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Not quite SVX related....YET
I'm working on an interesting project. I'm building a 1/25 replica of my SVX. Starting with a Ford Probe kit, stirring in a bit of WRX, and sprinkling a heavy seasoning of Bondo.
Using this recipe, I'm making a bit of progress. Here's a look at the beginnings of the work. If this builds well, and there's sufficient interest I'll talk with a resin caster. If this goes into production expect a pricetag in the $75 range give or take $15. I'll package it as a transkit for the Revell WRX kit.
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[SIGPIC]http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=5569&dateline=1207440 507[/SIGPIC] Naught but by the grace of God "42" Current Stable By Age:'89 Subaru XT6 Silver "Audrey" as in Hepburn '96 SVX LSi #767Brilliant Red "Lil Red" Now on the front burner. Looking for a totalled, but running parts car. |
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Re: Not quite SVX related....YET
It is looking very good so far. The spoiler is a little wide, but the rest looks great. Keep us posted on your progress.
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19 |
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Re: Not quite SVX related....YET
Sweet work Paul.....
Looking forward to your progress....
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Huck Subaru Ambassador 92 SVX LS-Tour Magnaflow Exhaust, 5-Spd-AWD 88 XT6 AWD 5-Speed "Bride of FrankenWedge" 15 Impreza Premium Sedan 15 Crosstrek XV 5-Speed My 5-Speed "How-To" Write-up 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula Current Count of Subaru's Owned.... "70" |
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Re: Not quite SVX related....YET
Great job, especially considering what you are working with. Looking forward to more updates.
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Jerry 2005 Baja Turbo 2008 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor jnj7707@yahoo.com |
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Re: Not quite SVX related....YET
Hey look, EG33-ness!
Shhh! Don't tell anyone that the SVX wasn't available with a 6-spd DCCD trans! Don't let the folks over on NASIOC know that I'm stuffing the Probe chassis under the Imp STI body
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[SIGPIC]http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=5569&dateline=1207440 507[/SIGPIC] Naught but by the grace of God "42" Current Stable By Age:'89 Subaru XT6 Silver "Audrey" as in Hepburn '96 SVX LSi #767Brilliant Red "Lil Red" Now on the front burner. Looking for a totalled, but running parts car. |
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Re: Not quite SVX related....YET
Crazyness, keep it up! I am interested in the final result, i wish i had hte patience for stuff like that.
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*No SVX at the moment...* 1987 Winnebago Elandan 35' 2001 Yamaha Roadstar 1600 2004 Ford Excursion Eddie Bauer, 6.0litre Power Stroke Diesel - Daily Driver. Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, scotch in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming HOOOOYA !!!!! |
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Re: Not quite SVX related....YET
Here's some more progress. It's looking quite SVXy now.
I'm going to have to cheat on the "A" pillars. I don't have a vacuformig machine to make a new windsield. I'll paint them gloss black so they look like glass. And a quick shot of te interior. I need to touchup the paint in places.
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[SIGPIC]http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=5569&dateline=1207440 507[/SIGPIC] Naught but by the grace of God "42" Current Stable By Age:'89 Subaru XT6 Silver "Audrey" as in Hepburn '96 SVX LSi #767Brilliant Red "Lil Red" Now on the front burner. Looking for a totalled, but running parts car. |
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Re: Not quite SVX related....YET
Wow!!! Excellent work, Keep it up.
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Re: Not quite SVX related....YET
Looking really good Paul....
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Huck Subaru Ambassador 92 SVX LS-Tour Magnaflow Exhaust, 5-Spd-AWD 88 XT6 AWD 5-Speed "Bride of FrankenWedge" 15 Impreza Premium Sedan 15 Crosstrek XV 5-Speed My 5-Speed "How-To" Write-up 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula Current Count of Subaru's Owned.... "70" |
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Re: Not quite SVX related....YET
Here's the body in paint. Gee it looks a bit familiar, I wonder why?
Oh yeah. the sunroof opens and closes, albeit manally LOL
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[SIGPIC]http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=5569&dateline=1207440 507[/SIGPIC] Naught but by the grace of God "42" Current Stable By Age:'89 Subaru XT6 Silver "Audrey" as in Hepburn '96 SVX LSi #767Brilliant Red "Lil Red" Now on the front burner. Looking for a totalled, but running parts car. |
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Re: Not quite SVX related....YET
WOW...looking really good Paul.....
When do you wanna start on mine?
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Huck Subaru Ambassador 92 SVX LS-Tour Magnaflow Exhaust, 5-Spd-AWD 88 XT6 AWD 5-Speed "Bride of FrankenWedge" 15 Impreza Premium Sedan 15 Crosstrek XV 5-Speed My 5-Speed "How-To" Write-up 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula Current Count of Subaru's Owned.... "70" |
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Re: Not quite SVX related....YET
Now, it's SVX related. It's just not as SVX rated as I'd have liked.
A few of the proportions are off, but it's the best I can do with my calipers, and calibrated eyeball. I know TTIWWOP so....... So, what do you all think?
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[SIGPIC]http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=5569&dateline=1207440 507[/SIGPIC] Naught but by the grace of God "42" Current Stable By Age:'89 Subaru XT6 Silver "Audrey" as in Hepburn '96 SVX LSi #767Brilliant Red "Lil Red" Now on the front burner. Looking for a totalled, but running parts car. |
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Re: Not quite SVX related....YET
Paul, I think it looks Great!
Especially considering what you had to work with..... Let us know if you get a mold made for it, as I'd love to have one to paint like my Yellow one.... The rear spoiler doesn't look right.....I'd almost just leave it off, but the rest looks great
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Huck Subaru Ambassador 92 SVX LS-Tour Magnaflow Exhaust, 5-Spd-AWD 88 XT6 AWD 5-Speed "Bride of FrankenWedge" 15 Impreza Premium Sedan 15 Crosstrek XV 5-Speed My 5-Speed "How-To" Write-up 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula Current Count of Subaru's Owned.... "70" |
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Re: Not quite SVX related....YET
i am amazed. you are talented. +1 for removing the rear spoiler.
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Re: Not quite SVX related....YET
The spoiler does sit flat now. I glued it with a soft glue so that it'd be easy to remove, if I get the opportunity to get this cast as a kit. I didn't want to pin it because of the different offsets people use on thier own cars. Most of the rest of the pieces are either pinned or tabbed for positive location.
Had I built it only for myself, I'd have just glued things together, surface to surface. As it sits though, it's engineered to be a fairly simple re-body/interior for the Revell WRX STI kit. If I can get enough interest in this I'll have it done up by a company called Modelhaus. They are the #1 supplier of resin models and parts. To see thier website/online catalog look here www.modelhaus.com They do only top quality stuff.
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[SIGPIC]http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=5569&dateline=1207440 507[/SIGPIC] Naught but by the grace of God "42" Current Stable By Age:'89 Subaru XT6 Silver "Audrey" as in Hepburn '96 SVX LSi #767Brilliant Red "Lil Red" Now on the front burner. Looking for a totalled, but running parts car. |
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