Stefee's 1/24 Tamiya Subaru Impreza WRC '99

[Stefee]

Thanks for the kind words Allen.
The reasons I am getting a fair amount done are;
1. I am retired so after doing my chores I have lots of time.
2. We are going on holiday on the 5th July for 8 days so would like to finish it.
3. I have a Toyota Supra race car kit so would like to attempt a 2nd build.
4. I am very competitive!!!!

[PaulTRose]

Love a scooby

I remember when I did mine I had all sorts of problems trying to find the right shade till I found out no two years were the same!

[Allen Dewire]

Survey says!!!!.........Good answer Stefan and I can understand that. I'm retired too, but guess I'm getting slower in my old age. Can't wait to see the Supra...

Prost
Allen

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Excellent work Stefan

[Tworrs]

Very impressive Stefan, well done mate.

[Stefee]

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.

Thanks for following.

[Andy T]

Looking very nice Stefan.

I still haven't moved over to 2k for my models. I suppose I should!

[Stefee]

Andy, as you are well aware, as long as you have the as appropriate PPE, 2k is the way to go.
I tried automotive 2k which was OK but too thick and it tended to obscure finer details/panel gaps.
The Proscale paints 2k I used here is less viscous and very easy to spray.

[papa 695]

Looking fantastic.

[Lee Drennen]

Nice updates car looks good from here. Go Speed Racer Go!

[Andy T]

Andy, as you are well aware, as long as you have the as appropriate PPE, 2k is the way to go.
I tried automotive 2k which was OK but too thick and it tended to obscure finer details/panel gaps.
The Proscale paints 2k I used here is less viscous and very easy to spray.

I'm still trying to work out which paint system Paul is using for Proscale. I know Zero is just over-thinned Lechler BSB and I've a feeling that Proscale is using Kapci / Final Systems products, but can't be certain.

I've never really seen the need for the extra durability of 2k on a model, but I'll see what I've got in the cupboard. I would imagine an older style MS 2k might be better as it shouldn't bury the details as much. A mate of mine regularly sprayed Hot Wheels with it no problem, and they are much smaller than what we're working on here.

[Stefee]

I like shiny things.........

Seriously though Andy you are far more knowledgeable about different manufacturers as South Africa only had Spies Hecker, Standox and ICI systems available.
I find Proscale a reasonable price for the amounts supplied and with a 3 month shelf life on the clear after opening there is little wastage.

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Very nice Stefan.

[Ian M]

Thats looking very nice. I do like a scooby.

[Mr Bowcat]

The 2K seems to have come out well Stefan. I've yet to try Proscale paints, might see if they have the right silver for my Sauber C9.