MikeH Posted April 24, 2009 Report Posted April 24, 2009 This is my most recently completed build before the big basement clean-out before construction starts. Revell Germany Porsche 956c. On a whole, I'm not impressed with the kit, especially seeing that I paid import price for a glorified snap-kit of sorts. No engine at all, no suspension at all, a dash with separate steering wheel, and a seat/driver area mold. Next time I'll buy the Tamiya. LOL Nothing special, but a decent shelf model. One decal rolled over on me and I could not for the life of me fix it. There was not any chrome parts in the kit, so all the chrome was done using Alclad II.
JayMesawitz Posted April 24, 2009 Report Posted April 24, 2009 MikeH, Thanks for sharing. The orange body turned out great as did the alclad chrome wheels. I kind of see a gold tone on the wheel centers did you paint that or is it a light/shadow effect? The tire markings stencil or decal? One good thing about no engine is that there are not any engine cover fit issues when it's all closed up. I like what you have done! I have the tamiya kit (Rothman livery) in my started pile. It's actually one of those "i started this but got over my head" gift kits. I hope mine turns out as well and i can get past (redo/ignore) the things I would have done differently. Jay
MikeH Posted April 24, 2009 Author Report Posted April 24, 2009 MikeH, Thanks for sharing. The orange body turned out great as did the alclad chrome wheels. I kind of see a gold tone on the wheel centers did you paint that or is it a light/shadow effect? The tire markings stencil or decal? One good thing about no engine is that there are not any engine cover fit issues when it's all closed up. I like what you have done! I have the tamiya kit (Rothman livery) in my started pile. It's actually one of those "i started this but got over my head" gift kits. I hope mine turns out as well and i can get past (redo/ignore) the things I would have done differently. Jay Hi Jay, thanks for the compliments. The wheel wires are painted gold and the tire emblems are decals with a mist coat of flat clear over them.
ewahl Posted April 24, 2009 Report Posted April 24, 2009 This is a great first post of your car projects. I love the red-orange finish on the body. Keep up the posts. Ed
Guest Bun E. Carlos Posted April 24, 2009 Report Posted April 24, 2009 ARTICLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) Very Cool!!!!!!!!!!!
Dreamsof51 Posted May 6, 2009 Report Posted May 6, 2009 Sure doesn't look basic form this perspective. The overall effect is very nice. Thanks for posting. Chris
Glynyrd Posted May 7, 2009 Report Posted May 7, 2009 Very nice, however, I think with that orange color, there should be a white "T" (for Tennessee) on it :D Seriously though, it's beautiful. Glenn
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