1990 Toyota Marlboro Celica GT-Four Rally
Status: New built
Date: 12-Sep-2008
Comments: 16
This is my first Tamiya RC car which I got serious about the hobby. This is also the first RC car I attempt to restore. I purchase this Celica back when it first came out and since it is the only RC car available to me (my Wild Willy was stored somewhere in my dad's garage), I really beat the living daylights out of it LOL. Now fast forward 18 years I decide to give my old pal a face lift so I sand off as much scuff as I can and replace most of the decals and panel line. I also added windshield wipers, rear view mirrors, tow hook, exhaust pipe, and the Marlboro sponsor decal. Since this is my first restoration job, it took me few days to get with the program LOL. It's not perfect but I'm kinda happy the way it turns out. I'm glad I did this project, bring back alot of happy memories as I worked on it.
If you liked those pictures, you should see these...
1971 Datsun Fairlady 240Z Safari Rally Winner
Comments
dr.roberts
I like the way it is. Nice finishing details too.
Victorious Secret
Thank you doctor, Although not accurate with the wing, but I decided to leave it because I did that 18 years ago plus I don't want 2 ugly holes in the back lol~
generationx
Very nice - not many of these about, I love mine too!
RallyeBaz
Blimey where are all these stunning models coming from lol. First time I have seen dished OZ wheels. Awesome
alex-digital
That is nice! I like the OZ rims which give it a different feel, looks a bit tougher and racier. Cool.
Vin87
Lovely and I see you've found the Marlboro decals. For a more scale look I would rebuild the wheels to 'no offset ' instead of +2mm.
Origineelreclamebord
One of the few on tc and one of the better condition ones, too Great car!
CASE1
For a moment I thought the first pic was a real car Just kiddin, car looks perfect, and I really like those wheels!
Victorious Secret
Thanks guys! I use toothpaste to polish the minor scratch out of it! Brother Vin yeah I'm glad I found the Marlboro stickers. I have more for my future Celicas!
_miga_
what a nice rally racer! perfect for the rally sig
Sideways-King
Awesome - I Love the WRC Celica's. This was the one Carlos barrel rolled wasn't it? Great work as usual
california
great car, great restoration. i love that model also. it was the first rallye car from tamiya. whenever you think of selling it. please let me knoe, ok ? - MARC
Goldnest
I always loved this one! Very elegant design & livery if you ask me.
pagedm_f350
Ohhh wow! This is awesome VS, This one is my white whale, I doubt I will ever get one but I will keep trying anyway, I used to have a real Celica ST so I always planned to do a 1/10 version of it, problem is if I ever got a NIB bodyset it would be a crime to do it anything other than box art. Thanks for sharing this!
Victorious Secret
Brother Pagedm, my college room mate have the all-trac version and it is a such fantastic vehicle!! They don't make Celica like they used to~
california
still one of the best. great job you made, real great
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