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Posted by: thomasotten Dec 2 2003, 07:11 PM

Here are some pics of a 914 model I have. I wasn't satisfied with the quality of the original kit, so I make a few modifications...


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Posted by: thomasotten Dec 2 2003, 07:13 PM

Paint is leftover from my real car.


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Posted by: URY914 Dec 2 2003, 07:14 PM

Is that the 1/24th Revell plastic kit?

Paul

Posted by: thomasotten Dec 2 2003, 07:16 PM

Rear bumber is from a 911 model, so is the rear lens...


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Posted by: Aaron Cox Dec 2 2003, 07:17 PM

That is PIMP

Posted by: thomasotten Dec 2 2003, 07:18 PM

Yup.. thats the Revell kit that you had to buy with the 928 and the 911.


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Posted by: thomasotten Dec 2 2003, 07:22 PM

And, here is the best part... straight out of a 80-something 911 targa model...


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Posted by: drew365 Dec 2 2003, 07:23 PM

Cool! Looks like my car if I ever get around to painting it.


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Posted by: Aaron Cox Dec 2 2003, 07:23 PM

youve been busy! i like the 911 steering wheel

Posted by: DrifterJay Dec 2 2003, 07:25 PM

very cool indeed. good work..llets see a v8 conversion in the next one

Posted by: thomasotten Dec 2 2003, 07:26 PM

Wheels are also from a 911 model. Hand painted Testor's Silver, of course...


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Posted by: skline Dec 2 2003, 07:28 PM

That is so cool, I got one of those too. Mine is a little bigger and will be a diffrent color when I am done. I think I need to get me one of the mini ones too.


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Posted by: URY914 Dec 2 2003, 07:29 PM

Here is a photo of my "race team". I built this in about 1979. I was ready to go IMSA GTU racing with it. Revell 911 and AMT Chevy van and race trailer.

Man that was a long time ago...

Paul


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Posted by: Aaron Cox Dec 2 2003, 07:32 PM

ury needs to make a light weight "kite" version....

Posted by: thomasotten Dec 2 2003, 07:33 PM

Lets just say that there was a time when I had much more time on my hands than money... like now!


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Posted by: DrifterJay Dec 2 2003, 07:36 PM

holy shit Skline, is that your garage right now???

Posted by: thomasotten Dec 2 2003, 07:39 PM

The flares are made out of 100% modeler's putty. Notice, no body sag!


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Posted by: skline Dec 2 2003, 07:43 PM

No, That was a picture I took just before putting the Chalon inside the garage. It currently has the suspension off for the 911 swap out. You saw it the other day, it hasnt changed any. The yellow one is down off the jackstands and actually runs. I just need to dial everything in before I drive it much.

Posted by: thomasotten Dec 2 2003, 07:44 PM

Front bumper: Made out of plastic and balsa wood. I just droped the original chrome bumper down a bit, and made a 911 style bumper out of balsa wood.


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Posted by: thomasotten Dec 2 2003, 07:50 PM

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Posted by: URY914 Dec 2 2003, 07:51 PM

I spent hours and hours working on my models. I went from Matchbox to slot cars to models.
Now I have a 1:1 scale toy.

Great looking job

Now get the 1:18th Revell and do it.

Paul

Posted by: thomasotten Dec 2 2003, 07:56 PM

Another nice low profile shot...


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Posted by: thomasotten Dec 2 2003, 08:09 PM

Well, thats about it. I hope everyone enjoyed.

-Thomas


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Posted by: maf914 Dec 3 2003, 07:41 AM

Thomas,

Way to go. Nice work.

What type body filler or putty did you use for the flares? I have a possible model project that will require some body mods, but was concerned about putty being stable and strong enough.

BTW, I just received a Mini Racing 1/43 916 resin kit ordered from Grand Prix Models. The body molding looks very nice.

Mike

Posted by: thomasotten Dec 3 2003, 08:19 AM

For the flares I glued paper down for the base, then put that testors modeler's putty over that and sanded.

-Thomas

Posted by: mike_the_man Dec 3 2003, 08:53 AM

Is that a Saratoga top? You could sell that for big money on Ebay, ya know.

Posted by: Scott Schroeder Dec 3 2003, 09:31 AM

Just like the full size version!

Posted by: need4speed Dec 3 2003, 02:08 PM

Maybe I should try doing a 914 for the Cub Scouts pinewood derby this year? I did a 550 a couple years ago, turned out like crap. Aw hell, I don't have time this year. Nor do I have a decent model 914 to work off of. And this is our last year in Cub Scouts. . . oh well.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Dec 3 2003, 05:35 PM

could a cnc machine make a nice solid model out of delrin? ...have to "map" it first tho right?

Posted by: dmenche914 Mar 24 2004, 08:55 PM

neato, where you get that giant 12 pack of diet coke???
dave