Revell Porsche 918

[Bennyg]

Hi Fellas. Found this on YouTube. Enjoy

 

 

Ben

[Bennyg]

I've ordered mine. Got a few to finish before I start this one.

 

Ben

[afx]

Thanks for posting this.  Looks like a must have kit.

[Matt Bacon]

Nice overview from Tom, as always. Mine should be in my hands on Wednesday! I think the small drop-in body panels he mentions are to account for the differences in the "Weissach Sport Pack" version that's coming a bit later in the year. Looking at the instructions, I think this is going to be one where you can't fit the front and rear bumpers before cleaning up and painting the body. The interior just won't go in with them in place. However, there are real panel lines at the joins, so at least you're not trying to eliminate a visible seam there.

bestest,

M.

[Bennyg]

Revell is getting better every release. I'm a truck guy, but just had to get this. The panels seem to fit together well. There appears to be a few sink marks in the body, but even the tamiya Carrera gt had that as well. The wheels look like a step forward as well. Can't wait til mine arrives. I want to complete my tamiya gullwing before I start the 918.

 

Ben

[Luc Janssens]

Here's a static review of the kit...

Wettringer Modellbau Forum

[Bennyg]

Cheers for sharing the static post.

 

Ben

[Bennyg]

Hi fellas. The kit is very much like tamiyas Porsche Carrera GT. I think Revell has improved the wheels greatly with this kit. There a couple of mould lines and a few sink marks. Pretty much like I found in tamiyas Porsche Carrera GT. enjoy.

[blubaja]

Bennyg :Hi fellas. The kit is very much like tamiyas Porsche Carrera GT.

 

 That kit is NOTHING like the Tamiya GT lol.

[Bennyg]

 That kit is NOTHING like the Tamiya GT lol.

I've built the tamiya Carrera GT and obviously have this kit. They do follow similar building strategies and the 918s separate body parts remind me of the separate door panels of the Carrera GT. at least give your opinion backed by reasons. 

[blubaja]

Revell by any country will never be close to a Tamiya kit. The wheels are more undersized like fujimi. The ROG kit does look good, and I'm definately getting both versions. And yes, ROG is improving greatly! But not tamiya like.

[tmathew1us]

Has anyone seen this kit on the shelves in the USA yet?

[sfhess]

My LHS got them in on Tuesday.

[martinfan5]

The Weissach Sports Version is out now.

Edited October 29, 2015 by martinfan5

[Bennyg]

Plamoz is doing more accurate wheels for the 2 Porsche 918 variants.

 

Ben

[Dominik]

If you're interested on WIPs, follow the links to the same Forum as the Kit Review:

918 Spyder "Stock"

918 Spyder Weissach Edition

After i built the BMW i8 i bought this one also. They (RoG) done a good Job on it imo

[Bennyg]

If you're interested on WIPs, follow the links to the same Forum as the Kit Review:

918 Spyder "Stock"

918 Spyder Weissach Edition

After i built the BMW i8 i bought this one also. They (RoG) done a good Job on it imo

Cheers for that. Will be looking up the hobby design aftermarket products.

 

Ben

[Scott - Elm City Hobbies]

If anyone is waiting to buy this one, Revell USA is also bringing out a rebox of this kit on their December releases, save yourself $15 or so over the ROG kit. Same kit, different markings and instructions. Will probably be late Dec. or early Jan. before they hit store shelves.

The Weissach Edition is due out from ROG in North America as a November release, likely early December before they hit store shelves.