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Post by wardsmodelbuilder on Jan 25, 2019 10:36:50 GMT -8
Hello everyone, this is my new thread for my next build. Its a 1/8 scale Porsche Carrera RSR, very old kit. Clients wants a little extra detailing around the engine and under the hood but nothing too over the top.   There is definitely a lot of prep work going to be needed as at first look the bumpers, doors and rear spoiler do not fit very well, and most of the body pieces have very heavy mould lines that will need a fair bit of work. Will post some more photos when I have the bodywork ready for paint. Thanks Chris www.wardsmodelbuilder.comwardsmodelbuilder@outlook.com |
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Jan 26, 2019 5:55:31 GMT -8
Sorry I missed this one, I had a chance to pick up this kit back when they were about $100. usd and now that they are around $6,000. usd Mint on ebay it will remain a dream... I think I could pick up a reasonable 1 to 1 911 for that price, if I got the kit I would need to find a Divorce Attorney to go with it!!!! Chris
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Post by Joel_W on Jan 28, 2019 6:57:56 GMT -8
Definitely going to be following your build. 1/8 scale is amazing done right. Like Chris, this is about as close to this kit as I'll ever get.
Joel
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Post by gramps46 on Jan 28, 2019 9:25:54 GMT -8
Are the decals useable?
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Post by 4wheels on Jan 28, 2019 9:34:47 GMT -8
Wow, I'm excited to watch this build come together! I owned one of these for over 25 years, never felt my skills were worthy of building it. After moving into a much smaller home in anticipation of retirement, I decided that was one kit that would have to go, just no room to display it. I had purchased a "mint unbuilt kit" originally, only to find it was missing the bag of metal parts! I located a started kit that was complete ($20.00!) to get the metal parts from. Over the years I sold off the built wheels and tires from the started kit but still had virtually 2 complete kits in one box, with two mint decal sheets. Sold the whole pile about 2 years ago on e-Bay and did pretty well with it! I don't miss it too much but always wanted to see it built with the extra engine on the display stand next to it! I still have my Entex 1/8 McLaren M23, THAT one I'll maybe find room for some day!
Brian
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Post by wardsmodelbuilder on Jan 30, 2019 8:14:46 GMT -8
Not really they are in poor condition |
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Post by wardsmodelbuilder on Jan 30, 2019 8:15:35 GMT -8
Not a lot to report so far on this Porsche build, it's been mentioned that there are several issues with this kit and I would agree with all of those comments, even at this early stage. I have the body now almost prepared for priming. There are a lot of fitment issues, not to mention to mould lines and many rough edges. Not sure if some pieces have been bent over the years that my client has had this kit in storage or its just badly made!! The front bumpered needed a lot of adjustment, and the rear spoiler even more. Both doors were about half an inch out in lining up with the door frame and needed to be gently bend back, or into the correct position.  I have got the engine and gearbox together and they have been much easier to fit. But it is only the main block so we'll see how the rest of that goes. Hopefully I will have more to show in my next update. Chris www.wardsmodelbuilder.comwardsmodebuilder@outlook.com |
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Post by Joel_W on Jan 30, 2019 9:46:29 GMT -8
Sure sounds like you've got your hands full with just the basics of the build at this point.
Joel
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Post by wardsmodelbuilder on Feb 5, 2019 9:37:53 GMT -8
Here is another update on the Porsche, The bodywork prep is now complete and it is primed and ready for top coat of silver.  Engine work is moving along nicely with all the major components together and I've now been able to make a start on the plug wiring. I have the rear cooler (although i'm not happy with a visible mould line so will be redone) and turbo painted so they should now go together quite quickly. I can then complete the wiring and plumbing detailing around the engine so this phase will be complete.   Once I get the engine/turbo complete I plan to work on the chassis/suspension at the same time as the body paint is curing between coats. So hopefully they will come together around a similar time frame and then it's just a matter of putting everything together. So fair there hasn't been any major issues with the engine pieces of the kit, everything is fitting the way it is meant to. I do foresee a potential problem getting the manifold pipes to line up with the pipes that then lead to the turbo but I will cross that bridge when I come to it. Think that covers everything for now Chris www.wardsmodelbuilder.comwardsmodelbuilder@outlook.com |
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Post by Joel_W on Feb 5, 2019 9:45:25 GMT -8
Chris,
the engine/trans looks fantastic. Excellence in painting and detail painting. Couldn't get it to look much more realistic then you've achieved.
Joel
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Post by wardsmodelbuilder on Feb 12, 2019 11:23:23 GMT -8
Here is an update on the progress on the Grip 1/8th scale Porsche RSR. The engine is now complete, I put a lot of effort into the detailing around the engine and getting the colouring of the turbo and tailpipes looking the way I wanted as well as the weld lines on the pipe joins.   I have also got the chassis painted and the front suspension mounted.  I haven't got around to the body paint yet as I discovered a major flaw in the fitment of the right hand side door. There was a quarter inch gap between the door frame and the edge of the main body so i have had to fill that with a piece of plastic, putty over it and sand down.  Its had another coat of primer since that photo so the next step is paint. I have also made a start on assembling the rear suspension which will be on the chassis in the next update. Chris www.wardsmodelbuilder.comwardsmodelbuilder@outlook.com |
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Post by Joel_W on Feb 12, 2019 12:13:57 GMT -8
Chris,
You just blew me away with the engine. At 1st I thought it was the real deal as you photographed it outside. Your painting skills simply outstanding.
Joel
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Feb 12, 2019 12:48:09 GMT -8
Chris, what are you using for Weld lines? Chris
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Post by Ben_B on Feb 12, 2019 13:39:35 GMT -8
Wow! Amazing work, Chris!
Ben
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Post by wardsmodelbuilder on Feb 22, 2019 2:26:30 GMT -8
Chris, You just blew me away with the engine. At 1st I thought it was the real deal as you photographed it outside. Your painting skills simply outstanding. Joel Thank You |
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