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Post by admin on Jan 4, 2004 13:46:39 GMT -5
HLJ also carries the following decals sets for the 1/20th scale Tamiya 935. These could easily be scanned and reprinted on decal paper to make 1/12th scale decals. Nice options if you don't want to build the Martini version! JMS LeMans 1977  Ricoh LeMans 1978  Torisconi Lemans 1979  Interscope LeMans 1979  Budweiser Daytona 1979  I really like the Ricoh, nice colors like the Martini. Looks like a little different rear wing but nothing a little scratchin' couldn't fix. Hmmmm.... Tim |
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Post by ffracer on Jan 11, 2004 19:55:56 GMT -5
Keep in mind that the engine configurations for 1977 through 1979 are probably very different from the kit, particularly in the area of the induction and turbo system. The kit has water to air intercoolers while later 935s had air to air intercoolers. In addition, a twin turbo version was introduced somewhere along the line.
Bottom Line:
You will need to do extensive research to make sure that the engine configuiration matches a specific car.
Paul
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Post by admin on Jan 11, 2004 20:38:56 GMT -5
Agreed Paul. I have been doing most of my research on the HT Dick Barbour IMSA car from 1978. Looks like a dual turbo with a HUGE air to air intercooler that comes into the passenger compartment! (page 22 porsche 911 performance handbook) Getting this configuration right may be more trouble than it's worth. I could see buying two Tamiya kits for donor parts and a TON of scratch building for the intercooler. Not only that, but the car had removable rear fenders and a two stage rear wing. It's looking more and more like I'm going to chicken out and build the factory car.
Tim
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ffracer
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Post by ffracer on Jan 12, 2004 19:36:42 GMT -5
The photo at the top of page 95 in the Porsche 911 Performance Handbook might be right or at least close for the intercooler.
There is a photo on page 50 of the LeMans Annual for 1979 of the bottom of the eingin in the HT car.
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