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Note in the photo above I also I modified the rear torsion bar tube so that it can be installed in the chassis (as Porsche did) prior to installing the rear suspension. I also blended in the jack points to remove the kit seam.

Both the 356 and the 911 are unibody construction. On the 911 the chassis pan, boot and engine bay are all painted body color, on the 356 these areas are all black so I made the decision to build up the chassis and paint it as an assembly - hope that works out. The kit's front inner fenders leave significant gaps - I fabricated additional panels and added material to help close these gaps. I test fit fastidiously and need the chassis pan to be locked into position. To achieve this I added a cleat along the sill inside the body. And an alignment pin (made form a bit of wire) in the chassis pan. Locked in horizontally and vertically.

The race cars did not use the electric fans, only the street cars if that helps you decide.

Appreciate the interest gentlemen. Fujimi offers a 356 Convertible but I don't have that in the stash. I do have: 356A Speedster - black body 356A Coupe - center 356B/C Coupe - left Some of the distinguishing features that identify a 356A from a 356B/C peaked nose in the font valance smaller hood and engine cover, different shape as well smaller glass openings in the greenhouse There is very little outwardly difference between a 356B and a 356C, that's why Fujimi offered the kit as a B/C 356A Speedster: 356A Coupe: 356B/C Coupe:

356 overview and Spotters Guide: https://porsche356registry.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=579966&module_id=479167

Geoff did a great job as usual. I am starting a build of the kit Greg, you can learn from my mistakes.

The Revell '68 kit is great and readily available and you can build it stock, race or custom.

Really like the Ford Falcon, I mean Frontenac.

I really enjoyed building the original kit when I was a rookie builder, looking forward to your efforts with the kit.

I'm pretty familiar with the Fujimi's 911 kit but have yet to take on a 356 build. Externally they bare a family resemblance, under the skin the cars are very different and that is represented in the kits. Haven't settled on which car or even what type I will build but I will share the journey, stay tuned.

Planning a 356 project, starting the research. Found a good restoration video, thought I would share it. If you have any good information on these cars please post it.

Nice work.

Great work.

Thanks for sharing this Jesse.

Fair amount of larger scale F1 builds here: https://race-car-models.proboards.com/board/36/1951-1970-early-championship-contenders

I use various shaped grinding or carving bits turn by hand in a pin vise. I drill a small hole first and work slowly up to the final size hole I need. A round rat tail file will also work for larger diameter holes.

Saw this little hot rod in downtown Annapolis on Sunday.

Fabricated the auxiliary light buckets in the front valance.

Good looking project.

I would recommend you do a search for model car body preparation videos to help get you started.

Very nice.

Nice looking project.