WIP: Joest Porsche 962C 1/24

[SeanyG]

Originally Posted by jaykay640

About the glass pieces....they can be polished. I usually go through the Micromesh pads and then use some acrylic glass polish. But there's another way too, that I'll go whenever i get to my 962s.
Cut out the glass pieces and replace them with vacform ones from the Hiro 962. I got a set for 4€ through "my" Hiro dealer:-)
They'll make painting the body and detailing the headlights easier and should look better too because they are thinner.

thanks for the idea Jaykay, unfortunately I completely forgot it and have now sprayed the shell so will have to make do with the Tamiya glass as it is. Nevermind if I ever do another one (highly likely I think) I will remember it next time.

and on that note I have to say I was impressed with the Tamiya masks that the kit provides, incredibly accurate and fit like a glove over the top of the glazed sections.

good to hear from you again!

[billypee]

Great update Sean. Glad to see that you are back on the case with this build.

Bill

[SeanyG]

Finished!

Decals were surprisingly tricky and needed a generous helping from Microsol. The extra finishing touches to the shell were as follows:

I added etched exhaust protector plates each side, drilled the side windows with 3 holes per side, using the S27 etched set I replaced the front tow hook, the front and rear catches, the fuel and electric cut off switches, rear wing supports, windscreen brackets and fuel caps. I also added a couple of grab handles inside the cockpit and also added a Sakatsu Antenna. Finally I also replaced the rivets all round. The panel lines were picked out with a medium grey wash and not black - which would be far too contrasting on a white shell.



A thoroughly enjoyable build all in all and extremely easy. While adding the few engine details I did consider building an entire engine as the gap between the cockpit and the transmission was annoying me and I think this would be an excellent full detail project - maybe another day I will do another one, however I have the 956 to do also so maybe I will get my engine detail 'fix' from building that one instead!

I will add a completed thread shortly and I will have lots more finished pics on my site too. Thanks as always for following, next up... A bright Yellow Jordan, which one Im not sure yet as I have 2 to pick from, although both will be resin and curbside... boooo!

all the best guys!

[billypee]

Nice work Sean. It looks perfect.

[SeanyG]

Originally Posted by billypee

Nice work Sean. It looks perfect.

thanks Bill!

completed thread here everyone!

Decided that next up will be the 1/20 Treasure Hunt Jordan EJ10 from 2000

[jaykay640]

NIce job. The tail sits a bit high and that rear wheel seems to be sticking out a bit too much though....:-)

Looking forward to that EJ10!

[SeanyG]

[quote=jaykay640]NIce job. The tail sits a bit high and that rear wheel seems to be sticking out a bit too much though....:-)

JK,

yes I thought that too. Although the rear suspension all fitted together as normal, I think the problem is that the S27 turned wheels are slightly deeper than the plastic versions in the kit, and they are a touch wider too which is why they are sticking out slightly.

I hoped know one would spot it but darn your sharp eyes ;-)

[Shunter]

Nice stuff Sean, nice clean quick build that looks the goods.