Gluebomber Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 This is a model of the first Le Mans winner for Porsche, the 917K driven by Richard Attwood and Hans Hermann in 1970. It's the Fujimi kit with the Historic Racing Miniatures engine, a corrected rear body section by Renaissance, some p/e details and decals from Studio 27, and a number of scratchbuilt and parts box details added to the engine compartment. Overall, the the added details went together well with the base kit, but unfortunately the engine cover doesn't fit as well as I'd like. This isn't a huge problem for me because I plan to display the model with the back end opened up, but I want to put the cover back on occasionally to show off the car's great lines. The model is far from perfect, but I was glad to add this important car to my shelf. All comments and constructive criticism are welcome. Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Looks amazing, nice detailing on the engine. Very well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchrisf Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Very cool.. I love these cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 A lot of nice detail in this , nice decal work , well done . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 That's a beauty! Those stripes must have been trying. You really captured the overall look well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I really like what you have accomplished with the kit and the added detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Very nice Larry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'70 Grande Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 A stunning build! Paint and decal work is excellent, and the added details to the engine and engine bay are simple outstanding! Please answer a couple of quick questions for me; how many cylinders are inside that motor, and how many plug wires are there for each cylinder? I can see two different distributors; I'm assuming one for each side of the engine... correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluebomber Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share Posted July 3, 2018 Thanks for the kind words, Guys. Mark, the engine has 12 cylinders with 2 plugs per cylinder. As you assumed, there's one distributor for each side of the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave B Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Great build Larry. Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabbricaP Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Very nice! The decals on the louvers look tricky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmathew1us Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 wonderful work on the car that opened the floodgates for Porsche's dominance at Le Mans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 WOW!! Totally awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3men2s Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 love it!!!! specially with the engine addition. BRAVO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Bravo! What a sexy machine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rastta Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Outstanding. Amazing engine detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlueTube Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Great job on the conversion! Regards Brian Kroon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluebomber Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share Posted July 3, 2018 Thanks again for the kind words, Guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Super nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 That's VERY nice! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Very well done. A pleasure to look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Beautifully done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ich_Will Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Super! I love the engine bay detailing. The fuel tank and hoses look fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluebomber Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 Thanks again for the kind words, Guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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