Twokidsnosleep Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Cool little car in both model and real form Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I've been really impressed by the way this build is coming along! I remember the 914's in the early '70's when I was in Junior High school, and I've always liked the looks of them. I'd forgotten that Revell made a kit of this car, and I was fortunate that the other day on eBay, I snagged a near pristine kit of one (only the engine blocks were glued) for $50.00. I'd certainly like to build this one sometime---------might open up the doors along with some other changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 Thanks for the comments gentlemen. Yea, Bill unfortunately that is about the going rate for the Revell kit. Beware the windshield frame on the Revell kit is very fragile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Very nice work and progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 After opening the vents in the bumper I fabricated the auxiliary driving lights from styrene tubing, rod & sheet. Lenses are from Modelers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250 Testa Rossa Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 this link should help. http://www.pbase.com/9146gt/9146gt_factory_race_cars_sn9140431020_sonauto40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 The ugly duckling of Porsche. Nice engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 this link should help. http://www.pbase.com/9146gt/9146gt_factory_race_cars_sn9140431020_sonauto40 Thanks Maxx for the link. I was already aware of it and this has been my primary reference source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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afx Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 Fabricated the racing muffler. I'll trim the pipes to length later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Jon Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Man that is looking great JC, nice work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 The ugly duckling of Porsche. Nice engine. Yea a lot people consider the 914 as a Porsche stepchild. I guess it is but myself I really like the car's styling and with the bigger 6-cylinder engine the car was a great performer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I always thought the 914 was a great looking Porsche. When I was in Florida there was a many of them on the streets.. Excellent work so far JC... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 Thanks guys. I'll post pictures this evening of what I hope is the final mock-up before I start finish paint on the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I think it's the long wheelbase that I never liked. Nonetheless, this looks great. If it goes fast, who cares? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonW Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 For me it's the sail panels behind the side windows that spoil the shape. Otherwise if you imagine a fastback roof, it would look pretty close to a flattened 911 (I only just realised that!). Somehow while I really don't like 914s I do really like the 914/6. This is a particularly good model, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 As promised here are what I hope is final mock-up before paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Some finished bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Primary color applied. Once its full cures I can polish it out and apply the black accents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Wheels look great! Are you going to add decals to the tires or leave em as blackwalls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 (edited) Wheels look great! Are you going to add decals to the tires or leave em as blackwalls? Thanks. The period photos I have found show no side wall marking so that's how I am modeling it. Edited October 29, 2014 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 Roof painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Paint complete on to foiling & decaling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 Chassis permanently installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I worked for Porsche/Audi as a service technician when I was in my late teens/early 20's and I remember working on those cars. We had only a few 6 cylinders ones that rarely came in, but the various 4 cylinder versions kept us busy. A good running 2.0 with the Weber carb up-grade, cam, and headers was a NICE ride….. Beautiful build so far! Thanks for the great memories! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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