Rich Chernosky Posted July 22, 2023 Posted July 22, 2023 This kit was purchased specifically for my Martini collection and is my first Model Factory Hiro resin. Must say I really liked this kit. Well engineered . This car was driven bt Helmut Marko and Rudy Lins in the 1970 Lemans. They placed third. Model is painted with Tamiya LP2 white overall with Mr Color #3 Red and #4 yellow. There are a few added details as described under the photos. Thanks for looking and comments welcome. Finished kit on my new Watkins Glen background. Kit wheels are poseable. This was done about 4yrs ago and not part of the kit. Wheels are painted Tamiya Dark Iron. Rear view. There is an engine in there but no suspension detail. The rear flap adjusters are 2mm pieces of black tape with PE nuts. Those rear fins gave me some trouble as well as the green strips. Overall the decals were outstanding and had a nice shine to them. Cockpit detail was a little sparse but had some nice PE seatbelts. I added the small wind screen and PE fasteners. There was lots of great body details ion this kit. 4
1959scudetto Posted July 22, 2023 Posted July 22, 2023 Very nice, Rich - a colorful model; they won the 3-litre prototype class (and 3rd overall) with this car beating the 5-litre Ferrari 512 S . A missing link in my stash (I had the UMi resin kit in the early 90's, but sold it off some years ago)
Rich Chernosky Posted July 22, 2023 Author Posted July 22, 2023 8 minutes ago, 1959scudetto said: Very nice, Rich - a colorful model; they won the 3-litre prototype class (and 3rd overall) with this car beating the 5-litre Ferrari 512 S . A missing link in my stash (I had the UMi resin kit in the early 90's, but sold it off some years ago) Thank you Helmut..it was a nice kit. That had to be quite the accomplishment. As you know I went after this kit for my Martini collection. More than likely it is discontinued. If I spot one I will give you a heads up.
Gramps46 Posted July 22, 2023 Posted July 22, 2023 (edited) Excellent build Rich. I don't have the MFH kit but it certainly is a worthy choice for your Martini collection. The background is a nice fit too. Edited July 22, 2023 by Gramps46
Pierre Rivard Posted July 23, 2023 Posted July 23, 2023 Very very nice Rich. Beautiful color combo. Does this kit include a full chassis & powertrain as we usually see with MFH?
absmiami Posted July 23, 2023 Posted July 23, 2023 I think what Rich has treated is to is a rare 24th sc MFH semi curbside kit - Rich - did you take a shot of the engine before you completed this ? I was under the impression that the kit did not have a complete engine …
Rich Chernosky Posted July 23, 2023 Author Posted July 23, 2023 13 hours ago, Jim B said: Nice looking Porsche! Really well done. Thank you Jim. 13 hours ago, Gramps46 said: Excellent build Rich. I don't have the MFH kit but it certainly is a worthy choice for your Martini collection. The background is a nice fit too. Thank you Gary...the Martini collection is now pushing 50 pieces. 12 hours ago, bbowser said: Another beauty from your bench, great work! Thank Bruce 10 hours ago, Pierre Rivard said: Very very nice Rich. Beautiful color combo. Does this kit include a full chassis & powertrain as we usually see with MFH? Thank you Pierre....The kit is mostly curbside...there is enough engine and transmission to locate the rear axle and that's about it. 10 hours ago, absmiami said: I think what Rich has treated is to is a rare 24th sc MFH semi curbside kit - Rich - did you take a shot of the engine before you completed this ? I was under the impression that the kit did not have a complete engine … Andy... you are correct. The engine is only the basic block. nicely detailed transmission, air cooling cover, 2 long exhaust pipes and brace and the intake trumpets that protrude through the body. Not enough to take a pic but I still can since the body and chassis are held together with 4 screws. Model is currently on display at my local hobby shop. 5 hours ago, slusher said: Fantastic build Sir, very well done! High praise...thank you Carl 3 hours ago, ChrisR said: Looks great! Thanks.
Nacho Z Posted July 23, 2023 Posted July 23, 2023 Very nice, Rich! I’m not sure that I have ever seen this model before. Interesting subject and you’ve modeled it well.
Rattlecan Dan Posted July 23, 2023 Posted July 23, 2023 Super job. Very nicely detailed and great presentation. Thanks for posting.
Bill Eh? Posted July 23, 2023 Posted July 23, 2023 Great coincidence as I was watching the movie LeMans last night. Was the 917 the immediate predecessor to the 908, or were there other 900 series in between? I really like the model and presentation. Is that the same Helmut Marko who is part of the Red Bull team?
Rich Chernosky Posted July 23, 2023 Author Posted July 23, 2023 3 hours ago, Mittagskind said: Very nice, looks good in the real backdrop. Thank you Hanjo 3 hours ago, Nacho Z said: Very nice, Rich! I’m not sure that I have ever seen this model before. Interesting subject and you’ve modeled it well. Thank you John....the 908 was very active in the late 60's and early 70's. There have been several models of the 908 series and most are now discontinued. This is one of the better examples. 39 minutes ago, Rattlecan Dan said: Super job. Very nicely detailed and great presentation. Thanks for posting. Thank you 30 minutes ago, Bill Eh? said: Great coincidence as I was watching the movie LeMans last night. Was the 917 the immediate predecessor to the 908, or were there other 900 series in between? I really like the model and presentation. Is that the same Helmut Marko who is part of the Red Bull team? Bill...the 908 in both spyder and berlinetta were 8cyl 3 litre prototypes and the 917 followed the design with a 12cyl 5 liter. And yes this is the same Helmut Marko. Incidentally Steve McQeen wanted to race in the 1970 LeMans but the deal fell through. Don't know the specifics. 1
TonyK Posted July 24, 2023 Posted July 24, 2023 Interesting paint scheme but you handled it well. Your decal work and finished model looks great.
Bruce Scully Posted July 24, 2023 Posted July 24, 2023 This is a great looking build , resin is not always easy to work with and you have done nice paint and decal work .
Dave B Posted July 25, 2023 Posted July 25, 2023 That's an awesome build Rich. MFH do beautiful kits but I have yet to shout myself one. So many too choose from and so little time (literally speaking) Tks for sharing. Dave B
Rich Chernosky Posted August 5, 2023 Author Posted August 5, 2023 On 7/25/2023 at 7:54 AM, Dave B said: That's an awesome build Rich. MFH do beautiful kits but I have yet to shout myself one. So many too choose from and so little time (literally speaking) Tks for sharing. Dave B Dave....considering what you start with in resin and the beautiful models you turn out.....if you were to tackle an MFH kit I think you would breeze right through it.
Bainford Posted August 10, 2023 Posted August 10, 2023 Very cool build, Rich. A lovely model of an awesome race car. Everything looks great. Very nicely done.
Rich Chernosky Posted August 10, 2023 Author Posted August 10, 2023 On 8/5/2023 at 3:51 PM, Pete75 said: Looks great! Nice PE details & a super diorama ? Thank you Pete 3 hours ago, Bainford said: Very cool build, Rich. A lovely model of an awesome race car. Everything looks great. Very nicely done. Thank you Trevor. Porsche race cars of the early 70's were something else.
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