Italeri Porsche 935 Baby 1:24 Scale Model Kit

Historical Context

To compete in the FIA-Group 5 car competitions, Porsche developed a special car line characterized by dedicated engine and chassis solutions, beginning with the production of the famous 911 Turbo. Several versions of this model were made, but one of the most famous was the Porsche 935J. The "Baby" as it was known, was built to compete in the 2.0-liter German national championship (Deutsche Rennwagen Meisterschaft). It adopted a lighter chassis for this competition thanks to the use of a tubular aluminum space frame. This solution enabled the vehicle to have an overall weight of 735 kg which was in line with competition weight requirements. The car used a 1.425 air-cooled engine with a power performance of 261Kw. The Porsche 935J achieved an important victory in the 1977 German Grand Prix held in Hockenheim, that proved its excellent engine performance and design features.

Assembly Advice

General Advice: Study the instructions carefully prior to assembly. Remove parts from frame with a sharp knife or scissors and trim away excess plastic. Do not pull parts. Assemble the parts in numerical sequence. Use plastic cement ONLY and use cement sparingly to avoid damaging the model.

Assembly Indicators: Black arrows indicate parts to be glued together. White arrows indicate on which frame the parts must be assembled WITHOUT using cement. Letters (A - B - C...) indicate on which frame the parts will be found.

Painting Advice: Paint small parts before detaching them from frame. Remove paint where parts are to be cemented. Parts crossed out with an 'X' must not be used.

Parts Identification and Assembly Steps

The kit includes various sprues labeled A through H, containing numerous parts numbered for assembly. The following outlines the general assembly process:

1. Step 1: Assemble the engine and chassis base components. Parts like 15a, 7a, 16a, 18a, 10a, 3d, 1f, 4d, 5d are used here, with specific assembly points indicated by letters and numbers.
2. Step 2: Assemble the interior of the car, including seats and dashboard. Parts such as 17a, 11a, 11b, 1a, 5a, 8a, 9a are involved.
3. Step 3: Attach the wheels and suspension system. This involves parts like 1a, 2a, 6a, 5a, 1b, 1g, 2d, 11a, 4a, 2x. Note the 'DON'T PAINT PIECES 1B' instruction.
4. Step 4: Continue wheel and suspension assembly, potentially with optional parts. Parts 2b, 5a, 6d, 1d, 14a, 13a, 2g, 12a, 14a, 13a, 2x, 3a are referenced.
5. Step 5: Attach the main body panels and chassis. Parts like 5a, 6d, 13a, 2g, 1d, 14a, 13a, 12a, 14a, 2x, 3a are used.
6. Step 6: Assemble the rear and front body sections, and interior framing. Parts 6a, 7a, 7b, 1a, 1b, 12a, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 are shown.
7. Step 7: Assemble the cockpit and dashboard details. Parts 9a, 4b, 9b, 1h, 12b, 7b, 10b, 11b, 5b, 6b, 8b, 4b, 9b, 1h, 12b, 7b, 10b, 11b, 5b, 6b, 8b are referenced.
8. Step 8: Attach the main body shell and detail the front and rear. Parts 15b, 3a, 5a, 4a, 6a, 14b, 13b, 7d, 1e, 16b, 3e, 14b, 4e, 13b, 15b, 3a, 5a, 4a, 6a, 14b, 13b, 7d, 1e, 16b, 3e, 14b, 4e, 13b are used.
9. Step 9: Install the rear spoiler and interior components. Parts 17b, 2b, 1a, 4a, 1b, 5 are shown.
10. Step 10: Final assembly of the chassis with wheels and body.

Decal Application

To apply decals: cut the required decals from the sheet, dip them in clean water for approximately 20 seconds, position them on the model, and slide them off the paper. For better adhesion, press them with a clean cloth to remove air bubbles.

Suggested Colors

The following Italeri Acrylic Paints are suggested for the model:

• A: METAL FLAT STEEL (F.S. 37178) - 4679AP
• B: FLAT BLACK (F.S. 37038) - 4768AP
• C: METAL GLOSS SILVER (F.S. 17178) - 4678AP
• D: GLOSS RED (F.S. 11302) - 4605AP
• E: GLOSS WHITE (F.S. 17875) - 4696AP
• F: GLOSS ORANGE (F.S. 12197) - 4682AP
• G: GLOSS YELLOW (F.S. 13538) - 4642AP
• H: FLAT NON SPECULAR INTERM.BLUE (F.S. 135164) - 4639AP

Age Warning

WARNING: Model for adult modellers age 14 and over.

Contact Information

For defective parts or further assistance, contact: ITALERI S.p.A. Via Pradazzo, 6/B 40012 - Calderara di Reno (BO) ITALY Fax: 0039 51 726 459 Email: italeri@italeri.com Website: www.italeri.com