Eric C Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 I completed this about 8 months ago (after working on it off and on for a year :roll: ) and I'm finally getting around to taking some pictures of it. Taking pictures of a 12th scale model really makes me realize how much I need a better camera. Thanks to Gregg and Jairus a picture of this car ended up in the Contest Edition of Model Cars Magazine. My intentions with this model were:1) To build a model now that I tried to build years ago and failed miserably at, and 2) To take what Tamiya gives us and try to do the best I could with it with minimal aftermarket items. However, I did add some extra wiring and hoses, I did modify some of the kit parts and I used a lot of dry brushing, washes and texturing of plastic parts and I even made a few parts like the window net and rear window braces, I even made working hood pin latches with a pin and overlapping ring but they are a pain in the A** to put on and take off so they aren't shown in these pictures. I painted with colors/finishes that I thought looked more realistic than the recommended Tamiya paint colors referred to in the instructions. My reference, for the most part, was SMS Photo CD of the 935 along with what I could find on the internet. It's not the most detailed model ever built of this car and there are some things I would do differently if I ever built it again but I must admit, that overall, I'm pretty happy with this build. Thanks for looking... More pictures, if you're interested, are here: http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y197/just...0Porsche%20935/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Nothing else to say, simply a perfect model!.. Perfectly detailed! This is a 10! One of the best(if not the best) I ever had seen on this subject. Simon Rivera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWood Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Beautiful work. Looks like it belongs in a Porsche Racing Publication. Just fantastic, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Thibodeau Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Eric I did not get to see this in Atlanta Last year, please bring it again.. I will be there this year.... and I would love to see it in person... didnt you win best Porsche theme with this one? Stunning model.... DaveT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Beautiful! You really made justice to a great kit! I love all the pictures, but especially the ones of the interior from the passenger door... GREAT! Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Very nicely executed build, looks very real................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric C Posted July 7, 2007 Author Share Posted July 7, 2007 Eric I did not get to see this in Atlanta Last year, please bring it again.. I will be there this year.... and I would love to see it in person... didnt you win best Porsche theme with this one? Stunning model.... DaveT Thanks everyone... Dave, yep, this is the one but I would argue that there were better built Porsches there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsoder Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Not sure what you would do differently looks pretty darn great from HERE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave McFly Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 now where have i seen that car before? oh yeah, now i remember :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roadkill2525 Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Does it transform? Great looking Porsche. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandolsx Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Wowowwo this is honestly one of the best models I have seen in my life. Epic work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator-Fox Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Unbelievable. Could pass as a real car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migace Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I love your Porsche! I need to buy another 1/12 240z that I tried building when I was a kid and failed at thank you for the inspiration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Nice neat clean work....my fav..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Jon Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Beautiful build Eric, bravo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandolsx Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I seriously quit modeling after these photos. I am in utter shock in how good this is done. I can never be this good. Might as well not even try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmcguire Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 How did you paint the fuel tank to get that opaque plastic look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandolsx Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 How did you paint the fuel tank to get that opaque plastic look? Hey djmcquire, I think he wraps the plastic tanks in a small mesh fiberglass and leaves it that way . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartpix Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Stunning. You have accomplished your goal of the best you can get out of this kit, without too much aftermarket stuff. One of the cleanest builds, I've seen. Detailing & realism at it's best. My hat is off, to you, sir. I too, would like to know, how you made the bare fiberglass pieces, look like fiberglass. Colors, technique, etc. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Beautiful build of a subject I really like...love those '70s Porsche race cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric C Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 Wow.... thanks Guys. This was a long time ago. Anyway, the fiberglass look was achieved by place a small weave clothe, sort of like a wedding veil material on the plastic part then basically brush painting liquid cement over the material, letting it soak through the material, softening the plastic and then pressing the material into the plastic. once the plastic hardens again as the cement dries you'll end up with this texture. It can also be done with those small clothes used to clean eye glasses for a more random texture. There is a tutorial on the internet somewhere that I made years ago with photos and descriptions at each step. I'll see if I can locate it and post it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydar Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Stunning. You have accomplished your goal of the best you can get out of this kit, without too much aftermarket stuff. One of the cleanest builds, I've seen. Detailing & realism at it's best. My hat is off, to you, sir. I too, would like to know, how you made the bare fiberglass pieces, look like fiberglass. Colors, technique, etc. Jeff I too would like admission to that tutorial!!!! Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartpix Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Wow.... thanks Guys. This was a long time ago. Anyway, the fiberglass look was achieved by place a small weave clothe, sort of like a wedding veil material on the plastic part then basically brush painting liquid cement over the material, letting it soak through the material, softening the plastic and then pressing the material into the plastic. once the plastic hardens again as the cement dries you'll end up with this texture. It can also be done with those small clothes used to clean eye glasses for a more random texture. There is a tutorial on the internet somewhere that I made years ago with photos and descriptions at each step. I'll see if I can locate it and post it here. What color did you paint the parts, after you did the texture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandolsx Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 (edited) I'm still so shocked that there was only 8 posts in this build before I commented recently. This was posted in 2007 and had no affection. I really hope you are building Eric because this work is magical. Edited December 13, 2013 by brandolsx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandolsx Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 What color did you paint the parts, after you did the texture? It doesn't look like they are painted at all. Just left the color of the cement and mesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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