Monogram Porsche 904

[70mach1]

This car was a real (PITA). It's an old Monogram kit. This car is definitely a skill level 3, it should be at 5. It required a lot of test fitting because of the tolerances. The main issue is that the frame was 3 mm too short, which had to be corrected in order for the bonnett hinges to operate properly and to get the correct wheel base, but still a very nice kit and pretty well engineered for its age. Refinished in BASF German Silver; interior and chassis refinshed in PPG lacquers, parts box decals, clear coated in DuPont urethane clear, engine was wired and plumbed, scratch built 2 air filters and front oil cooler.

[oldcars]

It came out great. When I built the same kit(thousands of years ago) by the time I was through I think I became a Ferrari fan. You did a super job(unlike mine). Richard

[Raul_Perez]

That came out REALLY NICE!!

[rick6343]

Looks nice! I have one on the "to-build" pile; where/how did you stretch the frame?

[70mach1]

I had to extend the rear portion of the man framrails witha piece of 3mm rectangular plastic stock, you have to do this to get the correct wheelbase and get engine cover hinge geometry correct, this is a must!

[jbwelda]

it might have been a PITA but you sure did a great job of it! all the body panels look to fit well and thats the big problem i had with this kit. i think i gave up and its half built in the box somewhere. sure wish i could say yours was my outcome!

[IMSANUT]

Beautiful build of the vintage Aurora kit. I have a pair of these in the build pile, one intended for an old slot car body of the RSK to go along with an old resin trans kit. Wonderful subject done right. Bravo.

[unclescott58]

Beautiful model. Sounds like a bit of a pain to build. Too bad. A very nice looking car.

[Hubert Rollins]

Sharp build.

[slusher]

Good looking Porche

[martinfan5]

Nice work

[Metallic]

Great looking Porsche

[ZIL 111V]

Beautiful work for an ex-Aurora kit,  looks absolutely stunning!

[Foxer]

That looks grand!

I have always eyed these kits and never took the plunge since I didn't know how they were.

That's interesting having to extend the frame ... and you'd never know it looking at yours.

[afx]

Very nice.

[Intmd8r]

Real nice work on this one.  I've been wanting to build one myself, but your review of the kit echo's similar reviews I've read.  I should stay away, but your build makes me want one.....

[bbowser]

I've got one of these in the pile, thanks for the tip about extending the frame.  If mine is half as nice as yours I'll be well pleased, great work.

[Crazy Ed]

    A bit of a Heads Up on the Monogram Porsche 904 KIT'S. If you want a Full Detail Kit look for the one with the #86 on the Car and Skill Level 3 on the Cover. The ones with # 50 and 34 are Curbside.