John E. Bowers Jr. Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I'm going to attempt a replication of the Porsche 928 that was used in the movie Risky Buisness. I believe that the car is a champagne color with a tan interior. Im gonna be mixing up two kits... The Fujimi will be the most of the donor for this project since its body seems to be more perfectly proportioned than the Revell. I'm not sure if the movie car had a sunroof so I filled the kit one. I'll keep ya posted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Oh now this is different and cool, I'll be watching this. I like the kit body color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVZ2881 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I'll be watching this one to see if you have any issue building the "GT" kit, as I have that one to build as well. I always thought the movie car was more of a grey than a champagne?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E. Bowers Jr. Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 I'll be watching this one to see if you have any issue building the "GT" kit, as I have that one to build as well. I always thought the movie car was more of a grey than a champagne?? So did I untill I did some rsearch. I'm probably gonna buy the dvd to see for sure. I'll keep you postrd on the buildup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Is it going to be half sunk too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAL Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 (edited) I'll be watching this one to see if you have any issue building the "GT" kit, as I have that one to build as well. I always thought the movie car was more of a grey than a champagne?? Maybe in between. Definately not gray but doesn't seem to be a true champagne either. med brown interior with a sun roof. The movie car is in an Ill Museum. Yeah I have GT kit to build too. The Revell kit might have been the better choice as it has the correct nose and lights for the movie car. Edited September 1, 2008 by CAL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalefinishes Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I love builds like this. I found this on http://www.928registry.org/Risky-Business-928-Excellence.htm none of the four 928s used for the production of Risky Busi-ness exactly match the car as it is actually portrayed on film. The cars present a mix of years, wheels, transmissions, and original colors -all similar yet slightly different from one another. RB 928, as portrayed in the film, is a 1981 Platinmetallic 928 with a five-speed manual transmission, offset "Phone-Dial" cast alloy wheels, a gold interior, and Illinois State license plate tag number N2Z 264. And the primary 928 used for filming in real life was a Platinum Metallic 1981 928, but with an automatic transmission, flat-face 15-inch "Phone-Dial" wheels, a brown dash, gold seats, and a non-reflective prop Illinois license plate, number N2Z 264. Hope this helps Jameston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Is there a car that color doesn't ruin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E. Bowers Jr. Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 (edited) I love builds like this. I found this on http://www.928registry.org/Risky-Business-928-Excellence.htm none of the four 928s used for the production of Risky Busi-ness exactly match the car as it is actually portrayed on film. The cars present a mix of years, wheels, transmissions, and original colors -all similar yet slightly different from one another. RB 928, as portrayed in the film, is a 1981 Platinmetallic 928 with a five-speed manual transmission, offset "Phone-Dial" cast alloy wheels, a gold interior, and Illinois State license plate tag number N2Z 264. And the primary 928 used for filming in real life was a Platinum Metallic 1981 928, but with an automatic transmission, flat-face 15-inch "Phone-Dial" wheels, a brown dash, gold seats, and a non-reflective prop Illinois license plate, number N2Z 264. Hope this helps Jameston It does, and thank you! The story Mr. Johnson did on its history is great. It made me decide to do it as the "Dump Car" and I'll tell you why. The primary film car was shipped overseas. The one that Mr. Johnson founc clearly exsists and is in a museum. But the "Dump Car"... It is said that it was reassembled, but c'mon man, a car that was under that much water surley has been sold for scrap. This is part of the reason we all build models, to express our imaginations, right?! Edited September 2, 2008 by John E. Bowers Jr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajulia Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Hello friend! I was lookin at the post and it got me thinkin of the car in rocky was this the model... I dont have the movies in the stash to check if any one has or knows .John sweet take and the thought is even more out there... must of seen the vhs tape lookin fer the classic boxing matches... HAHAHAH jus foolin Keep on wit the keepin on!!!peace ajulia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Here is the one I built. Not like the Risky Business one, but closer to Scarface. One of the first kits I put together when I got back into modeling again. I have another kit I used Testors Platinum Metallic airbrushed. It's a work in progress, meaning it sits in the box awaiting a sanding and re-paint. I look forward to your build. This is one of my most favorite Porsche's and one cannot forget the great scenes in Risky Business! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Great to see you are sharing your building techniques w/ this project John, will definetly be following this thing from start to end!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAL Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Is there a car that color doesn't ruin? Is there a 928 that hasn't been ruined? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAL Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 (edited) wasn't there one of these in Weird Science too? i have some personal experience with a 928-S with the V-8, it was quite fast! not as fast as my '71 Nova, but definitely faster than my '87 Mustang GT. Dave I also have a lot of personal experience in a 928-S. It was a nice car, fast, and got a lot of attention from the ladies and had a killer stereo in it from the factory. It would effortlessly cruise at 100mph. Too bad they were targeted at people that didn't take care of them, so there isn't very many nice ones left. I wouldn't mind having one but I would sure be scared to buy a used one. There were lots of Porsche updates the most people just didn't do. Edited September 4, 2008 by CAL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Well, as you said, maybe the 928-S with the V-8, and I would like to see it, because, a 928 GT-S, it's a hard one to beat with that '71 Nova. How fast you mean, starting?, because in the long run these german cars are hard to beat. Simón P. Rivera Torres wasn't there one of these in Weird Science too? i have some personal experience with a 928-S with the V-8, it was quite fast! not as fast as my '71 Nova, but definitely faster than my '87 Mustang GT. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Is there a 928 that hasn't been ruined? Besides the one they sunk for the movie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAL Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Well, as you said, maybe the 928-S with the V-8, and I would like to see it, because, a 928 GT-S, it's a hard one to beat with that '71 Nova. How fast you mean, starting?, because in the long run these german cars are hard to beat. Simón P. Rivera Torres Well first of all all 928s had a V8 I think they all have been ruined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Jmmm....good to know it, my friend!...thank you! Simón Simon, no my '71 Nova outran that 928-S from start to finish. not just in the quarter mile, but also right up to 150 mph or so. with highway gearing and a nicely built small block it was quite fast, not terribly quick, but fast. not that i condone that type of behavior on public roads. it's interesting that there were three cars used for filming in Risky Business. i would have thought that one, maybe two at most. one for the majority of filming and one for dropping in the drink! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAL Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Jmmm....good to know it, my friend!...thank you! Simón no problem And there was 928 928S 928S4 928GT 928GTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayVee Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 You picked a good time to build a 928. Today is the Boston Shark Party which every year plays host to a large gathering of 928s. Check out the 928 section of Rennlist to see some amazing sharks ( supercharged, etc.) I love these things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E. Bowers Jr. Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 I'm making some progress on this. I have the panel lines scribed, body side trim removed, and after some final sanding it will be ready for a primer coat to show me where I have messed up. I will have some pictures up tomorrow when we get done with this tropical storm stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E. Bowers Jr. Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share Posted September 21, 2008 The Revell kit might have been the better choice as it has the correct nose and lights for the movie car. Agreed. I have changed direction about 22 and 1/2 degrees and have decided to use the Revell GT body. A little more work may be in store for me although it is more accurate for the movie car replication. Thanks, J.B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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