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Post by Joel_W on May 27, 2019 13:27:06 GMT -8
Ok, time to get to work on my next build, and back on track. I've selected from the old stash the Beemax 1/24 scale Team Kremer Porsche K2 car that was built by Kremer for the 1977 DRM series. the kit isn't a curbside model, but it doesn't have a full engine/transmission either, just the bottom halves, which look great. and a very complete lower portions of the front and back suspension. the kit comes with Cartograf decals for either of the Vaillant sponsored cars; one in basic White and the other in Vaillant Green. and a picture of the car I'll be building. I test fitted the chassis to the body, and the fit is just spot on. 4 pins hold the chassis in place as well as the two for the front doubling as air intakes. One thing that I did notice is that for a new kit, that there is flash in several places. Just take a look at the rear air intake for the brake. You can plainly see some flash. I've just started on the engine/transmission/front suspension with basic painting, and hope to actually have my 1st update posted in a weeks time. Joel
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Post by sam on May 27, 2019 14:12:33 GMT -8
Nice rebound Joel!
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Post by clowncar on May 27, 2019 14:41:52 GMT -8
I freely admit to liking slantnosed 911 variants. Was just thinking about them at lunch today, as a matter of fact. Even though the look is as dated as Bonnie Tyler’s hair, it worked then, works now, and it’s an enduring symbol of its age. I’ll be happy to watch this go-kart get put together.
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Post by afx on May 27, 2019 15:30:11 GMT -8
I looked at this kit at NNL Mid-Atlantic. Unfortunately I had already spent more than I should have and didn't buy it. Looking forward to seeing your build Joel.
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Post by tatocorvette on May 27, 2019 16:24:50 GMT -8
Cool! Love those 935. K1, K2 and K3s.
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Post by Joel_W on May 28, 2019 6:47:58 GMT -8
Thanks, and it's full steam ahead. Joel
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Post by Joel_W on May 28, 2019 6:50:54 GMT -8
I freely admit to liking slantnosed 911 variants. Was just thinking about them at lunch today, as a matter of fact. Even though the look is as dated as Bonnie Tyler’s hair, it worked then, works now, and it’s an enduring symbol of its age. I’ll be happy to watch this go-kart get put together. Welcome aboard for the journey to the finish line. I completely agree with you about the classic look of the 911 family and variants. I just saw on TV last night Steve McQueen's custom 930 sell for 1.2+ million. Sure looks that the only way I'll ever own one is in plastic form Joel
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Post by Joel_W on May 28, 2019 6:54:26 GMT -8
I looked at this kit at NNL Mid-Atlantic. Unfortunately I had already spent more than I should have and didn't buy it. Looking forward to seeing your build Joel. JC, It's great to have you along for the ride. there seems to be a fast growing segment of the hobby specializing in touring cars for every European touring car series, and for multiple years so different but close variants can be kitted. Companies like Beemax and Nuno are just churning them out for what I call semi curbside kits. Full lower engine/transmission/suspensions, and with a pretty nicely detailed interior. And at least with the current Beemax kits they went with Cartograf decals rather then keeping them in house, which usually means a local unknown printer of often dubious quality. Joel
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Post by Joel_W on May 28, 2019 6:58:44 GMT -8
Cool! Love those 935. K1, K2 and K3s. Ismael, Glad that you approve of my choice. BTW, Beemax is supposed to release a K3 version this fall. I'm in for a min of two as there are some outstanding sponsor looking K3s from years past. Joel
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Post by Ben_B on May 28, 2019 10:58:19 GMT -8
Great choice! I’ve been wondering how Beemax kits built up. They’ve announced a BMW E46 M3 GTR that looks interesting.
Ben
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Post by Joel_W on May 28, 2019 12:30:22 GMT -8
Great choice! I’ve been wondering how Beemax kits built up. They’ve announced a BMW E46 M3 GTR that looks interesting. Ben Ben, Me too. I was a little iffy about these semi detailed/semi curbside kits with just lower engine/transmission/suspensions. But the detail is fantastic, and so far the build is moving right along. I'm also looking at other touring cars and of course the new K3 car due out this fall. Joel
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Post by afx on May 29, 2019 5:33:53 GMT -8
Cool! Love those 935. K1, K2 and K3s. I started work on a 935K(1) but haven't made it very far.
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Post by Joel_W on May 29, 2019 9:38:55 GMT -8
JC, The little that I've learned about the K1,K2, & K3, that body looks great. I'm assuming it's a resin casting. what donor kit will you be using for the rest of the build? Joel
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Post by afx on May 29, 2019 10:10:48 GMT -8
JC, The little that I've learned about the K1,K2, & K3, that body looks great. I'm assuming it's a resin casting. what donor kit will you be using for the rest of the build? Joel It's the old Testor kit Joel, they call it a 934(?). The kit is designed to be battery operated therefore the chassis detail is non existent, no engine and the interior is very shallow to allow space for batteries. I plan on using as much of the base kit as I can. I will scratch build a more accurate interior but not going to add engine or chassis detail. So far I modified the rear wing and added some Fujimi 917 wheels/tires.
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Post by Joel_W on May 29, 2019 10:34:21 GMT -8
JC, Scratching out a interior where was none seems like daunting project, but I have no doubt that your finished model will be a winner for sure. Joel
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