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That is one impressive kit and you are doing a great build of it Jeff.

Great project Ashley, Can ask where the wheels came from?

Your welcome Alan. The number illumination lights were to help the scorers see the car numbers at night. No GPS transponders or back lit numbers in those days.

Very nice Bruce.

The ultimate Singer - at least for now.

Thanks for sharing this Michael. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sugkS16fZXg

Good news Bill - Theon Design Singer-esque recreation starting at only £150K.

Nice work Anders.

Good riddance.

Driving lights and Ray Dot mirror: Flip up fuel cap and number illumination lights: The Ray Dot mirrors were ubiquitous in the 60s, many race cars used them.

I believe step 1 is admitting you have a problem - sounds like he is moving in that direction.

Note the 911R style side window vents.

Very clever.

I don't cast resin either but I know (2) very good casters you could talk to when you're ready.

RUF Yellowbird https://petrolicious.com/articles/this-is-what-it-s-like-to-own-a-ruf-yellowbird

Thanks Dann and yes lots of study goes into my builds - that's why they take so long! I also mockup and test fit ad nauseam. I like to build the kit completely or as close as I can get before I start painting.

and the 914/8 - only (2) produced. Ferry Porsche’s 60th birthday present Ferdinand Piech’s personal car

Or track safety car.

Great project.

Very nice Bruce.

The factory made a few hot rods of it’s own, the 911 ST being one of them. Considering Porsche's racing pedigree, it was no surprise that the 911 was immediately successful on the racing track. The German manufacturer were also keen to develop a proper competition version but throughout the 1960s struggled to find a configuration that would be competitive in international events and also meet homologation requirements. Instead of offering complete racing cars, Porsche generally only sold conversion kits for customers to convert road cars. Ahead of the 1970 season, the latest package was known internally as the ST and was created specifically for road rallies, where the 911 Rs and T/Rs had proven very successful in 1969. A regulation revision for 1970 allowed the track to be widened, which enabled Porsche to fit considerably wider wheels and tyres. Considerable weight was stripped from the 911 by using thinner gauge steel for the roof and part of the floorpan. Depending on the customer's wishes and budget, the ST could also be equipped with aluminium doors, plexiglass windows and a choice of fuel tank sizes. The stripped down chassis was powered by a modified version of the 2.2-litre flat six available in the road cars. As only the bore was allowed to be increased, the competition engine displaced 2.3 litres, which was well short of the 2.5-litre limit for the class the 911 ST 2.3 was due to compete in. Equipped with a pair of triple-choke Webers and high compression pistons, the engine produced in excess of 230 bhp. While some cars were fitted with the standard 911 gearbox, some also boasted the sturdier Type 915, five-speed gearbox. In its lightest configuration, the 911 ST 2.3 tipped the scales at just 840 kg (1852 lbs). It is understood that Porsche produced three dozen 911s to ST specification, using the lightweight shell. Each was built to custom order, so no two were exactly alike. They were also raced extensively and for several seasons, and many were upgraded to ST 2.5 specification, using a further enlarged version of the flat six engine. Porsche also fielded these cars in important events, like the Monte Carlo Rally, which the very first ST immediately won at its January, 1970 debut. It was the start of a hugely successful season, which saw Porsche crowned International Rally Championship. Porsche 911s would also dominate the GT class at international events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Encouraged by the success of the 911 ST, Porsche finally committed to a series production competition version of the 911; the Carrera RSR of 1973, and the rest is history. Little known today, the ST was hugely successful both in road races and rallies during the early 1970s.