Okay, let’s talk about this Porsche 911, but not just any 911. We’re talking about “Rexy”. First off, I stumbled upon some info online about this car. I mean, who names their car Rexy? Turns out, it’s a Porsche 911 GT3 R, but the fans call it the 911 GT3 Rawr. Get it? Like a dinosaur? It’s bright green, looks like it’s got a toothy grin for a mouth, and even has these tiny arms painted on the doors. It’s kind of ridiculous, but I love it!
So, I started digging around. Apparently, Porsche’s been all about “driving in its most beautiful form” for like 60 years. But for some big event in 2023, they switched it up to “celebrating in its most beautiful form”. All of this was to mark 60 years of the 911. Fancy, huh?
Then I found out that Rexy made a splash at the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Now, I’m not a huge racing guy, but even I know that’s a big deal. There were tons of stories from that event, but this car, the Project 1 – AO No. 56 Porsche 911 RSR, was the one that caught my eye.
I decided I had to make my own tribute to Rexy. I mean, how could I not? So, I grabbed my tools, got some bright green paint that matched Rexy’s shade – and let me tell you, finding that exact green was a pain in the butt! But I found it in some corner shop, got lucky!
Bringing Rexy to Life
I got this model Porsche 911, a pretty standard one, and started by taking it apart. I cleaned each piece, making sure there was no dust or anything that could mess up the paint job. It’s all about the details, you know?
Then came the fun part – painting! I carefully applied that bright green paint, layer by layer. It was a slow process. I let each layer dry properly before adding the next. Patience is key, my friends. After the green was done, I went in and hand-painted the little details, like the toothy grin and those tiny arms. It was tricky, but man, seeing it come together was so satisfying.
I also added some small decals I found online to match the ones on the real Rexy. It’s the little things that make it look legit, right?
The Final Touches
Once everything was painted and dry, I carefully put the model back together. I even added a clear coat to protect the paint and give it that nice, glossy finish like a real race car. And there it was, my very own mini Rexy.
- Took the model apart and cleaned every bit.
- Painted it that crazy bright green, layer by layer.
- Hand-painted the details and added some decals.
- Put it all back together and gave it a shiny top coat.
It might not be as fast or as famous as the real Rexy, but I’m pretty proud of my little project. It’s a cool reminder of that awesome car and the race it was part of. Plus, it looks pretty sweet on my shelf!
So there you have it, my Rexy story. It was a fun little adventure, and I think the end result is pretty cool. What do you guys think?
