Enter 1/16 Porsche 924

[Billschneider64]

Does anyone have any knowledge of this kit? What is the parts count? How well does it build?

[Tommy124]

I guess you mean the Entex kit? Listed on Scalemates (https://www.scalemates.com/kits/208463-entex-industries-9048-porsche-924) but only general information there. Google images show open-box images (Ebay, Worthpoint) based on which my guess would be that the kit contains around 80-100 parts...

[Dave Van]

Looks pretty close to Tamiya. I have a mint kit so can't speak to how it builds but it's a Japanese kit. 

[Chuck Kourouklis]

Well, there were a couple Bandai versions, right?  I'm just trying to recall what made it to Entex packaging, because iIrc, the Turbo just had an engine bay insert while the n/a had complete engine detail.

Got a clean Bandai 924 unassembled (and NOT for sale) if anyone wants pics.  With all-opening panels, I'd put parts count at around 150+ for this one with a complete engine.  Kinda par for the course between this, the Jag XJ and the Lotus Esprit, all Bandai-tooled at 1/16 and Entex-boxed at one point or another.

[LotusGuy238]

I have the Bandai 1/16 Porsche 924 in an open box if anyone wants detailed pictures of what is inside.

[Chuck Kourouklis]

Turns out none of us was even close on the parts count for the n/a version: 249 on a conservative, one-pass count thru the instructions sheet, inclusive of various tubes and wires in the engine bay.

Here's what greets you on opening a Bandai box:

though many of the ones you come across in auctions might be missing the inner box dividers.  Here's the parts layout as seen in the instructions:

The engine/exhaust tree is satin plated and the lens reflectors are chrome. The four suspension pieces at the bottom are die cast metal.  Not pictured are non-functional suspension coil springs, fastener screws and rubber tires.

Not much to say personally about fit, but a model seemed to go together decently for the instructions and box cover.

 

[Foxer]

Thanks for those photos, Chuck. I'm 924/944 Fixated because of five owned, but only 2 out of build mode projects. This scale is too large for my preferences but looks like a nice kit and would make a good looking model.

[Chuck Kourouklis]

Sure thing, Mike!  Caught a wild hare about some Bandai 1/16 a while back and hunted a few down.  This one may be the best overall of the group.