MPC 1/32 Porsche 917

[unclescott58]

I just ordered this kit from a vendor on eBay. From what little I can find on the web, it’s a reboxing of an Airfix kit, and looks okay. When I get the kit, I’ll open the box and show the contents here. In the mean time, I’d be interested in hearing other’s opinions on this. The good. The bad. Or the ugly. 

I have ordered Indycal decals for this kit. Gulf-Porsche #20, raced at Spa. As I don’t like what I’ve seen of the decals included with the kit. Nor do I trust them after almost 50 years. 

 

Edited August 31, 2022 by unclescott58

[Bill Eh?]

6 hours ago, unclescott58 said:

I just ordered this kit from a vendor on eBay. From little I can find on the web, it’s a reboxing of an Airfix kit, and looks okay. When I get the kit, I’ll open the box and show the contents here. In the mean time, I’d be interested in hearing other’s opinions on this. The good. The bad. Or the ugly. 

I have ordered Indycal decals for this kit. Gulf-Porsche #20, raced at Spa. As I don’t like what I’ve seen of the decals included with the kit. Nor do I trust them after almost 50 years. 

 

Here's a Youtube video of the kit, its Airfix release history and contents. Contents start at about 3:30.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVP__dIq_o4&ab_channel=ModelScaleKits

 

Edited August 26, 2022 by Bill Eh?

[unclescott58]

On 8/26/2022 at 5:10 PM, Bill Eh? said:

Here's a Youtube video of the kit, its Airfix release history and contents. Contents start at about 3:30.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVP__dIq_o4&ab_channel=ModelScaleKits

 

Yea, I saw the video you linked to, earlier today. Not bad. But, I had a bit of a hard time understanding what the presenter was saying. Other than that, it was an okay review of the kit’s history and contents. Not great. But, one of the few reviews out there that I too can find on the kit. 

I’d love to see more reviews. And perhaps a build up or two. 

Edited August 28, 2022 by unclescott58

[dodgefever]

Whoever/whatever generated the subtitles isn't much good with Scottish accents either, they're comical. 🤪  These old Airfix kits aren't bad, I built a few back in the day.

[unclescott58]

8 minutes ago, dodgefever said:

Whoever/whatever generated the subtitles isn't much good with Scottish accents either, they're comical. 🤪  These old Airfix kits aren't bad, I built a few back in the day.

I did not try watching it with subtitles. I didn’t even think of that. An interesting video. Again not a great one. But, the only one out there, that I’ve found, looking at this kit. 

Edited August 27, 2022 by unclescott58

[Bill Eh?]

Here's a YouTube video of a build up by BG's Model Workshop

 

[vintagerpm]

Not a very accurate kit. Which is strange considering how good the 917/10K kit is.

 

[Bill Eh?]

1 hour ago, vintagerpm said:

Not a very accurate kit. Which is strange considering how good the 917/10K kit is.

 

You're right Mike. I have both the 917/10 kit and the Tyrrell P34 kits. Both of these kits have far more and accurate detail.

[stavanzer]

On 8/26/2022 at 4:05 PM, unclescott58 said:

Yea, I saw the video you linked to, earlier today. Not bad. But, I had a bit of a hard time understanding what the presenter was saying. Other than that, it was an okay review of the kits history and contents. Not great. But, one of the few reviews out there that I too can find on the kit. 

I’d love to see more reviews. And perhaps a build up or two. 

I had no Problems understanding him, but It did take some effort. I've spent too much times around Scots, I guess.....

[unclescott58]

21 hours ago, vintagerpm said:

Not a very accurate kit. Which is strange considering how good the 917/10K kit is.

 

As I write this I’m finishing up my 1/32 scale AMT 917/10 kit. And your right, it is a very good kit. I’m applying Indycal decals to make in to George Follmer’s, Porsche 917/10-003. The RC Cola version. Great decals by the way. They are going down great. Giving me no troubles so far. 

I bring this up because you question the difference in quality of the two 1/32 Porsches? MPC’s 917K vs AMT’s 917/10. It’s my understanding they are from two totally different sources. MPC’s was a re-boxed Airfix kit. AMT’s is a kit was tooled up by Matchbox. If I’m wrong on this, somebody needs to correct me. 

 

Edited August 28, 2022 by unclescott58

[unclescott58]

On 8/27/2022 at 10:44 AM, Bill Eh? said:

Here's a YouTube video of a build up by BG's Model Workshop

 

Wow! A great review. And a great build. I had not run across this video in my search for info on this kit. I’m pleased to see what to look out for when building the kit. Hopefully helping me avoid pitfalls when I get around to building mine. And its nice to see it can be build into a fairly nice looking representation of a 917. 

Thank you for the link to that one Bill. A good… no a great find. 

Edited August 28, 2022 by unclescott58

[Bill Eh?]

You're welcome Scott.

[dodgefever]

The 917-10 and the Tyrell were Matchbox kits, nothing to do with Airfix.

[unclescott58]

4 hours ago, dodgefever said:

The 917-10 and the Tyrell were Matchbox kits, nothing to do with Airfix.

The Matchbox Tyrell, is that a Formula 1 car? And is that one with six wheels? 

[Bill Eh?]

Yes, Ken Tyrrell's F-1,  6-wheeled wonder from 1976/77.

[Bill Eh?]

[unclescott58]

All right! My MPC (Airfix) Porsche 917 arrived in today’s mail. I ordered it on Friday. It’s here on Monday. Can’t ask for quicker service than that. 

The kit came new, still wrapped in it’s original plastic. (I was so excited to see what was inside. I didn’t think of taking a picture before taking the plastic off.) Because of this everything in the box was pristine. Even after sitting in the box for nearly 50 years, the decals look okay. As you can see from the photos below. I’m pleased. 

Two other things. One photo shows a comparison with my almost finished AMT/Matchbox Porsche 917/10. Another photo shows another Porsche 917 I got in todays mail. Enjoy! (Though sorry about the poor quality for photos. I did the best I could with what I have.) 

 

Edited August 31, 2022 by unclescott58

[unclescott58]

The more I look at, and start test fitting parts. The more impressed I am with the MPC/Airfix 917. It’s not up to the quality or level of detail of my 1/24th scale Fujimi Porsche 917K kit. But, it’s not that bad. Nor is it as complicated as the Fujimi kit. The body especially, looks better than the box art would lead one to believe. I really am liking what I’m seeing in the MPC/Airfix 917. 

 

[64Comet404]

I have a later boxing of this kit by MPC. The only change I made to it, beyond replacement decals, was to cut the nose section from the chassis and glue it to the body.

[unclescott58]

My Indycal decals came for this car in today’s mail. Using their decals on my AMT/Matchbox Porsche 917/10, I have no worries at all about using these on the MPC/Airfix 917.

 

Edited August 31, 2022 by unclescott58