Tamiya Porsche 910 - Yes, a 910 !!!
Status: New built
Date: 9-Jun-2015
Comments: 13
Having spent many years collecting the first 50 Tamiya models, I still had some space on my shelves and wanted to add something special. I was always aware that Tamiya released some '1/12 Big Series' static models (Porsche 910, Lola), and thought I have ago at making one of these into an RC model. My choice was the Porsche 910 as one became available locally in Australia, so I bought the kit and then begun researching on a suitable chassis to use. I initially thought the 934 or 935 chassis would suit, as the wheelbase can be adjusted easily by sliding the front steering section along the chassis, but the rear motor mount was too high for this low-lying body. I happened to have a used 956 chassis handy, and took a look at it. The motor mount was nice and low, which suited the model, but the front and rear track was too wide, and the wheelbase too long. However, the 956 rear axle can easily be shorten with a hacksaw, as the actual threaded wheel holder slides onto the end of the axle - No need to thread the axle afterwards. I could only 'narrow' the rear axle by some much, before the wheels were almost rubbing on the mount. The wheels were still protruding beyond the rear gaurds, so I had to then cut 4mm off the face of each wheel, which is why the wheels don't look as deep as they do the the 956. I actually think they look better like this on the 910, as the car didn't have deep rims anyway. The whole rear chassis section sits off-center within the model slightly, as I couldn't reduce the diff side of the axle, but it's still mounted inline with the body, so doesn't affect the performance or anything. The front track can be narrowed pretty easily, as the two front steering knuckles are separate and therefore also allow the wheelbase to be shortened easily. So I used the rear sections of the 956 carbon-fibre chassis plates, one screwed under the 'tub-chassis' of the static model, and one inside so the rear suspension adjuster still functions as on the 956 chassis. I have to cut out the wheel wells of the static model, to allow the wheels to turn.
I've spent a few evenings over the past 2 weeks working on this, and have now ended up with a very drivable 540-motor powered 1/12 Tamiya model. The static body came with extra detail like chrome fuel filler, chrome rear view mirror, and pressed/moulded black alloy mesh for the engine covers, and chrome rearlight buckets. All these smaller items just added to the realism of the model.
Comments
Tamiyamandan
Looks GREAT!!!...Cant wait to see it done....A GREAT idea for sure !!!!
Grastens
Reminds me of: [Click here] This one looks great!
njmlondon
Really nice project. Looks fantastic. Any chance of getting photos of it next to a 934 or 935?
Jorisschulte
WOW!!!!!
SMOKE-DOG
Nice work. I have been wanting to convert this same model (and the 1/12 Honda F1) to RC for years. Can't wait to see it finished.
Carrera Cam
Great idea! This looks like a car Tamiya SHOULD have built back in the day!
LamboDave
Thanks for your comments guys, they will keep me going with this model to get it finished. I'll then add some photos of it, even next to a 934 and a 935 for reference.
Toykid
Really great build Dave, I can't wait to see it done - just awesome and thanks for sharing how you did it.
Lancia
Very nice! true genius!
Mad Zero
Beautiful!!
njmlondon
I just love this model. You have done a wonderful job with it. Did you try seeing if the body would fit on the Tamtech chassis like the 934/935 re-releases?
scollins
Most excellent idea! Great job!
LamboDave
The body is a bit of a 'clam-shell' on the 956 chassis. The base-tub of the 910 is screwed to the underside of the 956 chassis, with rear upper part of the 910 glued the the lower rear part. With the body pins removed, the front section (up to the back of the windows), can be removed to insert the battery. You can drop the 956 chassis out the bottom of the 910 body (if needed to work on the motor, etc). You could cut/glue the body a different way to fit the Tamtech chassis, but I did it this way to suit a 956 chassis.
Thanks for all your comments - They keep me going ...
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