capri-schorsch Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Hello, i try to build the Kremer K3 Porsche 935 in 1/12 scale That famous cars was the winner of the 1979 LeMans race. It was the first,and only as far i know,sportscar who could reach the first place overall against the prototype. Try to create an good enough model out of the Tamiya Porsche 935 kit. Major changes have to made to the body work.Mainly the whole body is different.The engine and interior needs not so much attention. But here a pic to show which car i mean. source: Bruce Canepa Autokollektion USA http://canepa.com/1979-porsche-935-k3/ Got an old build Tamiya Porsche 935 and lots of new sprues at home.Should be possible to build something K3 like out of it. First step will be some templates for the wheel arches and the fenders. I was sure my next build would be an oob build after the Zakspeed car. And i put my new Tamiya Porsche 935 onto the bench. But when i searched the web for reference pics,i stumbled over that beautiful Kremer Porsche. And thats it. I have to build my own one. The very successful "Numero Reserve" car is a must.But i also like the "Apple" livery car a lot.Will try to create a mold for these. And the 1980 "Jägermeister" car is also possible.But the 1980 cars needs even more changes to the body. Regards Christian 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozothenutter Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Following this! Oh and a McLaren won in 1995 I would classify that as a sportscar.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-schorsch Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 Yes,you are right.Forgot that McLaren F1 who also won. Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarz-Brot Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 I might be interested in a body, if you do a mold! Great topic, looking forward to your updates. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Interesting project Love the old style Porsche's so will follow along if you don't mind? Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-schorsch Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 Roger you are welcome,of course! And schwarz-brot you are also welcome.Great name by the way.Love it. I do think about selling copies of the kit.But first it have to be ready and must be good enough. Could take a while. regards Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarz-Brot Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 This is a slow hobby anyway. No need to hurry! Dein Nick ist auch klasse und mit hohem Wiedererkennungswert. Viele Grüße aus Krefeld, Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 This is definitely something to follow. I hope it helps me finish some my endurance projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-schorsch Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 Hello, i want to show some progress on the Porsche.Even when its not the Kremer K3. It takes a lot of time to create the 3d parts and so i decided to start with the standard Tamiya 935 Porsche. Dont want to start a third wip thread beside this K3 and the MFH Gulf 917.So i will put the pics in this thread. Chassis was painted matt black. small parts strictly after the manual done for primer. Decals are enough for at least two Porsche. On the left you can see the Decals printed by Wim. He got the right fluo red colors like the real car was showing in LeMans. Nice job Wim! regards Christian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-schorsch Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 Today i received the first 3d part. Thanks to Torsten! I think the size is perfect.Only some small changes to the edges have to be made.Thats nothing big. So we can move on the the next parts. regards Christian 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocher Perfectionist Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Any Progress on this? I am currently redoing the decals for this (scanned and redrawn from the 1/12 Tamiya version) I see just the front clip available on ShapeWays. Is the rest of the modifications to follow soon for purchasing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-schorsch Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 Hi, right now there is still nor more progress. Only the design has made some steps forward. The hood that can be found on shapeways are too small.So we made a complete body set this time. regards Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocher Perfectionist Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 I'm certainly keen as was going to undertake a similar proposition myself with the K3 street version as delivered to Walter Wolf, and amalgamate with the Tamiya Kit. Count me in on the body pieces when they become available! https://www.mechatronik.de/en/trade/vehicles-on-offer/porsche-k3-en/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-schorsch Posted December 18, 2018 Author Share Posted December 18, 2018 Hi, today i can show you more than render pics. The body arrived today.Just right before Christmas. Santa was fast this year. Looking good,really good in my eyes. Here with a test fit onto the chassis of the Tamiya 935. I am really impressed how good this printed body is. Hats up to Torsten! Fantastic job. Next step will be filler onto the body and smooth it step by step. happy Christmas and happy holidays to all modelers here. regards Christian 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocher Perfectionist Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 That is looking top grade! Being its a 3D print do you suppose there could be the option of door and front hood deletion so as to separate them easier or substitue the Tamiya kit parts for those openings? Ie non curbside intentions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-schorsch Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 Its possible to print the body without doors and hoods. Buts its than very fragile.Thats why i choose it with doors.Its also better for my project to cast a master mold from it. After its casted in resin you can cut the doors and hoods out of it. If the Tamiya kit fits 100%? I dont know right now.It looks good,but i think it fits not perfect. regards Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Looks fabulous Christian! One of the things that's not so good about the Tamiya doors is the hinging mechanism - which will inevitably case them to droop at best, break off at worst. Might be an idea to make provision for something better in the master? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-schorsch Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 Hi Kirk, right now I'm searching for flaws that the body got. There are some that needs my intention. I don't made any thoughts about the hinges. That's far away right now. But will keep that in mind. Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-schorsch Posted December 22, 2018 Author Share Posted December 22, 2018 After the first coat of filler i checked the shape of the K3 a bit more. There are some flaws i have to convert before casting the body. The front window needs some smoother shape around the edges.Will try to use the frame from the Tamiya 935 for it. The naca ducts are too tiny and the intakes behind the door as well. The rear engine hood is too big and need also an other shape. Naca ducts are done.Need the Tamiya ones and glue it under the body.Should work fine i think. The rear hood needs some more attention. I drilled holes into the printed body and cut it along the fins. The height of the hood is now a bit lower.I also re-bend the shape of the surface between the fins a bit. Now i have to glue it in place and use 2k putty to get the right shape. Than i try to find a solution for the front window. regards Christian 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Excellent analysis and correction Christian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-schorsch Posted December 23, 2018 Author Share Posted December 23, 2018 Upps,something went wrong here. Have to cut that printed windshield out. Looks better now,but still a lot of work to do.I used the Tamiya window and cut an spare body from the 934. regards Christian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Ouch!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 Yes, I like, I like it a lot. I remember back in the late '70's there was a vac-formed conversion kit in 1/24th, made in Germany but could never find one! I did however, manage to get their BMW Warstieners decals. looked good in o/a gold. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-schorsch Posted December 27, 2018 Author Share Posted December 27, 2018 Now i found a solution for the roof which makes me to 95% happy. I also used the Tamiya front hood and only have to sand a tiny bit on both sides. Next step will be the air intakes at both sides before i cant start with 2k putty when i am back at work in January. regards Christian 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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