Tamiya Porsche 911 GT1 With SMS Super Detail Set

[Hemi Killer]

I started this one a while back and haven't worked on it in a while. I tried to start a WIP before but the pictures were all messed up, so hopefully it works this time around

I was lucky enough to pick up the Scale Motorsport Super Detail set for this kit off a member on this site a while back. I am using some other stuff as well, including RB Motion coilovers, Top Studio weld lines and the Hobby Desing McLaren F1 GTR Brake Kit, as both cars share the same brake setup.






Cup holder with weld lines






Interior parts



Mock Up


Glued in place



Seat Surgery

[Hemi Killer]

Hobby Design Fire Systems






PE computers with resin electrical connectors





Hobby Design F1 GTR Brake Kit. Same brakes used on the GT1. They are much larger than the kit brakes, but still fit inside the wheels, and they look way too cool not to use



Nice detail, but not enough





Painted and burnished

[Hemi Killer]

I will display this on the jacks with the wheels off. I wanted to build in the jacks and not just set the car on pieces of tube.











Final Position




Positioning shock reservoirs

cut up kit parts






Testing different ideas for conduit/piping



finally, some exhaust upgrades, with 1/12 motorcycle springs to replace the molded in kit part.
Kit part on bottom. Spun in Dremel to polish


Spring might be a tad big, but should work fine.

[360spider]

Wow! Lots of nice detailed stuff!
Weld seams are kinda cool, I have not seen this before.
Brakes look fantastic, wonderful job on those.
Shaping up like a really awesome build.

[da_ashman]

Yeah amazing work!!! Great Detail!!! Are you going to do the CF test body too?

[potsie]

Wow! Stunning start.

[FunXteR]

very impressive start...

Got me subscribed!

[freakray]

I would be proud of being able to achieve your level of detail on a 1/12 kit, fantastic stuff!

[firun]

That's the most amazing build in quite a time!

[Trash69]

Wow phenomenal job, makes me want to drag mine off the shelf od doom to work on again

[Hemi Killer]

Thanks guys. I really started getting interested in models after finding the BMC forum back in the day and started following Alex and some other guys on there, then found this forum. Sad to see a lot of guys disappear over the years, but life happens. I hope I can continue to contribute

[ridefast]

Impressive build. Please continue sharing your great build =)

[corrrado]

Superb build! I love all those crazy details you put in this lovely car!

[Kjenjak]

Pretty awesome details all around!
Will you increase the stance when the car is displayed on permanent jacks?

[afxracing]

Very nice.