Completed: 1/24 1970 Gulf Porsche

Definately the most difficult build I have done to date, the doors proved to be an absolute nightmare :runaround: and really dont fit correctly, but will have to do. Only some careful photography in the pics has managed to hide the worst of it! :iceslolan

If I ever build another 917 then the doors will stay firmly shut! :nono:

However overall I think it looks ok and Im happy with it too!

thanks again to one and all for all your kind words, the next project is already up and running and I'll start another WIP for it soon.

I will have lots more pics on my website which I have re-designed and will be up over the next few days.

WIP thread is here (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=681983)

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I've been looking forward to seeing this one complete and it looks great! Really nice detail and the doors, even with the problems you may have encountered, still add an awesome touch when displayed open.

Great Job.

That´s by far the best livery for this car. The detail you added is simply awsome!

Fantastic job :thumbsup:

As usual your weathering/detailing is something to learn from and aspire to.

I love the Gulf paint, always have always will. Its a contender for my race car's paint.

Nice work on an interesting subject! Great weathering skills! The only thing that bugs me is the seam on the rear left tire.

What are you using for lighting? Tungsten, flash, daylight? Lighting looks very even. Try lowering the angle of the camera so you're looking into the car instead of on top of the car for a few shots. Adds additional realism to your photos.

Fantastic as usual!! :)

Hi Sean
Another great build, keep them coming.

Stunning Sean! simply stunning! Ok, what's next?

Congratulations, Sean. Just yesterday I was wondering how you were going with your 917, so it was a surprise to see you have finished it. Having both doors open certainly looks cool. :)

thanks as always guys...

Stunning Sean! simply stunning! Ok, what's next?

Thanks Rob, my new WIP is here (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=4821661#post4821661), its gonna be the '91 Toyota Celica GT4 driven by Carlos Sainz in the Monte.

Congratulations, Sean. Just yesterday I was wondering how you were going with your 917, so it was a surprise to see you have finished it. Having both doors open certainly looks cool.

Phil, thanks mate, however never again - the photographs look better in terms of fitment with the doors than in real life, will keep them shut next time if I build another.

What are you using for lighting? Tungsten, flash, daylight? Lighting looks very even. Try lowering the angle of the camera so you're looking into the car instead of on top of the car for a few shots. Adds additional realism to your photos

The lighting is daylight taken outside in the garden, I do take low shots yeah and agree they do look more lifelike - they will be on my site soon.

thanks again for all your comments guys

I'm still in awe by the engine :eek2: :)

I'm still in awe by the engine :eek2: :)

thanks Spike, I cant recommend the Historic Racing Miniatures engine upgrade highly enough for this kit, Im sure Phil will say same, it was very easy to put together and the moulding detail is impressive, it really completes the kit and obviously allows you to open up the rear and show it off!

great looking result, excellent job!

Great job! Weathering and engine deails are superb.

What did you use for the front window tint that is kind of red? Is that a light clear red coat?

Looks great!

I envied your work already in the WIP, which I watched closely. So the only words left are to congratulate you on your work. Great job and you are right: The doors look just fine and I admire your craftsmanship on this difficult modification.

What did you use for the front window tint that is kind of red? Is that a light clear red coat?

Looks great!

thanks again to everyone, Enzo, no the front window is just clear - I think it must be the lighting that is making it look red to you.

...just quick one,

I have redesigned my site and there are more pics of the Porsche over there along with more pics of my other builds, it is easier for me to update the site now so from now on it will be updated more often.

cheers everyone!

I missed it somehow, so I just want to congratulate on work well done Sean, gorgeus model.

I missed this earlier,I don't know how.Very nice work on this model it really does look excellent.The opening of the doors and the excellent engine work add a lot to the finished model.I'm keeping a watch on your Celica project now,I don't know where you find the energy.:runaround:

I also just realized you finished this one. Congrats!
Never mind the doors....leave them open and try again on the next build:-)
Some parts on some models just don't wanna be built it seems :-)

Fantastic build. I love the finish and especially the pics where this beauty is all opened up.

Well I am absolutely dumbstruck !, what an amazing build, so much detail, I admire your patience and skill .
Well done on such a fantastic replica .

Gary

Nice!

thanks again to one and all for the kind comments. As I posted on my Toyota WIP I have been away away with work for over a couple of months. Unfortunately my home PC has given up too so I have lost alot of emails, if anyone is awaiting a reply to questions sent via my website address please drop me a line through here and I will get back to you straight away. Apologies again.

thanks again and its good to be back in good ole UK

Looks superb, the detail work is excellent, shame about the doors I can imagine how frustrating that was. But when opened up they look great and allow all of your detail work inside to be clearly seen.

Great Work Sean.... always a fan of your work....

DaveT

Superb! You have amazing patience and skill to do all those alterations. Taking on the opening doors was especially brave, but the results are amazing.