Porsche RS60

[afx]

Added splash panels at the engine bay and reshaped the back half of the chassis to better suit the RS60 body.  Again the chassis is not accurate for the 1:1 but better than a chassis plate.

[ChrisR]

Long time ago I got a resin copy of the body and now busy modifying an Aurora Porsche 904 chassis with engine to fit.

 

[Pierre Rivard]

The chassis may not be the perfect replica as you say but nevertheless it looks awesome. What you have done will make the cockpit opening look very much like the real thing.

[afx]

22 hours ago, ChrisR said:

Long time ago I got a resin copy of the body and now busy modifying an Aurora Porsche 904 chassis with engine to fit.

 

Do you have a WIP thread Chris?  I would enjoy seeing your project.

[ChrisR]

48 minutes ago, afx said:

Do you have a WIP thread Chris?  I would enjoy seeing your project.

Unfortunately not. I am a lazy photographer. Here is a quick photo of the chassis.

[oldcarfan]

Great! Now there's another Porsche I have to find at the hobby shows. Just kidding, nice build and I love what you're doing.

[afx]

On 11/4/2023 at 6:30 AM, ChrisR said:

Unfortunately not. I am a lazy photographer. Here is a quick photo of the chassis.

 

That chassis appears to fit well.  I will keep that in mind when I build my RSK center steer.

Edited November 5, 2023 by afx

[Rattlecan Dan]

Coming along very nicely. Doing a great job.

[afx]

More work to do for a gearbox support and suspension but got the engine install worked out.

 

Edited November 6, 2023 by afx

[ChrisR]

15 hours ago, afx said:

That chassis appears to fit well.  I will keep that in mind when I build my RSK center steer.

I am fortunate to have the Fisher Models RSK center steer.

[afx]

The rear wheel openings never looked right to my eye.  I am in the process of adjusting them.

Need to bring down the rear stance as well.

Edited November 20, 2023 by afx

[Pierre Rivard]

Just a thought...I know these cars rode a bit high but personally I would drop it a bit and aim for a "flat" stance. May be a bit less accurate but look more like a race car should.

Wonderful build and fun to follow this w.i.p.

[afx]

Thanks Pierre.  I still need to tweak the rear stance to get the car to sit level (flat).

These tires have a very tall sidewall which adds to the ride height.  Haven't yet found a more suitable tire.

Edited November 21, 2023 by afx

[Ace-Garageguy]

Thanks to your excellent and informative photos, I'm seeing just exactly what needs to be corrected on this little body shell to achieve the right look. There are several subtle but important flaws as-was. Most helpful.  

Edited November 21, 2023 by Ace-Garageguy

[Dave B]

Looking good JC, the Revell body is a good start and you are doing it justice.

Dave B

[afx]

13 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

Thanks to your excellent and informative photos, I'm seeing just exactly what needs to be corrected on this little body shell to achieve the right look. There are several subtle but important flaws as-was. Most helpful.  

If only it looked like the box art.  How many times have we said that!

[afx]

9 hours ago, Dave B said:

Looking good JC, the Revell body is a good start and you are doing it justice.

Dave B

Thanks Dave.

[afx]

Applied some sprue glue once set sanded and shaped it.

 

• Adjusted the rear stance
• modified some AMT Firestone tires that I think will work

[Straightliner59]

This is a joy, to watch, JC. Your work is always so clean, and right!

[PatW]

Very nice to see and follow!