Jan 072010
 

After a couple of weeks fighting with this model put pictures of progress ….

We give a first coat of white primer to check for faults and start fitting pieces , in this case the headlights.

Porsche 911 RSR Harley - Le Mans 1975

I rework the roll cage and I check the setting.

Porsche 911 RSR Harley - Le Mans 1975

Porsche 911 RSR Harley - Le Mans 1975

Headlamps are sanded to adjust them closer to what would be sized according to the model.

Porsche 911 RSR Harley - Le Mans 1975

The tires are sanded to remove the marks.

Porsche 911 RSR Harley - Le Mans 1975

I add the ducts that are under the chassis.

Porsche 911 RSR Harley - Le Mans 1975

Adjusting the windshield frame and windshield wipers are set to stay in place.

Porsche 911 RSR Harley - Le Mans 1975

Another problem of this kit, tire photoetched are too narrow and slip down. I supplement sticking solder wire to stay in place.

Porsche 911 RSR Harley - Le Mans 1975

Several pieces with the first coat of paint .

Porsche 911 RSR Harley - Le Mans 1975

The front frame protruding everywhere, so I made a slit with a scalpel and patience, which fit the frame all around. Once painted I find that still fit …

Porsche 911 RSR Harley - Le Mans 1975

Once set pieces, I paint with TS-26, which decanted to throw with an airbrush. The parts are mixed blue X-14 and XF XF-2 Tamiyla-1, to match the color of the decal.

Porsche 911 RSR Harley - Le Mans 1975