Revell Porsche 914-6

[Pierre Rivard]

A basic kit slowly transforms into a masterpiece. Wonderful to see this combination of skills, creativity and use of various materials come together. Inspiring.

[Straightliner59]

1 hour ago, Pierre Rivard said:

A basic kit slowly transforms into a masterpiece. Wonderful to see this combination of skills, creativity and use of various materials come together. Inspiring.

Thank you, Pierre! I appreciate that. I really like your garage diorama! Lots of nice stuff to look at!

[Straightliner59]

Moving to the trunk area, I started cutting on some card stock to begin make a template for the filler panels inside the quarter panels. Once I felt like that was getting close, I set it aside, and glued some rails, for the trunk lid to sit on. Getting that done really seems like it will help this all come together, back here. Having these two panels lift off, rather than hinge will make the engine much more easily seen. Once this immediate area is done, I'll build the same inners, for the engine bay. If you don't hear from me, in the next three weeks, I'll be working on the removal of those ejector marks, on the underside of the cover! Yikes!😂Thanks for looking!

[titino]

Excellent detailing

[Straightliner59]

On 11/16/2025 at 6:42 AM, titino said:

Excellent detailing

Thank you, sir!

[Mark W]

I can’t say enough nice things about this build Dan. Every detail and scratchbuilt item has a true 1:1 look.

I learned so much from your techniques, it will surely show in my future builds, I thank you for that.

But one item stands out, your 914 engine is mounted 180 degrees from the 911 I’m working on!

Thanks for sharing such a beautiful build.

[Straightliner59]

29 minutes ago, Mark W said:

I can’t say enough nice things about this build Dan. Every detail and scratchbuilt item has a true 1:1 look.

I learned so much from your techniques, it will surely show in my future builds, I thank you for that.

But one item stands out, your 914 engine is mounted 180 degrees from the 911 I’m working on!

Thanks for sharing such a beautiful build.

Mark, I absolutely and truly appreciate your kind words! I'm always happy when others find something useful in what I do. From the time I began building I had friends close by, who were willing to share what they knew. You don't hang out with Don Fahrni, for years, without learning something! I hope to do the same.

The inner panels for the trunk are being persnickety. It seems like whatever I do, they almost fit! At least when I get around to building the Fujimi 911 RS I have, it will be nice to be able to see the engine! This one, in front of the axle, is kind of hidden.

[SSNJim]

Love your build so far. All the detailing is wonderful. I'm looking forward to seeing the completed project.

Edited November 18 by SSNJim

[Straightliner59]

On 11/17/2025 at 5:27 PM, SSNJim said:

Love your build so far. All the detailing is wonderful. I'm looking forward to seeing the completed project.

Thanks, Jim! I appreciate that.

I'm getting close, with the inner fender panels. A bit more fine-tuning, and I can paint them. I can't understnd why Revell didn't have them in the kit. Those gaping openings to the tires should have been enough to illustrate their importance.😄Anyway, here's where we're at. Thanks for looking!

[Straightliner59]

I made tabs for the hood pins for the engine cover from .080" Evergreen angle. There's still some work to do on the trunk lid, but, everything looks satisfactory, for now! Now, to figure out how to clean up that mess around the rear "cap". Thanks for looking!

[Straightliner59]

I have a pretty decent start on fixing the ill-fitting rear "cap" of the kit. Looking at photos of 914s illustrated that the portion above the bumper is a separate piece. Cutting off the bumper area and roll pan immediately improve the ability to align the two sections with the body, without disturbing how they fit together. The roll pan aligns much better with the quarter panel, as does the taillight section. Now, on to fine-tuning this. Thanks for looking!

[Bainford]

It's coming along great, Daniel. I love your approach to detailing. I enjoy watching the process, and learn a little something along the way. Cheers.