Tamiya 1/12 Martini Porsche 935

Post by **kpisnuts** » Sat Apr 02, 2022 5:33 pm

Hi all just won this on ebay(won't be starting it for a while as this covid is doing a real job on me atm)

Post by **kpisnuts** » Tue Apr 05, 2022 8:44 pm

OK so I've made a start, strangely for a Tamiya kit there are some horrid seams on the front end.

Nothing is glued in the front yet, I've masked the inside of the fuel tank and tried to replicate some fuel in there.

I won't be gluing the oil tank cage in until I've finished the tank (I remember that from the Vaillant build)

Post by **digger303** » Tue Apr 05, 2022 11:42 pm

take care and get well the kit will be there when your ready.

Post by **Mpfiend** » Wed Apr 06, 2022 2:27 pm

kpisnuts wrote: Tue Apr 05, 2022 8:44 pm OK so I've made a start, strangely for a Tamiya kit there are some horrid seams on the front end.
Nothing is glued in the front yet, I've masked the inside of the fuel tank and tried to replicate some fuel in there.
I won't be gluing the oil tank cage in until I've finished the tank (I remember that from the Vaillant build)

Hi,

Looks like you have made a good start on this despite being ill, I hope you are feeling better soon.

Can I ask, what is the issue with the oil tank cage that you came across?

Post by **kpisnuts** » Wed Apr 06, 2022 8:23 pm

If you glue it in the order they suggest it's impossible to attach the lower oil pipe, it's better to put the tank it the frame glue the pipe on then add the whole unit to the bulkhead.
It's about a 1/4 of the way down this page.
https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/ind ... 34/page/2/

Post by **kpisnuts** » Wed Apr 06, 2022 9:04 pm

OK so as you can see I'm not building this as a showroom car but rather as one that has just finished a race.

Post by **DRUMS01** » Wed Apr 06, 2022 11:11 pm

If I remember, the kit originally came out around 1977. That may be in part the reason for the seams when compared to current Tamiya kits tooling. I remember similar seam issues on the vintage 1968 mold of the 1/12 Tamiya Porsche 910 too.

I have this kit too and will watch your build carefully to learn from a veteran 1/12 Tamiya Porsche builder.

DRUMS01 / Ben

Post by **Mpfiend** » Thu Apr 07, 2022 5:41 am

kpisnuts wrote: Wed Apr 06, 2022 8:23 pm If you glue it in the order they suggest it's impossible to attach the lower oil pipe, it's better to put the tank it the frame glue the pipe on then add the whole unit to the bulkhead.
It's about a 1/4 of the way down this page.
https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/ind ... 34/page/2/

Thanks very much for the info, much appreciated.

Post by **kpisnuts** » Fri Apr 08, 2022 8:27 pm

Hi all added battery cables.

and starter motor cables.

I've got to say I'm super happy with the metal effects on this. The casings would be made of magnesium and I've worked up close and personal on hundreds of these and I don't think I could get more realistic results, I tried a different approach, normally I use ABT engine grease thinned down to a wash but I didn't want to disturb the mig steel colour I had used which I know white spirit based wash would so I tried a wash of vallejo engine grey over it. I'm loving the result, I can see me using this again.

Post by **kpisnuts** » Fri Apr 08, 2022 8:30 pm

Hi all added battery cables.

and starter motor cables.

I've got to say I'm super happy with the metal effects on this. The casings would be made of magnesium and I've worked up close and personal on hundreds of these and I don't think I could get more realistic results, I tried a different approach, normally I use ABT engine grease thinned down to a wash but I didn't want to disturb the mig steel colour I had used which I know white spirit based wash would so I tried a wash of vallejo engine grey over it. I'm loving the result, I can see me using this again.

Post by **kpisnuts** » Sat Apr 09, 2022 9:20 pm

I've added the advance retard pipe to the dizzy (assuming you can see it)

Sprayed some the body

More work on the engine.

Post by **WordenB** » Sun Apr 10, 2022 9:11 am

Looking really good so far, 1/12 scale appeals to me for the opportunity to really show detail.

Post by **cor** » Sun Apr 10, 2022 10:24 am

Cool model. Nice work so far.

Post by **kpisnuts** » Sun Apr 10, 2022 7:26 pm

Did some work on the fuel pump, Tamiya would have you use plastic tube for the fuel lines whereas they are metal on the real thing.

Since I've used artistic licence already and depicted gold plated nuts and bolts I decided to depict gold plated fuel lines too.

Post by **cor** » Mon Apr 11, 2022 3:05 am

whats the blue touch up paint (or whatever it is) seen on the last picture?

Post by **kpisnuts** » Mon Apr 11, 2022 6:17 pm

Sorry don't see anything like that.

Post by **RangerNeil** » Mon Apr 11, 2022 7:32 pm

Me neither. Where are you seeing it @cor??

Post by **cor** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 12:54 am

kpisnuts wrote: Mon Apr 11, 2022 6:17 pm Sorry don't see anything like that.

I adjusted the image to make it clearer what I see

Post by **cor** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 1:00 am

cor wrote: Tue Apr 12, 2022 12:54 am
kpisnuts wrote: Mon Apr 11, 2022 6:17 pm Sorry don't see anything like that.
I adjusted the image to make it clearer what I see
Lovin the detail by the way

Post by **digger303** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 9:42 am

cor wrote: Tue Apr 12, 2022 12:54 am
kpisnuts wrote: Mon Apr 11, 2022 6:17 pm Sorry don't see anything like that.
I adjusted the image to make it clearer what I see

We were all looking at the wrong pic on the wrong page thinking what in the blazes is this fella smoking......

Post by **kpisnuts** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 10:08 pm

Oh that is just underpainting for tonal variation its just acrylic blue grey.

Post by **cor** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 1:06 am

kpisnuts wrote: Tue Apr 12, 2022 10:08 pm Oh that is just underpainting for tonal variation its just acrylic blue grey.

Thanks. It looks like a fun build, like all the Tamiya 1/12 cars.

Post by **kpisnuts** » Thu Apr 14, 2022 4:13 pm

Made a start on the turbos and ancillary parts.

Post by **kpisnuts** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 8:48 pm

Hi all well I'm back from Scotland so did some work on this today, this is as much detail as the kit supplies I've done a trial fit in the body to see how it looks, I've got more pipework and wiring to add yet.

Post by **digger303** » Tue Apr 19, 2022 12:26 am

Post by **kpisnuts** » Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:22 pm

Added some of the missing pipework, did the first bit of masking, started weathering the underneath and started on the brakes.

And a trial fit of the rear end.

Post by **kpisnuts** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 9:01 pm

Hi all added the crossover pipes for the calipers

And added the bleed nipples

And did some work on the suspension

Just need to talk to the blokes at work for the routing of the brake pipes.

Post by **cor** » Sat Apr 23, 2022 8:19 am

your real world experience is turning that thing into a masterpiece

Post by **kpisnuts** » Sun Apr 24, 2022 9:35 pm

Hi all I've added some of the missing details to the fire suppression system.

And added a few other missing details.

Post by **digger303** » Sun Apr 24, 2022 9:46 pm

Post by **DRUMS01** » Sun Apr 24, 2022 11:54 pm

Lookin good as I really like the extra details you have added. That extra level of dedication most always brings every build to another level. Keep sending those updates.

Ben / DRUMS01

Post by **kpisnuts** » Mon Apr 25, 2022 9:10 pm

Added a few decals

And a try of the body

I'm really enjoying this kit, I quite like the look of this car.

Post by **kpisnuts** » Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:23 pm

Did some work on the front end and installed the engine.

Post by **kpisnuts** » Thu Apr 28, 2022 9:03 pm

Made a start on the dashboard.

Post by **BigWall** » Fri Apr 29, 2022 10:58 pm

Extraordinary! It's looking great!

Post by **kpisnuts** » Sat Apr 30, 2022 8:02 pm

OK so masked the boot (that was confusing to say the least)

Did the safety cage.

A trial of the body

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun May 01, 2022 5:15 pm

Very cool looking kit
Some great details here

Post by **kpisnuts** » Mon May 02, 2022 8:51 pm

Hi all did the drive shafts, I think they look good, but what a pita they were

Got the suspension done.

And added some decals.

Post by **kpisnuts** » Tue May 03, 2022 8:58 pm

Well its got its wheels on.

Post by **kpisnuts** » Fri May 06, 2022 9:05 pm

Added the missing CDI units wires.

Added the low tension leads (I know they're not to scale but it's all I've got)

Added the body, getting there.

Post by **kpisnuts** » Sun May 08, 2022 4:57 pm

Some pics in daylight.

Post by **digger303** » Sun May 08, 2022 11:40 pm

Post by **cor** » Mon May 09, 2022 4:17 am

Nice detailing work. Looking good.

Post by **kpisnuts** » Sun May 15, 2022 8:33 pm

OK so back off hols.

Added some decals and getting ready for the weathering.

Post by **Bdiddy** » Mon May 16, 2022 2:25 am

Really nice job so far mate, Ive only just seen this thread so enjoyed seeing your progress on it.

Great job masking the rear spoiler, as you know it is a bit of a tricky job.

Good luck with the rear qrt decals, they're bloody frustrating!