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Post by Calvin on Dec 8, 2017 3:20:40 GMT -5
I've been working on this IMSA resin conversion kit for the Hasegawa Group C World Sportscar kits. It's going to come with the following: -IMSA ground effect tunnels -high induction scoop (The basic version) -NACA Duct for the roof -Resin tires -BBS wheels -Side exhaust block off plates  Hasegawa has reissued their 962C kits recently. I prefer the Hasegawa 962 kits over the Tamiya 962....The Hasegawa is better suited for an IMSA 962.  As you can see the Group C. 962 has a less of aggressive ground effect tunnels.  The IMSA 962 has a more aggressive ground effect tunnels and a rear single exhaust.  Im still trying to chase the shape of the high induction scoop....there was SO many different shapes of these that I'm basically trying to get something reasonably close and can be slightly adjusted by the builder. I'm still trying to understand the detailed shape and any good pictures would be greatly appreciated  I'm still adjusting the resin conversion to this kit. I have another kit coming so I can use to make detailed instructions with and build up from a normal building routine |
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Post by kurzheck on Dec 8, 2017 10:16:15 GMT -5
Good start Calvin. There are so many variations of the intercooler scoop! I think the generic approach you are using is the best. Glad to see this taking shape. I'll buy a couple.
I won't rant about how horribly misshapen the cockpit of the Hasegawa is.
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Post by Calvin on Dec 8, 2017 10:53:38 GMT -5
Thanks! My goal is to make the IMSA Porsche 962 market easier for builders. I love IMSA GTP and it's almost impossible to find or build anything from the greatest form and era in sportscar racing. I'm trying to make this a reasonably priced conversion kit, so it's going to be just touching on the MAJOR differences...I could go on, and on, and on with changes, and before you know it, Id have a full-blown resin kit, and I DONT want to do that....the main goal is to make a cheap resin conversion for the plastic kits, because at the end of the day, people prefer to work with normal plastic and want something in a reasonable price range. BTW.... IMSA 962 decals will magically appear, eventually.  |
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Post by joe on Dec 8, 2017 21:28:45 GMT -5
Thanks for producing a kit for the 962. Been wanting t build one of the IMSA cars. A generic kit would be greatly appreciated.
Joe
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Post by 2lapsdown on Dec 9, 2017 14:43:18 GMT -5
This is great. I've been wanting to do the IMSA GTP Lowenbrau car for years. Calvin, I agree, that era was really special. Thanks for doing this.
John
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Post by Calvin on Dec 9, 2017 16:20:02 GMT -5
This is great. I've been wanting to do the IMSA GTP Lowenbrau car for years. Calvin, I agree, that era was really special. Thanks for doing this. John You're welcome, John. It's something I've been wanting to do for years, but with no decal hope, it wasn't a reality. But things have worked out now! Btw, my first build with this conversion kit, will be the Lowënbraü Porsche. I'm a big fan of Al Holbert. I'm really working at making this kit, very builder friendly and reasonably priced. |
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Post by Calvin on Dec 9, 2017 16:21:36 GMT -5
Thanks for producing a kit for the 962. Been wanting t build one of the IMSA cars. A generic kit would be greatly appreciated.
Joe I'll most likely have other version of IMSA conversion kits...but this a start for now. |
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Post by alwaysindy on Dec 12, 2017 15:50:11 GMT -5
Calvin: Is the old saying “ great minds think alike?” Or is it “crazy people think alike?”  I have had this for 10 years or so and lost the decals in The Great Flood...saw a Cady set with side color on EBay 3 weeks ago and said “that should make it easy”...  We shall see...  Tim |
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Post by indycals on Dec 12, 2017 16:50:13 GMT -5
Yeah, you're not going to want to use those Cady decals. |
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Post by Calvin on Dec 15, 2017 4:12:26 GMT -5
Calvin: Is the old saying “ great minds think alike?” Or is it “crazy people think alike?” LOL! You have the great mind, but I know im just flat crazy! Those M & S hobbies IMSA 962 kits are almost impossible to find anymore. They are very well shaped. and I plan on using the Lowenbrau decal sheet from Indycals that will be coming soon. |
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Post by Calvin on Dec 15, 2017 4:14:16 GMT -5
BTW Im still shaping out that high induction scoop....its hard to find a good picture of one to really get the shape understood.
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Post by 2lapsdown on Feb 11, 2018 11:16:49 GMT -5
How's this coming? I've been scouting 962s
John
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Post by Calvin on Feb 14, 2018 1:18:58 GMT -5
How's this coming? I've been scouting 962s John I'm going to give you the traditional lame excuses that most people do....I've been busy  But I actually have been. I got everything fitted up and I need to make the instructions and it will be on its way. |
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Post by Gary Davis on Mar 1, 2018 18:32:13 GMT -5
Hey Calvin...looking forward to seeing this produced. I've been wanting to do a few of the IMSA 962s also. The lowenbrau being one of them also. When this is ready please update us here as I do want a few of those...
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Post by Calvin on Mar 24, 2018 1:26:22 GMT -5
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Post by Calvin on Mar 25, 2018 17:30:12 GMT -5
On Sale NOW!Accurate IMSA conversion resin kit for Hasegawa or Revell Gr.C Porsche 962's. www.ebay.com/itm/292499511617Comes with: -IMSA ground effect tunnels -high induction scoop (The basic version) -NACA Duct for the roof -Resin tires -BBS wheels -Side exhaust block off plates -level two side rear air scoops -Aluminium exhaust pipe
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Post by 2lapsdown on Mar 25, 2018 19:03:10 GMT -5
Got one! Thanks for doing this Calvin. I've been chasing this scoop for years. I'm looking forward to the Lowenbrau decals.
John
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Post by Calvin on Mar 25, 2018 21:03:10 GMT -5
Got one! Thanks for doing this Calvin. I've been chasing this scoop for years. I'm looking forward to the Lowenbrau decals. John You're welcome. Hope you like it. Thank you |
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Post by indycals on Mar 28, 2018 19:10:09 GMT -5
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Post by 2lapsdown on Mar 28, 2018 20:25:39 GMT -5
Thank you!
John
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Post by Calvin on Mar 28, 2018 23:51:29 GMT -5
The Lowenbrau 962 is one of my favorite sports cars.
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Post by Calvin on Aug 16, 2018 1:08:21 GMT -5
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Post by mjjracer on Aug 16, 2018 14:07:13 GMT -5
Beautiful car and a great job with it. If I didn't already have the excellent M&S Hobbies trans-kit in the stack, I'd be all over your conversion. I was a huge fan of Holbert and saw this car a number of times racing at Riverside and Del Mar. Until the end, it was always the car to beat. MJ |
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Post by Gary Davis on Aug 16, 2018 14:31:06 GMT -5
Great job Calvin. This is one of my favorite paint schemes also. The Skoal Bandit is another.
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Post by Michael Chriss on Aug 16, 2018 17:42:59 GMT -5
Fantastic model Calvin.
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Post by racerbrown on Aug 16, 2018 20:35:22 GMT -5
well done sir!
now go celebrate with a lowenbrau!
duane
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Post by drums01 on Aug 18, 2018 23:41:56 GMT -5
Very nicely done Calvin... and good conversion products too!...
Ben
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Post by Calvin on May 20, 2019 1:33:10 GMT -5
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Post by pje on May 20, 2019 9:54:13 GMT -5
I think I saw that Hasagawa is going to rerelease one of the kits later on this year. Price will certainly be more reasonable.
Paul Erlendson
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But I actually have been.
