discussion Andys MG Metro 6R4, Belkits 1/24

[Mark1]

All looking very nice so far

 

[Guest]

It looks like it was probably for the better that you did decide to cut away the bits visible through the grille, yes.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Andy your updates are great I really like the Wiring on the Engine.

 

[Andy T]

Thanks guys, I'm glad I decided to chop that part out.

Lee - the wiring comes in the kit as flexible rubber parts. It didn't take paint or glue very well but as long as I don't disturb it too much it should hold out.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

I am glad that turned out for you Andy. Totally agree with you. That has added a real element of realism to the car.

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Nice mod Andy, give a nice view into the engine compartment (well until the mesh is fitted anyway).

 

[Andy T]

The body has had a good polish now and will probably get some wax once I've finished nailing it together.

 

[minitnkr]

Who would'a thunkit? A go fast MG. TCs, TDs, As, Bs, Sprites, none with such an impressive engine. Great finishes.

 

[colin m]

Great work Andy. I was getting ready for the 6R4 / RS200 battle many years ago, just as group B was banned.

 

[Allen Dewire]

Beautiful job on the decals, Andy and she really shines with a polish!!! Uhh, did you say you were going to wax it too??? What!!! You gonna slap a coat of Turtle wax on it. Never knew you could do that with a model my friend...

If you do wax it, might I suggest you don't use the buffer out of the shop for the job though...

Prost
Allen

 

[Andy T]

Thanks chaps.

Great work Andy. I was getting ready for the 6R4 / RS200 battle many years ago, just as group B was banned.

Me too. The 6r4 was a bit rubbish really, typical Austin Rover unreliability, but I think with another season to iron out the kinks it could have been a real contender.

Allen - models can definitely be waxed, although I wouldn't recommend it on a tank ... :smiling5:

 

[PaulTRose]

. The 6r4 was a bit rubbish really, typical Austin Rover unreliability,

Probably cos Rovers entire rallying budget was the same as Lancias pasta and red wine budget :smiling6::smiling6:

 

[Jim R]

Really looking the part :thumb2:

 

[Lee Drennen]

Lee - the wiring comes in the kit

Well you did a good job on them

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Did the water marks polish out Andy?

 

[Mickc1440]

Great work Andy, that mod was a nice touch

 

[Andy T]

Thanks again guys

Did the water marks polish out Andy?

Yes, no problem.

The blue was my first time with Tamiya rattle cans and I think I went far too heavy (all done in one coat lol) so maybe it was still a bit delicate when I applied the decals.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Thanks again guys


Yes, no problem.

The blue was my first time with Tamiya rattle cans and I think I went far too heavy (all done in one coat lol) so maybe it was still a bit delicate when I applied the decals.

I’ve had that happen with Tamiya’s gloss varnish on aircraft builds before Andy, so I don’t think it’s you. It disappeared when the next coat was put on. Could be water getting into the surface?.

 

[Andy T]

They appeared after I put the decals on Tim, so yes, splashes of either micro set, sol, or the water I cleaned up with.

 

[Andy T]

Engine is now fixed in place. I was expecting a wrestle and I got one.

The exhausts are far too wide to go through the hole in the underside so the instructions warn you not to apply any glue until you've squeezed, bent and bullied the assembly into place.



Then I've been painting some of the suspension & interior parts. The subframes will need a few touch ups as I was too lazy to mask them and airbrushed the suspension arms freehand



I could paint some of the interior on the sprue as Belkits have handily put the attachment points in unseen places or mounting tabs



Dash is pretty detailed and shows how they fitted a LHD dash to a RHD car, so that most of the instrumentation was on front of the co-driver.