Porsche 911 RSR Carrera Le Mans 1974/1975 - Catch me if you can!

Pop Art Porsche 911 RSR Le Mans 1974 and 1975

#68 Porsche 911 RSR Le Mans 1975 Slot Car Custom

Once again, I was intrigued by the liveries of two Porsche @ Le Mans. The Cachia - Bondy #70 and HCC Skiwear, two cars, representing the 70s approach in design and fashion, with bright colors and bold graphics. Because the decals were not available in 1:64 scale, it was necessary to custom make those as well. Researching logos and type from the area is time consuming but will sometimes reveal interesting aspects. Not all sponsors have survived to the very day. Therefore, information is scarce in many cases. Today we think in corporate design, including a color code. It seems in the 70s people would use what was available. The cars would participate in races and were not considered irreplaceable artifacts.

#70 Porsche 911 RSR Le Mans 1974 Slot Car Custom

The bodies for the Porsche 911 RSR derive from the AFX Porsche 934/5. The body had to be heavily modified in the front and back. The fenders were flared slightly. Resin bodies were casted from a prototype. Some of the cars feature an interior. The ones in question are still in need of a cockpit. All the custom bulit Porsche 911 RSR and 934 sport the AFX Magnatraction chassis with custom wheels, trying to represent the original. A good source for inserts is Custom FX. Anthony Hill makes photo etched inserts of the popular BBS or Fuchs rims.

AFX Tomy Slot Car Custom 24h Le Mans Porsche 911 Carrera RS

Every custom built goes thru various steps from preparation to detailing to finishing to provide the desired quality. With each built experience grows and ideas change how to approach a model. Discovering the sources for correct team colors made live easier. Judging color from images is very difficult. The same car looks very different on each picture. Especially the Vaillant green has proven to be tricky. The yellow and green of these two featured cars in this post have been carefully chosen. Bright green and Orange, sometime even fluorescent, were popular. VW used the bright colors on a Jeans Käfer with the younger customers in the 1970s.

#70 Porsche 911 RSR 24h Le Mans 1974
Team: ASA Cachia - Bondy, Driven by: Raymond Touroul (F)/Henri Cachia (F)/Denis Rua (F)
Result: 10th, Sponsors: opal lubrifiants/DARTY REAL

#68 Porsche 911 RSR 24h Le Mans 1975
Team: Guy Verrier, Driven by:Florian Vetsch (CH), Guy verrier (F), Jean-Robert Corthay (CH)
Result: did not finish Sponsors: HCC Skiwear

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AFX FORD Escort MK1 TC Slotcar Custom 1:64

The FORD Escort – What ever comes my way

AFX FORD Escort Slotcar Custom h0 | Alan Mann Nürburgring 1968

Many of the model race cars made over the years share a common dilemma, they were lingering in a box or drawer some times for years. It seems that at times a certain make catches attention. In the time span from researching to finalisation the projects evolves and new aspects and other cars divert attention. It is not unusual that bodies, that were almost ready for painting and detailing, find themselves desperately awaiting the final touches.

Slot Car FORD ESCORT I TC - ADAC Tourenwagen GP Nürburgring 1968 #36
Team: Alan Mann Racing, Drivers: Frank Gardner, Dieter Glemser

The FORD Escort always appeared on the screen while researching others cars. The significant design with the two-colour paint scheme in silver and blue or gold and red was especially appealing. Knowing how tricky it can become to paint along a bodyline the idea was postponed several times.

Slot Car Custom FORD ESCORT I TC - 500 km Nürburgring 1968 #3
Team: Ford Alan Mann (D), Driver: Hubert Hahne

Eventually two Ford Escort from the 500 km Nürburgring 1968 were chosen and transformed into a Slot car. Basis was the Aurora AFX Escort. The procedure was the same as with many others before. Stripping the paint, applying basecoat and paint. Decals were individually designed and printed for the models. Clear coat protects the artwork and give the final touch. Rims on the AFX Magnatraction chassis received individual touches to resemble the original.

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Some earlier Custom AFX FORD Escort

Prior to these two examples some phantasy liveries were designed for the Ford Escort representing popular sponsors of the period. The beautiful red, white and gold of the GOLD LEAF TEAM LOTUS was adapted as well as the ROTHMANs dark blue with the red, white and striping. SHELL wrapped the car in bold yellow with some red accents.

AFX FORD Escort Custom Slot Car GOLD LEAF FORD LOTUS

Slot Car Custom AFX FORD Escort ROTHMANs

Slot Car AFX FORD Escort Custom Slot Car SHELL

As it has become difficult to find more AFX Escorts for a decent price there is no need to worry about any other ideas that would distract from current projects. Even though some interesting examples came up looking for an idea for the last Escort. The look of these Escorts could be adapted to a LANCIA HP 1600. This is another car that will get more attention in the near future.

Slot Car FORD Escort DRM 1974 - Castrol Team Zakspeed Radio Luxemburg (D)

FORD ESCORT TC MK1 (Twin Cam)

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FORD ESCORT I TC - 500 km Nürburgring 1968 #3

Team: Ford Alan Mann (D), Driver: Hubert Hahne

FORD ESCORT I TC - ADAC Tourenwagen GP Nürburgring 1968 #36

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Porsche 934 24 Hours Le Mans Slot Car Model im Maßstab 1:64

2x Gruppen Sieger: Porsche 934 24h Le Mans 1976 und 1981

Porsche 934 Slot Cars 24 Stunden Le Mans 1976 / 1981

Die 24 Stunden von Le Mans gehören sicherlich zu den am besten dokumentierten Rennen. Von vielen Rennwagen, die bei den 24 Stunden gestartet sind, findet man im Internet Aufnahmen. Zwei Modelle vom Porsche 934 sollen hier nochmals genauer vorgestellt werden.

Denver Porsche 934 #70 mit IMSA-LE MANS Inserts von Custom FX

Sehr wahrscheinlich wurden viele Modelle von diesen Fahrzeugen gebaut. Im Maßstab h0, bzw. 1:64, gibt es davon nicht viele für die Modellrennbahn, zu klein ist die Auswahl an Modellen. Immer wieder müssen Unikate angefertigt werden. Als Basis für die Porsche 934 wurde der Porsche 935 von AFX verwendet. Front Spoiler, Heck und Seiten wurden modifiziert um später aus Kunstharz Karosserien abzuformen.

Co. Porsche 934 Le Mans 1976 mit BBS Felgen Inserts von Custom FX

Für das Modell musste lange nach dem markanten Schriftzug/Logo von J&Co. gesucht werden. In vielen Fällen sind Vorlagen für die Grafiken nur schwer zu finden. 1976 war J&Co offenbar eine erfolgreiche Marke. Heute sind nur noch schwer Spuren zu finden. Das Gleiche gilt auch für denver oder der skurrile Schriftzug Garage Bertapelle. Eine hilfreiche Quelle ist oftmals Racing Sport Cars (http://www.racingsportscars.com/), mit einer umfangreichen Datenbank und vielen Bildern.

Crossing the line: Porsche 934 Denver - Co - Vaillant

Alle Grafiken wurden anhand verschiedener Vorlagen nachgezeichnet und auf die Modelle angepasst. Durch die umfangreiche Erfahrung als Grafik Designer ergeben sich einige Vorteile. Die fertigen Grafiken werden bei Decals Print gedruckt. Der Service und die Qualität sind schon seit Jahren sehr zufriedenstellen.

Da waren es schon drei: Porsche 934 Custom Slot Cars

Ein weiterer Aspekt beim Modellbau ist die Farbwahl. Will man ein Modell nach dem Original anfertigen, sollte auch die Farbe stimmen. Zu Beginn wurde der Versuch unternommen, die Farben anhand von Fotos nachzuempfinden. Natürlich sind Farbfotos aus der Zeit nicht farbverbindlich und die Reproduktion im Internet verfälscht das Ergebnis zusätzlich.

Slot Car Model Porsche 934 Le Mans GT Class Winner 1976 / 1981

Zum Glück findet man heute verschiedene Anbieter die für den Modellbau Lacke in Originalfarbe anbieten. Zero Paint oder Gravity Colors (https://gravity-colors.com/) bieten eine große, auf Hersteller und Fahrzeuge abgestimmt, Auswahl. Allerdings wurden für die beiden Modelle Farben aus dem Bestand verwendet. Das Pink für den Denver Porsche war für den 917 vorgesehen. Als Rot für J&Co. Porsche wurde ein dunkler Ton gewählt, der aus der Alfa Romeo Farbpalette stammt.

Porsche 934 24h Le Mans Class Winner #54 1976

Team: Louis Meznarie (F)
Fahrer/Driver: Hubert Striebig (F)/Anny-Charlotte Verney (F)/Hughes Kirschoffer (F)
Ergebnis/Result: 11. und Gewinner der GT Klasse
Sponsors: BP/JEANS J and CO/MEZNARIE

Porsche 934 24h Le Mans Class Winner #70 1981

Team: Thierry Perrier (F)
Fahrer/Driver: Valentin Bertapelle (F)/Thierry Perrier (F)/Bernard Salam (F)
Ergebnis/Result: 17. und 1. in GT Klasse
Sponsors: denver

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Slotcar Porsche 911 RSR Martini Racing Sunauto 24 hrs. Le Mans 1973

Many of the slotcars featured in this block are based on Aurora AFX slot cars from the 1970s. Even if it was no conscious decision, Porsche models appear to be on the majority. Over the years many of the AFX Carrera were modelled to reassemble actual race cars of the period. At first, the main aspects of the transformation mainly consisted of changing the paint and adding decals of the desired livery. Most of the role models came from images of cars that had been racing at the 24 hours Le Mans. A fact that was also not applicable from the start.

Porsche 911 RSR Martini Racing BP Sunauto Le Mans 1973

Only by researching more carefully it became clear that many of the race car icons had been racing in long distance races in that period. But that could also be caused by preference of racing connected with the time we were teen-agers. The Porsche 911 Carrera RSRS #46 and #47 from the 24h Le Mans with the significant wing/spoiler on the rear look intriguing. The question was how to add the side parts of the wing, flare the fenders and modify the front spoiler. 

24h Le Mans 1973- Porsche 911 Carrera RSR

Sometimes it takes a little longer to achieve the desired results. At first paper mock ups helped to establish the shape for the extensions of the rear spoiler. The body had been stripped and cleaned. After that the pieces were cut from polystyrene and mounted to the body. Diluted polystyrene was brushed onto to smooth the connecting areas. After that it was sanding and refilling until it was ready for the first layer of primer. Sanding and priming had to be repeated until the surface was ready to receive the silver paint.

Custom Made Slotcar - 24 Le Mans 1973 - Porsche 911 Carrera RSR

During the research an image of the two Martin Porsche in a garage suggested that the yellow Sonauto Porsche was part of Porsches engagement in Le Mans that year. That brought up the decision to make all three cars. The fact that the #48 Porsche had been one the earlier projects and the decals were still available, speeded up the process. The decals for the Martini #46 and #46 were made to fit the modified AFX body. 

Porsche System Engineering - Porsche 911 Carrera RSR - 24 Le Mans 1973

The fact that it has taken some time and skill to realize the two Martini Porsche make the two cars very special. It seems no one else ever attempted to make these models in h0 (1:64) before. Two 911 of that year raced at the Taiga Florio. #8 with Herbert Muller and Gijs van Lennep would win that year. #9 with Leo Kinnunenand Claude Haldi in the cockpit ended up in 3rd place. Both cars are still on the agenda. Hopefully those will materialize in the near future.

#46 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Le Mans 1973
Porsche System Engineering Ltd. (D), Gijs van Lennep (NL)/Herbert Müller (CH), Result: 4th

#47 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Le Mans 1973
Porsche System Engineering Ltd. (D), Reinhold Jöst (D)/Claude Haldi (CH)

#48 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Le Mans 1973
Porsche System Engineering Ltd.-Sonauto (F), Peter Gregg (USA)/Guy Chasseuil (F), Result: 14th

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Porsche 917K at 24 Hours Daytona and 12 Hours Sebring 1971

Custom Porsche 917K Slot Cars - Forgotten Treasures Part II

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The plan was to customize some cars without to altering details on the body. Some Porsche 917K had been on the list for a while. Martin Racing and GULF livery were priorities. In 1971 GULF and Martini Porsche took part in the 24h Daytona. Information on the race itself seems rare.

Porsche 917 24 hours Daytona 1971
John Wyer GULF, Martini & Rossi Racing Team

Images of the wining Porsche #2 with Pedro Rodriguez and Jackie Oliver are easily found. Were it is more difficult with the rest of the pack. Images are a necessary source to replicate the livery of each car. Eventually graphics are modified to fit the AFX Porsche 917 proportions. In case of the GULF Porsche it is easy as the orange accents are painted on. The MARTINI blue, light blue and red stripping is trickier.

24h Daytona 1971 Martini Porsche 917K

#3 Daytona 1971 Martini & Rossi Racing Team, Helmut Marko/Rudi Lins

Over the years, several AFX Porsche, whether 917, 911 or 908-03, unintentionally received a Martini Livery. From the early 1970s, when it became legal to advertise non motorsport related products on the race cars, Martini Racing and Porsche started a successful partnership. Once it became obvious how many Porsche already featured the Martini Racing design, the next step was to make as many 911 RSR, 908-03 or 917 as possible. Some of the 917 had been made some years ago. Now the results did not seem pleasing any longer. It was time to replace those with contemporary models

#4 Daytona 1971 Martini & Rossi Racing Team, Vic Elford / Gijs van Lennep

Custom Slot Car Porsche 917 MartiniRossi Racing 1971

Porsche 917 K #3 Martini Racing Sebring 12 Hours1971

The third Martini & Rossi Racing Porsche 917K is the 12h Sebring 1971 winner with Vic Elford and Gérard Larrousse, a replacement for a model that had been sold some time ago.

Porsche 917K Daytona GULF John Wyer 1971

The other successful Sponsorship with Porsche, or lets say John Wyer Racing, was with GULF oil company. The striking colour concept of the light blue with orange accents is simple and compelling. As you know, John Wyer Racing, was also successful with the FORD GT40 winning Le Mans two years in a row – 1968 (Pedro Rodríguez and Lucien Bianchi) and 1969 (Jacky Ickx and Jackie Oliver) - Link. To replicate the blue and orange on a slot car seemed to be rather difficult. Now you can acutely acquire airbrush paints from various brands to match the original paint.

24 Hours Daytona 1971,  GULF Porsche 917K
J. W. Automotive Engineering, Jo Siffert / Derek Bell

Also these slot car customs were meant to be simple builds The GULF Porsche will receive this additional wing on the rear. It is to difficult to ignore. With the next round of GULF blue cars, the wings should be painted. But this can take some time, because there are always other projects poping up to consume the time and energy.

Gulf Porsche 917K John Wyer Team
Pedro Rodriguez und Jackie Oliver – 24 hours Daytona 1917 Winner

The next MARTINI Porsche are waiting to be materialize. A replacement for the 24 hours Le Mans 1971 winner will follow, two participating Porsches 911 Carrera RS at the Targa Florio 1973, all with interesting modifications.

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24 Hours Daytona 1971– GULF Martini & Rossi Racing

he Porsche 917 is a race car that gave Porsche its first overall wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1970 and 1971. Powered by the Type 912 flat-12 engine of 4.5, 4.9, or 5 litres, the 917/30 Can Am variant was capable of a 0-62 mph (100 km/h) time of 2.3 seconds, 0–124 mph (200 km/h) in 5.3 seconds, and a top speed of up to 240 mph (390 km/h).This is not, however, representative of the majority of 917s. The highest official speed ever clocked for a 917 at Le Mans is 362 km/h or 224.4 mph.

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#2 Porsche 917K Kyalami 9 Hours 1970 2nd Place

Team:Martini International (NL)
Driven by: Jo Siffert (CH)/Kurt Ahrens, Jr. (D)
Sponsors: MARTINI
Decals: Pattos
Paint: Zero Paints 197 Hippie Purple

AFX Porsche 917 Slot Car Customs Modified Bodies - Le Mans Winner 1970

Usually the summer months seem to be the time to get back into customizing h0 slot cars. There are so many projects hidden in boxes and drawers, to many to count. Having so many projects to work on, brings up a surprise once in a while. Going thru pictures for a new post of some 917s customs, reminded me that I wanted to remake some 917 Martini psychedelic Porsches, because I had made them years ago and had sold them.

#1 Porsche 917K Kyalami 9 Hours 1970

Team: Team Gunston (GB)
Driven by: John Love (RSR)/Richard Attwood (GB)
Sponsors: TEAM GUNSTON/Coca-Cola
Decals: Custom
Paint: TAMIYA Orange X-6

Custom Made Slot Car AFX Porsche 917
Watkins Glen 1970, Le Mans Winner 1970, Kyalami 9 Hours 1970

By surprises pictures of the cars in mind popped up. Only than I remembered that I had already made four Porsche 917s with modified AFX bodies, and that I had thought of customizing standard bodies as well.

#35 Porsche 917K Can-Am Watkins Glen 1970 6th Place

Team: International Martini & Rossi Racing Team (D)
Driven by: Gijs van Lennep (NL)/listed, never drove: Gérard Larrousse (F)
Sponsors: MARTINI & ROSSI/CIBIÉ
Decals: Pattos
Paint: Werksfarben Italienisch Gelb/Italian Yellow

h0 Slotcar Custom, AFX Porsche 917
#35 Watkins Glen 1970, #2 Kyalami 9 Hours 1970

Looking at 917s and the AFX body you can easily detect that a 917 has more round edges, wider rear wing with lower fenders (if you can call these parts of the body fender or wing). Over the years several attempts were made to change the appearance of the AFX body and give it that sexier look.

#23 Porsche 917K 24h Le Mans 1970 Winner

Team: Porsche Konstruktionen K.G. (A)
Driven by: Richard Attwood (GB)/Hans Herrmann (D)
Sponsors: PORSCHE/BOSCH/Shell
Decals: Pattos
Paint: Werksfarben Italienisch Rot/Italian Red

A Selection AFX Porsche 917 with modified Bodies – Martini International 1970

The Martini Porsche represents a very interesting time in motorsport. The close corporation with a sponsor and the stylish livers for different teams gave the cars compelling look, that is still outstanding today. The psychedelic designs for the 917 or 911 are amongst my favourite designs. At least I have some of them in a small scale to enjoy.

Porsche 917K 24h Le Mans 1970 Winner #23
Porsche 917K Kyalami 9 Hours 1970 #1

The Salzburg Porsche #23 had to be added to the grid of Le Mans cars in my collection. Unfortunately the Ryotaro no longer makes or sells his Le Mans bodies. Some of the 911s and Corvettes are still on that endless list of slot car projects. Not sure if all of these projects will ever materialize. There is always something else drawing my attention. But that is the fun part of the hobby. Nothing has ever to be finished. Well, some things are actually done by now. But as the story goes, sometimes you have to surprise yourself.

Porsche 917 h0 Slotcar Custom

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AFX Porsche 917 modified
AFX Magnatraction Chassis
Wheels: AFX painted black, Inserts Custom FX

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