PatW Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 As I'm running out of paint, I'm not spraying many builds unless I have enough to do a few top coats on each build. This kit has very few detail parts. I had to fill in the back section with a plasticard sheet, otherwise you could look right through the space between the body and flat chassis plate. Anyway easy to build with just a touch of matt black brush work here and there. A local model shop is now selling small Revell spray cans for over £10, oh and plus postage! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Garard Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 (edited) Nice model, but... Revell told a lie. There is no such thing as a Porsche 956C. It's a (fudged) rebox of the Hasegawa Porsche 962C with the Jagermeister livery from a 956. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/revell-07253-porsche-956-c--111540 They had a second release as a Rothmans Racing 962C. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/revell-07251-porsche-962c--105497 The 956 was introduced in 1982 for Group C racing in Europe. It was also intended to be raced in the IMSA series in the USA, but was deemed illegal on safety grounds, as the front axle line was behind the driver's footwell. To remedy this problem, the front axle was moved forward. The modified car was renamed the 962. In Europe, after Stefan Bellof's fatal accident at Spa in 1985, the 962 was gradually adopted to replace the 956 in Group C - albeit with some engine cooling differences, and thus named 962C. (the C suffix is for Group C) So, the 956 and 962C are European spec, whilst the 962 is American spec - but no such beastie as a 956C. Edited September 10, 2022 by Scott Garard Added picture 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted September 10, 2022 Author Share Posted September 10, 2022 Yes Scott your quite right. I saw these many times in my 20 year term as a marshall at Silverstone Circuit here in the UK. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 It looks great, Pat. Not wanting to hijack the thread, but is there an accurate Porsche 956 out there? I can see that there are Italeri and Tamiya kits billed as 956s... best, M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted September 10, 2022 Author Share Posted September 10, 2022 Thanks cmatthewbacon. Well I've seen the others that are more expensive, and may well have more detail than the Revell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy37 Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Your interpretation looks good , a kind of monotone effect in my eyes ! The accuracy is only noticeable to the trained eye , most people would just be pleased to see a nice model of a Porsche they've seen race at Le Man's . Rather like the Italeri Escort .... Gary . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted September 11, 2022 Author Share Posted September 11, 2022 Cheers Gary. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 STUNNINGLY GORGEOUS model. I think you did a Fantastic job. You should be proud of your delightful vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted September 13, 2022 Author Share Posted September 13, 2022 Thank you for your kind words HOUSTON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 I get the same warm feeling looking at your 956C (or whatever we should call it…) as I do when I visit the Porsche museum in Stuttgart, race cars from this era are just pleasant to the eyes 🥰 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 Thanks desert falcon. Yes whatever number a Porsche is, it's welcome in my house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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