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Post by mrmike on Aug 12, 2023 14:55:42 GMT -7
Since my '66 GTO is nearly done, I can start on my newest project. A TV/Movie Car that I call Will Trent's Porsche 911 Targa. There is some controversy around what year it is as Will Trent has referred to it as a 1973 and Executive Producer and Novelist Karin Slaughter has said that it is a 1979. I am using the Revell kit no. 85-4527 which is a 1984 version, so I will be attempting to make it a 1973 if I can. I will also include the words on the left side of the Porsche-Rat, Snitch and Traitor. Let's see what I can do...    Will Trent will return... |
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Post by DeeCee on Aug 13, 2023 19:26:00 GMT -7
Interesting Mike..  |
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Post by mrmike on Aug 14, 2023 9:26:09 GMT -7
Thanks Dale! So far, I have had everyone elsewhere telling me about that Porsche 911 and it has confused me a little. I know that the 1984 model is all wrong for this build, but I will try to make it work.
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Post by sharp on Aug 14, 2023 16:53:54 GMT -7
Great idea for a build Mike.
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Post by mrmike on Aug 14, 2023 19:27:58 GMT -7
Thanks Mike! You are the first one to give me some encouragement for this project! No one has offered me any solutions to fixing the '84 911 to look like a '73.
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Post by mrmike on Aug 15, 2023 7:30:56 GMT -7
I have completed painting and assembling the engine. I was going to wire it, but I couldn't find a satisfying pictures to work from.    Will Trent will return... |
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Post by mrmike on Aug 19, 2023 17:02:28 GMT -7
I have been working on Will Trent's Porsche 911 Targa. First up is I drilled 6 holes in the cylinder heads and one large hole in the distributor. Next will be the ignition coil. The single wire is for the coil to the distributor and the bundle of three wires are for the cylinder heads. The Targa top has been completed, but I'm not completely happy with it and may rework it again. The body is in the midst of sanding mold lines.    Will Trent will return... |
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Post by mrmike on Aug 20, 2023 15:25:00 GMT -7
I am nearly done with the Porsche engine. After looking at several Google photos over the last couple of days, I think this is how it goes. This is also a curious location for the ignition coil on top of the air fan. The instructions don't tell the name of the part, so I am flying blind here and I had to manufacture my own ignition coil.    Will Trent will return... |
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Post by mrmike on Aug 21, 2023 8:50:49 GMT -7
As I fired up my computer this morning, I worked on my Porsche 911 this morning. I installed the motor into the chassis along with the rear shocks. A test fit showed the ignition coil sitting above the hood line, so I remounted the coil lower on the air fan. I still have other parts to paint and install on the chassis around the engine.    Will Trent will return... |
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Post by mrmike on Aug 24, 2023 10:16:22 GMT -7
I have been working on the Porsche by adding the front and rear suspensions and adding to the engine itself. Is this engine turbocharged? The interior is next and I may have to go out and get a can of flat brown spray paint or I will have to use my airbrush.    Will Trent will return... |
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Post by mrmike on Sept 2, 2023 14:16:52 GMT -7
I sat down with my Badger Universal 360 in my hand, some Tamiya XF-10 Flat Brown paint and I painted the interior parts of Will Trent's Porsche 911 Targa. Then I started painting the Fuchs wheels and I stopped to give my hands a rest. I still have the back wheels to do.    Will Trent will return... |
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Post by mrmike on Sept 7, 2023 14:27:52 GMT -7
I've been working on the Porsche 911 a little bit. The wheels and tires are on and the interior is painted and partially assembled. The seats and the side panels need to have decals installed. Other interior parts have been painted brown and need additional detailing. I removed the headlights when I realized that they needed to be painted with Alclad II Chrome paint.    Will Trent will return... |
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Post by mrmike on Sept 11, 2023 11:12:32 GMT -7
I added decals and did some touchups of the interior and did some assembly. This was an hour and a half of work and I still have to add the interior side panels and the dash.    Will Trent will return... |
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Post by mrmike on Sept 12, 2023 14:30:38 GMT -7
I finished decaling the interior this morning. Now I will have to use flat clear on the seating surfaces and semi-gloss clear on the dash and the side panels.    Will Trent will return... |
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Post by mrmike on Sept 15, 2023 8:51:32 GMT -7
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Post by sharp on Sept 16, 2023 10:22:37 GMT -7
Looks great so far Mike! Very nice detail work on that interior.
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Post by mrmike on Sept 19, 2023 9:56:19 GMT -7
Thanks Mike! I appreciate your comment!
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Post by mrmike on Oct 5, 2023 11:36:07 GMT -7
I painted the body today in Tamiya AS-15 Tan. I thought it came out pretty good. Now to decide if I want to add the words to the side of the car.    Will Trent will return... |
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Post by Deano on Oct 7, 2023 12:17:20 GMT -7
Nice work Mike, great attention to the details.
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Post by mrmike on Oct 7, 2023 13:33:48 GMT -7
Thanks Deano! I just need to clearcoat it and maybe add the words to the left side.
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Post by mrmike on Nov 8, 2023 14:43:54 GMT -7
Will Trent's Porsche 911 Targa I got a coating of clear on the body and other painted parts. Now for some assembly.    |
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Post by mrmike on Nov 16, 2023 10:25:26 GMT -7
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Post by sharp on Nov 16, 2023 13:01:55 GMT -7
Very nice work on this Mike.
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Post by mrmike on Nov 17, 2023 7:24:43 GMT -7
Thanks Mike! I was able to find the license plate to Will Trent's 911 Targa-PR9Z084.
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Post by mrmike on Dec 15, 2023 9:51:05 GMT -7
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Post by Deano on Dec 19, 2023 13:10:59 GMT -7
I think using the marker gave it that graffiti look, using the airbrush to do it would have been tricky .
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Post by mrmike on Dec 23, 2023 7:16:02 GMT -7
Thanks Deano! I wished that the script came out better, but it is on there and I am happy about it.
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Post by mrmike on Jan 18, 2024 20:18:50 GMT -7
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Post by mrmike on Jan 20, 2024 9:08:28 GMT -7
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Post by Deano on Jan 20, 2024 23:03:16 GMT -7
Coming g up a treat Mike
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