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[BaseGTR]

Hi guys, does anyone make a 1:18 porsche 964/993 rs rollcage like the style pictured below with 2 crossed bars behind the driver and 1 behind the window?

Can be full or half cage, would prefer half cage. Closest I've found so far is this from legende-miniatures http://www.legende-m...es/page139.html
but it would require chopping up and refixing to look right. Thanks.

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[Craig]

I'm not sure, but I think you'd be able to make one easily enough. I've seen a few members here make them :)

[ibj40]

If it were me, and I have tried to create roll bar/roll cage arrangements for custom models, it is easier to begin with a kit, such as you have shown, and then make the minor adjustments to customize.

[slartibartfast229]

When the system allows me to upload images again, I will show what I use - hollow plastic tube.
Solid wire can be inserted to keep the shape and add strength.

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Edited by slartibartfast229, 10 January 2018 - 10:19 AM.

[BaseGTR]

Cheers guy's. I think starting with a kit would be better as it would save me measuring all the interior dimensions.

Slartibartfast229 - can't see your picture, do you have any other way to upload?

[slartibartfast229]

 baseb8, on 10 January 2018 - 10:44 AM, said:

Cheers guy's. I think starting with a kit would be better as it would save me measuring all the interior dimensions.

Slartibartfast229 - can't see your picture, do you have any other way to upload?

No other upload option that I know of!
I don't know what causes the problem so I will try again.
It's irritating, and happens from time to time.
Another fail.....
I will try again later......
Grrrrrrrrr!

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Edited by slartibartfast229, 10 January 2018 - 11:09 AM.

[wrx_triggerhappy]

You might have luck with some of the old AUTOart Porsche GT3 models. I think a couple of them came with the cage though I believe it was only the mid section with no rear or front arms. Otherwise, tube it bro.

[Folowiz]

Yes try to look for a cheap RSR / cup Autoart ( RS rollcage would be perfect but expensive ). Sometimes there is some with little exterior damage on eBay for like 20/30 euros

[BaseGTR]

Cheers guys. The Autoart's that are caged are 996's so a different shaped caged and hard to find. The old UT caged 993's would be perfect but they are quite rare.

If it's significantly cheaper, I will build one otherwise may just go with the legends miniatures one.

[slartibartfast229]

Evergreen produce a series of hollow tube, although that wasn't what I tried to upload:
https://evergreensca...lysytrene-tubes

[Folowiz]

 baseb8, on 10 January 2018 - 12:42 PM, said:

Cheers guys. The Autoart's that are caged are 996's so a different shaped caged and hard to find. The old UT caged 993's would be perfect but they are quite rare.

If it's significantly cheaper, I will build one otherwise may just go with the legends miniatures one.

What about GT Spirit 993's ? The cup one isn't to much expensive as it's not as rare as the RS ClubSport. Plus it would be the exact shape you want I think ?

[BaseGTR]

 Folowiz, on 10 January 2018 - 01:42 PM, said:

 baseb8, on 10 January 2018 - 12:42 PM, said:

Cheers guys. The Autoart's that are caged are 996's so a different shaped caged and hard to find. The old UT caged 993's would be perfect but they are quite rare.

If it's significantly cheaper, I will build one otherwise may just go with the legends miniatures one.

What about GT Spirit 993's ? The cup one isn't to much expensive as it's not as rare as the RS ClubSport. Plus it would be the exact shape you want I think ?

They would be perfect too although I'd have no use for the rest of the car.

 slartibartfast229, on 10 January 2018 - 01:00 PM, said:

Evergreen produce a series of hollow tube, although that wasn't what I tried to upload:
https://evergreensca...lysytrene-tubes

Do you know of any shops that sell what you have?

[slartibartfast229]

 baseb8, on 10 January 2018 - 10:22 PM, said:

 Folowiz, on 10 January 2018 - 01:42 PM, said:

 baseb8, on 10 January 2018 - 12:42 PM, said:

Cheers guys. The Autoart's that are caged are 996's so a different shaped caged and hard to find. The old UT caged 993's would be perfect but they are quite rare.

If it's significantly cheaper, I will build one otherwise may just go with the legends miniatures one.

What about GT Spirit 993's ? The cup one isn't to much expensive as it's not as rare as the RS ClubSport. Plus it would be the exact shape you want I think ?

They would be perfect too although I'd have no use for the rest of the car.

 slartibartfast229, on 10 January 2018 - 01:00 PM, said:

Evergreen produce a series of hollow tube, although that wasn't what I tried to upload:
https://evergreensca...lysytrene-tubes

Do you know of any shops that sell what you have?

http://www.modelsfor...Tube-3/32-(0.93)
This is not the same as I use (but it should suit), and I will try again to upload the picture in the next reply.....

Edited by slartibartfast229, 11 January 2018 - 08:00 AM.

[BaseGTR]

Cheers mate I'll take a look