TAMIYA - 1:12 Porsche Carrera GT - COMPLETE DOCUMENTED BUILD

Jv
Sure to follow
Got that kit myself

Alexander Grivonev
Welcome, Jv!

Villiers de Vos
Booking my seat.

Jv
I wasent expecting you to improve the kit much I had a look in the box
And though the kit was very nice
I can now see you started your improvements
I think we will be in for a treat
I am sitting on the edge of my chair now

Alexander Grivonev
Don't get me wrong, it IS a beautiful kit and Tamiya does it justice. I just like to do some little "upgrades" here and there just to challenge myself and have some fun

Jv
I must say for the price of the kit I do agree whed you
If I compare to the porcshe valiant I got not much difference in the details
Yet 3 times the price
I dident take the parts out of the bags and have a good look at all
I do like the changes you are making and sure very interested
I also think a kit like that deserves some attention
Thanks for sharing your info on what extras you are using and the detailed
Pics and info on this build much appreciated

Jv
I guess the valiant kit is an older kit reboxed and the carrera is a new tool kit

bughunter
Not my cup of tea, but if such a master modeler is doing a big scale Tamiya I have to watch 👍
And yes, I fully understand the need of some scratch work even it is a Tamiya kit. Made the same experience with my first Tamiya build recently.
There will be another session of how to paint a real _glossy_ Black car!

Alexander Grivonev
Ah the 934, also on my to do list. But I want to do a street version.

Jv
I haven't seen the street version in 1/12 but that would be cool

Alexander Grivonev
Thanks bughunter and welcome on board!

@Jv what I mean by that I want to build one without the sponsoring decals. Just plain white paint, I think it looks gorgeous

Jv
I can only look forward to see what you do
As a beginner in the modelling I do have limitations on what I think I can do
Seeing builds like yours are very informative
Hens I buy kits I won't touch fo some time other then look in the boxes
Yout builds have always been fantastic an I am sure not just an inspiration to me
As of now I have seen plenty of excellent builds here
I just lack the vision to see how to change a build as much as you
Its always an inspiration to see your builds
I think many not just me learn from it
Thanks for your detailed information and pictures in past builds
I will always learn and enjoy your builds
Thanks for sharing

bughunter
Are you having a midlife crisis?
Because that was on the radio this week: Men in midlife crisis buy a Porsche or run marathons 😉
And this model is the much more cost-effective solution! 👍

Stéphane Jayet
Following carefully this very promising build.

Alexander Grivonev
Thanks again Jv, I am really enjoying sharing my work and even more if someone can take inspiration from it-

bughunter, I am approaching my 40ies with full steam ahead so you might be actually onto something. Even the idea of a marathon crossed my mind lately 😄

welcome Stéphane!

Villiers de Vos
I like the modifications that you employed.

Spanjaard
How did I miss this one 🙂

Alexander Grivonev
Don't worry mate, nothing really happened yet 😄 all the fun stuff is yet to come

Villiers de Vos
A real neat working space compared to my controlled disaster area 🙂

Jv
Curious to know what screws ,nuts and bolts you got after market

Michael Kohl
This is going to be fun. I'll grab a seat too.

Alexander Grivonev
Villiers, it is the same when guest coming over and you hastily clean up that is what I do before making photos 😄 Believe me, sometimes (mostly) the table looks like a nuclear explosion went off

Jv, check out the project page I've listed some stuff. Not sure if I am going to use it all though

Welcome Michael!

Jv
Yes I see so all the small bags are after market I guess
I thought the kit had some
I will have to get the kit out and have a good look at it I never took parts out of bags
Yet because I have no plans to build it for a while
I have got some cheaper kits to practice on
Sofaere I am impressed by the changes you have made
Less impressed but tamiya considering the price of the kit

Roger Buzbee
What are the things that you used to upgrade the shock absorbers? Your build is amazing btw.

Alexander Grivonev
Thanks Roger, they are called "cable and sleeves". You can find them in electronic/electric supply stores or online. They are basically metal tubes that come in different diameters and can be used for a variety of purposes where a hollow tube/pipe etc is needed, very versatile and useful. Exhausts, shock absorbers, oleos ect. I have an assorted box of them and they are a staple in my scratch building "arsenal" by now. The material is tin plated copper, easy to work with.

Dennis
Watching!

(don't be scared: turning forty doesn't hurt)

bughunter
Great progress! With the new belts the auxiliary units will work 👍

Jv
Looking fantastic

Jv
I can't believe all the butiful changes you have already done
Fantastic work

Alexander Grivonev
Thanks guys!

Spanjaard
those decals certainly look fantastic, hard work, but fantastic result.

Alexander Grivonev
Thx Spanjaard!

Martin Oostrom
Yet another master class. I'm definitely taking notes!

Villiers de Vos
Very nice progress.

bughunter
I really like the trick with painting through the metal mesh 👍 The rest of your work is great too.

Stéphane Jayet
Impressive work.

Alexander Grivonev
thx guys! @bughunter: that's all it is, a cheap trick 😄

Villiers de Vos
This is a very nice tutorial.

Davide Vitali
Just WOW. Love to see all the steps and the solutions you adopted. That belt and pulleys? Lovely.

Alexander
Beautiful work - a lot to point out, but I particularly like the clean application of the carbon fiber decals! 👍
Looking forward to the rest of the build.

Pepe
Woooooow!!!!!!!

Jv
Popped in again to have a look
It happens almost every day lol
Your improvement on this kit is amazing
Thanks for shearing all the info

Jv
Just popping in agen this build is impressive in 2 ways
The details and the speed you are getting it done in
To many favourit details to mention just one

Alexander Grivonev
Jv, you are welcome to "pop in" any time you like! I am too am content with the progression of this build. I took a vow to dedicate more time to modeling and following through with it because the last couple of years the output was pretty thin so I am making good progress. To all the other guys: thanks a lot!

Jv
Ontill you started this build I was very happy with my kit
That's said
I never took any part out of the bags
For a kit at this cost I think its mind blowing how much you have improved it
Being new to modelling I am starting to realise all kits Need some improvements
And there is no limit you can go to
Your build is fantastic and thanks for sharing all your info

Alexander Grivonev
I am so sorry if I spoiled it for you 😄. Yes, every kit CAN be improved beyond stupid. Does not mean it should. Once in a while I do what I call a "recreational build" where I just enjoy the process, follow the instructions and don't stress much about the improvements. Just glue, paint and pure joy and I feel like a kid again... I have a whole album dedicated to it, check it out! Please don't be discouraged, it is a great kit and you can man one hell of a model out of the box👍

Jv
Not spoiled appropriate your build and I think this kit deserves special attention

Martin Oostrom
The last recreational build you did was the Countach? We need to talk definitions sometime 😂

Alexander Grivonev
I'm off to vacation gents and ladies, no update for a week, seeya!

Jv
Enjoy your holiday
Thanks for your like
I will sure look up your other builds

Villiers de Vos
Like a mirror.

Alexander Grivonev
Not yet! 😉 There will be a second coat of clear and a polishing then we'll see 👍

berni
impressive work so far 👍

Alexander Grivonev
Thx berni!

Kyle DeHart
Jumping on board here late!

Michael Kohl
I am again and again impressed by your meticulous work. Keep it going.

Alexander Grivonev
Never too late, Kyle. Welcome!

Thanks Michael, I must say this is a very enjoyable and pleasing project despite of maybe because of all the extra work 👍

Alexander
I can relate to the joy of extra work Alexander, especially if it's about scratch building parts - looking at your results, it must have been a joy! 🙂

Michael Kohl
You have all the reasons to be happy with the progress. I really like how you achieve to make all the different materials look very convincing, being it leather, or carbon, or paint, or - you name it.

Alexander Grivonev
Thx mates, appreciated!

Martin Oostrom
Another master class tutorial by Mr Shiny. You never cease to amaze me.

Kyle DeHart
Just unbelievable. And a great look into the process. Love it.

Rui S
Excellent 👍

Jv
Yes I agree with kyle

Treehugger
Oh, wow, what fun to watch this. 🙂

Mr James
Wow.. what a shine

Alexander Grivonev
Thanks for all the awesome comments mates 👍

bughunter
Be careful with those gas-filled telescopic struts while working on them - can be dangerous!
Your work is sooo impressively realistic 👍

Villiers de Vos
Awesome work.

Pepe
Impresionante!!!!!!

Martin Oostrom
The doors are master pieces. Fitting in right with the rest of the build.

Villiers de Vos
Beautiful work on the door.

Michael Kohl
I just love to follow this.

Peter Wu
great jobs!

Alexander Grivonev
Thx guys! We are definitely approaching the finish line, the clear on the last batch of body parts needs some more drying time before I can polish them, at least a week. Until then!

Jv
Still following with great interest
Fantastic work

Rod -
Is that a 1/12 door or a 12/1 hand? Hehe

bughunter
The mirror effect in pic 350 could also be a painted skull 😉
Impressive modeling skills 👍

Alexander Grivonev
Heh heh, good eye bughunter!

Alexander Grivonev
Mates, I finished the model. Going to dump the last pictures in the following days

Villiers de Vos
Very nice and inspiring work.

Robert Podkoński
Chapeau bas!

Alexander Grivonev
Mates, the project is finished. I really hope you enjoyed it as much as I did and I did not deter you from building this kit 😛 As with every other kit there is potential for improvement, but you will achieve a great result out of the box.

Proper pictures of the finished model following, I hope I won`t drag it out like I always do. Chances are it might even happen this year 😄 Take care!

cheers, Alex

Spanjaard
amazing job Alexander!!

Villiers de Vos
Fantastic detailed work.

Derek Rothfus
Beautiful paint job

Davide Vitali
So, we're at the end of this wonderful trip. Thank you very very much for sharing all this with us!

Mr James
As mentioned above, the finish is beautifully done. Black shows up every flaw and imperfection, your paintwork is flawless.

Kyle DeHart
Truly stunning. Black is so hard to do perfectly. It's gorgeous.

Dennis
Wow. Just wow.

Lochsa River
Great finish....

Alexander Grivonev
Thx mates for all the positive comments!

Guy Rump
Very impressive! 👍

Jv
Congratulations on your finish
It sure has been a fantastic build to watch
Amazing work

Neuling
A flawless beauty.

Martin Oostrom
Another Mr Shiny tutorial. It never ceases to amaze me how you can achieve this with basically the same tools I have. Talent is underrated Alexander, but I applaud you!

Michael Kohl
Wanted to say something smart, but the others already put everything into nice words. So I just nod my head in respect and agreement and wait anxiously for the weathering stage. 😉

Alexander Grivonev
Thx mates👍

@Neuling: Oh it is far from flawless believe me! I also have a keen talent in hiding them 😄
@Martin: I worked in a car body repair and painting shop in my younger years, that might have helped! I carried over the know how and adapted it to the smaller scale and it seems to work out
@Michael: Weathering, right 😄...I swear I have seen this comment already somewhere from you 🙂

Rui S
Excellent shiny work allround. as always 👍

Brandon H
Wow - that finish!!

Brandon H
It's rare that a build log warrants 400+ photos, but this... this is world class!

Alexander Grivonev
Thx Rui and Brandon, I made a total of almost 800 photos during the build, tried to limit myself to the most interesting stuff from what I posted here... well ended up at 400+ I sincerely hope it wasn't too repetitive, especially the carbon fiber stuff 😄

Jv
It sure was much appreciated Alexander
I think we all here like to see how you achieved such a fantastic model
Sure many fantastic idea's how to do things
We may not all use them all
But I am sure some of your solution will be used in other people builds
Thanks for sharing

Coalhouse
Absolutely brilliant modelling ! And thank you so much for all those handy tips that you shared. 👍

Alexander Grivonev
Thx Coalhouse!

Alexander Grivonev
FINALLY took the time to make some proper and well deserved pictures. Tried to do something artsy I guess...

Rod -
Outstanding!

bughunter
Holla, die Waldfee! 👍
Is Porsche capable of producing such a flawless original? I suspect probably not.

Lorraine Lin
Amazing Alex! You are building a real Carreras GT! And even the inner side of the dashboard is carbon decal covered. This work perfectly combines the elegance of outside with the inner beauty of mechanics. It reminds me of an ancient Chinese poem "云想衣裳花想容，春风拂槛露华浓", which was written by famous poet Li Bai in Tang Dynasty (1500 yrs ago), to praise the beauty of the queen. 

"Clouds think of her clothes, flowers think of her face,
Spring breeze brushes the railing, dew glistens richly."



Lorraine Lin
BTW, You used the golden carbon decal for the interior door. I also tried to apply clear color on carbon decal, it also works well.

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And again, thanks for sharing. Really leant a lot from your building process.

Robert Podkoński
I agree with bughunter!

Shar Dipree
Crazy. Awesome work, it looks so real so often. Highend!

Alexander Grivonev
So kind of you mates, thanks a lot!