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Post by Ben_B on Oct 17, 2023 16:54:31 GMT -8
Making some progress on Hasegawa’s 944 Turbo. It’s the same kit as the race car version, except for the decals and a precut sheet of felt for the carpeting. The race car kit has slicks, an extra sprue with roll cage and seat, and photo etched seat belt hardware. It has a decent engine, but the chassis detail is molded in. I primed this one with black Mr Finishing Surfacer and used Stone Grey Metallic paint from Gravity Colors Spain. The clear coat is Tamiya LP clear gloss. The strange patch on the nose is just a reflection. I’m now in the process of masking the body to paint the black bits.  I found some 3D printed 16” Fuchs wheels on eBay. They look okay after being painted, but I’m having to modify them more than planned to get them under the fenders. As is, they stick out about 3 mm.  Rather than use the felt, I’m just going to use embossing powder and paint for the interior. Ben |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Oct 17, 2023 23:47:26 GMT -8
Another 944!! outstanding. Thats off to a good start
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Post by Ben_B on Nov 3, 2023 15:41:40 GMT -8
I finally got the Fuchs wheels modified enough so that they'll fit under the wheel arches. All I lack is to finish the interior and add the clear parts.  Ben |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Nov 3, 2023 20:16:22 GMT -8
Fantastic result on those Fuchs. That is a look I love on these cars. As I mentioned before, I really love 944s
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Post by Joel_W on Nov 5, 2023 5:04:04 GMT -8
Ben,
The Fuchs wheels fit perfectly.
Joel
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Post by Ben_B on Nov 5, 2023 9:57:05 GMT -8
Ben, The Fuchs wheels fit perfectly. Joel I have bent them to my will!  Ben |
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Post by sam on Nov 5, 2023 14:44:38 GMT -8
I like the 944, and you did a great job. Somewhere in my stash I have a convertible version.
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Post by Ben_B on Nov 14, 2023 13:46:23 GMT -8
I’m calling this one done. I still need to add a rear license plate and clean the fingerprints off of the clear parts again. I think the Stone Grey turned out too dark but I still like it. The wheels turned out surprisingly well. After I took the pics I realized I’d forgotten to fill the two holes in the front for the license plate. Oh well. Overall, it’s a great kit for its age.    Ben |
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Post by tatocorvette on Nov 14, 2023 14:21:09 GMT -8
Very nice! I always liked the looks of that car. Then Mazda did the RX-944 |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Nov 14, 2023 15:52:50 GMT -8
Very nice! I always liked the looks of that car. Then Mazda did the RX-944 I also love the Mazda RX-944. Such a simple design by both manufacturers but they look great. |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Nov 14, 2023 15:53:33 GMT -8
Great result Ben, on one of my favorites. I think the color is really nice too.
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Post by Ben_B on Nov 15, 2023 13:55:08 GMT -8
Thanks, guys! The 944 is probably my favorite Porsche. That and the 924 Carrera GT it’s styled after. Oh, for a kit of that one!
Aoshima makes a good RX-944 that I’ll build eventually. I keep hoping Hasegawa will release a left hand drive version of their 1st gen RX-7.
Ben
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Post by kyledehart5 on Nov 16, 2023 4:08:31 GMT -8
Thanks, guys! The 944 is probably my favorite Porsche. That and the 924 Carrera GT it’s styled after. Oh, for a kit of that one! Aoshima makes a good RX-944 that I’ll build eventually. I keep hoping Hasegawa will release a left hand drive version of their 1st gen RX-7. Ben I have two of the Aoshima RX-944s. But no real 944. Have to rectify that at some point. |
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Post by tatocorvette on Nov 16, 2023 9:26:49 GMT -8
I hearby claim the copyrights for the RX-944 name. Any subsequent use is subject to licensing fees  |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Nov 16, 2023 15:49:04 GMT -8
I hearby claim the copyrights for the RX-944 name. Any subsequent use is subject to licensing fees Then in the spirit of the Jordan F1 and their first F1 car, the 911, I shall henceforth call it the Mazda RX-494. 🤣 |
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