Gluebomber Posted July 2, 2018 Posted July 2, 2018 This is a model of the first Le Mans winner for Porsche, the 917K driven by Richard Attwood and Hans Hermann in 1970. It's the Fujimi kit with the Historic Racing Miniatures engine, a corrected rear body section by Renaissance, some p/e details and decals from Studio 27, and a number of scratchbuilt and parts box details added to the engine compartment. Overall, the the added details went together well with the base kit, but unfortunately the engine cover doesn't fit as well as I'd like. This isn't a huge problem for me because I plan to display the model with the back end opened up, but I want to put the cover back on occasionally to show off the car's great lines. The model is far from perfect, but I was glad to add this important car to my shelf. All comments and constructive criticism are welcome. Thanks for looking!
ATHU Posted July 2, 2018 Posted July 2, 2018 Looks amazing, nice detailing on the engine. Very well done!!
Silver Foxx Posted July 2, 2018 Posted July 2, 2018 A lot of nice detail in this , nice decal work , well done .
bbowser Posted July 2, 2018 Posted July 2, 2018 That's a beauty! Those stripes must have been trying. You really captured the overall look well.
Gramps46 Posted July 2, 2018 Posted July 2, 2018 I really like what you have accomplished with the kit and the added detail.
'70 Grande Posted July 3, 2018 Posted July 3, 2018 A stunning build! Paint and decal work is excellent, and the added details to the engine and engine bay are simple outstanding! Please answer a couple of quick questions for me; how many cylinders are inside that motor, and how many plug wires are there for each cylinder? I can see two different distributors; I'm assuming one for each side of the engine... correct?
Gluebomber Posted July 3, 2018 Author Posted July 3, 2018 Thanks for the kind words, Guys. Mark, the engine has 12 cylinders with 2 plugs per cylinder. As you assumed, there's one distributor for each side of the engine.
tmathew1us Posted July 3, 2018 Posted July 3, 2018 wonderful work on the car that opened the floodgates for Porsche's dominance at Le Mans.
3men2s Posted July 3, 2018 Posted July 3, 2018 love it!!!! specially with the engine addition. BRAVO!
Ich_Will Posted July 12, 2018 Posted July 12, 2018 Super! I love the engine bay detailing. The fuel tank and hoses look fantastic.
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