Gigi Galli

Gigi Galli rally car models


Since about 2004-2005 I've been following the WRC more closely. Mainly through the coverage on Eurosport (although that has stopped in 2010, sadly), and later through the internet.
Back then I wasn't really following a particular driver and was just amazed at the breakneck speeds at which they drove through the countrysides...
One incident, during the Rally of Australia in 2005 (I think it was) caught my attention. It concerned an Italian rally driver, driving a Mitsubishi Lancer WRC. At first he didn't seem to agree with his co-pilot. And when he didn't respond quickly enough to the remarks made by the driver, the driver slapped the helmet of the co-pilot several times, while driving at breakneck speed through the Australian forests, one hand at the wheel.
That's when I thought "I think I like that man".
Here's a short Youtube clip. It's the same rally, but not the moment suprème, yet entertaining anyway...

Since then I'm a bit of a fan of Italian rally driver Gigi Galli. And not stopping there with my admiration I have taken the task upon me to build as many of the rally cars that he drove in his career to date.
I started my collection with the beautiful Pirelli sponsored Peugeot 307 WRC which Gigi drove during his 2006 season.
Below you can find some links to the build reports and galleries that are available.

Built (or partially built) models:
Models waiting to be built:
  • 1995 1/24 Fiat 500 Rally (Burago COD.0154)
  • 1997 1/24 Repsol Ford Escort RS Cosworth (Tamiya 24171)
  • 1998 1/24 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V WRC (Tamiya 24203)
  • 1999 1/24 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V WRC (Tamiya 24203)
  • 2000 1/24 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V WRC (Tamiya 24203)
  • 2001 1/24 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI WRC (Tamiya 24220)
  • 2002 1/24 Fiat Punto Kit Car (Racing43 BIG.R.025)
  • 2003 1/24 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII WRC (Tamiya 24257)
  • 2004 1/24 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII WRC (Tamiya 24257)
  • 2004 1/24 Ralliart Lancer Evo VIII (Fujimi 18837)
  • 2004 1/24 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII WRC (Tamiya 24257)
  • 2005 1/24 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII WRC (Tamiya 24257)
  • 2006 1/24 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII WRC (Tamiya 24257)
  • 2006 1/24 Toyota Corolla WRC "1999 Portugal Rally" (Hasegawa HA.20202)
  • 2007 1/24 Citroën Xsara WRC '03 (Heller 80751)
  • 2008 1/24 Ford Focus WRC RS 08 (Renaissance 24/26B)