1:43 Porsche 962

Porsche 962 1:43 (Heller)

An injection-molded plastic kit of the Porsche 962 sports prototype in 1:43 scale from the French manufacturer Heller. The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted, and a decal sheet with racing markings is usually included. The small 1:43 scale makes the finished car a neat piece for a display case among collector's automobiles.

The real subject

The Porsche 962 was the ultimate racing prototype, which followed on from the 956 type and, with a lengthened wheelbase, also met the American IMSA GTP series. With its turbocharged flat-six it was among the most successful cars of endurance racing in the second half of the 1980s, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where it made up a large part of the starting field in both works and customer colors.

Building and painting tips

In 1:43 scale there are fewer parts, so the quality of the paint and the decals stands out all the more. Sanding the body down, spraying it with gloss paint and clear-coating it for depth of finish is advisable. Sponsor decals settle better on a smooth gloss base; glue the small parts such as mirrors and wipers with cyanoacrylate.

Who the model is for

• Collectors of Le Mans and Group C racing cars.
• Modelers who prefer the more compact 1:43 scale for a display case.
• Fans of the Porsche brand and of 1980s endurance racing.

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.