They are great. You actually don’t pay all at once. It is a subscription and payments are very manageable. I pay more for cable TV a month than the model I’m making. I sat! Just do it!
Is there any painting involved? I suppose not, just weathering. Also, when I am working with small parts I lay a thick white towel down on my work table. It usually stops the parts from falling to the floor. I also wear an apron that I hook to bench. That way the small parts can be easily found. I started using this method years ago when I worked in 1/87 scale.
Seems like a nice quality kit, seeing that ugly parts and mold or mating lines are mostly hidden. I'd love to have this model myself, as the 917 is my all-time favourite car. for me, it's just too pricy, considering they want roundabout 1200€ for it. but I'll gladly follow your build logs :)
Model Factory Hiro offers a stunning 917 model for a lot less money. Fair warning: it’s a beast of a kit but the results absolutely crush the IXO model.
@@rossm8231 MFH might seem cheaper on the surface, but when you factor in the equipment and materials, not to mention time needed to complete the kit to a high quality finish it could be a lot more expensive. Unless of course you already own paints and equipment.
I purchased a wowstick but sold it a week later. I'm building the IXO Porsche 917 also but the Wowstik did not have enough torque to screw the fasteners in.
Damn I wasn't expecting to see one of these. Porsche makes some stunning race cars and despite the absurd price of this set it's going to be beautiful when finished. I'm looking forward to this even more than the Peugeot now :)
Nice build, well done, I’m 3 kits into it. Appreciate the tips and may do some clean up on the exhaust, need to see when I get there. Someone below mentioned a good tip about lubing the screws, I use bees wax.
Great video and vehicle !. I love putting together these 1/8 models from IXO . I have built so far threeof these models in my country, Argentina, the Citroen 3CV, the IKA Torino 380w and the Volkswagen Beatle. It is possible to improve them a lot by painting some of their parts. I would have painted the exhaust pipes if I was you. Best regards
Are you planning on doing any custom paint work to this build down the line? It’s nice from the box but your skills would take this thing to the next level.
Lol, you are hilarious 😂 with the amount of screwing that is not allowed on UA-cam! Nice one. Anyway, I too am impressed by the metal engine and look forward to you explaining the heft of the kit when done.
I have this and am working through the engine right now so this was helpful. You had a couple of issues and tips that I worked through myself like the torx bit hole, I used my pin vice without a bit, took some time figuring all this out. Watching your build will saved me some time going forward. Note: I’ve watched a few of you videos, good work, nice stuff well shot but you might want to stop saying, “actual” and “actually” so much. Often it’s not appropriate in context. Sorry, I do a lot of public speaking and Toast Masters so I notice these things.
I agree that this is looking amazing! The quality of the exhaust however was disappointing considering everything else so far. Is there any chance that you will be improving the look of the exhaust in a future video? I purchased this kit myself and I would love to make improvements by following a how-to.
I'm building this myself, and I understand that some are modifying the Fuse Relay that's installed in I think Box 7. I'm interested in modifying this; but before I do my thing, I would like to see what others have done.. perhaps a more accurate 3D piece.... Can you point me in the right direction? I have searched Facebook, but most are in foreign languages.. Thanks
I’ve tried a couple different ones. But in the end found a regular size screwdriver with a fine phillips head works a lot better(more control and more power) The electric ones lack torque and cant get the screws in to metal parts. Only the plastic ones work
If I were to invest in such a model, I’d research how Porsche actually put them together and make scale bolts rather than screws. I’d also spend time on getting as much as possible precisely to scale.
I know I’m over a year late on this, but there have been no videos on this build since then. Just wondering if it’s been scrapped or if it’s just taking this long to complete the build. Anyway, this is one impressive project, even compared to all the other 1/8th scale builds.
It's called a bell crank for the throttle linkage. Nice work. But I'm with you on the quality. For the price I would think it would be better. For a snap kit, it's ok. But I wonder why you're not adding your own take on more realism?
Hi there...just wondering what is happening with your 917? don't see any new post of it....I saw this car race at the 1000k of Spa back in 1970 and thinking about building it...bottom line, is it worth all that cash? 🤪 thanks for the wonderful video
You'd think that with the large scale and the asking price they'd have realistic-looking bolts instead of standard Phillips head screws. But I guess they go with the horrendous mold lines (kudos for not bothering to sand them down, btw). Two years to get all the parts, LOL.
So, i literally ordered the first box, and subscribed to the second box on saturday. How long is the lead time on shipping, if you dont mind me asking.
@@silentbob8635 I purchased the first 5 boxes without subscribing. Any purchase at $100+ includes free shipping. I live in Canada and it took 10 days to arrive.
@@denisst-amour9512 awesome, as of now its in a customs hub in Miami and says i should have it by monday, so i am pretty happy with the shipping, especially coming all the way from france.
You do know that IXO changed the throttle linkage... It's incorrect for this engine... When I was building this engine I thought something was wrong... I'm very familiar with this engine... I'm a Cameraman in Hollywood and shot pictures of the real engine.... If you go to the english language on line for build 5 IXO tells you to delete those steps... They produced it before they got the finalized version...figures... I myself filled all the wholes in the tubes where their going to want you to now put just screws... I matched the paint perfectly... But I'm customizing this engine like I did the Ecto-1... So I've painted the yellow plastic with certain shades to make it look transparent... And I did all the bolt heads and did braited lines... But I thought I'd let you know about the linkage...best
@@Bob0sModelFabWorx I'm putting together my own U-tube channel...it's called "Robin Around Town"... It's alot of different things put together... But I'll also have this build and all the customizing I did on the Ecto-1 engine and chassis also... I made "Major... Major" changes on it... Should be up in a month or so...best and thanks for the response...
Screwing means the next in proper Englisg,not in slang: 1-To attach,fasten or close by means of a screw.2To unite or seperate by means of a srew in a twisting motion. 3 To press thightly in a device (such as a vise) operated by a screw. 4 To operate,tighten or adust by means of a screw. Nothing to get a red face off,i think. Don,t be a puritain,or pretend to be one. When Tom need to use definitions like this to not upset the small minded people,the video of the complete build would be having a 9.31 h running time. And i know that the Dutch people can be blund or very straight in theyr habbits and choise of theyr words. I am one of those blund dutchies myself. But in screwing a modelkit together is a normal way of saying it. No products to prevent sexual transmitted disease needed in this way of enjoying your hobby. Image i would use the word condom or preservative in public in the USA. They would be very upset:)))) BTW that engine looks good, waiting to se the end of this build.A big Beautifull Porsche that fill up a big shelve
Love the ASMR edit? No music, hearing you fiddle with the kit was VERY satisfying!!!
Ohhhh boy. As a Porsche service tech, I cannot wait to see the progress on this build. 🙌
This is one if the coolest engines ever made
"...I'm pretty sure thats not supposed to be on UA-cam..."
::chef's kiss::
I love that kit. Can't aford it, but love it
How much is it?
@@kenfolstad1346 $57.99 a month for 8 months, first box is $11.00, so around $474.00 US
Now I seen what you mean, I love it too but that’s more than I can afford, thank you!!!!
@@kenfolstad1346 yea, some of these can be 1k or more, this ones more affordable but I'm not sure about shipping to the US.
They are great. You actually don’t pay all at once. It is a subscription and payments are very manageable. I pay more for cable TV a month than the model I’m making. I sat! Just do it!
Just wow .. the detail is insane
Is there any painting involved? I suppose not, just weathering. Also, when I am working with small parts I lay a thick white towel down on my work table. It usually stops the parts from falling to the floor. I also wear an apron that I hook to bench. That way the small parts can be easily found. I started using this method years ago when I worked in 1/87 scale.
awesome job, i know these can be frustrating at times, but well worth it in the end, hope to see more big scale soon!! nice! thanx!
That is so nicely detailed, that engine is stunning. Looking forward for more 👍
Deep breaths.......if I was building this model and recording audio.....it would sound like Darth Vader took up scale modeling.
Awesome job :-)
Seems like a nice quality kit, seeing that ugly parts and mold or mating lines are mostly hidden. I'd love to have this model myself, as the 917 is my all-time favourite car. for me, it's just too pricy, considering they want roundabout 1200€ for it. but I'll gladly follow your build logs :)
Model Factory Hiro offers a stunning 917 model for a lot less money. Fair warning: it’s a beast of a kit but the results absolutely crush the IXO model.
@@rossm8231 thanks for the info! gonna look into that.
@@rossm8231 MFH might seem cheaper on the surface, but when you factor in the equipment and materials, not to mention time needed to complete the kit to a high quality finish it could be a lot more expensive. Unless of course you already own paints and equipment.
I purchased a wowstick but sold it a week later. I'm building the IXO Porsche 917 also but the Wowstik did not have enough torque to screw the fasteners in.
Damn I wasn't expecting to see one of these. Porsche makes some stunning race cars and despite the absurd price of this set it's going to be beautiful when finished. I'm looking forward to this even more than the Peugeot now :)
Dip the screw in 3 and 1 oil when screwing into metal. It makes it much easier.
Incredible job for this marvelous engine
Nice build, well done, I’m 3 kits into it. Appreciate the tips and may do some clean up on the exhaust, need to see when I get there. Someone below mentioned a good tip about lubing the screws, I use bees wax.
Just found your channel and subscribed. This is an amazing kit and looks like it will be an equally amazing build.
Great video and vehicle !. I love putting together these 1/8 models from IXO . I have built so far threeof these models in my country, Argentina, the Citroen 3CV, the IKA Torino 380w and the Volkswagen Beatle. It is possible to improve them a lot by painting some of their parts. I would have painted the exhaust pipes if I was you. Best regards
Sounds like a decent set of taps would be helpful for chasing internal threads.
Lots of Fidey detail! Glad you’re doing it and not me! 😆
32 yo me snickering every time he says screwing😆
Are you planning on doing any custom paint work to this build down the line? It’s nice from the box but your skills would take this thing to the next level.
Not at the moment. I have way to much on my hands to go full throttle on this one.
Lol, you are hilarious 😂 with the amount of screwing that is not allowed on UA-cam! Nice one.
Anyway, I too am impressed by the metal engine and look forward to you explaining the heft of the kit when done.
Breathtaking!
It's Awesome kit 👍😊
AWSOME I was hoping you would build this when I saw the kit on the IXO website after I watched the 205 build. I may have to buy this....
boxer 12 up to 1,000 hp, a monster!
A joyful experience. 😄
Man is that one good looking engine. Keep up the great work my friend, and model on
I have this and am working through the engine right now so this was helpful. You had a couple of issues and tips that I worked through myself like the torx bit hole, I used my pin vice without a bit, took some time figuring all this out. Watching your build will saved me some time going forward.
Note: I’ve watched a few of you videos, good work, nice stuff well shot but you might want to stop saying, “actual” and “actually” so much. Often it’s not appropriate in context. Sorry, I do a lot of public speaking and Toast Masters so I notice these things.
I agree that this is looking amazing! The quality of the exhaust however was disappointing considering everything else so far. Is there any chance that you will be improving the look of the exhaust in a future video? I purchased this kit myself and I would love to make improvements by following a how-to.
I'm building this myself, and I understand that some are modifying the Fuse Relay that's installed in I think Box 7. I'm interested in modifying this; but before I do my thing, I would like to see what others have done.. perhaps a more accurate 3D piece.... Can you point me in the right direction? I have searched Facebook, but most are in foreign languages.. Thanks
Maybe have a look on the official IXO facebook groups facebook.com/groups/420544855836036
Hye there..where can i buy type R engine kit like this one? I've been searching it for a long time
What brand of power screwdriver are you using. It looks perfect for putting this kit together - I'd like to get one. Thanks!
I’ve tried a couple different ones. But in the end found a regular size screwdriver with a fine phillips head works a lot better(more control and more power)
The electric ones lack torque and cant get the screws in to metal parts. Only the plastic ones work
World of Wayne's building this too. He's dropping a little 3 in 1 oil on any screw that's going into metal as a bit of cutting lube.
You'll find that lost piece outside on the front walkway. ;)
If I were to invest in such a model, I’d research how Porsche actually put them together and make scale bolts rather than screws. I’d also spend time on getting as much as possible precisely to scale.
Is it just me or does it seem a little odd to watch him silently build? Lol I am so used to his background music.
I know I’m over a year late on this, but there have been no videos on this build since then. Just wondering if it’s been scrapped or if it’s just taking this long to complete the build. Anyway, this is one impressive project, even compared to all the other 1/8th scale builds.
Its a build where i receive new parts every couple of months. I’m waiting for enough parts to build the chassis
It's called a bell crank for the throttle linkage.
Nice work. But I'm with you on the quality. For the price I would think it would be better.
For a snap kit, it's ok. But I wonder why you're not adding your own take on more realism?
Because i already have way to many projects on my hands and don't want to create more work for myself then i already have :P
@@TheScalemodelingChannel. Understandable. Keep at it though. Looking great.
Oh man I’m building the Eaglemoss Ghostbusters right now, this looks fun too. Is this available to be shipped to America?
Contact or check the ixo website for all information.
Www.ixocollections.com
Hi there...just wondering what is happening with your 917? don't see any new post of it....I saw this car race at the 1000k of Spa back in 1970 and thinking about building it...bottom line, is it worth all that cash? 🤪 thanks for the wonderful video
Still working on it. Should be an update in a couple weeks
Thanks after watching this and Wayne’s videos I pulled the trigger and ordered one ☝️
Can I use Zelene as paint thinner?
I don’t know what that is. I recommend using known thinners fitting to the type of paint
You'd think that with the large scale and the asking price they'd have realistic-looking bolts instead of standard Phillips head screws. But I guess they go with the horrendous mold lines (kudos for not bothering to sand them down, btw). Two years to get all the parts, LOL.
The bolts would indeed be nice to see. I agree on the screws not looking great.
Can’t win them all i guess.
Hmm, no background music 🤔
So, i literally ordered the first box, and subscribed to the second box on saturday. How long is the lead time on shipping, if you dont mind me asking.
I don’t know. I get them every month roughly about the same time
@@TheScalemodelingChannel Appreciate the answer.
@@silentbob8635 I purchased the first 5 boxes without subscribing. Any purchase at $100+ includes free shipping. I live in Canada and it took 10 days to arrive.
@@denisst-amour9512 awesome, as of now its in a customs hub in Miami and says i should have it by monday, so i am pretty happy with the shipping, especially coming all the way from france.
Try watching the world of Wayne he has a build series on that same model
It’s an adult Lego set!
👍👍👍
You do know that IXO changed the throttle linkage...
It's incorrect for this engine...
When I was building this engine I thought something was wrong...
I'm very familiar with this engine...
I'm a Cameraman in Hollywood and shot pictures of the real engine....
If you go to the english language on line for build 5 IXO tells you to delete those steps...
They produced it before they got the finalized version...figures...
I myself filled all the wholes in the tubes where their going to want you to now put just screws...
I matched the paint perfectly...
But I'm customizing this engine like I did the Ecto-1...
So I've painted the yellow plastic with certain shades to make it look transparent...
And I did all the bolt heads and did braited lines...
But I thought I'd let you know about the linkage...best
That sounds like you did some work. Do you have somewhere we can see your work?
@@Bob0sModelFabWorx I'm putting together my own U-tube channel...it's called "Robin Around Town"...
It's alot of different things put together...
But I'll also have this build and all the customizing I did on the Ecto-1 engine and chassis also...
I made "Major... Major" changes on it...
Should be up in a month or so...best and thanks for the response...
@@robinaroundtown...2194. I look forward to that. Kool title too.
When comes the next part?
1 or 2 weeks
Gulf or pink pig
400 Euro so far + shipping and i guess this is not all part. But Looks great.
everybody tries to be cool with the pen driver until the battery dies 2 minutes into the build
If thats the case. Send it back. Because its broken ;)
Way too much "Screwing" going on here. Wonder what "Weathering" we will see down the road 🤔
50 bucks a month is damn crazy. No, thank you.
Aren't these things a complete ripoff?
PLEASE STOP SAYING SCREWING
Whats wrong with the word screwing?😂
Andrei Blagaila-Lazer, there's nothing wrong with the word screwing, so stop commenting
OMG, it's like when the British say "cock" and Americans giggle.
Screwing means the next in proper Englisg,not in slang: 1-To attach,fasten or close by means of a screw.2To unite or seperate by means of a srew in a twisting motion. 3 To press thightly in a device (such as a vise) operated by a screw. 4 To operate,tighten or adust by means of a screw. Nothing to get a red face off,i think. Don,t be a puritain,or pretend to be one. When Tom need to use definitions like this to not upset the small minded people,the video of the complete build would be having a 9.31 h running time. And i know that the Dutch people can be blund or very straight in theyr habbits and choise of theyr words. I am one of those blund dutchies myself. But in screwing a modelkit together is a normal way of saying it. No products to prevent sexual transmitted disease needed in this way of enjoying your hobby. Image i would use the word condom or preservative in public in the USA. They would be very upset:)))) BTW that engine looks good, waiting to se the end of this build.A big Beautifull Porsche that fill up a big shelve