[Closed] Porsche 911 Carrera, 1997, by Testors/Burago c. 2,000, and me (pics)

Porsche 911 Carrera, 1997, by Testors/Burago c. 2,000, and me (pics)

This kit-building was fun: a little surprise, the fun of color, appreciation for a manufacturer, and a good time spread over about a week. Here's how it started:

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Purchased on eBay in "used" condition, this pre-painted kit included a metal body that had been stripped. At least it was neatly done. A careful inventory showed every part was there except for the gearshift, and that isn't major. All plastic was pre-trimmed and snap-together construction, including the best designed "glass" I have worked with.

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Quite a switch from my last older white metal kit. Those protrusions on the front are the headlights, needed just a little detailing.

Color choice was fun. Research found lots of red, much black, and too much silver/gray. I considered light green, a medium blue, and even pink (with our moderator in mind). But my choice was:

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Fiery Orange

And as I was putting the final parts together, I found that gear shift lever. It was a protrusion on the base that served as a guide for correct placement in final assembly. And it worked!
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And here it is:

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I kind of like it. I was least satisfied with the stop light red, and I now have on order some "transparent red" to apply over silver. I'll let you know the results whenever.

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