'70 Porsche 914/6

[ChrisR]

What a great build! Didn't think the "Revell" kit could look this good.

[PatW]

Superb build afx. I've had a few fit problems with mine but it's my favourite real car, having had a number of Beetles over the years.

[cruz]

And thanks to JC and Historic Racing Miniatures, we will soon have a nice resin replica!!! It's still in the works....

[Plastheniker]

Great job on (as far as I remember) a mediocre kit!

[TheCat]

beautiful build.

[Zarana-X]

Very nice. I know firsthand of this kit's shortcomings, but lack your level of skill and dedication to accomplish such a marvelous result.

[Jeff Johnston]

That is Awesome. I'm actually building the exact same kit in almost the same color. I painted mine Grabber Orange which is very similar to that. That;s just a very nicely built model !

Edit: So I went and checked out the in progress pics. Man you really nailed it. You can't appreciate all the work you put into this with just the computed pics. This is easily the most interesting build I've read in a long time. Just outstanding...

Edited June 21, 2014 by Jeff Johnston

[Platerpants]

nicely done

[doggie427]

Beautiful work on a very cranky kit.

Awesome level of work and research to build a beautiful Porsche !!

Well done JC .

[afx]

Thanks for all the comments gentlemen. It's difficult to get a good picture of the engine on the completed build so I have added an engine shot from the progress photos.

[afx]

That is Awesome. I'm actually building the exact same kit in almost the same color. I painted mine Grabber Orange which is very similar to that. That;s just a very nicely built model !

Edit: So I went and checked out the in progress pics. Man you really nailed it. You can't appreciate all the work you put into this with just the computed pics. This is easily the most interesting build I've read in a long time. Just outstanding...

Thanks Jeff. The 914 looks great is "Signal Orange". Good luck with your build, I hope you post pictures.

[Kennyboy]

Such an amazingly clean build!

Looks box-stock.....and I mean that in a VERY flattering way!

[afx]

Such an amazingly clean build!

Looks box-stock.....and I mean that in a VERY flattering way!

Thanks Ken and I do take that as a complement. I work hard engineering my kit bash and scratch built parts to make sure they fit correctly. I want them to look like they belong there and aren't just tacked on.

[unclescott58]

Very well done. Any engine pics?

Once this kit is built, it's all but impossible, like the real car, to see much, if anything, of the engine from above. And flip the car over, and there's still not much to see of the engine. Basically an oil and exhaust. That's about it.

Scott

[Scalper]

Nice Job... Perfect. very clean. best one I have seen, and I do love my Porsches

[Dominik]

You did miracles with this kit, I love it my friend!!!!!

J.C.

This model is breathtaking!!! I remember when these cars were new, and your build makes me want one. The workmanship is great!!!!

They nail my thoughts - you've done a really, really good job on this kit!

[afx]

Thank you very much for the comments. I thought the silver painted grease cap and lug nuts where a bit too much so have blackened them out. I will post an updated picture soon.

Edit: here are the pictures for comparison.

Now:

Before:

Edited July 29, 2014 by afx

[TFchronos]

Beautiful build, super clean and shiny.

[afx]

Once this kit is built, it's all but impossible, like the real car, to see much, if anything, of the engine from above. And flip the car over, and there's still not much to see of the engine. Basically an oil and exhaust. That's about it.

Scott

Scott, here is a chassis shot.

[Mannyp1980]

Nice, looks good.