Well here it is, finally finished in all its glory :)
Monday 23 March 2015
Mini Countryman WRC (wip 2)
So here's the final part of the wip. There were a few problems as I got towards the end which slightly annoyed me, especially as they weren't my fault.
Everything was fine until I reached the car casing, painting the main body in Red the paint didn't want to cover properly(like I mentioned in the previous post about the gloss white).
After a few coats it just wasn't looking right. After reading a few people online complain about the Humbrol gloss paints doing exactly as it had done for me I went out and bought some equivalent colours(Red and White gloss) made by Revell. A couple of coats and it looked better, not perfect but better than it was.
The next major gripe were the windows, none of them fit properly, the side windows which were made all as one needed to be cut in two so they would fit, even then it wasn't a perfect fit.
Putting the decals on was yet another problem. Most went on fine but there were a few that just weren't right. There are decals that go around the edge of both the front and rear windows, also a decal to go around each of the headlights. Yes, they didn't fit properly either, they were slightly too big and I just had to do my best to make them look right.
Finally when all was done I came to fit the casing onto the car, guess what? Yep it wouldn't fit!
First I thought the roll cage was stopping the casing from closing fully. So i had to rip the roll cage off and I trimmed off the small legs it had. Still didn't fit!!!
Driving me mad I now realise that where the front window hasnt fit properly its hitting the dashboard on the car, so I have to trim off the bottom of the windscreen with a knife, finally allowing me to get the casing on enough.
final photos are here Mini Countryman WRC (completed)
Everything was fine until I reached the car casing, painting the main body in Red the paint didn't want to cover properly(like I mentioned in the previous post about the gloss white).
After a few coats it just wasn't looking right. After reading a few people online complain about the Humbrol gloss paints doing exactly as it had done for me I went out and bought some equivalent colours(Red and White gloss) made by Revell. A couple of coats and it looked better, not perfect but better than it was.
The next major gripe were the windows, none of them fit properly, the side windows which were made all as one needed to be cut in two so they would fit, even then it wasn't a perfect fit.
Putting the decals on was yet another problem. Most went on fine but there were a few that just weren't right. There are decals that go around the edge of both the front and rear windows, also a decal to go around each of the headlights. Yes, they didn't fit properly either, they were slightly too big and I just had to do my best to make them look right.
Finally when all was done I came to fit the casing onto the car, guess what? Yep it wouldn't fit!
First I thought the roll cage was stopping the casing from closing fully. So i had to rip the roll cage off and I trimmed off the small legs it had. Still didn't fit!!!
Driving me mad I now realise that where the front window hasnt fit properly its hitting the dashboard on the car, so I have to trim off the bottom of the windscreen with a knife, finally allowing me to get the casing on enough.
Wheels, Discs and Seat Belts ready to go in
The casing nearly all painted, with a few littles added touches like the Silver door handles and the bonnet and rear hatch pins also in Silver.
Interior door cards, wing mirrors, windows, rear spoiler, roof vent and aerial ready to go on.
Headlights painted, Bonnet vents and front Grilles in place, Wing mirrors on.
All windows fitted
Decals and last pieces added
Wednesday 4 March 2015
Mini Countryman WRC (wip)
My latest project is from Airfix, its another starter pack but this time a gift box with two models inside.
1:32 scale Ford Fiesta RS and a Mini Countryman, both from the FIA World Rally Championship (Fiesta 2012, Mini 2011).
I've decided to do the Mini first as although they seem very similar the mini does look slightly easier, especially the decals.
This post will be a work in progress and I'll split it into a couple of posts.
While browsing modelling forums I picked up an idea to paint the parts while still on the sprue. This would hopefully make painting the small parts a lot easier.
When painting the base of the car I found that the white paint wasn't taking to the part very well, I ended up applying about 5 coats before it looked acceptable.
Once most parts were painted I took them off the sprue, touched up the blank spots where they were attached then I began putting it together.
Painted sprues
While painting I added a few extra touches to make it look a bit better. I painted the calipers on the brake discs red, also added a touch of yellow to the red seat belts to represent the pads on racing seat belts. Lastly a little silver on the seat belt buckles.
Everything off the sprue ready to go together
Onto the base go the silver exhaust pipes(top right), the floor panel (right middle), and the suspension springs and supports (left).
Seats, spare wheel, gear stick, pedals and fire extinguisher all ready to go in.
Everything in place.
In goes the steering column and wheel and the dashboard (with a touch of silver paint on the dials to make them stand out more).
The roll cage all ready to go on.
First part nearly complete, just need to add the seat belts, Suspension springs, brake discs and wheels then it's onto the shell of the car to do.
Painted sprues
While painting I added a few extra touches to make it look a bit better. I painted the calipers on the brake discs red, also added a touch of yellow to the red seat belts to represent the pads on racing seat belts. Lastly a little silver on the seat belt buckles.
Everything off the sprue ready to go together
Onto the base go the silver exhaust pipes(top right), the floor panel (right middle), and the suspension springs and supports (left).
Seats, spare wheel, gear stick, pedals and fire extinguisher all ready to go in.
Everything in place.
In goes the steering column and wheel and the dashboard (with a touch of silver paint on the dials to make them stand out more).
The roll cage all ready to go on.
First part nearly complete, just need to add the seat belts, Suspension springs, brake discs and wheels then it's onto the shell of the car to do.
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