1/12 Tamiya Porsche 935 with SMS detail set
robrex
11-05-2008, 05:43 AM
After years of procrastination I've been convinced to start building this kit. Thanks Dwayne :eek7:
Here's a very quick summary of my intentions for this build. I've got the Scale Motorsport detail set so of course I'll be adding that to it, but also the usual scratchbuilt details and my own turned and milled metal pieces.
The idea is to replicate the car as if it has been raced therefore I'll use quite a bit of weathering as well. I also want to accurately replicate all the various surfaces of the car such as the fibreglass, cast metal, machined metal, weld seams and putty seams to name a few. I'll share some of my techniques with you as questions arise but I must thank Eric 'mach1_2003' for his great fibreglass technique which I have employed on a few of the parts. here's a link to his 'how to' thread for those who are interested.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=438245&highlight=Fiberglass
Of course I've used a technique of my own for all the other parts which you can see later on.
Anyway, I'm not a fan of words so here are some pictures of the progress so far.
First the wheels and tyres
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0143.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0144.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0145.jpg
The Engine
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0123.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0124.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0128.jpg
Fuel Tank
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0150.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0151.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0152.jpg
OK, I'm ready to answer any questions :cool:
I hope you all like the progress so far. This is a BIG build so help keep me motivated and if anyone has extra pictures showing where all the wiring goes I'd be most appreciative :banghead:
Here's a very quick summary of my intentions for this build. I've got the Scale Motorsport detail set so of course I'll be adding that to it, but also the usual scratchbuilt details and my own turned and milled metal pieces.
The idea is to replicate the car as if it has been raced therefore I'll use quite a bit of weathering as well. I also want to accurately replicate all the various surfaces of the car such as the fibreglass, cast metal, machined metal, weld seams and putty seams to name a few. I'll share some of my techniques with you as questions arise but I must thank Eric 'mach1_2003' for his great fibreglass technique which I have employed on a few of the parts. here's a link to his 'how to' thread for those who are interested.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=438245&highlight=Fiberglass
Of course I've used a technique of my own for all the other parts which you can see later on.
Anyway, I'm not a fan of words so here are some pictures of the progress so far.
First the wheels and tyres
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0143.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0144.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0145.jpg
The Engine
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0123.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0124.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0128.jpg
Fuel Tank
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0150.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0151.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0152.jpg
OK, I'm ready to answer any questions :cool:
I hope you all like the progress so far. This is a BIG build so help keep me motivated and if anyone has extra pictures showing where all the wiring goes I'd be most appreciative :banghead:
Hank1
11-05-2008, 05:57 AM
Hey robrex fabulous weathering skills and what material did you use for the fuel tank? Can't wait to see the next set of photos keep up the great work!
Matthew
Scale Motorsport
Matthew
Scale Motorsport
TvD
11-05-2008, 06:04 AM
looks stunning! What did you do to the tyres to get the worn look?
phase5
11-05-2008, 06:44 AM
LOL glad i got you started on that kit was getting sick of seeing it laying on the floor lol. Hey what are friends for to mess with ya head on a build like this im impressed again with the qaulity of the build (again) and if you notice parts missing like well wheels motor etc it may just have fell into my car instead. i have alot of feedback from the guy's at our last model night and they were blown away with it.
Mihec
11-05-2008, 07:55 AM
Finaly another Porsche 935. It's been long since someone build this awsom car.
robrex nice start. I remember this tehniqe for used tyers form your built of Ferrari t3, and still look great also in this model. (I just finising my T3 and I must say that my T3 dosn't look that good as yours:biggrin: ). Just keep on with great work and post many more reference, because soon I will built this model to. And I will need it...many:biggrin:
robrex nice start. I remember this tehniqe for used tyers form your built of Ferrari t3, and still look great also in this model. (I just finising my T3 and I must say that my T3 dosn't look that good as yours:biggrin: ). Just keep on with great work and post many more reference, because soon I will built this model to. And I will need it...many:biggrin:
godfather23
11-05-2008, 01:36 PM
I´m watching, you can bet on that. I´m always playing with the idea of making this one or the 934.
This looks very promising so far and I´m very curious what else you have up your sleeves.
The texture you applied on the tank is already very realistic. Same with the detailing on the engine. All these small and bity parts - cool!
Let´s see how we can keep you motivated. We should put this one on follow-up and PM the hell out of you!
Cheers
Robert
This looks very promising so far and I´m very curious what else you have up your sleeves.
The texture you applied on the tank is already very realistic. Same with the detailing on the engine. All these small and bity parts - cool!
Let´s see how we can keep you motivated. We should put this one on follow-up and PM the hell out of you!
Cheers
Robert
jaykay640
11-05-2008, 03:24 PM
Now we're talking. You bet i'm following!
Questions...!? Yes!
The worn tyres and pickup....
The rough look on the engine block...
I think i remember from the 312T but i'm not sure :-)
Questions...!? Yes!
The worn tyres and pickup....
The rough look on the engine block...
I think i remember from the 312T but i'm not sure :-)
Decs0105
11-05-2008, 04:50 PM
This is going to be mind-boggling or modeling porn as some would call it :grinyes:!!!
Tyres look superb, engine texture looks awesome (micro ballons or what was that stuff called?) and the tank looks just like the real one... sensational!
Tyres look superb, engine texture looks awesome (micro ballons or what was that stuff called?) and the tank looks just like the real one... sensational!
Eric Cole
11-05-2008, 05:50 PM
I've been waiting on you to do this for quite a while now and it's looking awesome! I'm really looking forward to watching this build come to life.
As for ref pictures... I happened to get a lot of pictures of the sister car (Car #4) at the Porsche Rennsport Reunion in Daytona, Florida earlier this year. When I return from my business trip next week I'll see what I have and send them to you.
As for ref pictures... I happened to get a lot of pictures of the sister car (Car #4) at the Porsche Rennsport Reunion in Daytona, Florida earlier this year. When I return from my business trip next week I'll see what I have and send them to you.
daniel_k
11-06-2008, 01:35 PM
oh my..another ROBREX project, that will be stunner :ylsuper:
I will follow this one with great interest. I'm going to build the 934 with the SMS set.
daniel
-germany-
I will follow this one with great interest. I'm going to build the 934 with the SMS set.
daniel
-germany-
Eric Cole
11-06-2008, 05:28 PM
I'm going to build the 934 with the SMS set.
daniel
-germany-
Me too.... I have the latest release of the 934 on pre-order. Having already built the 935 I can't wait to start the 934.
Mine will be nothing like the level of what's happening here though.
daniel
-germany-
Me too.... I have the latest release of the 934 on pre-order. Having already built the 935 I can't wait to start the 934.
Mine will be nothing like the level of what's happening here though.
flhansen
11-07-2008, 05:16 AM
Uuuuuuuhhhh this will be good. I can feel it. Bring it on Robrex. I'll be following this with great pleasure and admiration :-)
Flemming
Flemming
robrex
11-07-2008, 10:36 PM
Thanks Guys!
First I'll answer a few questions:
Hey robrex fabulous weathering skills and what material did you use for the fuel tank? Can't wait to see the next set of photos keep up the great work!
Matthew
Scale Motorsport
Thanks for the compliment Matthew! I hope I can do the kit proud for you!
As for the tank. I simply brush Lacquer thinners onto the bare plastic then mottle it into the surface with an old and stiff bristled brush. As the thinners dries out the plastic gets stringy and takes on the look you see. From there a series of washes highlights the surface.
looks stunning! What did you do to the tyres to get the worn look?
First sand the mold lines out of the tyres but collect the rubber that comes off. Then spray the surface of the tyre with hair spray and roll the wet tyre through the rubber. After that dries I spray acrylic (that's important otherwise the paint won't dry) matt black followed by various browns until I get the colour effect wanted.
This is going to be mind-boggling or modeling porn as some would call it :grinyes:!!!
Tyres look superb, engine texture looks awesome (micro ballons or what was that stuff called?) and the tank looks just like the real one... sensational!
Yep. Micro Balloons. It's important when using this product to really clean your airbrush out afterwards.
I've been waiting on you to do this for quite a while now and it's looking awesome! I'm really looking forward to watching this build come to life.
As for ref pictures... I happened to get a lot of pictures of the sister car (Car #4) at the Porsche Rennsport Reunion in Daytona, Florida earlier this year. When I return from my business trip next week I'll see what I have and send them to you.
I'd love the reference pictures, thanks! :licka:
Just a quick update. I'm switching back and forwards between the various subassemblies so this thread will be all over the place with progress updates :sly:
I cut the steering wheel apart for ease of painting. I wanted to replicate the stitched leather cover so after cleaning up the parts I made little 45 degree grooves on the inside of the wheel. I then made them at a 90 degree angle the other way. I used the mission models tool.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0135.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0132.jpg
After painting the wheel I thinned out some white paint and washed it through the grooves. Stitching done
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0153.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0154.jpg
You'll hardly notice it when the kits complete but that's half the fun of doing these extra little bits.
More soon.
First I'll answer a few questions:
Hey robrex fabulous weathering skills and what material did you use for the fuel tank? Can't wait to see the next set of photos keep up the great work!
Matthew
Scale Motorsport
Thanks for the compliment Matthew! I hope I can do the kit proud for you!
As for the tank. I simply brush Lacquer thinners onto the bare plastic then mottle it into the surface with an old and stiff bristled brush. As the thinners dries out the plastic gets stringy and takes on the look you see. From there a series of washes highlights the surface.
looks stunning! What did you do to the tyres to get the worn look?
First sand the mold lines out of the tyres but collect the rubber that comes off. Then spray the surface of the tyre with hair spray and roll the wet tyre through the rubber. After that dries I spray acrylic (that's important otherwise the paint won't dry) matt black followed by various browns until I get the colour effect wanted.
This is going to be mind-boggling or modeling porn as some would call it :grinyes:!!!
Tyres look superb, engine texture looks awesome (micro ballons or what was that stuff called?) and the tank looks just like the real one... sensational!
Yep. Micro Balloons. It's important when using this product to really clean your airbrush out afterwards.
I've been waiting on you to do this for quite a while now and it's looking awesome! I'm really looking forward to watching this build come to life.
As for ref pictures... I happened to get a lot of pictures of the sister car (Car #4) at the Porsche Rennsport Reunion in Daytona, Florida earlier this year. When I return from my business trip next week I'll see what I have and send them to you.
I'd love the reference pictures, thanks! :licka:
Just a quick update. I'm switching back and forwards between the various subassemblies so this thread will be all over the place with progress updates :sly:
I cut the steering wheel apart for ease of painting. I wanted to replicate the stitched leather cover so after cleaning up the parts I made little 45 degree grooves on the inside of the wheel. I then made them at a 90 degree angle the other way. I used the mission models tool.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0135.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0132.jpg
After painting the wheel I thinned out some white paint and washed it through the grooves. Stitching done
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0153.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0154.jpg
You'll hardly notice it when the kits complete but that's half the fun of doing these extra little bits.
More soon.
taliesen
11-07-2008, 11:17 PM
:eek2:
Words fail me . . . . that steering wheel is incredible!!
These little details you gurus come up with make me contemplate selling the whole stash and taking up basket weaving instead.
Words fail me . . . . that steering wheel is incredible!!
These little details you gurus come up with make me contemplate selling the whole stash and taking up basket weaving instead.
tuned.by.twenty
11-08-2008, 12:21 AM
Stitching on the steering wheel...that blows me away.
robrex
11-08-2008, 12:46 AM
A bit more progress on the engine
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0126.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0127.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0119.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0146.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0130.jpg
I'm on a roll with this....
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0126.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0127.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0119.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0146.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0130.jpg
I'm on a roll with this....
Sebastian.
11-08-2008, 01:25 AM
:thumbsup:
gionc
11-08-2008, 01:42 AM
Art! Pure art!
jaykay640
11-08-2008, 05:54 AM
I'm on a roll with this....
Looks like it :-) You need a big bag of those microballons for this one, eh? :-)
Looks like it :-) You need a big bag of those microballons for this one, eh? :-)
daniel_k
11-08-2008, 06:44 AM
the rsults you achive with this microballoons is great !
The glassfibre on the engine looks amazing. could you please shoe apictures of the fabric you used to replicated that effect..looks spot on !
daniel
-germany-
The glassfibre on the engine looks amazing. could you please shoe apictures of the fabric you used to replicated that effect..looks spot on !
daniel
-germany-
F1Tommy
11-08-2008, 12:32 PM
Wow, what a great job!! You must build military alot. That weathering is
very nice. It almost looks real.
Best,
Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2009 model contest-Chicago USA
April 2009.
very nice. It almost looks real.
Best,
Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2009 model contest-Chicago USA
April 2009.
rollover
11-08-2008, 12:43 PM
Absolutely increadible! As much as I have learned from this build so far, I can't wait to see more.
360spider
11-08-2008, 01:04 PM
Nice! I need to try one of these big scale kits one day. Keep it up!
quadzero
11-08-2008, 04:45 PM
Well, any thread with your name on it Rob, you know it's going to be something spectacular. From just the first page I learned 3 things I had no idea about before. The fuel tank weathering is amazing, but no matter what part or piece I look at, the final result is really something to behold.
robrex
11-09-2008, 01:05 AM
the results you achieve with this microballoons is great !
The glassfibre on the engine looks amazing. could you please show some pictures of the fabric you used to replicate that effect..looks spot on !
daniel
-germany-
Daniel,
I just use a plain square pattern fabric like Eric suggested in his 'how-to' thread. Here's the link again.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=438245&highlight=Fiberglass
The rough finish on the other parts is from the lacquer/ stiff bristled brush effect described earlier.
I've also made some progress on the chassis / interior tub. I added weld seams and tape based on some reference pictures as well as some photoetched parts from the SMS set.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0140.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0141.jpg
Then painted and weathered it again based on some reference pictures I've seen of the car as it raced. I really love the race cars from this era because they were so rough and raw. None of the clinically clean presented cars of today.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0160.jpg
I've also started on the dash
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0131.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0142.jpg
More soon!
The glassfibre on the engine looks amazing. could you please show some pictures of the fabric you used to replicate that effect..looks spot on !
daniel
-germany-
Daniel,
I just use a plain square pattern fabric like Eric suggested in his 'how-to' thread. Here's the link again.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=438245&highlight=Fiberglass
The rough finish on the other parts is from the lacquer/ stiff bristled brush effect described earlier.
I've also made some progress on the chassis / interior tub. I added weld seams and tape based on some reference pictures as well as some photoetched parts from the SMS set.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0140.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0141.jpg
Then painted and weathered it again based on some reference pictures I've seen of the car as it raced. I really love the race cars from this era because they were so rough and raw. None of the clinically clean presented cars of today.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0160.jpg
I've also started on the dash
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0131.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0142.jpg
More soon!
Mihec
11-09-2008, 03:51 AM
Huh, that is quite quick built! I like that!
sportracer02
11-09-2008, 03:56 AM
ROB !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just back from holiday this is a shock - in the most possible positive sense ;-))))
Fantastic job, I´ll stick to this WIP !!
Just back from holiday this is a shock - in the most possible positive sense ;-))))
Fantastic job, I´ll stick to this WIP !!
F1Tommy
11-09-2008, 06:47 AM
That is so true about restored cars. Any production based Group 5 car had heavy new welds on top of the factory welding. I remember seeing a Porsche 908/3 with an all new perfect fiberglass tub. It almost made me laugh. The rat like Porsche fiberglass from the 1960's-1970's was very crude looking.
Great build. I wish you lived closer to Chicago. I would love to see this at the Ferrari Expo model contest(not just Ferrari's).
Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo
Great build. I wish you lived closer to Chicago. I would love to see this at the Ferrari Expo model contest(not just Ferrari's).
Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo
Martin S
11-09-2008, 12:10 PM
Looking great !
This is a great kit that I just have to build some day..
This is a great kit that I just have to build some day..
nniemi
11-09-2008, 02:03 PM
Great build so far. The engine is a real masterpiece, the turbo looks like a well used real thing.
-Niko
-Niko
klutz_100
11-09-2008, 10:50 PM
:eek2:
Damn, it's fun to watch you work! :thumbsup:
I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with next Rob :D
Damn, it's fun to watch you work! :thumbsup:
I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with next Rob :D
sjelic
11-10-2008, 02:00 AM
Don't know what to say, I thought I saw the best that can be made from this kit, but boy, was I wrong.
Mihec
11-10-2008, 10:44 AM
Just got this kit and it is realy BIG scale.
@robrex: your's glass part in kit, do they have a stripe in the middle in front windshield and wired stripes on other big glassy part? I don't like that in my kit.
@robrex: your's glass part in kit, do they have a stripe in the middle in front windshield and wired stripes on other big glassy part? I don't like that in my kit.
Spike2933
11-10-2008, 11:42 AM
this is insane, just saw the work for the first time and am greatly impressed on how you can build it so perfect. the weathering on the engine is amazing. I'll definitely be following your work
mrawl
11-11-2008, 06:00 AM
Hot damn! A real modeling lesson here. Thank you Rob!!
SeanyG
11-13-2008, 09:02 AM
With respect to the others that have appeared on here building this kit, I just think this is going to be THE definative build of this fabulous kit. PERIOD!
F1Tommy
11-13-2008, 09:13 AM
With respect to the others that have appeared on here building this kit, I just think this is going to be THE definative build of this fabulous kit. PERIOD!
It sure does look that way!!! Cant wait to see the next update.
Best,
Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2009 model contest, Chicago
It sure does look that way!!! Cant wait to see the next update.
Best,
Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2009 model contest, Chicago
kimi4623
11-16-2008, 01:00 PM
WOW!! Looks great until now! Great job with the tires (one of the best I've seen) and great detailing in the engine.
I have this kit on the shelf, and all your work will be an important reference for me.
Keep on working on it.
I have this kit on the shelf, and all your work will be an important reference for me.
Keep on working on it.
jochen kieslich
11-18-2008, 01:26 PM
Dear Rob,
this is spectacular work.
I try to say it as decent as possible but i think this is one of those threads this forum might be intended for.
I have a smile on my face when reading your posts and looking at your work because pure pleasure and fun are screaming out of every digital bit!
Your skills are superb. From my point of view your way of dealing materials and instruments is reference class, you also go that step further with your incredible weathering technics and solutions for showing realistic surfaces and rough / used / heat worn components such as the muffler.....
Thanks for taking us with you on a trip through the 7th dimension of (car)modelling.
Take your time with this reference built!
Yours
Jochen
this is spectacular work.
I try to say it as decent as possible but i think this is one of those threads this forum might be intended for.
I have a smile on my face when reading your posts and looking at your work because pure pleasure and fun are screaming out of every digital bit!
Your skills are superb. From my point of view your way of dealing materials and instruments is reference class, you also go that step further with your incredible weathering technics and solutions for showing realistic surfaces and rough / used / heat worn components such as the muffler.....
Thanks for taking us with you on a trip through the 7th dimension of (car)modelling.
Take your time with this reference built!
Yours
Jochen
roddo
11-24-2008, 06:38 PM
Any more wizardry to show us Rob? Please..............
Robi J
11-26-2008, 09:06 AM
Oustanding approach and execution, a bible, as Jochen said in his thread.
I LOVE the weldings in the cockpit !!!
R :)
I LOVE the weldings in the cockpit !!!
R :)
robrex
11-28-2008, 03:31 AM
Thank you very much for the nice comments!
@robrex: your's glass part in kit, do they have a stripe in the middle in front windshield and wired stripes on other big glassy part? I don't like that in my kit.
Yes I do! I'm going to replace the kit glass with clear plastic anyway so luckily it won't effect me. It is annoying though! Things like that can spoil what is otherwise a great model even box stock.
here's the almost finished dash. I made the glass out of thermaform as previously shown in my 312T build. The tacho has real needles which were made from watch hands.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0173.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0158.jpg
I also finished the pedal assembly
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0168.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0178.jpg
Here's the rest of the interior progress
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0171.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0179.jpg
Thanks again for following this build
@robrex: your's glass part in kit, do they have a stripe in the middle in front windshield and wired stripes on other big glassy part? I don't like that in my kit.
Yes I do! I'm going to replace the kit glass with clear plastic anyway so luckily it won't effect me. It is annoying though! Things like that can spoil what is otherwise a great model even box stock.
here's the almost finished dash. I made the glass out of thermaform as previously shown in my 312T build. The tacho has real needles which were made from watch hands.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0173.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0158.jpg
I also finished the pedal assembly
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0168.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0178.jpg
Here's the rest of the interior progress
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0171.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0179.jpg
Thanks again for following this build
360spider
11-28-2008, 08:13 AM
Awesome Rob.
ModelerSite
11-28-2008, 08:22 AM
An oustanding modelling work, all us know the SMS set, but the weathering and details you made it places this in other dimension. Well done! :banghead:
tuned.by.twenty
11-28-2008, 08:24 AM
The last picture makes it all look real!
F1Tommy
11-28-2008, 11:46 AM
Very nice. Looks just like a real 1970's Porsche racecar, not a model!!
Tom Tanner/Ferrari Expo 2009 model/photography contest-Chicago April 25th 2009
Tom Tanner/Ferrari Expo 2009 model/photography contest-Chicago April 25th 2009
DerXL
11-28-2008, 02:26 PM
Shocking !:eek2:
jaykay640
11-28-2008, 05:52 PM
Awesome Rob ( not that i expected anything else :-)
I'm really amazed by that used look you achieve on the parts. This will really set the finsihed build apart from all the other 935s built with the SMS kit as they are usually very clean. A joy to follow!
On a nother note...i wanna say a special thank you!!
Back when you did the 312T you mentioned Plasti-Dip which i had never seen before. I sure got a can of that stuff. So far i haven't used it on a model but ever since i have a pair of my pointy tweezers dipped in it, it saved me sooo much "knee-time" and kept me from scratching metal parts! You really made my modeling life easier!! :-)
Cheers
Jaykay
I'm really amazed by that used look you achieve on the parts. This will really set the finsihed build apart from all the other 935s built with the SMS kit as they are usually very clean. A joy to follow!
On a nother note...i wanna say a special thank you!!
Back when you did the 312T you mentioned Plasti-Dip which i had never seen before. I sure got a can of that stuff. So far i haven't used it on a model but ever since i have a pair of my pointy tweezers dipped in it, it saved me sooo much "knee-time" and kept me from scratching metal parts! You really made my modeling life easier!! :-)
Cheers
Jaykay
cinqster
11-30-2008, 06:24 AM
You're doing a fantastic job on this, Rob. The weathering (especially on the floorpan) looks utterly amazing!
klutz_100
11-30-2008, 12:55 PM
Special stuff Rob :worshippy
ef302
12-03-2008, 08:23 PM
Stunning work so far Rob!! :cool:
Captain Mark
12-04-2008, 07:01 PM
So you finally got this one started Rob!
Nice work mate, as always the detail level is bordering on insane... keep it up!
Nice work mate, as always the detail level is bordering on insane... keep it up!
rollin80s
12-05-2008, 05:18 PM
:eek::yikes::eek2::worshippy:worshippy that sums it up for me.:popcorn:
robrex
12-28-2008, 09:00 PM
Ok, here's another quick update
I scratch built the fuse box and left the lid off to allow better access during a race
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0180.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0187.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0188.jpg
I also got some paint on the body. I used base coat white and then cleared with 2K. The decals are the Tamiya Cartograf ones from the recent release which I borrowed from a friend :smile: I've ordered a replacement set so hopefully I'll be able to return the new set soon
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0192.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0191.jpg
I also filled the screw holes in the bottom of the body and made little lugs the same diameter as the screw holes in the chassis. It now simply clips together during assembly. I don't plan on taking the body off so I'll glue the lugs in once complete for added strength.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0193.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0194.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0195.jpg
I forgot about the mesh in the front fender so I'll use a micro saw and cut a fine slit on the inside of the panel so the mesh screen can slide into place :loser:
I also thinned down the vents using my dremel and then dipped a course brush in thinners and jabbed the surface until the thinners dried to replicate the rough finish just like on the fuel tank
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0196.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0197.jpg
More soon! thanks for watching :smooch:
I scratch built the fuse box and left the lid off to allow better access during a race
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0180.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0187.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0188.jpg
I also got some paint on the body. I used base coat white and then cleared with 2K. The decals are the Tamiya Cartograf ones from the recent release which I borrowed from a friend :smile: I've ordered a replacement set so hopefully I'll be able to return the new set soon
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0192.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0191.jpg
I also filled the screw holes in the bottom of the body and made little lugs the same diameter as the screw holes in the chassis. It now simply clips together during assembly. I don't plan on taking the body off so I'll glue the lugs in once complete for added strength.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0193.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0194.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0195.jpg
I forgot about the mesh in the front fender so I'll use a micro saw and cut a fine slit on the inside of the panel so the mesh screen can slide into place :loser:
I also thinned down the vents using my dremel and then dipped a course brush in thinners and jabbed the surface until the thinners dried to replicate the rough finish just like on the fuel tank
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0196.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0197.jpg
More soon! thanks for watching :smooch:
tuned.by.twenty
12-28-2008, 09:15 PM
I also thinned down the vents using my dremel and then dipped a course brush in thinners and jabbed the surface until the thinners dried to replicate the rough finish just like on the fuel tank
Interesting trick! I'll have to keep that in mind.
Interesting trick! I'll have to keep that in mind.
360spider
12-28-2008, 10:54 PM
The wiring is excellent!
Shovel
12-29-2008, 03:44 AM
:eek7::eek7::eek2::eek7::eek7:. Incredible work you've done there. If there weren't any pics on the work surface I'ld say it's the genuine thing.
Mark
Mark
jaykay640
12-29-2008, 05:25 AM
Well.....beautiful work as always...what else can i say :-)
klutz_100
12-29-2008, 06:38 AM
You are 'da ma, Rob! :D
Great to see some more of your work - I can't get enough of it :thumbsup:
Great to see some more of your work - I can't get enough of it :thumbsup:
SuperMele
12-29-2008, 07:54 AM
Nice build, folowed it from te start... You give me great reference pics for my own bild...:lol:
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