Porsche 917LH
These are the pedals. They're made up of 6 parts (so far).
Master brake cylinders.
Building the 4.9l 12 cylinder engine.
Engine after primer, black paint and dry-brush with XF-16.
Dry fit of the engine...gotta keep checking the fitment with MM kits 😉
Incredilous detail in the header. Arrows point to valves and spark plugs.
Tried something different (for a car) and pre-shaded the cockpit.
Airbrushed medium grey. Then mixed a bit of white with the grey and airbrushed that onto the middle of surfaces.
Home made upright "connectors" 🙂
And this is how they'll be bolted onto the wishbones.
Added some PE and the clutch (inset). The latter will never be seen anymore after I bolt on the gearbox 😉
Arrows indicate addede PE and pins
On the left original big fat white metal part, on the right my version.
And new part placed in the cockpit.
Engine with ignition cables in place.
Inlet trumpets. In foreground cleaned part, in background after "weathering" it with oil paints.
Adding fuel lines. Note the 2 PE rings.
Right side inlet trumpets placed.
Almost completed Porsche engine, only a few parts and 2 small hoses to go
View from the other side.
Finished the engine.
Added the exhaust manifold.
Completed the gearbox.
Constructed and painted the rear frame.
Engine and gearbox are installed into the frame.
Added exhaust pipes, anti-rollbar and some extra parts of the frame.
Added some interior details. The wires are an extra.
Made a heatsheald from cigarette foil.
At the 3rd attempt I managed to make a satisfying window.
This is what the window looks like once glued into place.
Big moment: marriage of the front and rear end of the car!! Green arrow indicates the gear linkage.
The arrows show the work I did to the cockpit.
Completed front suspension parts
Suspension parts fixed to chassis.
Cooling ducts for front brakes painted black and drybrushed with greytones.
self-made footrest. Painted with several shades of grey and the weathered a bit with MIG pigments.
Brakefluid bottles added.
Dry-fit of most of the finished parts.
Steering wheel was finished.
Steering wheel attached to rollcage
Complete cockpit.
Dashboard was given a coat of Scale Fabric.
Engine cover was assembled.
Detailed electronic boxes
Put the electronic parts on its final location.
Assembled the radiator.
Radiator placed at the front and hoses attached (see green arrows).
Dashboard was finised. Added knobs and switches. Inset shows the rev-limiter etc.
Carefully cut out the door.
Corrected the shape of the front. The green part was removed.
Corrected the angle of the steering wheel which was way too shallow
Underside view of seat, clearly showing the texture representing fibreglass.
Both seats ready to be installed into the cockpit.
Added seats, harness and dashboard.
Added seats, harness and dashboard.
Put gearbox cooling "ducts" in place. These were hollowed out first!
Added pickup points for the doorhinges.
Top hinge of the door.
Dryfit of the door.
Outside of body painted white.
Outside of body painted white.
Inside painted several shades of gray.
Rear-inside painted several shades of brown to mimic fibreglass.
The 2 biggest and "most important" decals in place!!!
All decals are now on the body!
All decals are now on the body!
"Glow in the dark" decal 🙂
Spare wheel put in place. It's held there by straps attached to the frame.
Overflow tank installed as well.
Drive shafts were a bit of a pain as I deviated from the instructions and did NOT put them in before the bodywork. As each shaft is made up of 3 parts I managed the put them in 1-by-1.
And a picture of the drive shaft in it's own color.
Added a couple of details to the outside 1: lights for the startnumber, 2: rear quick releases, 3: id-light
Wiring for all the lights added to the inside.
Rear suspension was put into place. Green line indicates to roll-bar connector that has yet to be added.
Overall shot with all the wheels on.
Painted the window rims and added PE details.
Completed right-side door. Note the cable for the light on top.
Work-in-progress wheels. Still need to tone down the goodyear decals with matt clear.
Added front lights.
Rear wing was put into place using 4 rivets (see inset).
Front light covers were installed.
Windscreen wiper was assembled, painted and placed in it's position.
Side windows glued into place.
Added tape around the headlights. These are all small pieces of decal instead of the original which was from one piece.
Almost done now 🙂
Kommentit
15 July 2012, 17:44
Tim van Dooremalen
Added a few new pictures and added some comments as well! Enjoy!
Added a few new pictures and added some comments as well! Enjoy!
1 August 2012, 06:55
Riet D
are you happy yourself with the pre-shading? or will it remain a one time event?
are you happy yourself with the pre-shading? or will it remain a one time event?
2 August 2012, 06:27
Tim van Dooremalen
I think I'll be using it more often, especially on interiors and the underside of cars. I tried something simular on the underside of an Impreza once and that came out pretty nice as well, even though it was a much darker color (blue of course). (see here for pics: forum.depaddock.net/..p?t=18201&page=4).
I think I'll be using it more often, especially on interiors and the underside of cars. I tried something simular on the underside of an Impreza once and that came out pretty nice as well, even though it was a much darker color (blue of course). (see here for pics: forum.depaddock.net/..p?t=18201&page=4).
2 August 2012, 06:34
Tim van Dooremalen
@Guido: agree on making it a bit stronger. I might still do another run with an even lighter shade of grey, we'll see.
@Guido: agree on making it a bit stronger. I might still do another run with an even lighter shade of grey, we'll see.
2 August 2012, 10:28
Tim van Dooremalen
To anyone interested, I'll be taking this build along to KMK Scale World tomorrow! Check it out at the stand of the Paddock Modelbouw!
To anyone interested, I'll be taking this build along to KMK Scale World tomorrow! Check it out at the stand of the Paddock Modelbouw!
8 September 2012, 13:30
Tim van Dooremalen
You mean of the body?
Simple version: put on a layer of clearcoat (or several actually) and then polish until it shines...
Complex version: put on a layer of clearcoat, then sand carefully with 2000+ sandpaper until it's fairly smooth (not shiny!); be very careful not to sand through the clearcoat!. Then apply a new coat of clear, this one should come out pretty smooth already because the previous layer was. Depending on how smooth start polishing/sanding with 3600 or 4000 until 12000 then continue with the Tamiya polish compounds until it shines like a mirror 😉.
Remember this is how I usually do it, others will have other ways that will get the same result. I use Zero Paint pre-thinned clearcoat (not 2K).
You mean of the body?
Simple version: put on a layer of clearcoat (or several actually) and then polish until it shines...
Complex version: put on a layer of clearcoat, then sand carefully with 2000+ sandpaper until it's fairly smooth (not shiny!); be very careful not to sand through the clearcoat!. Then apply a new coat of clear, this one should come out pretty smooth already because the previous layer was. Depending on how smooth start polishing/sanding with 3600 or 4000 until 12000 then continue with the Tamiya polish compounds until it shines like a mirror 😉.
Remember this is how I usually do it, others will have other ways that will get the same result. I use Zero Paint pre-thinned clearcoat (not 2K).
8 September 2012, 14:42
Tim van Dooremalen
Added a few more pictures showing the (slow) progress of this build.
Added a few more pictures showing the (slow) progress of this build.
1 November 2012, 19:12
Dirk Heyer
Yes of course, all those fine details and technical features awaken my desire of " must built these"
Nice construction threat!
Yes of course, all those fine details and technical features awaken my desire of " must built these"
Nice construction threat!
4 November 2012, 14:11
Holger Kranich
Engine looks really cool! Do you paint it or do you let it like it is?
Engine looks really cool! Do you paint it or do you let it like it is?
29 November 2012, 08:37
Tim van Dooremalen
@Holger: what do you mean? I don't think I understand your question....
@Holger: what do you mean? I don't think I understand your question....
29 November 2012, 08:50
Holger Kranich
Tim, i mean: Is the engine already painted or do you have to do it now?
Tim, i mean: Is the engine already painted or do you have to do it now?
29 November 2012, 08:56
Tim van Dooremalen
It's completely painted now. Unlike military builders(?) most car-builders paint the engine during assembling, not after it 😉
It's completely painted now. Unlike military builders(?) most car-builders paint the engine during assembling, not after it 😉
29 November 2012, 09:56
Steve Wilson
Beautifully achieved engine Tim. Some lovely scratch work as well...🙂
Beautifully achieved engine Tim. Some lovely scratch work as well...🙂
11 March 2013, 20:18
Tim van Dooremalen
Another small update. This one is an important one as the engine and gearbox are now installed into the rear frame.
Another small update. This one is an important one as the engine and gearbox are now installed into the rear frame.
30 April 2013, 09:57
Tim van Dooremalen
Another update, this one is a biggy as the front and rear-end of car were screwed together 🙂
Another update, this one is a biggy as the front and rear-end of car were screwed together 🙂
10 May 2013, 16:39
Guy Golsteyn
Amazing! Is all that we see in the MFH kit or did you add some extra scratched parts as well?
Amazing! Is all that we see in the MFH kit or did you add some extra scratched parts as well?
18 June 2013, 13:20
Tim van Dooremalen
The cables leading from the battery were added by me. And every cable, rod or spring you see around the pedals and brake cylinders were added/scratched by me. Still have to add the throttle cable.
The cables leading from the battery were added by me. And every cable, rod or spring you see around the pedals and brake cylinders were added/scratched by me. Still have to add the throttle cable.
18 June 2013, 13:22
Steve Wilson
Tim!!!
Were you not satisfied with the same items supplied in the kit??? If so!!!
What was wrong with them???
Tim!!!
Were you not satisfied with the same items supplied in the kit??? If so!!!
What was wrong with them???
18 June 2013, 13:37
Stefan Suessemilch
Thanks for the update Tim, it's stll amazing to look over your shoulder 👍
Thanks for the update Tim, it's stll amazing to look over your shoulder 👍
16 August 2013, 20:53
Pascal GARAT
Terrific build, paint job and weathering!
I'd like to have it at home!! 😉
Terrific build, paint job and weathering!
I'd like to have it at home!! 😉
29 September 2013, 14:16
Steve Wilson
Excellent work...
And progress Tim, love your attention to detail🙂
Excellent work...
And progress Tim, love your attention to detail🙂
29 September 2013, 14:26
Tim van Dooremalen
Added some pics with more progress. Cockpit almost done now 🙂
Added some pics with more progress. Cockpit almost done now 🙂
28 October 2013, 10:31
Jonns Pfeiffenberger
Wow! Great work! I love the used style, not clinically clean! Keep it up 🙂
Wow! Great work! I love the used style, not clinically clean! Keep it up 🙂
28 October 2013, 12:27
Dirk Heyer
Incredible details!
I`m so jealous!
Hope I could built someday in the future such a nice model from MFH!!
Great stuff!!!
Incredible details!
I`m so jealous!
Hope I could built someday in the future such a nice model from MFH!!
Great stuff!!!
28 October 2013, 15:11
Alexander Aristides Cronvall
I love when people takes a highly detailed model and details it 🙂 Great work ! 👍
I love when people takes a highly detailed model and details it 🙂 Great work ! 👍
28 October 2013, 21:25
Sherif Sharmy
Come on we need to see this greatest build..................good work.
Come on we need to see this greatest build..................good work.
30 October 2013, 02:56
Tim van Dooremalen
A little more progress, including a correction of the steering wheel and cutting out a door!
A little more progress, including a correction of the steering wheel and cutting out a door!
11 November 2013, 18:03
Stefan Suessemilch
What a fantastic love to details...cutting out the door, correcting the angle of the steering wheel...amazing Tim!!
What a fantastic love to details...cutting out the door, correcting the angle of the steering wheel...amazing Tim!!
11 November 2013, 21:15
Tim van Dooremalen
Just added a few pictures with a really small update... just did some work on the seats.
Just added a few pictures with a really small update... just did some work on the seats.
2 December 2013, 11:03
Tim van Dooremalen
Added a few pics showing how I the door wil be fixed to the body.
Added a few pics showing how I the door wil be fixed to the body.
12 March 2014, 19:18
Kerry COX
How exciting to see such skill and dedication in one place. You are a most talented modeller and such a fine example you have set as to what is possible.
I am in awe Just fantastic.🙂
How exciting to see such skill and dedication in one place. You are a most talented modeller and such a fine example you have set as to what is possible.
I am in awe Just fantastic.🙂
3 December 2014, 18:40
Tim van Dooremalen
Finally had the stomach to start with te 2 big decals on the body. And it turned out quit nice 🙂 Mind you, those red parts are 1 decal per side!
Finally had the stomach to start with te 2 big decals on the body. And it turned out quit nice 🙂 Mind you, those red parts are 1 decal per side!
7 January 2015, 18:38
Steve Wilson
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Looking really great Tim, I remember those glow in the dark roundels🙂
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Looking really great Tim, I remember those glow in the dark roundels🙂
14 January 2015, 09:02
Steve Wilson
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Lol!!! (((😄 ))) 'fraid so Tim... But I'm still that 4yr old at the 1955 Monaco GP in mind and heart!!!
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Lol!!! (((😄 ))) 'fraid so Tim... But I'm still that 4yr old at the 1955 Monaco GP in mind and heart!!!
14 January 2015, 12:36
Kerry COX
Tim, the above link is to the company that manufactures the Glowsheet" that is used on these racing cars for night racing. I can first remember it being advertised in "Finescale Modeller" magazine some years ago. And now I say. What a most spectacular build this has turned out to be.
Congratulations mate. 🙂
Tim, the above link is to the company that manufactures the Glowsheet" that is used on these racing cars for night racing. I can first remember it being advertised in "Finescale Modeller" magazine some years ago. And now I say. What a most spectacular build this has turned out to be.
Congratulations mate. 🙂
14 January 2015, 13:06
Tim van Dooremalen
Fixed the lower bodypanels to the chassis! (and played a bit with photoshop).
Fixed the lower bodypanels to the chassis! (and played a bit with photoshop).
2 February 2015, 08:00
Dirk Heyer
Oh man, must be a lot of fun to assemble and painting such an amazingly detailed kit. I`m a lil`bit jealous.
At some point in my life I'm going to buy a model of MFH.
I wish you all patience and fun!
Your model looks great!
Oh man, must be a lot of fun to assemble and painting such an amazingly detailed kit. I`m a lil`bit jealous.
At some point in my life I'm going to buy a model of MFH.
I wish you all patience and fun!
Your model looks great!
8 February 2015, 13:51
Julian Herrero aka Yuri
Terrific !!!! What a kit ,,, and what a fantastic work you've done. I particularly like the engine and the way you've painted the fiber-glass body panels.
Terrific !!!! What a kit ,,, and what a fantastic work you've done. I particularly like the engine and the way you've painted the fiber-glass body panels.
19 February 2015, 08:08
Tim van Dooremalen
Almost done with this one! Just going to add a couple of small extra details, more on that later. The stand to keep the rear up will be replace with something different 😉
Almost done with this one! Just going to add a couple of small extra details, more on that later. The stand to keep the rear up will be replace with something different 😉
6 May 2015, 12:58
Kerry COX
This has been a long running project for you Tim, and from my seat here, well worth every minute mate. Beautifully detailed in every way. 🙂
This has been a long running project for you Tim, and from my seat here, well worth every minute mate. Beautifully detailed in every way. 🙂
6 May 2015, 13:13
Steve Wilson
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Excellence in progress, well done Tim!!! Watch in awe folks...
There are some awesome model builders out there, we're just luck we have a lot of em! on scalemates👍8)
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Excellence in progress, well done Tim!!! Watch in awe folks...
There are some awesome model builders out there, we're just luck we have a lot of em! on scalemates👍8)
15 May 2015, 10:40
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WIP pictures of my build of the Model Factory Hiro Porsche 917LH in 1/24