1/24 Porsche 917K in card
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Sat in Brittany and didn’t think the, almost finished, Alpha Tauri would survive the trip so here we go with something slightly different, compliments to the designer Tomas Jiru for the internet download.
Instructions were in Polish so Google translate produced a passable version, will see how passable as we go. I didn’t have 200 gm so this is printed on 160 gm card.
Illustration of parts
Having learned from the alpha all parts for the chassis cut out, forgot to bring some cocktail sticks with me so the axles can wait.
Now following advice from the good doctor I have some low tack masking tape so diving in and will see how it goes.
Instructions were in Polish so Google translate produced a passable version, will see how passable as we go. I didn’t have 200 gm so this is printed on 160 gm card.
Illustration of parts
Having learned from the alpha all parts for the chassis cut out, forgot to bring some cocktail sticks with me so the axles can wait.
Now following advice from the good doctor I have some low tack masking tape so diving in and will see how it goes.
Edited by IJWS15 on Tuesday 21st February 21:10
Chassis going well but not quite in his order…. thought it would be better to add the more fragile wishbones later.
Rear section taking a little longer, and yes this is being done one facet at a time to make sure it is all lined up. A bulldog clip and a pair of tweezers make a usable clamp where I can’t get masking tape in.
Waiting for each joint to dry means I have time to start cutting out the wheels - all 28 parts
And started on the body, windscreen held in the curve by a flat piece underneath which pulls the edges in to the right width - some thought has gone into the design.
Dry fitting the two parts and the fit pretty well
Rear section taking a little longer, and yes this is being done one facet at a time to make sure it is all lined up. A bulldog clip and a pair of tweezers make a usable clamp where I can’t get masking tape in.
Waiting for each joint to dry means I have time to start cutting out the wheels - all 28 parts
And started on the body, windscreen held in the curve by a flat piece underneath which pulls the edges in to the right width - some thought has gone into the design.
Dry fitting the two parts and the fit pretty well
Edited by IJWS15 on Friday 10th February 20:26
Chassis together less wishbones, all fitted very well
Inside of exhausts to blacken.
Bodyshell starting to go together, there is an option to glaze the lights but decided that would be a step to far.
What I have learned is that to do a reasonable job takes lots of time, even to the extent of gluing one tab at a time as you work around a curve.
Inside of exhausts to blacken.
Bodyshell starting to go together, there is an option to glaze the lights but decided that would be a step to far.
What I have learned is that to do a reasonable job takes lots of time, even to the extent of gluing one tab at a time as you work around a curve.
Edited by IJWS15 on Sunday 12th February 12:45
An evening building wheels, either they are easier than the Alpha Tauri or I am getting better at it. some more advanced than others.
Body coming on slowly
I realised last night that I may be taking this too seriously, I found myself looking for photos of 917s on the internet to check what the radiator outlet should look like as the instructions weren’t clear on which way to fold a part,
Body coming on slowly
I realised last night that I may be taking this too seriously, I found myself looking for photos of 917s on the internet to check what the radiator outlet should look like as the instructions weren’t clear on which way to fold a part,
It's good to see card models getting built. My only experience is buying some 'Platignum' branded models in the 1970s from the local post-office which built into quite large versions of the Spad XIII and Tyrell 6 wheeler. I don't think they lasted very long in my bedroom, cardboard not being strong enough to cope with being dusted by my mother/played with by me 
Ah, the 70s…. Another evening building wheels, and raidin my wife’s box of old coins….
Coins you ask…… formers to help get the wheels round - the Singapore 20c pieces do nicely for the front and the Jamaica 10p and HK 10$ nicely for the rear.
As a bonus we will be in Geneva in May and I found 9 Swiss Francs. Somewhere I have a Swiss 20 cent piece from 1884 and, apart from the date, it is identical to one minted in 1993.
Coins you ask…… formers to help get the wheels round - the Singapore 20c pieces do nicely for the front and the Jamaica 10p and HK 10$ nicely for the rear.
As a bonus we will be in Geneva in May and I found 9 Swiss Francs. Somewhere I have a Swiss 20 cent piece from 1884 and, apart from the date, it is identical to one minted in 1993.
Felt tips help, before and after. Doesn’t hide the joint in the sidewall probably because it is a lap join, maybe next time I should cut off the tab and but join the sidewall with an extra piece behind the join.
And the wife’s cocktail sticks are too short so I will have to join them to make the axles,
And the wife’s cocktail sticks are too short so I will have to join them to make the axles,
Another evening making wheels, one more evening should see them assembled.
While waiting for the wheels to dry some progress made on the body, the holes are for ducts, probably won’t fit all the extra parts but am committed to these two.
Am enjoying this one much more than the latter stages of the Alpha-Tauri.
While waiting for the wheels to dry some progress made on the body, the holes are for ducts, probably won’t fit all the extra parts but am committed to these two.
Am enjoying this one much more than the latter stages of the Alpha-Tauri.
I now have for wheels and the front of the body almost has two wings. I have also learned that a pair of tweezers and a bulldog clip make a good clamp. You have to watch if the tweezers are not smooth!
Some (7) components for the rear body cut out.
Thought I would change the scalpel blade to make the curves easier and had forgotten just how sharp a new blade is - so much easier, and the old blade is still sharper than any of the knives in the kitchen!
Some (7) components for the rear body cut out.
Thought I would change the scalpel blade to make the curves easier and had forgotten just how sharp a new blade is - so much easier, and the old blade is still sharper than any of the knives in the kitchen!
First NACA duct done, it is about 5mm wide.
There is a second cut out in the left section and two more still to cut out in the centre section.
There are one or two cutouts that are half this size - I think I will give those a miss.
Out of curiosity I started assembling one of the optional head light units, the instructions say to glaze them. . . . I think leaving them off was the right decision
Any plastic film flexible enough to use is unlikely to hold its shape - maybe something to try in 10 or 20 years when I may have reached drgn’s standard.
Had good week for modelling time but that isn’t going to continue so progress will slow.
There is a second cut out in the left section and two more still to cut out in the centre section.
There are one or two cutouts that are half this size - I think I will give those a miss.
Out of curiosity I started assembling one of the optional head light units, the instructions say to glaze them. . . . I think leaving them off was the right decision
Any plastic film flexible enough to use is unlikely to hold its shape - maybe something to try in 10 or 20 years when I may have reached drgn’s standard.
Had good week for modelling time but that isn’t going to continue so progress will slow.
IJWS15 said:
First NACA duct done, it is about 5mm wide.
There is a second cut out in the left section and two more still to cut out in the centre section.
There are one or two cutouts that are half this size - I think I will give those a miss.
Out of curiosity I started assembling one of the optional head light units, the instructions say to glaze them. . . . I think leaving them off was the right decision
Any plastic film flexible enough to use is unlikely to hold its shape - maybe something to try in 10 or 20 years when I may have reached drgn’s standard.
Had good week for modelling time but that isn’t going to continue so progress will slow.
A piece of thin clear plastic (from food packaging?) gently heated and formed of a suitably sized spoon might do the trick for the light covers?There is a second cut out in the left section and two more still to cut out in the centre section.
There are one or two cutouts that are half this size - I think I will give those a miss.
Out of curiosity I started assembling one of the optional head light units, the instructions say to glaze them. . . . I think leaving them off was the right decision
Any plastic film flexible enough to use is unlikely to hold its shape - maybe something to try in 10 or 20 years when I may have reached drgn’s standard.
Had good week for modelling time but that isn’t going to continue so progress will slow.
I did start the Smart Car from Paper-Replika before lockdown with the intention of using some food packaging film for the windscreen.
I found it in the back of a cupboard last week where it was put because I couldn't work out how to glaze it. Might take it with me next week and have another go at the glazing as I am away for a couple of days and don't feel like packing up the 917.
The difficulty with the 917 is that the glazing will need to be added before the shell is fitted to the chassis (no access afterwards) but if it is glued with PVA any flexing will probably see it detach as it has very little contact area for adhesion.
I found it in the back of a cupboard last week where it was put because I couldn't work out how to glaze it. Might take it with me next week and have another go at the glazing as I am away for a couple of days and don't feel like packing up the 917.
The difficulty with the 917 is that the glazing will need to be added before the shell is fitted to the chassis (no access afterwards) but if it is glued with PVA any flexing will probably see it detach as it has very little contact area for adhesion.
Edited by IJWS15 on Tuesday 28th February 08:43
Some progress yesterday evening, more NACA ducts.
I did struggle with one and had to reposition it, may result in a reprint depending on how it looks this evening.
Am trying to work out what to do with these:
They run in a line where the two haves of the body join. If I fix them to the front half first as the pictures seem to indicate the shape of the body has to be right or it will be difficult to fit the body to the chassis. Laminated card is much stiffer. Am tempted to fit them to the chassis first.
I did struggle with one and had to reposition it, may result in a reprint depending on how it looks this evening.
Am trying to work out what to do with these:
They run in a line where the two haves of the body join. If I fix them to the front half first as the pictures seem to indicate the shape of the body has to be right or it will be difficult to fit the body to the chassis. Laminated card is much stiffer. Am tempted to fit them to the chassis first.
The decision is made and will reprint a sheet when I am in the office next week. There is the area round one of the NACA ducts already mentioned and one of the front wing joints where I got the paper too wet and have embossed it with serrations from the tweezer jaws. Lessons learned.
If I aspire to achieve the high standards achieved by others I have to be more critical of my work, with this one it is only time that I have lost.
So far the download is good and goes together well, or I haven’t spotted the issues yet.
As mentioned will finish the Smart which probably means another build thread!
If I aspire to achieve the high standards achieved by others I have to be more critical of my work, with this one it is only time that I have lost.
So far the download is good and goes together well, or I haven’t spotted the issues yet.
As mentioned will finish the Smart which probably means another build thread!
In the office for two days so took advantage of the laser printer to print replacement parts for the 917, also printed a few others so I am set up for a few months
Paper Replica Vespa and rider, Star Wars walker, RB15 and three from Canon. The E Type looks interesting, . . . . and challenging.
Will get back to the 917 when the smart is finished.
At least these are easy to hide from the other half!
Paper Replica Vespa and rider, Star Wars walker, RB15 and three from Canon. The E Type looks interesting, . . . . and challenging.
Will get back to the 917 when the smart is finished.
At least these are easy to hide from the other half!
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