Get your Group C/IMSA on.

ET2SN · 07-19-24, 05:55 PM

Almost forgot, Hasegawa is also producing some NEW kits of the Toyota 92C-V variant. These are odd, but really cool kits.

So far, there's the 1991 and 1992 versions plus a four headlight version from 1993 that's on the way. You get a TON of detail for the suspension bits (lots of small parts) plus turning front wheels.

For all that detail, what you DON'T get is an engine.

I'm hoping they produce the V-10 "bone breaker" car.

ET2SN · 08-05-24, 01:54 PM

OK, I promised a review of some resin conversion parts for the Porsche 962 in the Resources thread, but it fits better in this topic.

A couple of posts up, I wrote that these conversion parts used to be available. Thankfully, that is not true and my Andial turbo conversion bits just showed up in my mail box.

You CAN order these parts from
https://classicracingresins.com/products/
and what you get is pretty neat. The parts are pressure cast two-part resin (think pre-3D modelled parts) with very crisp detail. The price for a single conversion kit runs around $25 USD, about the same price as the source Hasegawa model kit, but these are VERY limited conversion parts and the shipping is free in the US. Included in the conversion kit is the "Andial hump" that mounts to the engine cover just in front/below of the rear wing, two options to close off the original turbo exhaust ducts, a NICE set of "BBS" style wheels for the front and rear tires which are basically clones of Hasegawa's BBS style wheels (which are available in most (but not all) of the Hasegawa 962's), plus the "Andial" under tray and exhaust, an alternate NACA duct (larger than the duct in the kit) and four pages of color instructions.
I like the way CRR packaged these parts and shipping was very quick from Washington state to Iowa (less than 1 week).

CRR also has a link on their site where you can see all of these Hasegawa kits that are available on EBay (they go in and out of production every couple of years).

Naturally, I ordered two conversion kits. This is "old school" resin which can be tricky/brittle to work with and prep plus I have plans to build a couple of late-1980's "what if?" IMSA 962's plus maybe a third "factory wing" 962 from Porsche's hay days in IMSA (still figuring out which car to build and paint).

Two of the kits are already in the final stages of mock-up and pre-building. One is a "straight off the boat" 962 for the 24 hours of Daytona and the 12 hours of Sebring. This car will feature F.A.T. Turbo Express graphics with front cowl "cheek wings" and the remote "low drag" rear wing with the traditional four head light set up.

Its brother (actually, its supposed to be the same car with different graphics) uses the "cheek wings", remote "high downforce" rear wing and end plates and the single headlight buckets with a smaller driving light with the later Kremer/Kenwood Hi-fi graphics and its going to look like its purpose built to run the more traditional, shorter distance IMSA road and street courses.

With IMSA in the late 1980's, these "what if?" cars look legit. They also look bad

.

Getting back to the Hasegawa kits one last time, these are great kits if you just want to get your swerve back or practice your skills for a more adventurous project or try out some new techniques. Parts fit is excellent and glue is almost optional. The low parts count makes it easier to concentrate on fitting and cleaning up parts.

If anyone's interested in trying one of these kits out, I can post some "build" notes on how to wind up with a really clean built kit.

Just say so and I'll write it up.

ET2SN · 01-08-25, 03:39 PM

Earlier, I wrote about the NEW Hasegawa Toyota 92C-V in 1/24th scale. This basic kit is turning into a REALLY nice series/family of kits.

The two-headlight versions (think Jaguar Group C clone) are available with a single end-plane set up for the nose or a dual-plane "catfish" set up for higher downforce.
Now, there's a four-headlight "Le Mans" version. It closely resembles the Mazda Group C cars. Better yet, I just did an image search for this kit and there's more on the way.

Two headlight, single plane.

Two headlight, dual plane.

Four headlight.

More on the way?

Check the photos before you order, there are several versions of end planes in these kits.

Building them are very straight-forward, but they get a bit fiddly for new builders. Parts fit is excellent, but spend the time on parts clean-up and test fitting. These are close-tolerance parts. There's tons of detail inside the cockpit and transmission assembly, but still no engine.

Front suspension is also great and features steerable wheels, but is also a bit fiddly so take your time. Wheels are limited to Volk "white five spokes" (IMO, mehhh) with really nice chrome rims. The "rubber" tires (slicks) are super-nice but you're limited to Bridgestone Potenza tire decals.

Painting, especially the bodies, will get tricky and you defiantly want some experience masking two-color schemes. Stencils are provided for painting the wind screen and headlight covers.

For all the detail you get, these are still "curb-side" kits which means all that suspension stuff will mostly be not seen.

Just remember that the parts are really well molded, which means planning your build and test fitting. Because of the close tolerances, you may want to go "off the field" in terms of pre-building some assemblies prior to paint.

These kits could be made into some great "what if?" conversions for racing in North America in IMSA, early 1990's.

I'm still not seeing them in the on-line hobby stores, but check Amazon and EBay for availability.

08-05-24, 01:54 PM	#2
ET2SN Ocean Warrior Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 2,652 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	OK, I promised a review of some resin conversion parts for the Porsche 962 in the Resources thread, but it fits better in this topic. A couple of posts up, I wrote that these conversion parts used to be available. Thankfully, that is not true and my Andial turbo conversion bits just showed up in my mail box. You CAN order these parts from https://classicracingresins.com/products/ and what you get is pretty neat. The parts are pressure cast two-part resin (think pre-3D modelled parts) with very crisp detail. The price for a single conversion kit runs around $25 USD, about the same price as the source Hasegawa model kit, but these are VERY limited conversion parts and the shipping is free in the US. Included in the conversion kit is the "Andial hump" that mounts to the engine cover just in front/below of the rear wing, two options to close off the original turbo exhaust ducts, a NICE set of "BBS" style wheels for the front and rear tires which are basically clones of Hasegawa's BBS style wheels (which are available in most (but not all) of the Hasegawa 962's), plus the "Andial" under tray and exhaust, an alternate NACA duct (larger than the duct in the kit) and four pages of color instructions. I like the way CRR packaged these parts and shipping was very quick from Washington state to Iowa (less than 1 week). CRR also has a link on their site where you can see all of these Hasegawa kits that are available on EBay (they go in and out of production every couple of years). Naturally, I ordered two conversion kits. This is "old school" resin which can be tricky/brittle to work with and prep plus I have plans to build a couple of late-1980's "what if?" IMSA 962's plus maybe a third "factory wing" 962 from Porsche's hay days in IMSA (still figuring out which car to build and paint). Two of the kits are already in the final stages of mock-up and pre-building. One is a "straight off the boat" 962 for the 24 hours of Daytona and the 12 hours of Sebring. This car will feature F.A.T. Turbo Express graphics with front cowl "cheek wings" and the remote "low drag" rear wing with the traditional four head light set up. Its brother (actually, its supposed to be the same car with different graphics) uses the "cheek wings", remote "high downforce" rear wing and end plates and the single headlight buckets with a smaller driving light with the later Kremer/Kenwood Hi-fi graphics and its going to look like its purpose built to run the more traditional, shorter distance IMSA road and street courses. With IMSA in the late 1980's, these "what if?" cars look legit. They also look bad. Getting back to the Hasegawa kits one last time, these are great kits if you just want to get your swerve back or practice your skills for a more adventurous project or try out some new techniques. Parts fit is excellent and glue is almost optional. The low parts count makes it easier to concentrate on fitting and cleaning up parts. If anyone's interested in trying one of these kits out, I can post some "build" notes on how to wind up with a really clean built kit. Just say so and I'll write it up.

07-19-24, 05:55 PM	#1
ET2SN Ocean Warrior Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 2,652 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	Almost forgot, Hasegawa is also producing some NEW kits of the Toyota 92C-V variant. These are odd, but really cool kits. So far, there's the 1991 and 1992 versions plus a four headlight version from 1993 that's on the way. You get a TON of detail for the suspension bits (lots of small parts) plus turning front wheels. For all that detail, what you DON'T get is an engine. I'm hoping they produce the V-10 "bone breaker" car.

01-08-25, 03:39 PM	#3
ET2SN Ocean Warrior Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 2,652 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	Earlier, I wrote about the NEW Hasegawa Toyota 92C-V in 1/24th scale. This basic kit is turning into a REALLY nice series/family of kits. The two-headlight versions (think Jaguar Group C clone) are available with a single end-plane set up for the nose or a dual-plane "catfish" set up for higher downforce. Now, there's a four-headlight "Le Mans" version. It closely resembles the Mazda Group C cars. Better yet, I just did an image search for this kit and there's more on the way. Two headlight, single plane. Two headlight, dual plane. Four headlight. More on the way? Check the photos before you order, there are several versions of end planes in these kits. Building them are very straight-forward, but they get a bit fiddly for new builders. Parts fit is excellent, but spend the time on parts clean-up and test fitting. These are close-tolerance parts. There's tons of detail inside the cockpit and transmission assembly, but still no engine. Front suspension is also great and features steerable wheels, but is also a bit fiddly so take your time. Wheels are limited to Volk "white five spokes" (IMO, mehhh) with really nice chrome rims. The "rubber" tires (slicks) are super-nice but you're limited to Bridgestone Potenza tire decals. Painting, especially the bodies, will get tricky and you defiantly want some experience masking two-color schemes. Stencils are provided for painting the wind screen and headlight covers. For all the detail you get, these are still "curb-side" kits which means all that suspension stuff will mostly be not seen. Just remember that the parts are really well molded, which means planning your build and test fitting. Because of the close tolerances, you may want to go "off the field" in terms of pre-building some assemblies prior to paint. These kits could be made into some great "what if?" conversions for racing in North America in IMSA, early 1990's. I'm still not seeing them in the on-line hobby stores, but check Amazon and EBay for availability.