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Post by mrmike on Aug 12, 2023 16:51:23 GMT -5
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 topside on Aug 12, 2023 18:31:57 GMT -5
The '73 model year was the last of what's called "long hood" 911s - should probably be called "long trunk" since it's in the front end being referred to.
'73 cars were the last to have the small bumpers, too. May also have been the last year before the ft seats got taller with integrated headrest area.
'73 bumper guards (aka "bumperettes") were pretty unique as well, being small rubber rectangles.
That tan car seems to be an earlier car with poorly-grafted late bumpers.
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Post by mrmike on Aug 14, 2023 11:04:41 GMT -5
Thanks for the update on the '73's. The tan Porsche may have been a wreck that the production company picked up cheap and just threw some parts at to make it "legal" for use in the series.
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Post by mrmike on Aug 15, 2023 9:28:09 GMT -5
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 19:01:45 GMT -5
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 Jcon on Aug 20, 2023 14:31:43 GMT -5
I have this kit in my stash and have been contemplating what to do with it... will be fun watching your transformation of it!
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Post by mrmike on Aug 20, 2023 17:21:35 GMT -5
Thanks Joe! I think I have my head wrapped around this build correctly. I am now realizing what a pain these Revell kits are with all of their multiple paint colors on one part!
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 Jcon on Aug 20, 2023 19:05:22 GMT -5
Looks good to me!!!
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Post by mrmike on Aug 21, 2023 10:49:43 GMT -5
Thanks Joe! I appreciate it! 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 Jcon on Aug 21, 2023 13:58:57 GMT -5
Nice and snug!!!
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Post by mrmike on Aug 22, 2023 9:02:38 GMT -5
A little pressing and no glue!
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Post by mrmike on Aug 24, 2023 12:15:20 GMT -5
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 Jcon on Aug 24, 2023 15:40:53 GMT -5
Looking good Mike!!!
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Post by mrmike on Aug 25, 2023 10:44:55 GMT -5
Thanks Joe!
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Post by mrmike on Sept 2, 2023 16:16:06 GMT -5
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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