TransAmMike Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 (edited) Got this as a Fathers Day present from my Daughter. Owned a 914 2.0 a long time ago so this will be kind of a replica of that car. I always thought a 914-6 would be a super fun driver (the 4/cyl 914 was fun enough except for the lack of power). As was discussed in the past the C-pillar is miss-shaped on this kit so correcting that is the first thing I did. It's pretty close to being accurate. At least its not a glaring issue. I copied a photo, resized it and cut out a template as shown below. The gray that you see is the template. You can see how much of the plastic was removed to get it to an acceptable shape. Any advise for future work on this little guy will be appreciated. Edited June 26, 2022 by TransAmMike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 I built that kit a couple of years ago and it was a bear, but with patience and your obvious eye for detail I'm sure this will be a sweet build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Good too see you back on another build buddy. I will follow along, I never picked one of the kits up when Hobby Lobby had them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 2 hours ago, MeatMan said: I built that kit a couple of years ago and it was a bear, but with patience and your obvious eye for detail I'm sure this will be a sweet build. Do you remember what trouble tyou had with it? I haven't done any more than what I did with the Sail Panel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 That's going to be a pretty kewl little build. Nice start there Buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 4 minutes ago, slusher said: Good too see you back on another build buddy. I will follow along, I never picked one of the kits up when Hobby Lobby had them. Thanks Carl. Yeah, I had the '57 and a Willys Pickup going at the same time. Glad to get the '57 done and had to do a repaint on the Willys. Should get the Willys done today or tomorrow then full go on the 914. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizPorsche944 Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 I have a 1/1 1971 so I will be following this thread ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 4 hours ago, WizPorsche944 said: I have a 1/1 1971 so I will be following this thread ! Hey there Wiz!! What condition is your 914 in?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Looking good Mike. Color? Createx? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizPorsche944 Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 (edited) On 6/27/2022 at 8:25 PM, TransAmMike said: Hey there Wiz!! What condition is your 914 in?? Needs some light cosmetic work, and new carpeting but its driveable. Edited June 29, 2022 by WizPorsche944 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted June 29, 2022 Author Share Posted June 29, 2022 2 hours ago, WizPorsche944 said: Needs some light cosmetic work, and new carpeting but its driveable. Wow, looks just like the one I had. The floor pan rusted out badly so and I finally decided it was no longer drivable and sold it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizPorsche944 Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 9 hours ago, TransAmMike said: Wow, looks just like the one I had. The floor pan rusted out badly so and I finally decided it was no longer drivable and sold it. Yeah rust is a major issue on these cars. Luckily mine was stored in a barn for years before I bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 when I lived in Florida in the 80’s I saw these all the time and mostly young ladies driving them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted June 30, 2022 Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 13 hours ago, WizPorsche944 said: Yeah rust is a major issue on these cars. Luckily mine was stored in a barn for years before I bought it. Well thats good. It was a shame about the floorpan on the one I had because the body and interior were perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted June 30, 2022 Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 11 hours ago, slusher said: when I lived in Florida in the 80’s I saw these all the time and mostly young ladies driving them. Yeah buddy, I can believe that. My wife calls them a "cute" car. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted July 1, 2022 Author Share Posted July 1, 2022 Got all the body and floor pan parts off the sprue's, cleaned them up and primed with Autoborne black sealer. My main concerns at this point is the sagging bar between the sail panels and the very flimsy windshield frame. Anyways a couple progress pics 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 23 minutes ago, TransAmMike said: Got all the body and floor pan parts off the sprue's, cleaned them up and primed with Autoborne black sealer. My main concerns at this point is the sagging bar between the sail panels and the very flimsy windshield frame. Anyways a couple progress pics Nice update on the 914 Buddy. Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 Managed to get the Createx Opaque Red on the body and body color parts A couple pics of the body. The black is not a finished product. Of course no clear yet. Thanks for checkin her out. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Looking good Mike. That Createx red is nice. I'm trying out some Tamiya acrylics, but I'm not going to abandon Createx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 6 hours ago, bluestringer said: Looking good Mike. That Createx red is nice. I'm trying out some Tamiya acrylics, but I'm not going to abandon Createx. I too have thought about trying the Tamiya but I would have to buy it online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 1 hour ago, TransAmMike said: I too have thought about trying the Tamiya but I would have to buy it online. I ordered some online, no hobby shops near me and HL doesn't carry it. I just painted my 71 Duster using it, check out my WIP. It sprays really good and it's easy to thin, but I can't tell much difference in it and the Createx other than it's not as thick and you don't have to be very precise with the thinning. I thought it would be more glossy, but it's not and I'm still going to use the Revive It floor gloss for the clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 32 minutes ago, bluestringer said: I ordered some online, no hobby shops near me and HL doesn't carry it. I just painted my 71 Duster using it, check out my WIP. It sprays really good and it's easy to thin, but I can't tell much difference in it and the Createx other than it's not as thick and you don't have to be very precise with the thinning. I thought it would be more glossy, but it's not and I'm still going to use the Revive It floor gloss for the clear. Good to know. For now I'm staying with the Createx and clearing with the Future I still have. I'll check out the Duster. Working on the 914 right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Cool subject. Looking good so far. Should look good in red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 On 7/12/2022 at 2:33 PM, TransAmMike said: Good to know. For now I'm staying with the Createx and clearing with the Future I still have. I'll check out the Duster. Working on the 914 right now. Good and safe choice going with future, Mike.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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