Latest Acquisitions (2024)
Courtesy of John of "our" shop. Been waiting (im)patiently for this since Tamiya announced its re-issue early this year. My heart pumps battery acid for the dealers on the bay trying to sell the original release for £85.00 to £115.00 when this cost £33.00 delivered. I had a virtually identical... -
Stefee's 1/24 Tamiya Castrol Toyota TOM'S Supra GT
Well it's official, myself and Tamiya decals are not friends. 104 decals and 20 hours later the exterior is finished and so am I. About 25% of the little darlings cracked or splintered and the no. 36 on the bonnet ( and equivalent other side) have 11 decals which were absolute c**p so ended up...- Stefee
- Post #11
- Forum: Mr Bowcats Racers GB: June - Aug '24
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Stefee's 1/24 Tamiya Castrol Toyota TOM'S Supra GT
Quick update. Usual Tamiya quality and finely moulded details but found 2 discrepancies, maybe due to the 1995 mould date. The 2 bonnet vents were rather crudely moulded however 20 minutes with a knife and sanders fixed that - on the left the kit one and on the right the fettled one. The...- Stefee
- Post #10
- Forum: Mr Bowcats Racers GB: June - Aug '24
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Stefee's 1/24 Tamiya Castrol Toyota TOM'S Supra GT
My 2nd entry for this GB kindly organised by Bob. Another curbside Tamiya kit which will be built OOB except for the seat belts, as a single seater I believe I have enough PE to make one set. The only extra purchase was the window masks. Yet more complex decals to apply and a first for me with...- Stefee
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- Forum: Mr Bowcats Racers GB: June - Aug '24
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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
- Post #75
- 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
- Post #66
- 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
- Post #64
- 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
- Post #59
- 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
- Post #55
- 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
- Post #86
- 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
- Post #51
- 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
- Post #49
- 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
- Post #47
- 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
- Post #36
- 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
- Post #29
- Forum: Mr Bowcats Racers GB: June - Aug '24
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