Hi guys, beginning 2012 i'll start this project, the Tamiya Volvo 850 Estate BTCC.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QmFUWIBJ2u4/To5zHk2he0I/AAAAAAAAAys/bm3DZZdzfnI/s1600/1640-deckel.jpg

A little history (fonte: http://home.swipnet.se/850-styling/btcc.htm)

If anyone has photos, specially the cockpit, I appreciate ! :grinyes:

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Thanks for visiting !

This will be a great project to watch. I love this car and would like to get the kit someday.

Are those engine pics there to make us understand you will detail the engine bay ??!! :sly: :eek7:
excellent !!! :naughty: Will follow this build closely, I've always appreciated such unexpected racing cars as the bmw M1 was in rally or as a station wagon can be. :grinyes:

This Volvo is hard to find now.

Looking forward this build Fabio.

not hard to find at all ebay has a few for $200:)

ChillyB, rallymaster, Luis Pacheco, guiwee, thank you for visiting.
It's a rare and expansive kit. I don't know if i'll cut the hood, i'm afraid, ehehe! :runaround:

Fabio, are you using the recently released Shunko decals or are you going to use the Tamiya kit decals? I was curious what you thought of the quality if using the Shunkos...
Erick --

Fabio, are you using the recently released Shunko decals or are you going to use the Tamiya kit decals? I was curious what you thought of the quality if using the Shunkos...
Erick --

Hi Erick, i'm going to use the original decals, but i used the Shunkos on a Hasegawa Lancia Integrale (FINA version) and i liked a lot. It's a good decal, you can use with no problems.
Thank you for visiting :grinyes:

Cool build of what we will most likely never see race again...

i know i have a cockpit pic for sure maybe two let me try & dig them out for ya!

found the pic you needed,i also have a couple more but aren't from the estate,they are from the saloon version.
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/5644/850interior.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/205/850interior.jpg/)

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Thinking about starting this model myself...how good are the Shunko decals of the 850 as my Tamiya ones are a little old and starting to go yellow...

Many Thanks
Danny

Shayne, thank you for the visit ! :grinyes:
Gasdriverca, very good photo, thank's !
Hi Danny, you can buy the decal at Hobby Link Japan (www.hlj.com (http://www.hlj.com)).
It's a nice decal, very good.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gweavNCsof8/TxNBkImj8DI/AAAAAAAABCk/-8KT9yBzgjg/s1600/shkd136.jpg

Shayne, thank you for the visit ! :grinyes:
Gasdriverca, very good photo, thank's !
Hi Danny, you can buy the decal at Hobby Link Japan (www.hlj.com (http://www.hlj.com)).
It's a nice decal, very good.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gweavNCsof8/TxNBkImj8DI/AAAAAAAABCk/-8KT9yBzgjg/s1600/shkd136.jpg

Cheers, have ordered them and looking forward to start making and watching this thread...

Many thanks
Danny

Good morning guys, parts on primer !!

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The weather in Rio is cloudy. So, i'll detail the interior.
Best regards ! :grinyes:

:banghead::banghead: Rio..and here in europe is cold, grey and snowing..

I envy u :biggrin:

:banghead::banghead: Rio..and here in europe is cold, grey and snowing..

I envy u :biggrin:

:grinyes:

My friends, a little progress...

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:banghead::banghead: Rio..and here in europe is cold, grey and snowing..

I envy u :biggrin:

Not here it's not! Blue skies, sunny and not a cloud to be seen! :smokin:

Nice project Fabio...one of my favourite touring cars. Look forward to seeing the progress!

More pictures...

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Hi.

I found these sites. Maybe they're usefull:
http://www.spenditoncars.com/?p=920
http://forums.t5d5.org/topic/11192-has-anyone-got-any-855-btcc-pics/
http://clubvolvoitalia.it/index.php/9-volvo-motorsport/27-volvo-855-btcc-by-bartoloni.html

Cheers,
René

René, thank you for the links !

Test-fit !

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9XYfmZQC03g/TzEFRUzoWdI/AAAAAAAABLA/h-E0dltvlAM/s1600/test+fit.JPG

Masking and painting in Carnival, ehheeh.
Later i'll apply the decals. Thanks for watching!:grinno:

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Great work so far, excellent masking and paint work ! :thumbsup:

Great work so far, excellent masking and paint work ! :thumbsup:
Hi Phil, thanks for visiting !

Hey guys, decals applied !

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I used decal softer to help me apply the decals. Next saturday, clear coat application.
Bye ! :grinyes:

Belts placed !

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Looking good!!!

Hello!
Nice work so far. I always would like this car, maybe I'll buy one once.

But aren't these belts are 1:20 ones? It looks little big for the seat

Hello!
Nice work so far. I always would like this car, maybe I'll buy one once.

But aren't these belts are 1:20 ones? It looks little big for the seat

Hi Jabel, you're right. I will make new belts, using Micropore medical tape.
My idea is to do something like this below. Thanks for watching !

http://www.bnamodelworld.com/images/accessories6/ED24005_01.jpg

Seat and belts ok!
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