Scalper Posted December 7, 2016 Author Posted December 7, 2016 Thanks brizio. Hopefully tonight I'll get some bench time.
Scalper Posted January 17, 2017 Author Posted January 17, 2017 Had a little time to start on the trim. A little progress is better then no progress hope to get more done in the next few days.
zak78 Posted January 18, 2017 Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) Nice job on the motor, and I like the color. Do your hubs fit under the body? A lot of the G-body (rubber bumpers, 80s) 911 Enthusiast kits came with the wrong rear trailing arms (wider ones from the 930), which cause the track to be too wide, and the wheels not to fit under the arches. The crack in the windshield support/bracket should be an easy fit with some superglue. Apply a little generously so that you can use it to fill any gaps; sand, remask that area, redo the primer and color...and you can have it back to good in an hour. I've cracked at least one pillar or support in any Porsche I've ever built...sometimes 2-3x. Repairs are inevitable... Edited January 18, 2017 by zak78
Scalper Posted January 18, 2017 Author Posted January 18, 2017 Nice job on the motor, and I like the color. Do your hubs fit under the body? A lot of the G-body (rubber bumpers, 80s) 911 Enthusiast kits came with the wrong rear trailing arms (wider ones from the 930), which cause the track to be too wide, and the wheels not to fit under the arches. The crack in the windshield support/bracket should be an easy fit with some superglue. Apply a little generously so that you can use it to fill any gaps; sand, remask that area, redo the primer and color...and you can have it back to good in an hour. I've cracked at least one pillar or support in any Porsche I've ever built...sometimes 2-3x. Repairs are inevitable...hey zak. Thanks for the feedback. I have not tested the track yet. Now im worried. Was a pain to get the RS track and height right now I'm worried. About the crack. I was thinking of fixing when I put the windshield in. Using the windshield as support and guide. I have more of these kits in my stash including the 930. I was hoping it was just the rs's that had the bad track. Well wish me luck
Twokidsnosleep Posted January 18, 2017 Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) Nice paint choice for a Porsche Edited January 18, 2017 by Twokidsnosleep
zak78 Posted January 19, 2017 Posted January 19, 2017 hey zak. Thanks for the feedback. I have not tested the track yet. Now im worried. Was a pain to get the RS track and height right now I'm worried. About the crack. I was thinking of fixing when I put the windshield in. Using the windshield as support and guide. I have more of these kits in my stash including the 930. I was hoping it was just the rs's that had the bad track. Well wish me luck Hmmm...which RS was too wide, the '74? I haven't built my '73 yet. Interestingly, 2014's re-release of the '73 comes with not only your choice of rear trailing arms, but also with a full early 930 (non-IC) turbo motor. They're like $17-$25 from numerous Japanese eBay sellers...I just haven't gotten around to hoarding them for their parts yet. If I buy a few more I'll let you know, and you can jump in the deal for cheap shipping. Good luck, and let us know how the test-fits turn out!
Scalper Posted January 19, 2017 Author Posted January 19, 2017 Thanks guys. I chose the gold paint because it looked wicked on the box art yeah the 73 RS. Wheels stuck out of the sides a lot. So I had to do a lot of modifications. Also say to high in the back. Had to chop the shocks down.
Dann Tier Posted January 20, 2017 Posted January 20, 2017 Thanks guys. I chose the gold paint because it looked wicked on the box art yeah the 73 RS. Wheels stuck out of the sides a lot. So I had to do a lot of modifications. Also say to high in the back. Had to chop the shocks down. Looks like you're up to getting another Beautiful Porsche done!!! -keep'em coming........you do killer work!!!!
Scalper Posted January 22, 2017 Author Posted January 22, 2017 Thank you Dan. Got it a little bit of time. Almost done free handing the trim. Thanks for looking.
Dann Tier Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 Thank you Dan. Got it a little bit of time. Almost done free handing the trim. Thanks for looking. Man you are brave free-handing that trim!!, but you are pulling it off!!!
Scalper Posted January 23, 2017 Author Posted January 23, 2017 Thanks. I really hate masking. So i use I fine marker to trace out the outline and paint within. Trim alm down now. Even test fitted the wheels and the body. They fit.
Twokidsnosleep Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 I have some black bare metal foil I have been meaning to try out for those rubber windshield seals....might be a bit shiny and need a shot of dull coat
Scalper Posted January 23, 2017 Author Posted January 23, 2017 I also picked up some black BMF. But mine barley sticks. Frustrating. A waste of money.
zak78 Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 Thanks. I really hate masking. So i use I fine marker to trace out the outline and paint within. Trim alm down now. Even test fitted the wheels and the body. They fit. Wahooo! I'm glad it's working out. This is inspiring me to start mine.
Scalper Posted January 24, 2017 Author Posted January 24, 2017 Wahooo! I'm glad it's working out. This is inspiring me to start mine. that's great. Looking foward to see you build.
Scalper Posted January 26, 2017 Author Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) Installed the front glass. I glued in the bottom first. Then I glued the two separated top parts to the top of the glass. Almost looks like it never broke. Did some work to the vent windows post picture. Edited January 26, 2017 by Scalper
Scalper Posted January 26, 2017 Author Posted January 26, 2017 Update. Engine will not fit in the chassis. Started painting the engine stand
Scalper Posted February 2, 2017 Author Posted February 2, 2017 Well the engine won't fit note for next time install turbo and all the other piping after putting engine in the chassis. So this is how it will sit now.
Scalper Posted February 6, 2017 Author Posted February 6, 2017 Got half the bumper painted before I realized I'm to sick to continue as you can see my outer line is complete so I don't gave to mask
Scalper Posted February 13, 2017 Author Posted February 13, 2017 Got a bit of bench time on the weekend. This one is a fighter. Rear view mirror fell off when I was applying it. Got glue on the windshield not happy and I have no spare. But I got the tail lights painted and the rear bumper painted. Will be assembled tonight
Dann Tier Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 Got a bit of bench time on the weekend. This one is a fighter. Rear view mirror fell off when I was applying it. Got glue on the windshield not happy and I have no spare. But I got the tail lights painted and the rear bumper painted. Will be assembled tonight let me check.........I think I have a spare windscreen!
Scalper Posted February 13, 2017 Author Posted February 13, 2017 Thanks Dan well the back end is assembled. Probably will glue the engine cover on.
Dann Tier Posted February 14, 2017 Posted February 14, 2017 Thanks Dan well the back end is assembled. Probably will glue the engine cover on. Sorry, I checked and couldn't find one. could you carefully polish it out?
Scalper Posted February 14, 2017 Author Posted February 14, 2017 Thanks for looking Dan. I don't think I will able. To polish it out. Maybe when I get a for sale decal I'll stick it over the glue mark.
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