Tamiya Porsche 959 in-progress.

I had just finished my Porsche Boxter and was looking in my closet for next model to build when the box of the Tamiya Porsche 959 fell out on me. I was like a call from the model - "Please, build me !". So I begin with her. I will add some extra details to engine and brakes for her. http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/836597959Engine2.JPG http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/116486959engine3.JPG http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/105871Drilledbrakediscs.JPG

Beautifully done so far!

Some pic´s of test fitting the engine assembly in chassis. I will now add ignition wires and fuel injection pipes/lines and so on. http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/206245Siderengin.JPG http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/411137turboagr.JPG http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/400378Rearwheelweng.JPG http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/100754Underchsr2.JPG It´s a great kit to build thus all it´s years. It was released in -87. The color will be BMW Delphine grau.

I see you need some help...:bigthumb: :bigthumb:

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http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/206245Siderengin.JPG
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Keep done a good work:ylsuper:

Looking good so far.
I have this in my pile to build, so i'll be intrested to see any updates

great progress ! Love the details on the exhaust and on the brake rotors!
Very nice! :bigthumb: :worshippy

olivier

Woo hoo! :tongue: a 959!

Tell me your painting it silver? :smile:

awsome work.....looks like its going to be a real beauty....keep us updated..:ylsuper: :ylsuper:

And all this time I thought the 959 was a curbside kit.:bloated:

I have sprayed the last layer of clear to the body. Next is to polishing the body. I will do that after a couple of days when clearcoat has fully gased out.

Oh, I forgot to metion the interior. I have mixed Tamiya xf-27 and x-18 (1:1 ratio) to get the darkgreen witch could be seen in some German Porsches. The carpet may look odd, but I discovered that this is how it looks in darkgreen cockpits.

Looks awesome.:bigthumb:
I am adding it to my to get list.

Very nice interior color too.

Great job!

pretty turbo... i might have to buy this kit for the turbo's, and make it a curbside :icon16:

looks great and the color suits the car IMO. keep us posted!!!:bigthumb:

That looks really good indeed. I'm really impressed with the disc brakes, the pattern is nearly perfect! :bigthumb:

This is what I did with my 959 some years ago, a cutaway:

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