MotorHelix 1:64 RWB 993 Army Girl in metallic purple with its magnetic engine accessory

MotorHelix 1:64 RWB 993 Army Girl: Purple Paint and a Magnetic Engine

MotorHelix 1:64 RWB 993 Army Girl: A Closer Look

By Scale Metals

Some RWB cars are easy to recognize from across a room. Army Girl is one of them. MotorHelix’s RWB-licensed 1:64 Porsche RWB 993 Army Girl takes that familiar widebody shape, adds a chameleon metallic-purple finish, and includes a separate magnetic air-cooled engine for the display.

The full-size Army Girl is a named RWB 993 coupe, not a factory Porsche special edition. The RWB Registry records its build at RWB headquarters in Kashiwa in May 2015 and notes that it was originally white before being repainted purple in January 2017 (RWB Registry). That later purple identity is the one reflected in this MotorHelix model. For collectors who follow Akira Nakai’s work, it is a particularly recognizable subject.

Several brands have produced their own Army Girl models, but the paint is the first thing that stands out on this one. Depending on the light, the finish moves between deep purple and blue-purple. The metallic flake looks evenly distributed, giving the body a clean, consistent appearance rather than an overly glittery one.

Front three-quarter view of the metallic-purple MotorHelix Army Girl with its engine accessory — image 1 of 8
Figure 1. The purple Army Girl model is shown from the front three-quarter angle with the separate engine accessory alongside it.

Widebody Shape and Army Girl Graphics

The model carries the main RWB visual cues: broad overfenders, a tall GT-style rear wing, and white fang-like canards around the front bumper. The widebody treatment is built up with numerous separate sections, so the shape has a useful sense of depth rather than relying on printed lines alone.

The side skirts carry the familiar ARMY ♥ GIRL lettering, while RAUH-Welt sits across the top of the windshield. These graphics are central to the car’s identity, and their placement is clear against the purple bodywork and white accents.

Rear three-quarter view showing the Army Girl tail lights, exhaust tips and large rear wing — image 2 of 8
Figure 2. A rear three-quarter view highlights the full-width rear light treatment, twin exhaust outlets and raised wing.
Side profile of the RWB 993 Army Girl showing white overfender accents and low stance — image 3 of 8
Figure 3. The side profile shows the low ride height, thin-spoke wheels, white overfender edging and ARMY ♥ GIRL side graphic.

Small Parts, Wheels and Stance

The headlights, turn signals, tail lights and exhaust tips are separate pieces, giving the front and rear a more layered appearance. Small additions such as the red tow hook also help break up the darker areas of the body.

The thin-spoke wheels suit the car well. There is brake detail visible behind them, and the wheel-and-tire package sits neatly within the exaggerated arches. Just as importantly, the model keeps the very low stance associated with the real Army Girl rather than raising the body to make the wheels easier to see.

Low front three-quarter view of the MotorHelix RWB 993 showing headlights and front canards — image 4 of 8
Figure 4. A closer front three-quarter angle shows the lamp assemblies, front bumper openings and white canards.
Head-on view of the purple Army Girl model with RAUH-Welt windshield lettering — image 5 of 8
Figure 5. The head-on view makes the windshield banner, round headlights and wide front bumper treatment easy to compare.
Overhead view of the RWB 993 Army Girl showing the roof, rear window and GT wing — image 6 of 8
Figure 6. From above, the purple roof, rear-window slats, windshield lettering and full width of the rear wing are visible.
Underbody view of the 1:64 Army Girl showing the black chassis and molded mechanical detail — image 7 of 8
Figure 7. The underside has a black chassis with molded mechanical and exhaust detail rather than a completely flat base.

The Magnetic Engine Adds to the Display

Alongside the car, MotorHelix includes a small magnetic air-cooled engine model. It can be attached to the display base or placed separately, giving collectors two ways to arrange the set. This is the feature that most clearly distinguishes the release from a straightforward Army Girl replica.

The accessory also makes sense for the subject. Porsche identifies the 993 as the last 911 generation to use an air-cooled engine, so the extra piece connects directly with the base car’s history rather than serving as an unrelated ornament. Porsche’s 993 overview provides that background.

MotorHelix Army Girl and magnetic air-cooled engine arranged on the black display base — image 8 of 8
Figure 8. The car and engine accessory form a compact display on the black RWB 993 base.

Army Girl is already a familiar name among RWB collectors, and there is no shortage of model versions to choose from. With this MotorHelix release, the appeal comes down to a convincing combination of color, stance and small-part detail, with the engine accessory adding something genuinely useful for display. It works well as a single model, but it makes even more sense when the car and engine are shown together.

References

  1. RWB Registry — Army Girl
  2. Porsche — 911 (type 993): seven things you need to know
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