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Post by arcticwolf on Jan 8, 2021 5:11:44 GMT -8
I just ordered one of these
I think its the same Body Chris was working with earlier.
My question is, does anybody have a junk 917 kit they'd like to part with? Cash or I have some goodies to trade.
Paul
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Jan 8, 2021 12:54:27 GMT -8
I ran into a decision on mine, same body, behind the firewall/drivers compartment on both sides the body has big square blocks of resin ( you can see them in this pic) that I guess replicate the fuel tanks ( sort of and on the kit 917k chassis they would be eliminated OR I need to cut those blocks out of the body and use the kit fuel tanks (desired option) but I am debating this .... I used the Heller 917K because of the detailed suspension front and rear, a major pain to get it right, because of all the tiny bits of tubing that make up the front suspension, but I am Up Detailing it over the Fujimi version.. Chris
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Post by arcticwolf on Jan 8, 2021 13:42:18 GMT -8
I ran into a decision on mine, same body, behind the firewall/drivers compartment on both sides the body has big square blocks of resin ( you can see them in this pic) that I guess replicate the fuel tanks ( sort of and on the kit 917k chassis they would be eliminated OR I need to cut those blocks out of the body and use the kit fuel tanks (desired option) but I am debating this .... I used the Heller 917K because of the detailed suspension front and rear, a major pain to get it right, because of all the tiny bits of tubing that make up the front suspension, but I am Up Detailing it over the Fujimi version.. Chris Good to know what the lumps are, Chris, I looked at the picture and went WTH? I have a Union 917K kit which by the look of it is a re-boxed Heller kit like yours (correct me if I'm wrong), but I'm going to build it OOB, so I'm looking for another "anything" 917 kit as a doner. For some reason the "not much of a Porsche fan" (me) has acquired quite the collection of Porsches "to be built". Must have something to do with becoming a member here, lol.
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Post by Joel_W on Jan 11, 2021 7:54:54 GMT -8
Paul, One of my top 5 all time favorite race cars. Can't wait to follow your build.
Joel
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Post by arcticwolf on Jan 11, 2021 13:04:06 GMT -8
Paul, One of my top 5 all time favorite race cars. Can't wait to follow your build. Joel Scottharv still has some bodies for sale if you're interested.
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Post by Joel_W on Jan 13, 2021 14:47:05 GMT -8
Paul, I'm tempted, but honestly, my skill level these days are at best enhanced OOB builds. Once you start your build, I'll be along for the ride from day 1. That my friend you can count on for sure.
Joel
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