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Porsche 917 LH in the works

Postby Ky.Slot Racer » Thu Oct 04, 2018 5:33 am

New hotwheel casting, working on making it a resin body to fit the AFX Super G Plus chassis, windows will be casted clear.

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Re: Porsche 917 LH in the works

Postby btaylor » Thu Oct 04, 2018 5:53 am

Neat project Mark. I had a blast with the resin HO bodies about 6 or 7 years ago. I made a D type Jag, and a couple of others to fit the G plus chassis. Cant wait to see this one.


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Re: Porsche 917 LH in the works

Postby Ky.Slot Racer » Thu Oct 04, 2018 5:55 am

yea I`m excited about it to Bob, really !!!! hate grinding that metal though.
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Re: Porsche 917 LH in the works

Postby btaylor » Thu Oct 04, 2018 6:03 am

I bet! Lots harder than plastic or resin for sure. The scale realism you will be getting will make it worth it I'm sure. I think my favorite of the old G plus cars was the Ferrari 312, and the Cheetah. they were the most true to scale that I can remember. At least I liked the way they looked a lot better that than most offerings at the time.

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Re: Porsche 917 LH in the works

Postby BIG E » Thu Oct 04, 2018 11:56 pm

Good idea! The one in the photos is mounted on an AFX Mega G+ chassis, did that work out better than the Super G+? They're obviously easier to buy than the now (unfortunately) discontinued Super G+. And it does give you the option of the longer wheelbase version if needed.
Looking forward to seeing your completed body. Good luck with the project, and... Enjoy! -- Ernie :>)
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Re: Porsche 917 LH in the works

Postby Ky.Slot Racer » Fri Oct 05, 2018 2:16 am

yes my mistake, mega g plus is my choice :text-thankyouyellow:
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Re: Porsche 917 LH in the works

Postby aviva7 » Sun Nov 04, 2018 10:26 am

Good choice.

How heavy is the donor body 'as is', sans base?
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Re: Porsche 917 LH in the works

Postby Z-carfan » Sun Nov 04, 2018 10:39 am

Wow, that’s looking great!
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Re: Porsche 917 LH in the works

Postby TuscoTodd » Sun Nov 04, 2018 11:36 am

That is looking SWEET!!!!
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Re: Porsche 917 LH in the works

Postby model murdering » Sun Nov 04, 2018 8:44 pm

Thats very nifty!

Please advise if she has puppies :D
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