Porsche 914/6 GT '70 Le Mans 24 Hr - Finished

[Twokidsnosleep]

Cool little car in both model and real form

[MrObsessive]

I've been really impressed by the way this build is coming along! I remember the 914's in the early '70's when I was in Junior High school, and I've always liked the looks of them.

I'd forgotten that Revell made a kit of this car, and I was fortunate that the other day on eBay, I snagged a near pristine kit of one (only the engine blocks were glued) for $50.00.

I'd certainly like to build this one sometime---------might open up the doors along with some other changes.

[afx]

Thanks for the comments gentlemen. Yea, Bill unfortunately that is about the going rate for the Revell kit. Beware the windshield frame on the Revell kit is very fragile.

[TFchronos]

Very nice work and progress.

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After opening the vents in the bumper I fabricated the auxiliary driving lights from styrene tubing, rod & sheet. Lenses are from Modelers.

[250 Testa Rossa]

this link should help. http://www.pbase.com/9146gt/9146gt_factory_race_cars_sn9140431020_sonauto40

[chunkypeanutbutter]

The ugly duckling of Porsche. Nice engine.

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this link should help. http://www.pbase.com/9146gt/9146gt_factory_race_cars_sn9140431020_sonauto40

Thanks Maxx for the link. I was already aware of it and this has been my primary reference source.

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Fabricated the racing muffler. I'll trim the pipes to length later.

[Jeremy Jon]

Man that is looking great JC, nice work!!

[afx]

The ugly duckling of Porsche. Nice engine.

Yea a lot people consider the 914 as a Porsche stepchild. I guess it is but myself I really like the car's styling and with the bigger 6-cylinder engine the car was a great performer.

[slusher]

I always thought the 914 was a great looking Porsche. When I was in Florida there was a many of them on the streets.. Excellent work so far JC...

[afx]

Thanks guys. I'll post pictures this evening of what I hope is the final mock-up before I start finish paint on the body.

[chunkypeanutbutter]

I think it's the long wheelbase that I never liked.

Nonetheless, this looks great. If it goes fast, who cares?

[DonW]

For me it's the sail panels behind the side windows that spoil the shape. Otherwise if you imagine a fastback roof, it would look pretty close to a flattened 911 (I only just realised that!). Somehow while I really don't like 914s I do really like the 914/6. This is a particularly good model, too.

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As promised here are what I hope is final mock-up before paint.

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Some finished bits.

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Primary color applied. Once its full cures I can polish it out and apply the black accents.

[chunkypeanutbutter]

Wheels look great! Are you going to add decals to the tires or leave em as blackwalls?

[afx]

Wheels look great! Are you going to add decals to the tires or leave em as blackwalls?

Thanks. The period photos I have found show no side wall marking so that's how I am modeling it.

Edited October 29, 2014 by afx

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Roof painted.

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Paint complete on to foiling & decaling.

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Chassis permanently installed.

[FASTBACK340]

I worked for Porsche/Audi as a service technician when I was in my late teens/early 20's and I remember working on those cars. We had only a few 6 cylinders ones that rarely came in, but the various 4 cylinder versions kept us busy. A good running 2.0 with the Weber carb up-grade, cam, and headers was a NICE ride…..

Beautiful build so far! Thanks for the great memories!