1/12 Tamiya Porsche 935 with SMS detail set

Thanks for all the encouragement, I really appreciate it...

I do need some help please?
The antenna on the roof which I presume is for radio communication between the pits and the driver, must somehow connect to the drivers ear (microphone)? Does anyone have a picture of what this set-up looks like?

Thanks

Thanks for all the encouragement, I really appreciate it...

I do need some help please?
The antenna on the roof which I presume is for radio communication between the pits and the driver, must somehow connect to the drivers ear (microphone)? Does anyone have a picture of what this set-up looks like?

Thanks

Hi Rob, in some picture I saw many years ago the radio box was placed in the rear firewall or floor, then the antenna cable ran attached to the rollcage. That radios were big boxes. I'was looking for in my Excellence magazines where I have seen the detail but still didn't find.

Thanks for all the encouragement, I really appreciate it...

I do need some help please?
The antenna on the roof which I presume is for radio communication between the pits and the driver, must somehow connect to the drivers ear (microphone)? Does anyone have a picture of what this set-up looks like?

Thanks

I suppose he has speakers on the ears not a microphone! :evillol:
Just kidding.

Great build! The level of detail is amazing. :worshippy

Thanks for all the encouragement, I really appreciate it...

I do need some help please?
The antenna on the roof which I presume is for radio communication between the pits and the driver, must somehow connect to the drivers ear (microphone)? Does anyone have a picture of what this set-up looks like?

Thanks

Hi Rob,

I assume you have the picture CD of SMS? The car that is shown there does not have an antenna. Also the pictures of a restauration job at Freisinger don´t show an antenna. Maybe you can leave him out :)

What a joy to watch your progress robrex simply outstanding! If you can email me your mailing address I want to send you gift compliments of Scale Motorsport.
Thanks,
Matthew Wells
[email protected]

Wow... this is going toooooooo crazy...
Unbeliveably superb!!!
The detail... the paintjob... anything...
Great job man, great job!!!

it's been a long time since i posted on AF, but this build totally deserves it!

the detail level is just unbelievable, keep up that amazing work ;)

saludos!

One word: Amazing.

I suppose he has speakers on the ears not a microphone! :evillol:
Just kidding.

That's right :loser: ! OOoops

Hi Rob, in some picture I saw many years ago the radio box was placed in the rear firewall or floor, then the antenna cable ran attached to the rollcage. That radios were big boxes. I'was looking for in my Excellence magazines where I have seen the detail but still didn't find.

Worst case scenario, I'll run a cable down the roll cage as you mentioned Mario and then have is disappear somewhere.. If anyone else can help I'd really appreciate it!

What a joy to watch your progress robrex simply outstanding! If you can email me your mailing address I want to send you gift compliments of Scale Motorsport.
Thanks,
Matthew Wells
[email protected]

Thanks Matthew - email sent! I'm simply happy to use your superb details on this kit. I am really looking forward to seeing what can be done with the Trumpeter GT40 and the set you're developing for it!

Thanks also to everyone else for the comments!

OK, more updates...
I've almost completed the chassis last weekend. I just need to add some final wiring and plumbing.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0307.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0265.jpg

Next was the body. Considering the history of this car, I wanted the model to look the same as the actual car so I really thinned out the 2K clear, that way I don't have a finish that looks too deep. I'll also mask off some of the sponsors 'stickers' and spray a light semi-gloss clear over them. To finish the paint I sanded the clear with 3200, 3600 & 4000 grit sanding cloths to 'dull' the surface. I then polished the paint with Finishers 3 stage polish.
It's funny to think that I'll be weathering the car once it's assembled to make it look raced...

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0319.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0314.jpg

I also machined new headlights ready for bulbs....

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0317.jpg

Here's a view I couldn't help but take a picture of

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Porsche%20935/DSCF0322.jpg

Unfortunately I messed the paint up on the engine cover/wing.. I painted the white then masked the black section, no problems yet. I polished the surface to have a nice base for the decals and then clear coated everything. Apparently I must have waxed the surface as well which doesn't form the best base for clear coat :crying:

Anyway, that's almost stripped now so hopefully I can paint it again this weekend and have some more progress to show you all.

Thanks again for following this build!

I don't frequently get hit by bouts of jealousy but this build does it to me :)

A pleasure to follow, Rob :thumbsup:

reading that you mixed something up, makes you human....:runaround::runaround:...

I just like to mention that your accuracy about what you are doing (all the steps and masking doing the paint job; the thinning of the paint; your plan to make the paint dull) shows real skill - not only mechanically. But you seem to have some sort of "phantasy" in achieving different results. That is what I find amazing th most.

Enough blibbering from my side. Now go ahead and finish this thing!!


Robert

Looking fantastic Rob!

Can I ask you please - what type of clear resin did you use for casting the reservoir, and were you happy with it?

All the products I've used end up with a sticky surface when cast!:crying:

Soooo beautiful... can't wait to see the weathering :smokin:

Hi Rob,

At last - a chance to contribute to this utterly glorious project!

Strictly speaking, I'm not sure that the radio was always fitted in the works 935's in 1976 - I have photos here of the flat-nose cars at the Nurburgring, Le Mans and Watkins Glen, all clearly showing the radio aerial on the roof. However, at the start of the season at Vallelunga the normal-nosed car clearly has no aerial, neither is it shown on the flat-nose cars used in two Porsche posters at the end of the season. (ref. Porsche Racing Cars 1976 - 2005 by Brian Long). I can understand the benefit of having a radio at longer circuits such as Le Mans and the 'Ring, but maybe they left it out at the shorter tracks?

The only shot I can find of a radio inside a works 935 is from the '78 Moby Dick - it looks like a large CB-type box mounted on the floor on the left-hand side of the cockpit, with a coiled lead running to 'something' which is tucked into a makeshift container to the left of the gearlever. No guarantee that the '76 cars were the same, but it's a start! I'll see if I can sort out a photo to post...

ScratchBuilt

Stunning build, since seeing your fantastic build I have purchased the 1:12 Martini, I dont have the coin for the SMS set (which i think is sold out) but your build is an inspiration to me, fantastic detailing, wheathering & build. Cant wait to see more

great WIP. subscribed!

Rob, your work is truly inspiring. Thank you for posting your stages of progress and your willingness to share your knowledge. I can't wait to see more, and your next build!

Man...how in the world I missed this awesome and incredible one?...this is an impressive job!..You told you were at the Daytona Rennsport in 2007?...
Maybe we met there, I also attended to the event and took part of the model contest. I was the guy from Puerto Rico with the 1/43 Rothmans Le Mans '87 winner 962C...

Please keep us posted on your progress. It has been a joy to watch this build.

hows this going

Any progress?

Guys, need a bit of help regard ing seat-belts for the 935. I managed to get a set of decals for the Interscope car (which I used to watch & photo race long time ago), but here's where I need help - at the moment.

If you look at the instruction manual Step-5, in the lower right corner shows part #30 being attached to the metal end of the belt. Left alone, part #30 will fall off, so it seems to me that this part is supposed to be attached to something. I'm guessing on the actual car it's attached to the frame.

What have you guys done regarding this part?
Many thanks
Lou

Hi Lou, I built this car with the SMS set, but I used the Tamiya PE set for the belts, the SMS belts were too much hard work, and the Tamiya ones were more accurate, seemed to work ok, not sure which bit you are having a problem with, here is a photo of mine with the belts, hope it helps
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u199/Duncanbm/935%20Porsche/IMG_7788.jpg
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u199/Duncanbm/935%20Porsche/IMG_7791.jpg

Duncan, thanks for the great pix. They will be a big help. Also, love the detail you did with the interior; hope you don't mind if I use some of your ideas.

Also, where do you get the braided tubing for the turbo boost? And, what size did you get? I'm having a very difficult time finding it.

Have a good weekend, where ever you are - probably cold. We have 34F (1c) and 10mph winds, making it not fun to be outside, but no snow.

cheers
Lou

Hi Lou, got the Braided line from Detail Master, also BNA Model World do it, can't remember what size I used though, also there was Braided line in the SMS set. Weather same here, had snow for the last week, and about 1c here during the day, role on spring!

incredible work as usual....without words:eek2:...robrex you're my master
i really love to see your wipS, really thanks

Who's on first - decals or clear coat?

What do you guys recommend for applying decals - before or after clear coating the car?

thanks
Lou

First clear coat it,than decals and than again clear coat.

Christian

Can't figure out where, or how to attach the fuel injection pump on the 935 engine. Looked at Rob's pix and still can not figure it out. Any suggestions or clear pix?
Thanks
Lou

Incredible build! The detail is incredible!

Some of the photos look like they could be the real car undergoing restoration! Brilliant work and excellent level of detailing being done!

Was this build ever completed?