r/ModelCars • u/TheBigLobotski • 11h ago

PORSCHE 911 BUILD Porsche "Progress" Report

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Current state of affairs with the Tamiya GT3 RS...before I even started any building, I ordered some green decals (and a few other wheel options) to go with the paint scheme I had in mind, and was informed at the time that they wouldn't be shipping until late August/early September anyway. In the mean time, I'll be using the next couple of weeks to push this along as far as I can until they come. Hopefully I'll get the first layer of clearcoat down and polished next week, ready for the decal placement.

It's my first Tamiya kit, so it's been a very fun learning experience; me being me, I of course already cocked up the stock wheels and roll cage when I tried to strip and repaint them...which brings me to the "community engagement" part of this post...

  1. Now that I've got replacement wheels and additional options coming, should I use the same wheels as the kit, or pick one of the others? Magnesium, aluminum, or incorporate the classic Fuchs?

  2. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement 3D printed roll cage?

(Also, cameo appearance from the WIP Lamborghini for those keeping score)

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u/highboy68 GROUP BUILD 8h ago

That green is sweet. I like thr Ferrari as well. As far as the roll cage you can call Tamiya, they are great about providing pieces, but ot sure about in Canada. If you are up to it, I make my own cages alot out of styrene rod and tube

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u/West_Airline_1712 7h ago

The Tamiya distributor in Canada can order parts for you. https://www.borgfeldt.ca/ . However, no guarantee how long it will take even though they get shipments every 5-6 weeks.

And you're Canadian? Where in the country do you live?

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u/highboy68 GROUP BUILD 7h ago

He is over there close to u and Dave