MFH 1/12 Porsche 917k
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MFH 1/12 Porsche 917k
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...'
Lovely massive box...
Lots of lovely bits - clear parts, resin body, lovely machined rims etc...
...and there - my pet hate with MFH - the packaging of the metal parts!!!
...with all that framework, you just know that some will be bent.
...for this much money, they must package these better!!
Back to the goodness...
Very nice 'resin look' parts, as seen on the real cars...
Resin body...
...all very nice. Now onto the large number of metal bits...
That's my box! Be nice if MFH used something similar to package!
Example of a few additional purchases...
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...
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...'
Lovely massive box...
Lots of lovely bits - clear parts, resin body, lovely machined rims etc...
...and there - my pet hate with MFH - the packaging of the metal parts!!!
...with all that framework, you just know that some will be bent.
...for this much money, they must package these better!!
Back to the goodness...
Very nice 'resin look' parts, as seen on the real cars...
Resin body...
...all very nice. Now onto the large number of metal bits...
That's my box! Be nice if MFH used something similar to package!
Example of a few additional purchases...
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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Re: MFH 1/12 Porsche 917k
Excellent introduction! This may be my next MFH build, after I purchase the kit. I'll be following.
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Re: MFH 1/12 Porsche 917k
Watch this with highly interested.
Yes they should improve their package strategy.
Yes they should improve their package strategy.
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Re: MFH 1/12 Porsche 917k
TERRIBLE building Christian!
i am ready to learn about your master hands!
Cédric
i am ready to learn about your master hands!
Cédric
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Re: MFH 1/12 Porsche 917k
Ooh, looking forward to this....
Re: MFH 1/12 Porsche 917k
x2 I just received my Daytona (Ver A) set. I am following.gavrob wrote:Ooh, looking forward to this....
Thanks for sharing.
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Re: MFH 1/12 Porsche 917k
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.
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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Re: MFH 1/12 Porsche 917k
The '70 LeMans winner is my favorite 917K so I am excited to see this one built!
Jordan
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Re: MFH 1/12 Porsche 917k
Bar has just been massively raised by Bodo's stunning 917 LH!!!
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Re: MFH 1/12 Porsche 917k
RE60B wrote:TERRIBLE building Christian!
i am ready to learn about your master hands!
Cédric
....you lost me there?!