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Post by patw on Sept 13, 2017 7:39:44 GMT -6
This is the Belkits version of this WRC rallycar. A very detailed kit with PE parts and Skoda factory decals. One problem was the top of the rollcage being twisted, so fit the sides onto the interior tub, and cut the cage behind the first top crossmember allowing the rear half to be sanded to fit, OK done. The rest is straightforward. I have various clearcoats from three makers, dull/clear and a new one, pearl clear, so I tried it on this build after laying up most of the bodyshell decals. These were Sebastien Ogier's first drive with the VW Group, supporting 'Wings for Life'. The clearcoat with sparkle..............      There are in the kit bumper mounted night lamps, but they cover decals so I left them off. ![]() |
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Post by kabdriver on Sept 13, 2017 16:37:38 GMT -6
Cool build Pat! I don't know much about these rally cars but this is cool! I like the flake in the paint! Looks nice and clean too, cool build!
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Post by 41chevy on Sept 13, 2017 19:36:21 GMT -6
Interesting!! Never knew Skoda made autos, thought they only made trucks. Paul
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Post by kabdriver on Sept 13, 2017 20:57:39 GMT -6
Wait, but a Skoda's a Volkswagen? Like, a Volkswagen Skoda?
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Post by patw on Sept 14, 2017 0:28:53 GMT -6
Wait, but a Skoda's a Volkswagen? Like, a Volkswagen Skoda? Good Morning James it's 7.22am in the UK. Skoda is part of the VW Group, with VW, Audi,in Germany, Seat in Spain and Skoda in the Czech Republic. VW and Seat have the same running gear and bodyshells, Audi has it's own bodies and VW running gear and also Skoda has some of it's own bodies and VW running gear. The group also own Lamborghini using two V6 VW powerplants mated to form a V12 engine. |
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Post by patw on Sept 14, 2017 0:30:19 GMT -6
Interesting!! Never knew Skoda made autos, thought they only made trucks. Paul No Skoda built trucks after WW2 but not since VW bought it 20+ years ago. See my answer to kabdriver for the VW Group info. |
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Post by patw on Sept 14, 2017 0:31:36 GMT -6
Wait, but a Skoda's a Volkswagen? Like, a Volkswagen Skoda? Good Morning James it's 7.22am in the UK. Skoda is part of the VW Group, with VW, Audi,in Germany, Seat in Spain and Skoda in the Czech Republic. VW and Seat have the same running gear and bodyshells, Audi has it's own bodies and VW running gear and also Skoda has some of it's own bodies and VW running gear. The group also own Lamborghini using two V6 VW powerplants mated to form a V12 engine. VW Group vehicles are all known under their own names. |
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Post by patw on Sept 14, 2017 0:32:54 GMT -6
Cool build Pat! I don't know much about these rally cars but this is cool! I like the flake in the paint! Looks nice and clean too, cool build! Thanks James, yes a different WRC rallycar, but has won it's class for over 50 years in rallying. |
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Post by kabdriver on Sept 14, 2017 6:15:32 GMT -6
Wait, but a Skoda's a Volkswagen? Like, a Volkswagen Skoda? Good Morning James it's 7.22am in the UK. Skoda is part of the VW Group, with VW, Audi,in Germany, Seat in Spain and Skoda in the Czech Republic. VW and Seat have the same running gear and bodyshells, Audi has it's own bodies and VW running gear and also Skoda has some of it's own bodies and VW running gear. The group also own Lamborghini using two V6 VW powerplants mated to form a V12 engine. Huh, interesting! I learned a thing...thanks Pat! |
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Post by patw on Sept 14, 2017 15:12:17 GMT -6
Cheers James have a nice day.
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Post by kabdriver on Sept 14, 2017 15:15:28 GMT -6
Cheers James have a nice day. You too Pat!  |
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Post by 30woody on Sept 18, 2017 16:46:46 GMT -6
Very clean build Pat!
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Post by patw on Sept 20, 2017 1:52:35 GMT -6
Cheers 30woody.
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Post by spencermoparfan on Sept 23, 2017 18:01:49 GMT -6
Hello Patrick ! I forgot I was on here as well  . Getting fed up with " the other place .... Ahem " so here I am ! Got some serious catching up to do on here I guess ! Hope all's well , best wishes , Spen . |
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Post by patw on Sept 24, 2017 5:20:50 GMT -6
Thanks Spencer, good to see you on here.
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Post by spencermoparfan on Sept 24, 2017 14:46:03 GMT -6
I'd forgotten how many different sites I have joined recently Patrick . Got fed up with 'our other one' and went through my history & favourites .... ahem , not as bad as I thought ! . . . .
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Post by patw on Sept 25, 2017 0:57:00 GMT -6
This is a good one Spencer because I like building the Show Rods as well!
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