Build the Porsche 917kh - Pack 1 - Stages 1-4

We have the awesome release from the folks over at

Build the Le Mans Porsche 917kh which was featured in the Steve McQueen film "Le Mans" 1971. The first Porsche in history to win the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1970. Step by step, build this magnificent 1/8 scale metal reproduction of the Porsche 917KH, designed as the 21st century competition car. It measures 53,6 x 25,4 x 11,5 cm and will weigh more then 6kg. IXO Collections are sending me each part for review.

00:00 Introduction
03:59 - Stage 1 - Headlight
07:25 - Stage 2 - Steering Wheel and First Tyre
10:24 - Stage 3 - First Suspension Parts and Brake Disc
18:31 - Stage 4 - Starting the Transmission

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[davidgriffiths]

Just received my delivery of pack 1 stages 1-4 of the 917kh! Yay! After watching your channel for a number of years I’ve finally taken the plunge and entered the Partworks Cosmos! Thanks Wayne for all you do! BFN David

[mbwoods]

Received my 1st pack Monday morning, and for some strange reason got 2 no.2 mags, and 1 each of no.3 and no.4 but missing no.1 mag!! Got in touch with them and they're sending me no.1 mag asap!

[bobbybates]

What a good start to the week to see another brand new build

[fsr]

Fantastic looking car, I've already subscribed to the IXO PEUGOT and the modelspace Ford GT40. Great tutorial thanks for posting.

[davidgriffiths]

Observations on building 917KH Pack 1 - Stages 1 -4 :
1. Enjoyed putting it all together - took about an hour overall. Looking forward to Pack 2! Quality of the parts is very good. Mostly metal!
2. The tyres are rigid plastic rather than rubber - was a little disappointed at first, but thinking on - racing car tyres were often inflated to high pressures, so probably not unrepresentative. The wheel is heavy - 149g.
3. Fitting the left headlight (chrome) trim (1E) into the headlight housing (1D) was an absolute pain - the fit was tight and difficult, but got it in eventually.
4. The transmission seal (4E) fixing to the gearbox housing (4A) - is it supposed to rotate ?
5. Suspension hub carrier (3K) - fitting to upper and lower swing arms (3A & 3I) - will need oiling as they are stiff.

[synthlord]

This looks fantastic so far! If only I had more money. Lol

[GPGPapercraftTX]

My father was VP for Gulf Oil public relations when they did Steve McQueen's movie. I'm certain we never met Steve. I'm also certain we were in the pits when they ran these Porsches on a track near LA. We all had Gulf racing wind breakers to wear at the race. My dad's is all that is left. He must have been awful round then 'cause it fit me when I wore it to photograph the last car show here in town. I'm powerful likely to do up my next Camaro in Gulf livery.

[julieblundell]

Hello Wayne, great video on a new build, a lovely car, I had a Dinky when I was a kid, I can't wait to see the Steve McQueen figure, Lee.

[daviddrennon]

Hey again Wayne!
There has been some concern about shipping delays from IXO. I ordered the first 3 boxes on 11/7/21. Received them here in Charleston SC ON 11/12/21. Enjoyed watching the videos on the first 6 boxes. Hope to see more on this build very soon.

[ianknights]

Thanks Wayne that is one beautiful car I ordered it straight away after the stream last Thursday it's going to look amazing next to the Ford GT40, and also what a terrific compliment to the build giving away a free 1/8 figurine, worth it just for that 👏👏

[robfarrell]

Hi Wayne Very nice looking 917. As impressive as those metal body parts are dont forget that real race cars do not have metal wings and bonnet etc. Robert

[DeickFranfan]

Oh my dear friend the legendary Porsche 917K lemans the jewel in the crown 👑 movie of my favorite star Steve Mqueen amazing scale model oh you are incredible to show your creativity in your hands in making such a car 🏵🏆🥇👍👌💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎

[gregcarter]

I'd love to have those metal Brake Disc Covers for both the Shelby Cobra, and the Eleanor models.

[HugoSoaresCollector]

Hello Wayne.
The pieces 3B + 3F + 3J, in the magazines have a number in a yellow color. There are also a number on the pieces.
Big hug.

[cashbb]

That’s a sweet motor. Ecto wheels were the same I believe👍🏻

[paulpurda]

Hi Wayne. I think the Knight Rider build does its wheels the same way as well. Detail on this build though fantastic and look like they ship internationally.

[darrenhall]

Looks like a great build, McLaren F1 are using that livery at the Monaco grand prix this weekend and it looks awesome

[GJS]

THIS is the car I've been waiting for; in the right colours too! I have tried to subscribe to this from the IXO website, so I can follow along, but it's "temporarily" out of stock already! Doesn't fill me with confidence that we'll actually receive all 25(!) packs...

[tinnedtea]

You will be taking out a mortgage for all the builds you have going lol 🤑👍 Cheers Wayne.

[cratecruncher]

Your tires will look more real if you sand the treads. Same goes for the brake discs but chuck them into a drill and hold the sandpaper against the friction surfaces while spinning. It will look "brilliant". The brown part is half of a ZF transmission. Your engine block will look like a brown rectangular box and attach at the back to the ZF.