MFH 1/12 Porsche 917k

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MFH 1/12 Porsche 917k

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ok - here goes...
Having started my MP4/4 WIP I am adding another. I'm starting a few kits at the same time - I want to do a 'compare engines' project at some point.
This will be picture heavy again, and it is partly to get tips from your guys, so all comments welcome! Don't expect fast progress - finding time to do this stuff gets harder and harder - but I hope you enjoy...

I went for the red 'Version C' that raced at '70 Sarthe 24hr Race' - I love the Gulf cars, but 'everyone does them...' :D

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Lovely massive box...

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Lots of lovely bits - clear parts, resin body, lovely machined rims etc...

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...and there - my pet hate with MFH - the packaging of the metal parts!!!

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...with all that framework, you just know that some will be bent.

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...for this much money, they must package these better!!

Back to the goodness...

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Very nice 'resin look' parts, as seen on the real cars...

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Resin body...

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...all very nice. Now onto the large number of metal bits...

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That's my box! Be nice if MFH used something similar to package!

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Example of a few additional purchases...

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Looking forward to starting this one - engine first. There are some incredible examples of this kit (or similar) on these forums already, so great source material, and targets to aim for...
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Excellent introduction! This may be my next MFH build, after I purchase the kit. I'll be following.
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Watch this with highly interested.
Yes they should improve their package strategy.
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TERRIBLE building Christian!

i am ready to learn about your master hands!

Cédric :P

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Ooh, looking forward to this....

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gavrob wrote:Ooh, looking forward to this....
x2 I just received my Daytona (Ver A) set. I am following.

Thanks for sharing.

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The lower part of the tube frame is cast into the resin I see.
Going to be a bit tricky to mask that off for painting. From a construction point of view the frame will be perfectly straight. Lol.
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The '70 LeMans winner is my favorite 917K so I am excited to see this one built!

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Bar has just been massively raised by Bodo's stunning 917 LH!!! :shock:

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RE60B wrote:TERRIBLE building Christian!

i am ready to learn about your master hands!

Cédric :P


....you lost me there?! :D
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