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Post by afx on Aug 13, 2018 2:14:42 GMT -8
While visiting recently with my friend Mr. Bradford (HRM) he pulled this gem from his stash. Knowing my affection for Porsche he bestowed it upon me, yes it is good to have friends. Having had it for many years he doesn't recall the source. Only the body and wing are included. It's not a HRM claiber casting but I think I can do something with it. The wing provided is the wrong style.  I replaced it with a correct RSR wing from Reji, filled the incorrect NACA ducts in the fenders , opened all the various cast closed slots and performed some overall cleanup.    Looks like the Fujimi chassis might work with some minor adjustments.  |
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Post by slim on Aug 14, 2018 7:26:39 GMT -8
I am watching this.
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Post by Joel_W on Oct 21, 2018 13:00:24 GMT -8
What a great start to this build. Any updates since Aug?
Joel
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Post by afx on Nov 4, 2018 7:38:15 GMT -8
A little bit more progress Joel. Continuing cleanup of the rear fenders and fitting of the whale tail wing.  Fabricated a front wind screen from clear flat stock. Fit isn't great but haven't found a better alternative yet.  Improved fitting of the chassis.  |
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Nov 4, 2018 11:25:32 GMT -8
JC, from the position of the Naca ducts it looked like someone had the basis for the RS, with the rear side windows filled (panels ) it would look very close.. Great body..You know you are tempting me start on the 80 or so Porsche kits I have !! well sometime after I get the dozen of other projects finished I may just do that, just keep filling my head and the Board with excellent ideas and builds!! Chris
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Post by Joel_W on Nov 4, 2018 12:57:57 GMT -8
JC,
the body is really coming together now. It always amazes me how skilled modelers of your caliber make all of this look so easy. Fortunately, at my age, I've finally figured out what my nitch level of builder I am. I'm more then satisfied to have gotten this far as it's been quite a journey.
Joel
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Post by Joel_W on Nov 4, 2018 13:00:04 GMT -8
..... Great body..You know you are tempting me start on the 80 or so Porsche kits I have !! well sometime after I get the dozen of other projects finished I may just do that, just keep filling my head and the Board with excellent ideas and builds!! Chris Chris, 80 Porsches !! My wife would kill me for sure. I can't imagine the size of your stash at this point. Joel |
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Nov 4, 2018 16:03:51 GMT -8
Ha ha, I had 900 kits but when I moved to Az. 5 years ago I sold them down to about 350, keep all the important stuff , you know Porsche's, Ferarri's and real race cars... Chris
PS. and put 5 grand in the bank!
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Post by Joel_W on Nov 5, 2018 6:54:41 GMT -8
Ha ha, I had 900 kits but when I moved to Az. 5 years ago I sold them down to about 350, keep all the important stuff , you know Porsche's, Ferarri's and real race cars... Chris PS. and put 5 grand in the bank! Chris, Too bad I missed the party. I have a feeling that you sold off plenty of kits I'd kill for. I even missed the Trumpeter 1/12 scale Ford GT40 MKII. Still, 350 kits is a huge stash. My remaining aircraft kits that I'm putting up for sale on a few sites I've been a member of for years, numbers all of 12 kits, and my car stash is 13, one more then my self imposed limit of 12. Over the years as my old stashes grew and grew, I rarely built any of those kits, but just continued to buy new ones that I built asap. I amassed way to much AM and decals, that just took up space on shelves. I still feel that the rare limited run kits or AM should be purchased when available, but that's the exception for me, not the rule. Turning 71 in two wks time, means that Father Time is no longer on my side. The old saying is that I'll build all these kits when I retire and have the time, doesn't really work either. That I know from 1st hand experience. My biggest regret by far is not building model cars over the long haul instead of aircraft, but that's a story for another time. Joel |
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Post by shunter on Dec 2, 2018 11:40:19 GMT -8
Look forward to seeing more of this one...
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Post by afx on Nov 29, 2020 13:40:50 GMT -8
Doesn't look like much but a whole lot of work was involved in rebuilding the windshield frame to fit the closest fitting glass I could find.  Carved a channel to accept the back glass.  |
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Post by Joel_W on Nov 30, 2020 6:57:08 GMT -8
JC,
As usual, amazing detailing work.
Joel
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Post by afx on Dec 3, 2020 16:34:48 GMT -8
Thanks Joel. The dry break opening in the hood didn't match my reference so I filled them and drilled new ones.  Removed the lip along the bottom of the front air dam as again didn't match my reference.  |
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Post by arcticwolf on Dec 3, 2020 17:53:40 GMT -8
I'm not a big Porsche fan or follower, but I can appreciate the detail changes you're making, nice work. It's going to look pretty cool!
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Post by Joel_W on Dec 4, 2020 7:28:17 GMT -8
JC,
Every update is a treat. I'm just super impressed how you keep on improving the windshield frame area. I also really like how those flared rear fenders look in the pictures.
Joel
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