Revell 1:25 Porsche 911 - Yet to be decided Racecar

[Smilesperhour]

I like to have multiple projects going and move between whichever one I'm in tge mood for, so alongside my E I introduce a 911.

 

This was a started bashed up kit off an auction site, it was a glue bomb in places, tge windows are all a mess and red paint everywhere.

 

I have unassembled it as best as I can with some minor breakages.

 

My first issue is what is it?

 

It's a revell kit with 1970 printed on the bottem. The instructions give notice clue other than its a 911 

 

I'm guessing a 2 litre car but I'm trying to figure out is a LWB from 69 onwards or a pre 1969 SWB.

 

 

 

Ill try mock up the shell against some lines too 

 

I think it may actually be a 1968?

[Smilesperhour]

Worth noting instruction pic is from online, I have the racer kit which doesnt have a side on view to draw against 

 

Edited September 5 by Smilesperhour

[joernbs]

The old 1/25 Porsche 911 kit is a 1968 model. The last of the Short Wheel Base. It is an old kit, and it shows in the details. Can be made into a good model with a bunch of TLC. Take your time. Happy modeling.

Jørn

[Smilesperhour]

3 hours ago, joernbs said:

The old 1/25 Porsche 911 kit is a 1968 model. The last of the Short Wheel Base. It is an old kit, and it shows in the details. Can be made into a good model with a bunch of TLC. Take your time. Happy modeling.

Jørn

Thanks Jorn,

 

Thought it may be but wasnt 100% as at scale its even harder to see the extra length

[Smilesperhour]

 

The options.... so many i liked...  i may be looking for more kits

 

 

1968 Le Mans 24 hours - 68 Porsche 911 T/R - Chassis 118 25 724 

1968 Le Mans 24 hours- 68 Porsche 911 T/R - Chassis 118 20 847 - Wicky Racing Team

1968 Spa 24 hours winner - Porsche 911T? - Kremmer racing

1969 Daytona 24 hour Class winner - 69 Porsche 911 TR 

1966 Daytona 24 hour - 1966 Porsche 911 

Porsche 911R - Tour de France

1971 Le Mans 24 hours - 69 Porsche 911 T/R chassis 118 20 505

Edited September 7 by Smilesperhour

[250 Testa Rossa]

This kit has the right exhaust for the 1966 911. However, the Daytona '69 car is actually a 911L, and the 911R would be a tricky conversion since it has many lightweight features. 

[Smilesperhour]

16 hours ago, 250 Testa Rossa said:

This kit has the right exhaust for the 1966 911. However, the Daytona '69 car is actually a 911L, and the 911R would be a tricky conversion since it has many lightweight features. 

Not being a Expert on 911s, from reading between the 911l, 911s and 911T as road cars there'd be some spec changes (wheels, trim and options) the engines where very similar just slightly different tweaks. I think 911T was base model (lightest), then the S and the L was more luxury for 1968. 

Although I also read the T replaced the L? So confused.

 

I assume all have the same 2.0l engine before 1970 where the larger spec engines became available?

Yes the R would need some more body work changes and scratch building

 

 

 

[Cliff W]

A little info about two of your options - 

The 1966 Daytona car is actually a very early 1964 911.  Brought in by Brumos Porsche in Jacksonville Florida, it was later sold to Jack Ryan, a VW dealer in Atlanta.  He decided to enter this used dealer demonstrator in the Daytona 24 hour race. The Porsche factory team was there with their 904 and 906 contingent and were not happy with the auto dealer's effort. The factory had yet to develop any racing parts for the model and were dubious about the privateer's chances.  24 hours later the 911 had finished first in class, the first victory for the 911 in any road race. They then took 2nd place at Sebring a month later.

Photos and history for this car at the REVS Institute in Naples Florida - 

1964 Porsche 911 – Revs Institute

Also at REVS, the 911R you pictured that won the 1969 Tour de France.  The 911 R was an attempt to homologate a lighter weight, higher power variant of the standard 911S. Extreme weight saving measures included fiberglass doors, hood, and engine cover, special lightweight taillight assemblies, and even epoxy plastic door handles. The FIA would not buy into that concept, leaving the R model to compete in classes where homologation wasn't required. 

Link to this car at REVS - 

1967 Porsche 911R – Revs Institute

Looking forward to watching this come together!

p.s. I agree the 911 R would be a difficult conversion - Fujimi did produce one in their Enthusiast Series some years ago

[Can-Con]

2 hours ago, Cliff W said:

 

p.s. I agree the 911 R would be a difficult conversion - Fujimi did produce one in their Enthusiast Series some years ago

The Fujimi '67 R isn't exactly accurate either. Here's an earlier discussion on it.

I have the reissued R and '69 S kits from a couple years ago and can confirm what is in those posts. I also have an original '73 RS, the body in that kit is identical to the one in the '67R kit.

[I just compared all 3 to make sure]