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Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 8:12 pm
by Tay99
Hi all.

My next build is this kit from tamiya a 1/24 model of Porsches 911 Gt1 as raced at Le Mans in 1996.

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Made a start by cleaning and test fitting some parts.

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More soon.

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 8:43 pm
by soup
Nice kit :thumb1:

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 8:52 pm
by barryf1fan
Annnnnnd, sub'd! :D

Love all these GT1 style cars from the '90s. :thumb2:

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2020 8:01 am
by Gary30
Yes! Right up my street this one, this has been on my wishlist for ages now, but I haven't got round to picking one up. A mate of mine built it way back in the day using superglue and no paint, and it still turned out looking good, so that's a glowing reference for Tamiya again, I'm sure you will smash it out of the park.

The decals will be your biggest obstacle I think, pretty involved scheme that.

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2020 9:23 pm
by Tay99
Hi all, parts all primed with Ultimate. Thanks for everyone who has commented

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Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2020 9:27 pm
by barryf1fan
OMG!! Thing looks bitchin' in primer gray!! :banana:

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:09 pm
by Twokidsnosleep
barryf1fan wrote: Thu Jan 23, 2020 9:27 pm OMG!! Thing looks bitchin' in primer gray!! :banana:
I agree, cool lines. Even the engine looks great like that

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 9:01 am
by Kevthemodeller
Looking forward to seeing this one come together :th:

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2020 1:45 pm
by Tay99
Hi all, back with a bit, black, black and more black oh and a bit of white.
Sprayed most of the parts in LP5 semi gloss black and the body with zero paints brilliant white.

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Thanks all for the comments.

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2020 9:56 pm
by Tay99
Hi all. This week I’ve worked on the engine, gearbox and rear suspension.
Painted with tamiya and Alclad paints lots of masking and detail brush painting.

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Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2020 10:08 pm
by barryf1fan
Holy mother of Jorge! Beautiful!! :clap:

If that rear cowling isn't removable, I'd be sawing that bish off so it would be! :shock:

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2020 7:52 am
by Gary30
I need to increase my vocabulary of superlatives for browsing this site. Great work, don't know what else to say!

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2020 6:35 pm
by Twokidsnosleep
Dude, you got one sweet rear clip

Is that ok to say to another guy???

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2020 6:54 pm
by Tay99
Hi Barry, Gary and Scott, thanks for for the comments,

Barry, yes the rear bodywork is removable to view the engine.

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2020 11:09 pm
by Oddball007
looking Awesome, watching with great interest.

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2020 4:56 pm
by Tay99
Hi all, thanks for looking in.

Quick update made a start on the decals, 2 have have disintegrated so I've had to order some new ones.

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Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 12:09 am
by Mpfiend
Very nice so far

Regards
Keith

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 3:53 am
by barryf1fan
Such a cool freaking car - sucks about the decals... but it will be a beaut when done! :th:

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 8:47 am
by Hawkmoon
:th: Looks good to me and nicely done :thumb2:

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 10:16 am
by Kevthemodeller
Looking good, some very nice engine detail, the decals have gone on very well :th:

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2020 8:57 pm
by Tay99
Thanks for all the comments.
Finally finished the rear end, disc brakes and front suspension all done.
If anyone decides to build this kit take you time doing the turbos and exhaust because they all need to line up so the engine supports
Also line up with the rear baulkhead. Just waiting for the new decal sheet to finish the bodywork.

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Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2020 9:36 pm
by Meliodas2019
nice work Tay looks great :th:

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2020 11:24 pm
by digger303
paint looks to be very real plus a pro build all over.

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 3:53 am
by barryf1fan
Man, Tay, this is looking great!! What color are those calipers?? Love it!

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 7:54 am
by Kevthemodeller
Great looking engine pack Tay :th:

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 3:09 pm
by jmurphy18
This looks awesome !! Excellent work. The details on the engine is wonderful. :th: :cheers2:

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 6:15 pm
by Tay99
Thanks for all the comments, new decals have turned up today so can finish the body.

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 9:34 pm
by Tay99
Hi all. I’ve now finished the wheels and tyres, the centre gold was painted with super metallic gold
then the wheel nuts were painted silver, then covered in clear tamiya red and blue.
Tyre decals were applied and then covered in alclad clear Matt to protect them.

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Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 11:03 pm
by Kevthemodeller
Those wheels look fantastic :banana: :clap:

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 5:01 pm
by Hawkmoon
:clap: :thumb2: Some outstanding work going on here and looking 👋 :thumb1:

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2020 8:40 pm
by Tay99
Hi all thanks again for the comments.
Bit more done today. Seat and seatbelts done, the one thing I dread doing seat belts.
Dash board done and engine fixed to the floor pan. Tomorrow ill get the gloss coat done.

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Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2020 2:53 am
by barryf1fan
Man, this is gonna be a beautiful kit once done... and I don't know why you hate doing the seatbelts, they look freakin' real!! Great job! :thumb1:

One of these days I'll balls up enough to try some. :lol:

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2020 7:33 am
by Hawkmoon
:clap: :clap: Your doing a top job on this and nicely done :clap: :thumb2:

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2020 8:05 am
by Tay99
This for the comments guys.

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2020 8:07 am
by Tay99
barryf1fan wrote: Sun Feb 09, 2020 2:53 am Man, this is gonna be a beautiful kit once done... and I don't know why you hate doing the seatbelts, they look freakin' real!! Great job! :thumb1:

One of these days I'll balls up enough to try some. :lol:
Hi Barry thanks for looking in, I just find it so fiddly and a strain on the eyes. :crazy:

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2020 9:46 am
by Mpfiend
This is looking superb so far.
This is a great looking kit, what did you use for the seat belts? they are very realistic.
Best regards

Keith

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2020 11:17 am
by Tay99
Mpfiend wrote: Sun Feb 09, 2020 9:46 am This is looking superb so far.
This is a great looking kit, what did you use for the seat belts? they are very realistic.
Best regards

Keith
Hi Keith
I used a photo etch set from Turner model manufactory it also come with a sheet of self adhesive fabric. I think this is now out of production, if you have a look at hiro boy or spot model they supply other makes, help that helps.

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2020 12:41 pm
by Kevthemodeller
Superb cabin details and seat belts :th:

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2020 2:58 pm
by jmurphy18
Looking awesome Tay99! Your work and details are sweet!!

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2020 3:12 pm
by Mpfiend
Tay99 wrote: Sun Feb 09, 2020 11:17 am
Hi Keith
I used a photo etch set from Turner model manufactory it also come with a sheet of self adhesive fabric. I think this is now out of production, if you have a look at hiro boy or spot model they supply other makes, help that helps.
Thanks very much Tay,
I’m a frequent visitor to Hiroboy so I’ll take a look on my next visit.

Best regards
Keith

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2020 6:32 pm
by Tay99
Hi all got the gloss coat done gravity Spain 2k.



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Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2020 6:58 pm
by Gary30
Damn son!!!!

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2020 7:42 pm
by barryf1fan
Gary30 wrote: Sun Feb 09, 2020 6:58 pmDamn son!!!!
^^ 2nd that!! What a crackin' build!! Excellent. :clap: :clap:

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2020 8:16 pm
by Hawkmoon
:th: :clap: Thats popped very nicely and top work :clap: :thumb2:

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2020 11:23 pm
by digger303
:bow:: :bow:: :bow:: :cheers2:

Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2020 12:11 am
by Twokidsnosleep
Solid
The best of this kit I have seen :thumb2:
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Re: Tamiya Porsche 911 gt1

Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2020 7:34 am
by Kevthemodeller
Cracking 2k mate :th: :clap: :clap: