Rich Chernosky Posted January 25 Posted January 25 Here is the latest off the bench. This is a re-visit of an earlier Tamiya kit I did sometime in the mid 70's. the original kit was lighted and motorized but the new one was not. As a result there is a lack of detail in the engine compartment as this was probably more of a motorized toy than a model as was the custom back then. I did wire and plumb the engine (it looked like fun) but neglected to include all the other details. I have an Exoto 1/18 version of this car and that has the details. (pictured) Plus I wanted to do it like I originally had but this time make everything fit better. Color is Testor 1145 Insignia white and was sprayed some time ago. Rest of the build details in the picture captions. Thanks for looking and feel free to comment. Engine detail on the flat six. Had to change out the distributor as the kit one was for an 8cyl. Extra wire goes to the coils installed in the cockpit. Comparison of the two engines and details. Exoto was much better detailed. Completed car and whats left of the model it replaced. They build so much nicer when you know what you are doing and have all the materials and tools. This view. The wheels steered and the suspension worked in the kit. Doors, rear engine cover, and front cover are all workable. The stance of this car is v-e-r-y low and if you have ever seen a real one it is about right. The actual car is way lower than a Ford GT and very cool looking in person. Didn't realize I had so many models of this particular car until I dragged them all out of this pictures. In the back is a Tamiya 1/ 12. 1/16 version to the right is an Otaki with full detail. To the left is the Exoto 1/18. Center and partially hidden by the feature model is a 1/64 by an obscure Italian company. #8 is 1/24 Arii and a very nice kit with metal wheels and mirrors. Front center is an unknown (probably Japanese) 1.24 version. 1/64 #17 is a Mini Lindbergh plastic body on a Jag TR3 slot car chassis. Its fast. The #17 car was driven to victory in the 1967 Nurburgring 1000KM by Schultz and Buzzeta 7
Pierre Rivard Posted January 25 Posted January 25 Super nice refresh Rich, and quite the display go 908's. The 907/908/910 family were the best looking Porsche racers in my book. You can never have too many of these in the stable. Thanks for sharing sir!
1959scudetto Posted January 26 Posted January 26 (edited) Interesting comparison between old and new, Rich! I have the same plans with the McLaren M8A I did in 1970/71 but have nothing left beside my memory: Like you I will do it like I originally had but this time make everything fit better (with some refinements, but without replicating every detail) Very nice collection of 906 and 910 Porsches here, Rich ! The 1/18 Tamiya kits have good proportions, but are all lacking detail (have the McLaren, Lola, Nissan and Porsche in my stash) - Exotos are demanding horrible prices nowadays! Did you know that at the 'Ring the removable roof insert had to be taken off because of the height of Udo Schütz turning it into sort of spider? Edited January 26 by 1959scudetto
Rich Chernosky Posted February 1 Author Posted February 1 On 1/25/2025 at 2:02 PM, Jim B said: Beautiful Porsche. Very well done & nice collection. Thanks Jim On 1/25/2025 at 2:09 PM, Ace-Garageguy said: Very nice, all of them. Much appreciated Bill On 1/25/2025 at 2:27 PM, ChrisR said: Very nice!! Thanks On 1/25/2025 at 4:51 PM, Pierre Rivard said: Super nice refresh Rich, and quite the display go 908's. The 907/908/910 family were the best looking Porsche racers in my book. You can never have too many of these in the stable. Thanks for sharing sir! Thank you Pierre...actually I found another one in the back of the case that missed the photo op. On 1/26/2025 at 1:55 AM, slusher said: Great looking Porsche! Thanks Carl On 1/26/2025 at 5:44 AM, 1959scudetto said: Interesting comparison between old and new, Rich! I have the same plans with the McLaren M8A I did in 1970/71 but have nothing left beside my memory: Like you I will do it like I originally had but this time make everything fit better (with some refinements, but without replicating every detail) Very nice collection of 906 and 910 Porsches here, Rich ! The 1/18 Tamiya kits have good proportions, but are all lacking detail (have the McLaren, Lola, Nissan and Porsche in my stash) - Exotos are demanding horrible prices nowadays! Did you know that at the 'Ring the removable roof insert had to be taken off because of the height of Udo Schütz turning it into sort of spider? Helmut...I have all those too but most are decent builds. The Porsche was the one that needed replacing the most. Glad I did it now. And thanks for that little history lesson. On 1/26/2025 at 6:22 AM, PappyD340 said: Very nice Porsche! Thanks Larry On 1/26/2025 at 6:02 PM, Phildaupho said: Fabulous collection Thanks Phil..its been a fun journey.
Dave B Posted February 2 Posted February 2 Great build Rich, I've been having a break and missed this one. Dave B
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