Ford Focus - Monza Rally 2007 (14)

This is to put an end for the spare wheels.
I have finally applied both paints and decals over the replica and have it mounted onto between the rollcage.

Ford Focus - Monza Rally 2007 (13)

Just a bit adjustment on the brake calipers, shifting the the discs even deeper into the calipers.



Some handly weathering on the undercage.


And here are the wheels that are ready with the spare wheels ready to be painted as well.

Ford Focus - Monza Rally 2007 (12)

This is now going to the last lap of the progress. I have replaced the brake discs with the PE replacements which I have assembled a few years back. This is of the same size of the original front discs, so I have got the convertion without major problem.

However when it comes to the fitting to the suspension systems, the O-ring actually need to be fitted in a deeper position. I have no other ways but to extent the cups of the discs so the entire braking system will not stay too deep inside the wheels.

Ford Focus - Monza Rally 2007 (11)

Here are some updates around the cockpit as I have scatchbuilt some parts here and there.
I am still surprized as the kit does not provide the pedals at all! Do Hasegawa crafts really think the thing can move on there own?! @.@"

Ford Focus - Monza Rally 2007 (10)

Keep on working on the chassis and cockpit. Today I have got the chassis masked and painted. Yet, it wasn't really finished until some further weathering is applied. So I will just get some shots at a later time. But here are some update for the cockpit, where I have the steering wheel setup and the console assmebled. Some further wiring works are yet to be done. Considering this is a 1:24 kit, I think it will be much easier to handle than the 1:12 bike anyway.

Just to get a feeling of what is going to be done... ^^

Ford Focus - Monza Rally 2007 (9)

Slowly I am making some progress on this Ford Focus.
The cockpit is slowly assembled with some CF decal work and some bit of paintings.

Initial D - Toyota AE86 Tureno (5)

Some CF decal works here done for this Trueno...