Racing Cars GB

Rallychef · Post by **Rallychef** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 7:54 pm

Here is one for you Scott, The Fiesta RS World Rally Car on test in a damp snowy Greystoke Forest earlier in the year
Henning Solberg was the test driver on the day.

regards Ian D

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 8:34 pm

Is there are car inside all that mud???
It looks like good dirty fun

Tajfl · Post by **Tajfl** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 9:31 pm

Rallychef wrote:
I have 2 Fiestas on order, not got here yet, but the reports are very good. Looking forward to the future release of the Escort too.
Sorry I can't help any more a this time.

Regards Ian D

They will also release VW POLO R WRC

Rallychef · Post by **Rallychef** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 9:42 pm

I may be bias towards the Ford Fiestas, (I work part time for the Team!), but the more rally cars available the better.

JonMW · Post by **JonMW** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 11:06 pm

I think I just came up with what to build. It's actually something I started years ago, had the engine and chassis pretty much built and waiting for paint. But at some point I misplaced everything, probably when I moved about six years ago. So now I will restart it and this time finish it. Biggest problem is that I don't know of any kit of one of these cars in plastic or resin so it needs a lot of scratch building, so that will be fun.

Something like this

or this

or I might go with a bit more '70 wedge shaped body. All of them have pretty much the same chassis, just different bodywork. There are quite a lot of options to choose from.

Rallychef · Post by **Rallychef** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 11:19 pm

I like that idea, with the transporter as well ? is it a T2 as the transporter?

JonMW · Post by **JonMW** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 11:08 am

I think the transporter might be a T1, it's defiantly a Type 2 pick up so either T1 or T2. I might build one and do a small base for it, could look cool. If I do that I'll use a T1 as Hasegawa has a kit of that so I don't need to do any scratch building for that one as well.

Mylightweight · Post by **Mylightweight** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 9:29 am

Is there an update about his, I have a Michelin Pilot Escort waiting in the build wings

Rallychef · Post by **Rallychef** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 10:54 am

Mylightweight wrote:Is there an update about his, I have a Michelin Pilot Escort waiting in the build wings

Great choice, I have been trying to get this kit for ages (at a reasonable price), as driven by my team boss.
looking forward to seeing this one.

We are hoping the GB will be included in the calendar for 2016, some of us have started 'Practice' WIP's in the vehicle section.

Regards Ian D

Rallychef · Post by **Rallychef** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 4:09 pm

Mylightweight wrote:Is there an update about his, I have a Michelin Pilot Escort waiting in the build wings

Just found a few of these pics 'from the day' may be of interest, a pre season test of the pilot car

Not great quality, these are scanned photos (the days before digital cameras)

Regards Ian D

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 4:53 pm

Cool stuff no matter the pic type
Thanks for sharing

Mylightweight · Post by **Mylightweight** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 5:13 pm

They're ace photos, I'm just struggling to find a Shunko decal sheet for it as the kit ones are knackered

Pacheco · Post by **Pacheco** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 5:48 pm

Great pics! From 1994 I believe.

Wilson and Finlay at the team.

I built the Tamiya kit of this car many years ago.

Rallychef · Post by **Rallychef** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 6:01 pm

Those pictures were indeed from 20 years ago (not showing my age), last year Matt (Wilson), Malcolm's son ran the regional rally version of the fiesta in the Rally GB, in the iconic Pilot colours to celebrate their 20 year partnership.
(the last picture is my favourite), credit to Malcolm that he can still get into the original set of overalls.

Photo credits M Sport.

Sorry if I have hijacked this thread a bit, lets get back to model making.

on the subject of decals, I am after a set of 1/24 Decals 2012 livery of the fiesta WRC, they have now been discontinued by Belkits, if anyone comes across a set on the tinterweb, or have a set to sell, please give me a shout.

regards Ian D

Rallychef · Post by **Rallychef** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 6:03 pm

Pacheco wrote:Great pics! From 1994 I believe.

Wilson and Finlay at the team.

I built the Tamiya kit of this car many years ago.

A very young Robbie Head was the driver of the second car, Happy days

Pacheco · Post by **Pacheco** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 6:21 pm

Was not Stephen Finlay in 1994 ?

Rallychef · Post by **Rallychef** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 6:30 pm

Pacheco wrote:Was not Stephen Finlay in 1994 ?

You are indeed correct, my mistake, Robbie was in fact the second driver on the day of this test, and run the group N version of the car.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 5:54 pm

Ok here ya go a MFH Lancia kit pre release order for all your extra spending money. Would love to, but a bit pricey for me at this time

http://www.hiroboy.com/search?q=1:12+lancia+rally+037

JonMW · Post by **JonMW** » Fri Aug 07, 2015 9:41 am

MFH makes some really nice kits, and that Lancia looks superb.

I think it's both good and bad that they mostly do 1/12 kits now. Bad since I don't have any interest in them (don't have space the for kits on my workbench or the finished models) and I would like more MFH kits, good since I save a lot of money. But I did order a limit reissue MFH kit yesterday after looking at their website. so that means five of them in the to do pile.

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Fri Aug 07, 2015 9:44 am

Holy smokes those kits are EXPENSIVE!

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Aug 07, 2015 3:51 pm

I am on spending strike, so not going to look too hard at their website

Hillbilly · Post by **Hillbilly** » Fri Aug 07, 2015 6:54 pm

Oh Yea!...I'm definitely in on this one!

now if I only had something to build.....

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Aug 07, 2015 9:36 pm

Oooh, I like all of those...mostly the '33 Willy's

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Aug 13, 2015 5:01 pm

Here is another Hiro Boy preorder, a bit more reasonable in cost than the MFH Lancia
A World Champion VW Polo WRC
http://www.hiroboy.com/124_Volkswagen_P ... -5487.html

Tajfl · Post by **Tajfl** » Thu Aug 13, 2015 5:14 pm

Are Hiro and Belkits the same company?

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Aug 13, 2015 6:39 pm

No Hiroboy is a retailer in Japan, Belkits makes the actual kit.....as far as I know

JonMW · Post by **JonMW** » Thu Aug 13, 2015 7:04 pm

Almost right, Hiroboy is a retailer in Tewkesbury UK. You might be thinking of Model Factory Hiro, they are a kit maker from Japan.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Aug 13, 2015 7:25 pm

Ahh, ok yes you are right
That weird Hiro Boy name sounds so Japanese not even funny

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Aug 14, 2015 3:03 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote:I am on spending strike, so not going to look too hard at their website

Ya, spending strike

Damn E Bay made me buy a Lacia Stratos Turbo and a Williams FW 07...both Tamiya kits
Also kind of have some planes in a HLJ warehouse awaiting shipping
I think I may need to cut off my browsing fingers

EasyEight96 · Post by **EasyEight96** » Fri Aug 14, 2015 3:05 pm

Nooo I want that fw 07 tooo

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Aug 14, 2015 3:30 pm

EasyEight96 wrote:Nooo I want that fw 07 tooo

It was one of my first F1 kits as a kid, been looking and had one bid, but some JA got it up over $80 USD before shipping cost and so no way.
Found a buy now from Australia for AUS$ 69+15 shipping...that is good for that kit
Aaaaand I justify another purchase

EasyEight96 · Post by **EasyEight96** » Fri Aug 14, 2015 3:32 pm

Soo lucky....

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Aug 14, 2015 7:17 pm

I loved these two kits as a kid, interesting to see how they are as an old fart
The Lancia is motorized

This was a nice build if my memory serves me correctly

EasyEight96 · Post by **EasyEight96** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 9:15 am

Just got myself a tamiya 1/20 Lotus 102b

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 10:47 am

Well do we have a start date yet?

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 2:41 pm

EasyEight96 wrote:Just got myself a tamiya 1/20 Lotus 102b

You can't go wrong with that kit, good buy

Keep your eyes out for the Williams, it will pop up on sale again

Danta2er · Post by **Danta2er** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 5:18 pm

I'd be in

EasyEight96 · Post by **EasyEight96** » Sun Aug 16, 2015 10:53 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote:
EasyEight96 wrote:Just got myself a tamiya 1/20 Lotus 102b
You can't go wrong with that kit, good buy
Keep your eyes out for the Williams, it will pop up on sale again

Would love to buy it online but I dont have a credit card and my dad dont believe in buying kits online so it is a bummer to me unless some kind soul
buys for me then ya I'm a lucky person but cuz I dont have anyone who is kind enough to do that so another bummer lol

timtamtung · Post by **timtamtung** » Mon Aug 17, 2015 1:22 am

Oh this is one GB I wanna join!! Count me in

timtamtung · Post by **timtamtung** » Mon Aug 17, 2015 1:24 am

Homerlovesbeer wrote:Well I got this a few weeks ago....does this count?
I'm super keen

I missed the chance to purchase this from BNA when it went on sale for like $15/$20 or something.
I added to my cart to pay the next day... but some bought the last one within 5hrs.
WAS IT YOU????

haha

timtamtung · Post by **timtamtung** » Mon Aug 17, 2015 1:29 am

My Soul is prepared!!!
I do love my f1 and motor racing!

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Mon Aug 17, 2015 3:21 am

timtamtung wrote:
Homerlovesbeer wrote:Well I got this a few weeks ago....does this count?
I'm super keen

I missed the chance to purchase this from BNA when it went on sale for like $15/$20 or something.
I added to my cart to pay the next day... but some bought the last one within 5hrs.
WAS IT YOU???? haha

Lol who knows! For $21 I simply couldn't resist. An absolute BARGAIN!

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Aug 17, 2015 4:10 am

Wow, you guys are loaded for cars
Nice!!!

EricM · Post by **EricM** » Wed Aug 26, 2015 1:35 am

ill go,ive got a few kits to pick from.

Liamcraven666 · Post by **Liamcraven666** » Thu Aug 27, 2015 10:36 pm

:Count me in, but this is my first GB so can someone tell me how these work also what dose 'sig' stand for, I've got a tamiya mini (rally car version if that's OK) if not I can build an f1 cheers

! Liam

Rallychef · Post by **Rallychef** » Thu Aug 27, 2015 10:58 pm

Here is a link to how the Group Builds work http://www.intscalemodeller.com/viewtop ... f=51&t=313, sig is a special interest group,
I would like to think your rally car would qualify, that's about all I have in the stash.

regards Ian D

Liamcraven666 · Post by **Liamcraven666** » Thu Aug 27, 2015 11:07 pm

OK, thanks for the link!

heel · Post by **heel** » Fri Aug 28, 2015 12:16 am

I would join this build. Been about two decades since I've done a car.

Liamcraven666 · Post by **Liamcraven666** » Fri Aug 28, 2015 12:21 am

It's OK I've only built one other car and that was 10 years ago

Pacheco · Post by **Pacheco** » Wed Sep 23, 2015 7:32 pm

Rallychef wrote:Those pictures were indeed from 20 years ago (not showing my age), last year Matt (Wilson), Malcolm's son ran the regional rally version of the fiesta in the Rally GB, in the iconic Pilot colours to celebrate their 20 year partnership.
(the last picture is my favourite), credit to Malcolm that he can still get into the original set of overalls.

Photo credits M Sport.

Sorry if I have hijacked this thread a bit, lets get back to model making.

on the subject of decals, I am after a set of 1/24 Decals 2012 livery of the fiesta WRC, they have now been discontinued by Belkits, if anyone comes across a set on the tinterweb, or have a set to sell, please give me a shout.

regards Ian D

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