WIP: Colin McRae 2001 Ford Focus WRC (Tribute Build)

ng_nmda

10-14-2007, 06:48 AM

Hello All:

Here’s my entry for the Burns/McRae/Park tribute build. It’s the Ford Focus driven by McRae in 2001 Monte Carlo Rally. Although he retired from the rally that year, the color scheme of the car really strikes me, and IMO it’s one of the best looking liveries on a Focus.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/focus_wrc_McRae_monte01_1.jpg

My original plan was to build the kit box stock, with enhancements from Studio27’s photo-etch set. However the photo-etch has been discontinued for some, so it’s quite difficult to come by. After searching for it in my LHS and online hobby shops with no success, I may just build it box stock yet again. Does anyone know where I can get it?

Here’s my progress so far:

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/01-2.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/02-2.jpg

I filled the side vents with putty and then primed the body.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/03-2.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/04-2.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/05-1.jpg

After that, I painted the body with Tamiya’s pure white, masked and painted with Telefonica blue. Not the best masking job as you can see from the pics above, but since those flaws will be covered with decals later anyways, that’s not a major issue.

Comments and criticisms are always welcomed!

Thanks for looking :)

stevenoble

10-14-2007, 08:43 AM

Very nice so far.I know from experience that the masking can be a real pain on the various Ford Focus models,but yours looks very good.You may have a problem finding the S27 photo etch set.I tried all my usual sources to see if I could find one for you but drew a blank.Maybe someone on the forums may know where you can find one.

ng_nmda

07-06-2009, 11:47 PM

Sorry for digging this ancient thread out. The reason for sidelining this project is that problems occured while clearcoating the body. As you can see below, some of the areas painted with TS-51 flowed, ruining the Pirelli decal on the rear right corner. After shelving this project for almost two years, I decided to finish this model up. Here's my progress so far:

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/DC001.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/DC003.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/DC004.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/DC005.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/DC006.jpg

I also started detailing the chasis:

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/DC007.jpg

Thanks for looking.

Cheers,

Nam

ng_nmda

07-21-2009, 11:00 AM

Made some progress over the past couple of days.

Used Modeller’s aluminum foil to cover the driveshaft / exhaust tunnel
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/image001.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/image002.jpg

The suspension units
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/image004.jpg

With the differentials in place
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/image005.jpg

Completed undercarriage
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/image007.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/image008.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/image009.jpg

Thanks for looking.

Cheers,

Nam

builder77

07-22-2009, 08:59 AM

Nice work.
Any problems with the red/pink decals cracking?
Chris

ng_nmda

07-22-2009, 11:08 AM

Chris: Yes the red decals on the roof and front bumper did crack during application as they need more bending to conform to the surfaces. With some filling, the cracks are almost invisible now. Other than that, everything goes on perfectly.

Cheers,

Nam

rallymaster

07-22-2009, 01:29 PM

Nice to see this one going on ! :thumbsup:

ng_nmda

07-31-2009, 09:22 AM

Thanks for the comments!

More progress:

Started working on the interior

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/image011.jpg

Seats with Modeller's harness

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/image012.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/image013.jpg

With rollcage and spare wheel on

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/image015.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/image016.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/image017.jpg

Assembling the dashboard

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/image020.jpg

Thanks for looking.

Cheers,

Nam :)

ng_nmda

08-04-2009, 10:38 AM

Interior almost done

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/image021.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/image023.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/image024.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/image025.jpg

Finished detailing the wheels. I will put tyre valves on later.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/image030.jpg

Door panels

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x216/ng_nmda/Ford%20Focus%20WRC/image032.jpg

Thanks for looking.

Cheers,

Nam :iceslolan

ng_nmda

08-09-2009, 10:32 AM

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