1/12 Tamiya Porsche 935 with SMS detail set

[robrex]

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

[ModelerSite]

Originally Posted by robrex

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.

[jano11]

Originally Posted by robrex

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!
Just kidding.

Great build! The level of detail is amazing.

[tony126c2]

Originally Posted by robrex

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

[F1mguy]

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]

[Myx_85]

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

[Alfa 147]

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!

[tuned.by.twenty]

One word: Amazing.

[robrex]

Originally Posted by jano11

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

That's right ! OOoops

Originally Posted by ModelerSite

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!

Originally Posted by F1mguy

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.





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...





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



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



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

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!

[klutz_100]

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

A pleasure to follow, Rob

[godfather23]

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

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

[cinqster]

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!

[Decs0105]

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

[ScratchBuilt]

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

[da_ashman]

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