Porsche 936/77

[2whl]

  I've been waiting for the open wheel build to start , and the anticipation to start a new kit for it got so great, that I decided to start something else to relieve the pressure.  So I picked this kit out of the stash. The reason I picked it is because it represents Jackie Ickx's greatest drive.  When the car he was driving in the 1977 Le Mans was sidelined with engine trouble, he was transferred to the sister car of Barth/Haywood.  At that time it was in 41st place, 15 laps behind the leaders. Ickx was given free rein to drive as hard as he dared and in an epic drive through the night, his average pace was just two seconds below qualifying pace.  The car won the race by 11 laps largely thanks to Ickx's 11 hours in the car.





With that being said, lets dive into the kit.









I put the main body parts together to get an idea of the size .





Then I inventoried the parts and sorted them into the respective steps

[project510]

WOW! Look at all those metal parts. Another great kit, Paul. Cant wait to see it.

[2whl]

Jun 13, 2024 12:04:10 GMT -5 project510 said:

WOW! Look at all those metal parts. Another great kit, Paul. Cant wait to see it.

Thanks James.  And that's just the first page of w/m parts....there's two more.


I got the engine pieces out and drilled holes and test fit it together.





I also started on the rear chassis.




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[handiabled]

This is going to be awesome! I'll be following along with this build and it looks like you are off to a great start so far!

[project510]

Man, forget buying a house if I win the lotto. Im going to buy every single one of these kits haha.

[maverick]

I'll be tuning in for updates on this one!!!

[keavdog]

Cool car and great story. I’m stacking up my kits for the open wheel build

[kyledehart5]

Awesome start Paul. I love the story behind this one and its a great looking Porsche. Look forward to following along!!

[406 Silverado]

LOTS of goodies on this build Paul. Will be watching......bookmarked.

[2whl]

Jun 14, 2024 8:41:54 GMT -5 handiabled said:

This is going to be awesome! I'll be following along with this build and it looks like you are off to a great start so far!

Thanks Brent. But once the open wheel build starts, this will be put on a back burner.

Jun 14, 2024 10:04:59 GMT -5 project510 said:

Man, forget buying a house if I win the lotto. Im going to buy every single one of these kits haha.

LOL  They're like potato chips....you can't buy just one.  

Jun 14, 2024 14:30:11 GMT -5 maverick said:

I'll be tuning in for updates on this one!!!

Thanks Pete.  

Jun 14, 2024 14:41:20 GMT -5 keavdog said:

Cool car and great story. I’m stacking up my kits for the open wheel build

Thanks John.  I've got kits stacked up also.

Jun 15, 2024 21:53:46 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Awesome start Paul. I love the story behind this one and its a great looking Porsche. Look forward to following along!!

Thanks Kyle

Jun 16, 2024 8:58:05 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

LOTS of goodies on this build Paul. Will be watching......bookmarked.

Thanks Joe.


I got more bars on the rear cage.  Then I test fit stuff to check that everything was going to line up.  So far, so good.







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[TJ]

I always liked this body style. Cool looking kit

[kyledehart5]

Chassis work is looking outstanding, as always. Some intricate cage work.

[project510]

Do you use regular CA glue for the metal pieces, same as the plastic? Any special prep for those pieces?

[2whl]

Jun 16, 2024 18:10:51 GMT -5 TJ said:

I always liked this body style. Cool looking kit

Thanks John.  

Jun 18, 2024 3:16:50 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Chassis work is looking outstanding, as always. Some intricate cage work.

Thanks Kyle.  

Jun 18, 2024 10:04:18 GMT -5 project510 said:

Do you use regular CA glue for the metal pieces, same as the plastic? Any special prep for those pieces?

James, I use either J-B weld or thick CA for the chassis. The first set of pictures I posted of the basic engine framework was done a piece at a time with J-B Weld. The triangular pieces on the second set of pictures was done with thick CA. The w/m frame tubes get the mold lines sanded off, then maybe a pass with a brass brush. Then I use the adhesive. I try to have bare metal when I glue the pieces.

[406 Silverado]

As Hannibal in the A-Team used to say.....I just love it when a plan comes together. Lookin' good so far Paul. 

[chrissmith]

Looking good Paul, hopefully it doesn’t go on the back burner for too long.

[project510]

Jun 19, 2024 12:01:05 GMT -5 2whl said:

Jun 16, 2024 18:10:51 GMT -5 TJ said:

I always liked this body style. Cool looking kit

Thanks John.  

Jun 18, 2024 3:16:50 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Chassis work is looking outstanding, as always. Some intricate cage work.

Thanks Kyle.  

Jun 18, 2024 10:04:18 GMT -5 project510 said:

Do you use regular CA glue for the metal pieces, same as the plastic? Any special prep for those pieces?

James, I use either J-B weld or thick CA for the chassis. The first set of pictures I posted of the basic engine framework was done a piece at a time with J-B Weld. The triangular pieces on the second set of pictures was done with thick CA. The w/m frame tubes get the mold lines sanded off, then maybe a pass with a brass brush. Then I use the adhesive. I try to have bare metal when I glue the pieces.

Thanks for the info. For someone who has never built a kit like this, does MFH provide these types of tips or help in their kit instructions? Or do you just find out on your own through research? I would have never thought of JB Weld. And would have most likely went to google or forums for tutorials haha.

[2whl]

Jun 19, 2024 21:52:59 GMT -5 project510 said:

Thanks for the info. For someone who has never built a kit like this, does MFH provide these types of tips or help in their kit instructions? Or do you just find out on your own through research? I would have never thought of JB Weld. And would have most likely went to google or forums for tutorials haha.

MFH doesn't provide tips for how to build their models other than very general ones.  Most of my knowledge has been trial and error with ideas from others thrown in.  I did run across a very good article about building MFH kits on Facebook.  Let me know if you want it and I can send it to you.

[2whl]

While I was sorting through the parts I discovered I was missing two pieces.  I emailed MFH and 6 days later I received a package from Japan.  Not bad service for a kit that was released 3 years ago.



 

I got some color on the basic engine and assembled it.




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[project510]

Oh goodness, that is a beautiful engine. So nice.

[handiabled]

That engine is gorgeous!

[406 Silverado]

Brent’s right……that engine DOES look good Paul!! Off to a great start on that for sure!! Looking forward to seeing more on this bro.

[kyledehart5]

Absolutely stunning!! The engine of any MFH kit is almost always a work of art. No exception here!

[2whl]

Jun 20, 2024 17:42:49 GMT -5 project510 said:

Oh goodness, that is a beautiful engine. So nice.

Jun 21, 2024 9:18:49 GMT -5 handiabled said:

That engine is gorgeous!

Jun 21, 2024 10:35:03 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Brent’s right……that engine DOES look good Paul!! Off to a great start on that for sure!! Looking forward to seeing more on this bro.

Jun 21, 2024 23:07:09 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Absolutely stunning!! The engine of any MFH kit is almost always a work of art. No exception here!

  Thank you very much guys.  I've said it before and I'll say it again, almost all of that beauty is due to MFH.  That's why I'm so addicted to their kits.


Got more on the engine.






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[project510]

I was initially going to ask yu if you were going to paint the clearish yellow pieces, but I Googled the engine first. Im sure you have seen this already, but if not.. maybe some inspiration for you.

suberfactory.com/porsche-936-victory-le-mans-1977/

[2whl]

Jun 22, 2024 10:29:45 GMT -5 project510 said:

I was initially going to ask yu if you were going to paint the clearish yellow pieces, but I Googled the engine first. Im sure you have seen this already, but if not.. maybe some inspiration for you.

suberfactory.com/porsche-936-victory-le-mans-1977/

I've seen Suber's work before.  He's a student of the Verlinden technique of weathering.  He does very nice work.

I've got a bunch of reference photos....link

[kyledehart5]

More brilliant work on the engine there Paul. I'm loving this.

[2whl]

Jun 23, 2024 5:41:45 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

More brilliant work on the engine there Paul. I'm loving this.

Thanks Kyle.  But we're getting close to July 1st and you know what that means......it'll be back burner for this due to an open wheel build.



I switched gears and did the wheels and covers.  Each cover gets 16 of the little vanes.  And each one had to be glued on.  A very tedious task.   After the covers were finished, I checked them for fit and then painted them white.  Then the rims were painted black and valve stems installed.







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[406 Silverado]

WOW!!!

This is WELL beyond cool Paul!! Just look at all that detail!! You good sir....are tha MAN!! 

[chrissmith]

Pretty fancy their guy😊