Airfix Ford fiesta

[zappa]

Hi guys,

This is my first car ever.
I like dirty vehicles so I thought this was a good start.
A rally car dirtied up a bit.

The inspiration came from the fantastic article in one of the sma magazines.
I will definitely build some more.
Please tell me what you guys think!

Zappa

 

[Quaralane]

Some excellent weathering touches here.
What scale is this kit?

 

[zappa]

Thanks! It's 1/32 I believe.
A good kit but the clear parts (Windows) did not have a good fit at all, but it worked out in the end.

Zappa

 

[dazed1]

Wow! That looks mighty impressive to me. Excellent work for your first car ever. Kudos!

 

[WebbyNZ]

Yup, 32nd which makes your effort more impressive and after building the same kit earlier in the year I can say that is a 10/10 effort.
Fantastic job on the dust, rivet counters be damned.

 

[zappa]

Thanks guys !!!

 

[JMac]

I like that it's got wings... ;D
Wicked job on the rally car.

 

[jake]

That's great! Realistic dirt for sure. Is that airbrushed or pastel? Either way its very cool!

 

[zappa]

Hi jake,
The dirt is a product called flory models wash.
It's a clay/water based product, you can brush or airbrush it on and if it's to much or you don't like it, it washes of with water.
It's really easy ( why I like it) and looks very good.
There are some clips on YouTube of mr flory himself demo-ing (is that even a word ) check it out.

Thanks for the comment.

Zappa

 

[Hoggarth]

Excellent work! That Fiesta doesn't look anything like the one I drive every day ;D

 

[zappa]

Thanks Hoggarth!
We rented one last summer on ower annual family visit to Belgium to Belgium, and that fiesta did not preform like a race car at all.
Quite slow in accelerating especially on the highways.

Zappa

 

[mixup_1]

Fantastic Fiesta my friend! Weathering is on the money!! 5 ***** must check out this flory wash now

Thanks for sharing

 

[zappa]

Thanks mixup!
For the flory washes check the sprue brothers webshop they usually have them in stock
and good price too.

Zappa