Rich Chernosky Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 A recent aquisition and completion. Fisher Model and Pattern 1968/69 Porsche 908 longtail. Paint is Tamiya TS26 white and Testor Flourescent green for the accent. Modifications include steering wheels, seatbelts, dash switches and a few others. This particular car was driven to 1rst place at the SPA 1000 by Jo Siffert and Brian Redman. Thanks for looking and comments welcome. A fairly simple kit, as most resin are. Windscreen wipers are very delicate and took some patience. Minimal decals but all went on perfect. Those latches didn't want to come off the carrier sheet easily...also quite delicate. Window fit took some time but was worth during final assembly. All fit well. Wheels are painted Tamiya Dark Iron. Don't usually take this picture but there were some detail worth seeing. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Great looking Porsche. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger U Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Jim B said: Great looking Porsche. Well done. I agree, it’s a really nice looking build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Stunningly beautiful Rich. Fit and finish are impeccable and the low and aggressive stance convey speed in a most impressive way. The wipers alone are a work of art. Man this build is absolutely gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 This is how a 908 longtail should look like ! Very nice model, Rich - simply perfect: the graceful body lines, the stance, the color and your trademark steerable front wheels. That windshield wiper would drive me nuts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 19 hours ago, Jim B said: Great looking Porsche. Well done. Thanks Jim 16 hours ago, Roger U said: I agree, it’s a really nice looking build. Thank you too. 10 hours ago, afx said: Very nice. Thanks JC 7 hours ago, Pierre Rivard said: Stunningly beautiful Rich. Fit and finish are impeccable and the low and aggressive stance convey speed in a most impressive way. The wipers alone are a work of art. Man this build is absolutely gorgeous! Thank you so much Pierre. I feel like a brain surgeon after using two pair of tweezers, a tin drop of sticky glue and goggles to do those wipers. 2 hours ago, 1959scudetto said: This is how a 908 longtail should look like ! Very nice model, Rich - simply perfect: the graceful body lines, the stance, the color and your trademark steerable front wheels. That windshield wiper would drive me nuts... Thank you very much Helmut for the nice words. Nobody has ever called me sane...!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 That is nice! Great stance, and your making the wheels steer just adds to the mix. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Superbly built. I concur with all the other well deserved accolades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave B Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Great build Rich, you were lucky to get a "recent acquisition" Fisher kit!! Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted November 10, 2023 Author Share Posted November 10, 2023 On 11/7/2023 at 6:12 PM, bbowser said: That is nice! Great stance, and your making the wheels steer just adds to the mix. Well done. Thank you Bruce...that's my favorite modification 12 hours ago, Phildaupho said: Superbly built. I concur with all the other well deserved accolades. Thank you Phil 12 hours ago, Dave B said: Great build Rich, you were lucky to get a "recent acquisition" Fisher kit!! Dave B Thanks Dave...those kits are still out there. I really think, after talking to a lot of modelers, that a lot of people buy them because they like the subject matter. But don't realize the kind of work it takes to build them. They don't build like plastic kits, which is what most of us are use to. Then they dig into the box and realize they have bit off more than they can chew and it never gets built. Eventually when it comes time to thin out the stash they are the first to go. This kit in particular was purchased from someone who said he was never going to build because he was intimidated by it. Not so for you and I. So keep an eye out for these kits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 I am late posting but I really like your long tail build. You expertly capture the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted November 18, 2023 Author Share Posted November 18, 2023 On 11/12/2023 at 7:47 AM, PappyD340 said: Very nice! Thanks Larry On 11/16/2023 at 11:04 AM, Gramps46 said: I am late posting but I really like your long tail build. You expertly capture the look. Gary, I will take kind words from you anytime thanks for all the support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 Yup, very pretty baby. Exceptionally clean work, looks real in most shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 VERY NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Waymouth Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Yep agreed, this one looks the business. Nice interior details and a great looking model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rich Chernosky Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 On 11/18/2023 at 8:23 AM, ChrisR said: VERY NICE! Thank you Chris for the big compliment On 11/21/2023 at 7:31 AM, Paul Waymouth said: Yep agreed, this one looks the business. Nice interior details and a great looking model Thank you Paul On 11/21/2023 at 7:31 AM, Paul Waymouth said: 2 hours ago, absmiami said: On 11/17/2023 at 8:22 PM, Ace-Garageguy said: Yup, very pretty baby. Exceptionally clean work, looks real in most shots. Bill, as always, thank you for the kind words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 2 hours ago, absmiami said: Andy...thank you so much for this reference shot. I see some details I can easily add that I didn't know about. That is....after I get all moved and set up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 Add a screen to the nose and dab a little fluero green to the headlight covers - and you’re there !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Super sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 A lovely build, Rich. It exhibits all of the mean, purposeful looks that a period sports prototype should. Very nice work. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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