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Porsche 911 – the air cooled years (1963-1997) 1964 Welly 911 (901) – The first full production year. This Welly is a recent release to the market outside of Porsche dealers and the Porsche museum and recommended. 1969 Hachette 911S (901) – upgraded S model 911 with longer wheelbase and wider rear fenders. Released as part of the Hachette magazine subscription series in Europe. 1972 Leo Models 911S – (901) S model 911. Another Hachette subscription release in Europe. 1974 EBBRO 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 – Track ready 911. One of the finest diecast Porsches in 1/24 scale. Highly detailed and recommended. 1984 Welly 911 Carrera Turbo (930) – Turbo horsepower! Great bargain at $9.99 at the drug store. 1989 Maisto 911 Speedster (964) - Porsche Special Edition model. Unusual for Maisto but a welcome release. 1990 Welly 911 Carrera Turbo (964) – Another bargain turbo marvel at the drug store. 1990 Corgi 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (964) – Unique release in 24th scale by CORGI with battery powered lights and horn but unfortunately tinted windows and headlamps. Please add comments and more photos of air cooled 911s 1/24 diecasts.

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Do you have a date on the Hooper photo. Looks definitely '30s and wondering if it was converted to war work in the '40s? Just curious.

Looking real good.

I am watching as I have this project in my stash.

Nice saves and appreciate the descriptions of your work.

It looks like there is even a spot for your call box per the bottom right corner of the photo.

It looks to be a very ambitious project but one I am sure you can do justice to.

Outstanding!! Thanks for adding the new photos.

Well that is a good start and you chose one of my favorite subjects the Porsche 904 GTS. I am going to have to watch this one.

Looking good In the neighborhood especially with your laying hands upon it.

This is so sad to see. I hope you are able to restore your models to all their greatness.

Very impressive. The added details are amazing.

I have not seen the Chevrolet before so thanks for posting. Looks intriguing like it is ready to take a load of tourists from the station to the hotel.

Thank you for the pictures and the links. They bring back a lot of memories.

Corgi 1/24 Porsche 1990 (964) Cabriolet I did not know that CORGI ever made 1/24 diecasts before I found this Porsche. It is the only 911 cabriolet I can think of not counting the Maisto 911 Speedster. It is quite accurate but the yellow tinted windshield, back window, and headlamps are a let down and will need to be replaced. According to the box it is also available as a Targa version.

Super job.

Very interesting prototype, thanks for posting.

The model, description, and photos are by Scott Kercher. Cunningham C4R, Le Mans trials, 1954. The Paul Fisher resin kit. I kept the body, wheels, tires, brakes and knock off, the dash and steering wheel, one seat, and the 2 front headlights and driving lights. Everything else was scratchbuilt,or kitbashed/ modified. Hood was cut out and a vacuformed one replaced it, with 34 louvers made from quarter round strips. Chassis started as one from a Monogram Cobra, filed down to represent the oval tubing used and front suspension was made up from the parts box. Engine is from an AMT '58 Chrysler [I think] with a 4 log manifold and carbs and trumpets from Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland. Inner fenders and firewall made from sheet stock. Interior made up from sheet stock, with new transmission hump to better represent the Cadillac 3-speed used at Le Mans. The passenger side floor is about 3 inches higher than the drivers side because the battery lives in the footwell. A "shorty seat" from the parts box fills in for the passenger seat. The rear curtain is cigarette pack paper, painted black. I included a scissors jack, door hinges, door panel frames, interior door handle, and a fire extinguisher. There are a few modifications that should be made to the model if you are doing the #2 car. The doors and cowls are different, and I added an extra louver to the bottom set on the front fenders. The radiator blind is made from cigarette paper, white glued to the front. Hood straps made from masking tape and wire. Fabric tonneau made from a piece of cloth, and painted Humbrol RAF equipment blue along with the seats. Body paint is Tamiya Racing White from the rattle can with the stripes air brushed on with a mix of Tamiya acrylics. Wheels are Humbrol Metalcoat. Decals were re-sized as I thought what was given was a bit too big. Florida plate is a zerox reduction from a magazine! Finally, I want to thank Gary McNutt for the model, the inspiration and his archives, Rich Cherosky for the vacuformed hood, Mike Sells for the decals, and Tommy Kortman for the many photos of the real thing at the Simeone Foundation.

Very nicely done build on this iconic racer.

Looking good Randy. I am getting jealous of your productivity but keep the pictures coming. I believe the metal plate is the bottom of the transmission which is separate from the bell housing. You can see it in the drawing by looking over the front wheel.

Did you mean the red convertible 356 then it is a 1961.

Good catch on the K&R, I had forgotten about it.

Can not tell it is a model. Looks just like studio shots Mazda would have used. Congratulations.

Excellent build. Really captures the look of the 1:1.