Gluebomber Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 (edited) Below are some pics of the Revell-Germany 1/16 Porsche 356C Cabriolet. The kit is built mostly box stock. I added some engine details but the rear lid doesn't open wide enough for me to get a good picture. I also replaced the kit radio antenna with one made from stainless tubing and wire and I added some Grandt Line nuts to the convertible top to replicate the grommets and snaps. This is a good kit that is based on the 356 hardtop which is a snap-lock kit. Because of that there are large lugs on the inside of the body parts that are intended to snap over holes in the chassis and interior bucket. The lugs left large sink marks all over the body that had to be dealt with. I had to spend quite a bit of time sanding, filling, priming and repeating to get the body ready for paint. Paint is Tamiya Spray Gloss Black (TS-14) decanted and airbrushed. No clearcoat was used. The interior color is a mix of Tamiya acrylics. This is a model of one of my all-time favorite cars. I had enough fun with it that I'll probably build the hardtop at some point. The only problem is it takes up quite of bit of space on my shelf! All comments and constructive criticism are welcome. Thanks for looking! Edited February 2, 2021 by Gluebomber Typos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BVC500 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Beautiful work! I thought I was looking at the real car, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watertown Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Gorgeous! That paint looks deep enough to dive into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Wow ! That is really nice. Beautiful paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airea Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Great model, very clean and neat. Paintjob is really top notch. I dont know why it did not get lots of critics but compared some unrealistic car models in the forum, your work really deserves much more appreciation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Could certainly pass for 1:1 with the right background. Exceptionally well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 I have this kit and your's is certainly inspiration to dig mine out. Very nice. Paint is exceptional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Very nice build. I built the coupe last fall/winter. It really is a good kit and I basically just clear coated the body and it turned out looking pretty nice. I painted the interior and engine too if I remember right. The other thing I remember are the windows can try ones patience and resolve. Again great build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 WOW!!! Thats just flat out beautiful. Great work Larry!!👍👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluebomber Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 Thanks for all the kind comments, Guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beamerman Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Very nice...i need to have this kit too. i live next to stuttgart so i have porsches all around me every day...but not in my garage sadly...so i think i have to put that thing on the shelf... Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 OUTSTANDING build, beautiful paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 That's a beauty! Great paint job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug 1061 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Beautiful job on that. You really nailed that black paint, smooth and straight as can be. I'll bet it would be very difficult to get a good photo of that out in the sunlight. Nice job on your photography also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruleworld Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 magnificent. what a paint job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Superb, now can we see some photos of the model.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluebomber Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 Thanks again for the kind comments, Guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave72 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Beautiful! Man I love those 356’s. Now I just have to build one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Wow!! Looks like the real thing, superb job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 wow, that looks crazy good! Amazing detail on these 1/16 kits, and a very clean job too. Paint is flawless, and with that red interior, mmm, love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluebomber Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 Thanks again for the kind words, Guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Gorgeous model! go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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