MFH Porsche 917LH Gulf 1971 1:24

[jochen kieslich]

Dear community,
it's been quite a while since i posted something of value...sorry.
Lots of work, commitments, family.
I started that MODEL FACTORY HIRO Porsche 917 and tempted my fate already one year ago! Process is VERY slow due to that complex kit. What a miniature........unbelieveable. It will be finished within the next four weeks or so (HOPEFULLY!).
Herewith you'll get some impressions how it turned out so far.

The engine:
white metal, "yellowish" resin clear parts (fantastic!!), throttle springs, etched parts, micro tape, tubing of various sizes.....




close up of the fan assembly
these clear resin parts were treated with a decent wash of black/darkbrown oils. The structure is almost perfect, nice material, makes the kit even more valuable!


induction funnels & ignition wiring:
lots of cables.....took me almost two weeks.....


..but once fixed:
A MODEL OF IT'S OWN


And the weight of that power plant is amazing!!

Tubular frame:
Lots of white metal parts for the frame, i "pre-drilled" every hole to ensure a proper fit later on. Gear box is installed also. The first decent step for a weathering was to chip some black paint off the frame to demonstrate work by the brave mec's. All white metal parts were carefully sanded and got a wash of diluted oils instead of a silver colour. Why should one paint a metal part to make it look like metal? Just my 5 cents....




Chassis:
Again lots of white metal and etched parts, but a very strong and stable connection to the engine / tubular frame caused by screws! Imagine the weight so far....these (silver) scratches at the entries to the driver compartement were done by mistake! Thus it was a non-metalic material there can't be metalic scratches. I had to tint these but there had to be "signs of action" anyway!!


Upper rear cowl:
The whole construction becomes more and more stable. A large casted resin piece with pre-attached wheel housings. The seats were painted with acryls and later on some grinded pastel chalk was used for a "worn-out" look.


That' it for now. I'm busy with the tires / rims at the moment, i'll post some step by step pictures of them in a couple of days; so as the cowlings / coverings.

All the best,
good fight - good night

Yours
jochen

[funny7]

Hi Jochen!
Very nice, i build the MFH 917 too. What Number you make? I build the Martini/ Nr. 21. I have some pictures for you, please send me a Mail....

Funny

[Capri-Schorsch]

This is gone be a masterpiece,for sure!

[ianc911]

Looking great so far. I'm working on an MFH 908 at present, so I know all about the slow pace!

Looking forward to more updates,

ianc

[Porsnatic]

Wow Jochen, this is real impressive job what you've done here...Wow, and think about I will do the same kit in the Martini livery next year, but.....in 1/43...

[Hemi Killer]

Absolutely gorgeous

[sam01contact]

Absolutely gorgeous work Jochen!

[lovegt40]

so nice to see another incredible masterpiece from Jochen

[Veyron]

Beautiful work so far.

And now MFH has announced a 1/12 917!

[F1Tommy]

Very nice work... Love the light weathering.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2015

[rallymaster]

Superb model and professional quality pictures !!

[stevenoble]

Wow, that really is some fantastic work so far and very realistic. I agree the photos look great.!! What is the secret?

[jaykay640]

Very nice work as usual!

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by lovegt40

so nice to see another incredible masterpiece from Jochen

[davesans]

Like the others already said just great work.