1/12 MFH Porsche 917 LH
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Re: 1/12 MFH Porsche 917 LH
Good news, no more repainting this time
Mainly polishing and some secondary paintwork (door rubbers, headlight housing, interior). Here are some pictures of some loose test fitting. Lots of gaps, but I didn't tighten the screws yet.
More soon!
Marcus
Mainly polishing and some secondary paintwork (door rubbers, headlight housing, interior). Here are some pictures of some loose test fitting. Lots of gaps, but I didn't tighten the screws yet.
More soon!
Marcus
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Re: 1/12 MFH Porsche 917 LH
Magnificent…really a great job!
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Re: 1/12 MFH Porsche 917 LH
Perfect!
Perfect in case of rescuing the decals.
And perfect in seeing a MFH with a closed cowling.
Perfect in case of rescuing the decals.
And perfect in seeing a MFH with a closed cowling.
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Re: 1/12 MFH Porsche 917 LH
Amazing Marcus, no one would ever realize the problems you solved, but it was worth the effort it took and brought it to that level you reached!
Thank`s for posting the great WIP, love to follow this.
Thank`s for posting the great WIP, love to follow this.
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Re: 1/12 MFH Porsche 917 LH
Hi Marcus,
The polished body work looks great. I don't think cars in the '70 were highly polish in real.
The polished body work looks great. I don't think cars in the '70 were highly polish in real.
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Re: 1/12 MFH Porsche 917 LH
Thanks guys!
@CK: you're absolutely right and I agree. But in the end I prefer the appearance "as a model" over 100% period-correct accuracy. I certainly wouldn't want to overdo the shine, but when photographing and using good lighting, it's easier to work with a glossy model in my experience. And.. when I was thinking about this, when taking scale into consideration, shouldn't a model that's 12 x smaller than the original be finished with a finer "grit" than the orginal?
Anyway, minor update this time. I'm glad that I can focus on other thing now
Hope to get the front cowling installed this weekend.
Cheers, Marcus
@CK: you're absolutely right and I agree. But in the end I prefer the appearance "as a model" over 100% period-correct accuracy. I certainly wouldn't want to overdo the shine, but when photographing and using good lighting, it's easier to work with a glossy model in my experience. And.. when I was thinking about this, when taking scale into consideration, shouldn't a model that's 12 x smaller than the original be finished with a finer "grit" than the orginal?
Anyway, minor update this time. I'm glad that I can focus on other thing now
Hope to get the front cowling installed this weekend.
Cheers, Marcus
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Re: 1/12 MFH Porsche 917 LH
Hi Marcus,
I agree with your statement about smoother surface for scale effect. I prefer to polish color coats for vintage cars and just a thin clear coat to protect decals. It is very much a personal taste.
The repaint of the window looks very nice.
Your are very close to the finish line!
I agree with your statement about smoother surface for scale effect. I prefer to polish color coats for vintage cars and just a thin clear coat to protect decals. It is very much a personal taste.
The repaint of the window looks very nice.
Your are very close to the finish line!
C K
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