Mitsubishi Lancer WRC, Airfix 1/43

[PaulTRose]

so just lately i have been in a bit of a slump, total loss of mojo so i did my usual trick and pulled something simple from the stash

this is a 1/43 Airfix kit, been in he stash a very long time, think i picked it up in an ebay deal, never thought about doing it as its a weird scale (to me at least) and its from a time when airfixs decals were a bit dodgy, but they went on ok

went together nicely enough, but it looked too clean so gave it a going over with some mud pigment

with Universal Calibrated Unit of Comparison

[papa 695]

Well it looks like it brought your mojo back, because at that scale it looks great Paul. And it looks even better mudded up Is it going on a base for the final touch ?

[flyjoe180]

Great work Paul, you have done well weathering it with the mud pigment. Nice touch with the windshield wiper clear area too.

[Andy2035]

Hi Paul,

I agree it does look great, love the weathered look, I didn't realise just how small it was until you placed the paint pot and model next to each other, big ***** from me...

Andy...

[Guest]

Great work Paul!

The Makinen's Mitsubishi Lancer is a classic and the mud effect looks very good.

Cheers. Polux

[yak face]

Excellent job paul, the decision to mucky it a bit was a winner ! The mud is just perfect for me too , not too much but enough to give it a realistic look , great work, cheers tony

[peterairfix]

I you had not told us the scale i could have belived it was a 1/24 scale as i have done the same one and i could not tell the difference a very very good job,i have the airfix 1/43 scoobie i just hope it turns out as good.

peter t

[PaulTRose]

thanks guys....it was actually a joy to do, despite the small size

Is it going on a base for the final touch ?

no chance lol.....this was done as a slumpbuster, dont think i could manage a dio base

[Guest]

Nice one Paul loving it,

John

[Guest]

Great build and nice weathering