This build is of RC model number 2 by Tamiya, the Porsche 935. I really like the early models, the metal chassis and the amazing quality of the body shell.
I had a few bits and pieces already acquired from gathering bits up for the 934 build. That’s still in a box. So when a complete looking Big Scale kit came up fairly cheap on eBay, I took the plunge. And here are the parts I already had. Attachments:
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Anyway I put a shout out for parts and somebody very kindly answered, with everything I need.
I shouldn’t complain, but this always happens, what was going to be what I thought was a long term project, suddenly comes together quickly. So here are the extra bits I needed. I couldn’t believe it. I even managed to find the instruction Manuel in very good condition, nice and clean. Any way as I’m on holiday this week I thought I’d make start. Everything gets a good clean and polish. Attachments: |
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I had a brand new 6V battery holder, but it was interesting to see the brass screws looked dirty. And opening another NIP part, for the front steering. I think I got the plate it attaches to looking pretty neat, so it doesn’t stand out. And the chassis pretty much finished. A few little bits need sorting, the pinion looks grubby so it needs cleaning up before I install it. I need to make some spacers to add to the side brackets to pull the body shell down a bit, when it gets fitted ?? Attachments:
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Rooohhhh awesome Al. I love it
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Sorry Al . My finger switched on the automatic word. 😣
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I'm really jealous. I want this one too.
I have the story behind it safe in a wooden box would like u to see the inventing of it based on the matra tamiyabase.com/...nfo-wanted
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Time to move this project on. The body shell I got for this which is from the static kit came to me partially started, but I really couldn’t tell what had been done. Some parts luckily haven’t been painted, bonus. The front bonnet looked unpainted, but had a decal applied, while the main body was partially decaled, but looked like it had clear coat over it ??? After applying some graffiti remover, I could see the main body had been painted and that’s all bubbled up nicely. I think the bonnet had paint as well, but I’m glad to be able to remove everything down to the bare plastic. I suspect someone started the kit, gave up and due to it sitting around the UV has affected parts differently. That’s one cycle of paint removal. Attachments: |
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