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KiwiGavs Tamiya 1/24th Porsche 911 GT3

Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 6:56 am
by kiwigav
Introduction

May I introduce the kit I plan to build.

The kit is a goodie and has great detail and includes flock transfer for carpets and metal foil emblem, so "Out of Box" looks a little bit better :banana:

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In my next post I will have a unboxing video with the best "Winter Cold" croaky voice included :crazy:

Re: KiwiGavs Tamiya 1/24th Porsche 911 GT3

Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 4:31 am
by ladip63
Nice one Gav. Those tires look like off road tires. ;) Varrooooom away ya go. :pop: Be following along, if I can keep up. LOL

Re: KiwiGavs Tamiya 1/24th Porsche 911 GT3

Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 10:11 am
by kiwigav
First Steps

Made a little start. Finished lower arms and started on chassis and suspension. Brakes almost done, just need to paint middle and give discs a wash to bring out detail

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Next steps is finish chassis with variations of tone on engine and have heaps of fun painting suspension springs.

Re: KiwiGavs Tamiya 1/24th Porsche 911 GT3

Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2016 11:04 am
by gaz45
Very nice looking kit there mate

Re: KiwiGavs Tamiya 1/24th Porsche 911 GT3

Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2016 5:57 am
by kiwigav
Update 2

Have managed to paint exhaust system with AK extreme metal aluminum and then a very thinned wash of tamiya titanium gold. Also painted suspension, if this wasn't a OOB build I'd be getting aftermarket or scratch building Springs, but they haven't come out too bad.
Also started on interior painting using tamiya x18 semi gloss and have been experimenting with adding gloss details using alclad aqua gloss rather than using gloss paint...pretty pleased

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And this is what I'm hoping for as a finished product
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Re: KiwiGavs Tamiya 1/24th Porsche 911 GT3

Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2016 6:19 am
by Twokidsnosleep
Not sure how I missed the start of this, but I am here now
Let her rip Gav
:pop:

Re: KiwiGavs Tamiya 1/24th Porsche 911 GT3

Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2016 9:05 am
by kiwigav
You can ride shotgun Scott :th:

Cheers for dropping by

Re: KiwiGavs Tamiya 1/24th Porsche 911 GT3

Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2016 9:39 am
by adrianellis0
Agggh Gav , you kiwis have such high standards ( I know because I'm married to one :thumb1: ) how did you apply the aqua gloss ? Did you spray it , if so how did you go about masking it up ?

Re: KiwiGavs Tamiya 1/24th Porsche 911 GT3

Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2016 11:23 am
by kiwigav
adrianellis0 wrote:Agggh Gav , you kiwis have such high standards ( I know because I'm married to one :thumb1: ) how did you apply the aqua gloss ? Did you spray it , if so how did you go about masking it up ?
Hi mate I just brush painted gloss clear on and let it self level.

Thanks for dropping by.I thought us kiwis were the most layed back lol :th:

Re: KiwiGavs Tamiya 1/24th Porsche 911 GT3

Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2016 1:08 am
by Lysus
Cement and paint not included?! But how will you build it! ;)

Looking fab, Gav. Like Scott, somehow this flew under my radar. I guess I'll wait my turn for shotgun and instead eat some :pop:

Re: KiwiGavs Tamiya 1/24th Porsche 911 GT3

Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2016 6:32 am
by kiwigav
Lysus wrote:Cement and paint not included?! But how will you build it! ;)

Looking fab, Gav. Like Scott, somehow this flew under my radar. I guess I'll wait my turn for shotgun and instead eat some :pop:
Sweet I'll put you down for 2nd turn lol

Re: KiwiGavs Tamiya 1/24th Porsche 911 GT3

Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2016 8:40 am
by kiwigav
Update 3

The interior pretty much buttoned up. Added a little detail painting on console. But kept it to a minimum. I have gone for contrast thru using different finishes ie glossy and satin. The metal gt3 badge which goes on back window sill, ledge parcel tray whatever you call it is going to be left to the last minute, probably lose it otherwise.

Installing rear Matt
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Metal sticker
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Test fitting to see how it looks
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Happy with progress really enjoying this build

Re: KiwiGavs Tamiya 1/24th Porsche 911 GT3

Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2016 9:48 am
by mitch
great work from a fello 'Kiwi'. My dream car too Gav. :)

Re: KiwiGavs Tamiya 1/24th Porsche 911 GT3

Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2016 10:06 am
by minster
Nice progress so far Gav, it's looking great mate :) :cheers2:

Re: KiwiGavs Tamiya 1/24th Porsche 911 GT3

Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 12:14 pm
by gaz45
very nice work mate looking good

Re: KiwiGavs Tamiya 1/24th Porsche 911 GT3

Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2016 9:46 pm
by kiwigav
Quick Update

Hi guys just as quick update on where I'm up to...
well I haven't got far at all. October I ordered some primer and paint from Gravity Colors to finish the body and model in general...but It still hasn't arrived. I must say tho Gravity Colors have been great and no part their fault, as I have been in contact with them and they have done everything they can do to track down my order. They have decided to re-send my order, lets hope that arrives. I am certain that freighting companies are at fault and most likely just lost.

Its is a bit of a annoyance but I do get that from time to time as Living in New Zealand freight can take a long time and cost the earth also. I suppose I really need to try and plan ahead for builds as most GBs or SIGs are only 3-4 months long and I should have everything ready before I start.

So..... I don't think I will be revealing the Porsche in time, but will keep posting in this thread. Many thanks for everyone's comments so far and also Matt from Gravity Colors for being such a great help.

good luck to those who finish

Re: KiwiGavs Tamiya 1/24th Porsche 911 GT3

Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2016 12:51 am
by Johnj
Ah, thats a bummer gav ! A cracking build so far :thumb1: i'll look forward to see it completed.

Re: KiwiGavs Tamiya 1/24th Porsche 911 GT3

Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2016 6:03 am
by Lysus
Bummer man, but I'm more or less in the same boat. I'll finish, just not with any fanfare or on time ;)

This looks to good to rush anyway/

Re: KiwiGavs Tamiya 1/24th Porsche 911 GT3

Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 8:20 am
by kiwigav
Finally another update

After some waiting I received the second shipment from Matt at Gravity.
This is a big post as I have got carried away and got heaps done.
Got the chassis finished and the body painted and clear coated. Just need to work on the glass parts and finish.

Scribing the panel lines deeper for paint
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Sanding some unwanted lines
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Starting to prime with Gravity white primer
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Gravity Porsche yellow goes down
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Gravity 2 part clear goes down really well.
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After using the Gravity 3 stage polish system and wax I am really pleased with results. Now adding chrome
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Finished rolling chassis
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Test fitting body
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Re: KiwiGavs Tamiya 1/24th Porsche 911 GT3

Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 3:55 pm
by Twokidsnosleep
Seriously great paint job!!!
Nice update mate :thumb2:

Re: KiwiGavs Tamiya 1/24th Porsche 911 GT3

Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2017 3:08 am
by kiwigav
Final Update

Finally finished my Porsche and glad at that. Strangely Happy and disappointed with build happy with interior and yellow paint job disappointed with window trim finish and I think I just got impatient. anyway here are a few photos

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