Completed! Tamiya Porsche 911 (996) GT3 OOB 4-day build

360spider · #1 03-10-2009, 02:18 PM

Most fun! Build straight OOB in 4 days for a OOB contest on Russian model forum. Will sure do that again!

Thanks!
Alex

MPWR · #2 03-10-2009, 02:35 PM

Wow, that was fast! Came out looking terrific.

I have the same kit, and am planning to exactly the same with it- quick, simple OOB. Maybe some of us make this hobby harder on ourselves than it needs to be.

BVC500 · #3 03-10-2009, 02:36 PM

Nice work Alex. I'm still perplexed how you can glass finishes without using sandpaper! I don't think I could get the same finish just starting with polish.

1) I assembled the wing after I had painted it. Must have been a polished nightmare with it assembled and attached to the body.

2) Should the red in the tailights be extended to the edge?

360spider · #4 03-10-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MPWR

Maybe some of us make this hobby harder on ourselves than it needs to be.

Ya think?

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by BVC500

Nice work Alex. I'm still perplexed how you can glass finishes without using sandpaper! I don't think I could get the same finish just starting with polish.

I think sandpaper is what "makes" the finishes not smooth! Seriously though, I do use sandpaper, very little though cause most of the time there is no need too.

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Originally Posted by BVC500

1) I assembled the wing after I had painted it. Must have been a polished nightmare with it assembled and attached to the body.

I did the same thing. Polishing was a nightmare - I do not recommend that.

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Originally Posted by BVC500

2) Should the red in the tailights be extended to the edge?

Why yes. I have "custom" headlights and taillights on this one - no orange blinkers up front and "non-factory" stop light configuration. There.

Thanks!

godfather23 · #5 03-10-2009, 03:09 PM

Great stuff and really a fast build. Takes a lot of concentration finishing a build that fast.

Oh...and the wheels look sweet. This must have been a hell of a masking job on the spokes. How did you achieve that? Simple masking?

Robert

360spider · #6 03-10-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by godfather23

Great stuff and really a fast build. Takes a lot of concentration finishing a build that fast.

Oh...and the wheels look sweet. This must have been a hell of a masking job on the spokes. How did you achieve that? Simple masking?

Robert

Thanks! they are actually painted with a brush.

MM Burnt Metal, and wide soft brush.

ales · #7 03-10-2009, 03:49 PM

Looks fantastic. Good luck with the contest!

ZoomZoomMX-5 · #8 03-10-2009, 04:07 PM

Looks great! You are human

This is my style of model, quick and fun!

360spider · #9 03-10-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ZoomZoomMX-5

You are human

KevHw · #10 03-10-2009, 06:37 PM

Awesome

da_ashman · #11 03-10-2009, 07:30 PM

Wow, cant beleave you completed it BOX STOCK and in only 4 Days!!!! Congrats!!!!
Was it hard to resit the temptation to correct little things, or to add some of the beautiful detailing ive seen in some of your other builds?
Congrats Again, so whats the next 4 day Box stock project?

tonioseven · #12 03-10-2009, 07:58 PM

Beautiful work as always, Alex!!

nniemi · #13 03-11-2009, 01:36 AM

Nice build, really hard to believe the tight time schedule.

-Niko

jano11 · #14 03-11-2009, 03:07 AM

I always wondered what happened to the yellow GT3 you had (started) on your home page for ages.

It finally grew up into a beautiful black Porsche!

Tibi Keke · #15 03-11-2009, 03:11 AM

Well, to finish a kit in 4 Days is a dream for me, but to get that finish i need 1 Year! Excellent German Horse!

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