Hmann68 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 An early Happy Thanksgiving to all! Just completed Tamiya’s 959. Aside from a very tough time joining the body to the chassis, and a lot of bodywork to prep due to mold lines and sink holes, everything else went well. Tamiya silver leaf was used along with Tamiya red for interior, with semi gloss over that. I cut the drivers side door glass out to simulate the window rolled down. Used Ken’s Fuzzy Fur for carpeting. It has minor flaws here and there but I’m happy. Thanks for looking and as always, comments welcome. 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Nice looking Porsche. That Tamiya Silver Leaf on the body looks great. I thought the Tamiya kits were really top notch but yours seem to to have some issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 9 minutes ago, Zippi said: Nice looking Porsche. That Tamiya Silver Leaf on the body looks great. I thought the Tamiya kits were really top notch but yours seem to to have some issues. Thank you! It’s really just a couple issues that this kit is known for, mainly the body installation is very tight and the rear engine cowl doesn’t fit the best, but overall it’s typical good Tamiya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ44 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Really nice looking car. The silver leaf looks great. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 8 hours ago, RJ44 said: Really nice looking car. The silver leaf looks great. Rob 1 hour ago, ChrisR said: Very nice! 1 hour ago, Dominik said: very nice! Thanks guys, appreciate it 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizPorsche944 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Looks great ! Makes me want to build mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Beautiful looking paint finish and the interior is a great contrast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 1 hour ago, WizPorsche944 said: Looks great ! Makes me want to build mine. 49 minutes ago, espo said: Beautiful looking paint finish and the interior is a great contrast. Thanks guys...yes I almost went with black interior, glad now that I didn’t 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Po Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Simply beautiful! I really like the color combo. I am thinking about doing a '68 Corvette in the same scheme. Your paint is flawless and your attention to detail is spot on. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Great looking build Christopher, the paint job really stands out. I agree with the difficulties in attempting to fit the body to the chassis as I recently completed a 959 and had to trim the inner wheel wells a bit to fit the body while at the same time being careful not to knock the turbo piping off the engine or attempt to spread the body too far. Also found the mold lines a bit more pronounced than what one expects from Tamiya. While the kit has its problems, it remains one of the Tamiya’s lowest priced offerings. Cheers Misha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Wow Christopher, you sure nailed that 959. Simply beautiful👍👍 I have that kit and as you and others who have built it have said there are fit issues and it's a reason I'm leluctant to tackle it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B. Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Very nice paint! Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 2 hours ago, Hi-Po said: Simply beautiful! I really like the color combo. I am thinking about doing a '68 Corvette in the same scheme. Your paint is flawless and your attention to detail is spot on. I like it. 1 hour ago, Misha said: Great looking build Christopher, the paint job really stands out. I agree with the difficulties in attempting to fit the body to the chassis as I recently completed a 959 and had to trim the inner wheel wells a bit to fit the body while at the same time being careful not to knock the turbo piping off the engine or attempt to spread the body too far. Also found the mold lines a bit more pronounced than what one expects from Tamiya. While the kit has its problems, it remains one of the Tamiya’s lowest priced offerings. Cheers Misha 1 hour ago, TransAmMike said: Wow Christopher, you sure nailed that 959. Simply beautiful👍👍 I have that kit and as you and others who have built it have said there are fit issues and it's a reason I'm leluctant to tackle it. 1 hour ago, John B. said: Very nice paint! Well done. Thanks guys so much! Yes this color combo would look great on a Vette, and many other cars too! During final assembly, the only thing that popped off on me was the windshield so that was an easy fix thankfully but it was tough to get it together at the end lol. But all in all, a really nice kid, so don’t be afraid to do one up! I picked this one up for $18 at the hobby shop a couple months ago. And yes the mold lines and such on the body were a little suprising to me too, but I know the kit has been around quite a while so that may explain it 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 The build ,the paint, the photography and the color combo makes it a feast for the eyes. Great job Christopher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Dahs is goot yah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 4 hours ago, PappyD340 said: Very nice! Thanks guys! The kind words are appreciated! The high quality photography is courtesy of my several year old IPhone 7 😁😁😁😂😂👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 4 hours ago, happy grumpy said: The build ,the paint, the photography and the color combo makes it a feast for the eyes. Great job Christopher Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Kah puts said: Dahs is goot yah! 😁 thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 sweet job Christopher, really love the exotics. great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 19 minutes ago, RAMBENNA said: sweet job Christopher, really love the exotics. great job Thank you! I’ve been a fan of Porsche’s since the late 80’s when I worked at a body shop specializing in European cars. Got to drive a lot of neat stuff 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruleworld Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 excellent build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Knockout looking build, that silver looks so good. Nice touch with the rolled down window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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