Porsche 917K "#20 Gulf"

[Kombi]

I actually completed this one last year, but just now got around to do some snapshots of it. One of these days I'll actually get some proper gear for better photos, but for now you'll have to bear with me.

I utilized the Fujimi "Tetsu Ikuzawa & Porsche 917K '71 Fuji Masters 250km" kit, Studio27 photoetch upgrade kit, and Renaissance Decals. Some additional parts were taken from the "Martini Racing 917K" that I bought for parts.

I built the spare tire myself and added the tread pattern. I never much cared for the kit version. Also, having seen a few examples at the Porsche Museum while I was in Germany I realized something had to be done there. Apart from that it was a largely box-stock build utilizing some P/E dress-up parts.

Final assembly on this turned into a nightmare with parts breaking on epoxy getting everywhere. I also made some errors with the decals so in the end this just sort of represents one of the Gulf 917K's.

Disappointed though I was in the conclusion, I'm glad to have this one in my collection.

[Foxer]

It certainly looks good! That business end shot of the rear is fantastic..all tire and mechanicals

[bsoder]

Great looking build of a great looking car!

[935k3]

Nice job! I built the Martini 1971 Le mans winner. These kits re very fiddly, especially the framing at the rear. I fixed the spare by chucking it in the drill to cut the grooves. The real car has a collapsible spare like the street cars from that era.

Edited February 1, 2010 by 935k3

[Jon Cole]

The Porsche 917K is such an iconic race car, and you did it good!

[Eric Stone]

I like that! Looks very good.

[philo426]

Really like it!Reminds me of one of my fave Aurora slot cars!

[RodneyBad]

WOW!!

Looks great.

Excellent work..

I love it..

[crispy]

Super build of a very cool car. Great work! I love that you were able to combine multiple parts from the kits.

Chris

[Zoom Zoom]

Very nice job! Love the Gulf livery

[Raul_Perez]

That car in those colors was always one of my favorites!!

Thanks for sharing,

[Monty]

How would you say this one compares to the Heller kit? I've been told the Heller version is virtually unbuildable unless you're a professional builder.

Nice job on yours, BTW!

[sfhess]

How would you say this one compares to the Heller kit? I've been told the Heller version is virtually unbuildable unless you're a professional builder.

Nice job on yours, BTW!

I built a Heller 917 several years ago and don't recall any major problems. It went together without any big trauma.

[Tommy Kortman]

This has always been one of my favorite race cars, and liveries. You did it proud. This is a very nice job BRAVO!!

[Dragline]

This is a beautiful build.

I love these cars and need to put aside my drag cars long enough to build one.

I hope to do it justice like you have.

NICE

Bob

[kyledr330]

Well done! Great looking car. Now you got me in the mood to do one

[Crusader101]

An absolutely superb build...a real jewel.

I picture Steve McQueen behind the wheel from the movie 'LeMans'.

Thanks for sharing!

[Kombi]

Thanks everyone for taking an look and for the many fine comments.

I've always wanted a Gulf Liveried car in my collection and it had to be a 917K. My next Porsche will have to be a 908/03 whenever I manage to locate a 1/24 kit of one.