Porsche 912...Sort of

[Chillyb1]

I finished this one up today after a long period of intermittent labors. A friend wanted a model of a Porsche 912 in this color scheme. Thinking I'm enough of a modeler to tackle the project, I decided to combine a couple of Fujimi Enthusiast Series Porsche kits and come up with a 912: the engine and wheels are from a 356 and the rest is from the 1969 911S. Well, many trials and tribulations ensued, and about a thousand things that could go wrong did do so. The several problems inherent in these kits are multiplied by more than two when trying to combine them into one model. Long story short, it's done.

Paint is TS-48 Gunship Gray with TS-13 Clear. The window trim is Alclad chrome, as are most other chrome parts. Some BMF here and there. I added photoetch wipers, Porsche emblem in front and logo in back, seat belts, and license frames around vanity plates.

That's all, I guess. Hope you like it.

Edited January 31, 2010 by Chillyb1

[Harry P.]

I'd say that despite whatever problems you ran into along the way, the end result turned out real nice!

[Ddms]

It's outstanding, Chillyb. Nice that you chose understated grey, instead of a flashy Carrera color.

My only picky quibble is the lack of black weatherstripping on the ledges that support the trunk and engine covers. I've recently tried painting thin strips of vinyl decal for my Speedster; seems to work great for that sort of thing.

I know how hard you worked to make this one right, both cosmetically and mechanically, and it looks GREAT!

Congratulations.

[simonr]

Wow, beautifull performance on a classic!...very nice job. Keep posting this kind of work,..specially if they are Porsches...jejeje!

Simón P. Rivera Torres

It's outstanding, Chillyb. Nice that you chose understated grey, instead of a flashy Carrera color.

My only picky quibble is the lack of black weatherstripping on the ledges that support the trunk and engine covers. I've recently tried painting thin strips of vinyl decal for my Speedster; seems to work great for that sort of thing.

I know how hard you worked to make this one right, both cosmetically and mechanically, and it looks GREAT!

Congratulations.

[jbwelda]

too cool!

i am currently putting the motor and running gear, and some other stuff, into a tamiya karmann ghia!

do you have any build photos especially of the motor?

[Modelmartin]

Those Fujimi Enthusiast 911 kits are bears to get together and have them sit right and look good. I know from experience. Congrats on a great job!

[VW Dave]

I like the finished model, regardless of how much it fought you along the way.......by the plate, can I assume your friend is in NY?

[Stang67]

It has a realness to it. Excellent job! Almost bought one in '83 except it was black.

[charlie8575]

Nice build-up, Curtis. You overcame the problems well, too.

Charlie Larkin

[Chillyb1]

Thanks, everybody, for the kind words. I added chrome wheel covers and touched up some black trim here and there, and it is looking pretty sharp. I'll get some new photos if the sun ever decides to come out again.

My only picky quibble is the lack of black weatherstripping on the ledges that support the trunk and engine covers.

I'm with you on this one, Tom. But with all the other headaches this build caused, I just didn't have room in my brain to consider doing this. Not that I'm not thinking about it now....

...by the plate, can I assume your friend is in NY?

Yes. We both grew up in Ohio and have known each other since high school (nearly thirty years!), which is why I used a vintage Ohio plate up front.

"Getting any one EM-series Fujimi kit together is a bear. Starting with more than one? It's an accomplishment that all 4 tires touch the table at once! Nice job!"

Ain't that the truth, Mark!? I didn't get all four tires on the ground the first time and that was just one of the many causes of those headaches I mentioned above!

[Lownslow]

man that thing is pretty

[Chillyb1]

Here are a few more photos of the fully completed version, with wheel covers and a couple other minor details added:

[Forrest Gump]

You did one heck of a job! I have built a few of these old Porsches. They are tough even when you don't have to kit bash! The body panels are tough especially the front clip. Outstanding job!