Porsche 914/6

I have always liked the 914. The only kit I am aware of is by Revell but it is not very detailed. So I will build it using parts from Fujimi's Enthusiast 911 kit to increase the detail.

Here is the kit I start with:
http://images60.fotki.com/v367/photos/4/1755924/12827110/photo-vi.jpg

I clean up the body and attach the rear bumper.
http://images108.fotki.com/v1629/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo1-vi.jpg

I thought the rear splash pan was to deep so I removed some of the material.
http://images61.fotki.com/v665/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo1-vi.jpghttp://images53.fotki.com/v107/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo4-vi.jpg

I also added inner rear fender panels and some channel to receive the rear glass.

I attach the windshield frame to the roof and add strip plastic to reinforce the joint.

http://images9.fotki.com/v174/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo3-vi.jpg
http://images107.fotki.com/v780/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo2-vi.jpg

The windshield frame is very fragile so I don't want to attach it until later in the build. I just tape it to the body to make sure everything will line up.
http://images61.fotki.com/v665/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo2-vi.jpg

I begin modifying the chassis to accept the Fujimi parts.

http://images108.fotki.com/v1623/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo1-vi.jpg


I also correct poor areas of the kit so the Revell parts will fit better.

http://images9.fotki.com/v1518/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo2-vi.jpg

You're living the life! :sunglasse

Glad to see you over here. Love what you're doing w/these 914's. Patiently awaiting my order from Harold...basically we ordered 10 of them :lol:

You're living the life! :sunglasse

Glad to see you over here. Love what you're doing w/these 914's. Patiently awaiting my order from Harold...basically we ordered 10 of them :lol:

Thanks Bob, he is working on your order.

JC

The kit does not include a fire wall so I add sheet plastic to the back on the interior to simulate one.http://images61.fotki.com/v666/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo1-vi.jpg

I want to add pose-able front suspension so I need to create a tie-rod tunnel

http://images108.fotki.com/v1623/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo-vi.jpg
http://images9.fotki.com/v1518/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo3-vi.jpg
http://images108.fotki.com/v1623/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo7-vi.jpg
http://images108.fotki.com/v1623/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo6-vi.jpg

Here I modify and add the new front suspension

http://images107.fotki.com/v71/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo3-vi.jpg
http://images61.fotki.com/v666/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo3-vi.jpg
http://images9.fotki.com/v1518/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo6-vi.jpg
http://images108.fotki.com/v1623/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo4-vi.jpg

Kit suspension on the right, modified suspension on the left.

http://images107.fotki.com/v780/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo6-vi.jpg

Here is a comparison between the Revell engine and the Fujimi engine

http://images14.fotki.com/v1628/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo-vi.jpg
http://images108.fotki.com/v1623/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo9-vi.jpg

The gearbox mounting bracket on the 911 is under the transmission. On the 914 it is on top.

http://images60.fotki.com/v361/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo1-vi.jpg
http://images108.fotki.com/v1623/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo8-vi.jpg

Here are the wheels/tires I will be using. The turned aluminum rims are Detail Master. The Fuchs centers come from several Fujimi kits.

http://images107.fotki.com/v70/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo5-vi.jpg

Very detailed and good job so far. Your modifications make the model definitely better. Keep it up!

Rear suspension.

http://images16.fotki.com/v369/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo8-vi.jpg
http://images15.fotki.com/v1626/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo1-vi.jpg
http://images51.fotki.com/v278/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo3-vi.jpg
http://images15.fotki.com/v1624/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo7-vi.jpg

Fabricated some K&N style air filters
http://images107.fotki.com/v70/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo11-vi.jpg

Carburetors are from the Revell kit
http://images14.fotki.com/v218/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo4-vi.jpg

Finished engine

http://images16.fotki.com/v368/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo5-vi.jpg
http://images15.fotki.com/v1624/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo13-vi.jpg
http://images61.fotki.com/v665/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo13-vi.jpg
http://images14.fotki.com/v218/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo14-vi.jpg

Here is a mockup of the build before painting

http://images51.fotki.com/v278/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo1-vi.jpg

Painting and assembly begun.

http://images107.fotki.com/v71/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo15-vi.jpg
http://images14.fotki.com/v1625/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo-vi.jpg

Fabricated headers and exhaust system.

http://images9.fotki.com/v120/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo12-vi.jpg
http://images51.fotki.com/v282/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo3-vi.jpghttp://images108.fotki.com/v1629/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo4-vi.jpg
http://images46.fotki.com/v275/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo-vi.jpg
http://images107.fotki.com/v71/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo7-vi.jpg

how did u build such nice headers and exhaust?
Are they in plasticard?

how did u build such nice headers and exhaust?
Are they in plasticard?

Thanks Paolo. The muffler is from the Fujimi kit, everything else is scratch built. The headers are made from .060 plastic styrene rod. I make each pipe one at a time. I make the first bend then heat it quickly over a candle. This softens the plastic and when it cools it will then keep it's shape. I do this for each bend. Once I have all the pipes made I glue them together with liquid cement. I sand and shape the ends to make the collector. I used this picture for reference.

http://images15.fotki.com/v1626/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo2-vi.jpg

Final paint begun.

http://images15.fotki.com/v1626/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo4-vi.jpg
http://images61.fotki.com/v665/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo-vi.jpg
http://images9.fotki.com/v1493/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo1-vi.jpg

Hi,

looking very good. great 914/6

Frank

Hi,

looking very good. great 914/6

Frank

Thank you Frank.

JC

Body finish painted. The chrome trim has not yet been completed.

http://images61.fotki.com/v665/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo7-vi.jpg

Nice paint job and nice color.
I remember seing 914's when they came out, and this is really a close match to one of the real colors.
I also remember an apple green color.
Congrats,
Jamme

Nice paint job and nice color.
I remember seing 914's when they came out, and this is really a close match to one of the real colors.
I also remember an apple green color.
Congrats,
Jamme

Thank you Jamme. The paint is Tamiya "Brilliant Orange". It is a good match for Porsche's "Signal Orange"

http://images16.fotki.com/v378/photos/4/1755924/12822035/1974porsche914pic29263-vi.jpg

Chassis permanently installed and body has had chrome detail added.

http://images108.fotki.com/v1629/photos/4/1755924/12822035/photo5-vi.jpg

Need to add a few more details but it is more or less finished. I'll post more pictures in the Completed Projects Gallery.

http://images16.fotki.com/v368/photos/4/1755924/12822035/DSCN1696-vi.jpg