unclescott58 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I may need to buy another Porsche 914. The kit is not the greatest. But, I love the car. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I always have enjoyed that unique porsche body style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I assume the Porsche is going to include the Richie Ginther version cut down windscreen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 The Porsche, in spite of poor fit is interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'70 Grande Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Is that Porsche kit really in 1/25 scale, (not 1/24th)? I wonder if the road-race version's parts will include fender flares, Minilite racing wheels and that Richie Ginther cut-down windshield; any idea, anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) Is that Porsche kit really in 1/25 scale, (not 1/24th)? I wonder if the road-race version's parts will include fender flares, Minilite racing wheels and that Richie Ginther cut-down windshield; any idea, anyone? It's a 40+ yr old Revell kit, so it would be 1/25th... some box art pics of older issues. I've never had one, but I've heard it has some challenges in the fit and the windshield frame is delicate.. Edited February 13, 2015 by Rob Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSNJim Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) Is that Porsche kit really in 1/25 scale, (not 1/24th)? I wonder if the road-race version's parts will include fender flares, Minilite racing wheels and that Richie Ginther cut-down windshield; any idea, anyone? The flier in the OP says that the 914 is a 2'n1 kit. I don't remember any issue of the kit having more than one building option available. I would expect that the stock and Ginther/racing versions are the two options, though we will have to wait and see. This kit is the one I most excited about; more than I've been about any kit in a long time. I'm a huge fan of the 914. I've already got a couple of builds in mind - no, none involve V8s. Edited February 13, 2015 by SSNJim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveM Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I am looking at the 914 too. The engines will beef up a couple of my dune buggy and bus projects, and one will be built stock. I really want to build one up as a rusted out orange one that three of us (yes, three!) drove out from Port Huron MI to Chicago, and back through Wisconsin and the U.P. It was quite an interesting trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 as far as I know all issues of the 914 would let you build it kinda stock or racing versions. it may not have said so on the box, or in the instrux, but all the parts were there, except, maybe, the cut down windshield. jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Is that Porsche kit really in 1/25 scale, (not 1/24th)? I wonder if the road-race version's parts will include fender flares, Minilite racing wheels and that Richie Ginther cut-down windshield; any idea, anyone? I have only owned the stock version of the kit but to the best of my knowledge the only difference between it and the racing version is the cut down windscreen and the decals. And unless they are creating new tooling for the kit (most unlikely) Minilites and flared wheel arches won't be included. Yes the windscreen frame is extremely delicate. I have never built it box stock but with some kit bashing and effort it can be built into a nice replica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarana-X Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) I was given a started Ritchie Ginther version a few years back. It was missing the windscreen, so I just made a full cage. I would assume the only difference between the Road Race and Stock version is the racing seat, windscreen, tachometer, and the fire extinguisher. The Fuchs it came with are junk. I used some from one of their Beetles, which ironically, is the best part in the old Revell Beetle kits. The whole back end fitment is kinda wonky. This is the best I felt like getting it: Edited February 13, 2015 by Zarana-X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Here is the version from the the three car gift set. It is the same kit with the exception of being molded in red plastic in lieu of yellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 man "hard to cover yellow" or "sure to come back to haunt you red", I sure hope its molded in WHITE this time! jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizPorsche944 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 (edited) Looks like its coming out second quarter. Really excited for this kit. Edited March 19, 2015 by WizPorsche944 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Not to be a downer, but the proportions of these models are pretty poor. I have owned several 914s and have a shell / project car now. Last time I took one of the kits down off the shelf and really looked at it, I put it back. No time to do that much rework right now. There IS a builder on this site who's done a remarkable build starting with the Revell kit, with some worthwhile corrections and even a very nice set of the signature 914 racer fender flares. I seem to remember the body was going to be offered in resin at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250 Testa Rossa Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I would be pretty darn excited if they included decals for the Richie Ginther car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 (edited) Not to be a downer, but the proportions of these models are pretty poor. I have owned several 914s and have a shell / project car now. Last time I took one of the kits down off the shelf and really looked at it, I put it back. No time to do that much rework right now. There IS a builder on this site who's done a remarkable build starting with the Revell kit, with some worthwhile corrections and even a very nice set of the signature 914 racer fender flares. I seem to remember the body was going to be offered in resin at some point. I assume that would be me Bill and the trans- kit is now available from Historic Racing Miniatures. This is what the kit looks like built-up. Edited March 19, 2015 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 (edited) I have the transkit and its totally rad. can I ask, JC, what is holding the back of your buildup up in the air? I would like to have it sit lower than that. did you make that stance on purpose or could you share whats keeping it from settling down a little more? thanks and I am looking forward to building it up, so much in fact that I am not that excited about this Revell reissue even though I have tried to buy an earlier one on ebay for some time now without luck. the resin one just looks so much better. jb Edited March 19, 2015 by jbwelda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 (edited) JB, the wheels were not permanently installed in the photo above. I used that photo because no decals are included in the trans-kit. On my finished build the rear is down a bit more. I think the absence of a rear valance gives the illusion that the rear is higher than it actually is. If you want it even lower you should be able to trim the top of the front struts and rear shocks. Beware though I used as wide as tires possible in the trans-kit. There isn't much room left inside the fender wells. Edited March 20, 2015 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) Beautiful job on that, JC (AFX). The stock early 914-4 is great fun to drive because it's so light and handles so well, but the flared and hot-rodded six-cylinder powered cars are a whole 'nother ballgame. Company I worked for long ago had a ratty 3.0 RS-powered, flared 914 autocrosser, lowered and lightened as much as possible. Man, that was some car. Edited March 20, 2015 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfhess Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 A friend used to have a 914-6 with a 3.2 Carrera engine in it. It was painted Grabber blue. It looked stock aside from the color. What a sleeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 A friend used to have a 914-6 with a 3.2 Carrera engine in it. It was painted Grabber blue. It looked stock aside from the color. What a sleeper. Porsche offered a color close to Grabber Blue so it may have been a stock color. From what I have read Porsche was willing to paint the cars any custom color you wanted as long as you were willing to pay for it. Beautiful job on that, JC (AFX). The stock early 914-4 is great fun to drive because it's so light and handles so well, but the flared and hot-rodded six-cylinder powered cars are a whole 'nother ballgame. Company I worked for long ago had a ratty 3.0 RS-powered, flared 914 autocrosser, lowered and lightened as much as possible. Man, that was some car. Thanks Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfhess Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Porsche offered a color close to Grabber Blue so it may have been a stock color. From what I have read Porsche was willing to paint the cars any custom color you wanted as long as you were willing to pay for it.In this particular case the owner had it painted Ford Grabber blue during it's restoration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony N Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 This my full scale 914 it's about three different colors , I may try to build a copy of it when the kit comes out. I will need lots of tape and skill to match the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Nice link to factory colors. http://www.p914.com/p914_paint_72.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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