Turbo95187

I am now thinking of the Carrera engine myself. While it was an important engine in the history of the early Porsches, race and road, I am not huge fan of the Furhman Typ 547 engine. But I think it would be a lot of fun to build. It is a very good kit, very little clean up needed of parts and the way it fits together without any issues is great. Very Tamiya like in quality and fit. While not cheap, I am willing to pay the price for such a great kit. I should have some more bench time tonight so there should be some more updates tomorrow.

Now it is time to build up the cylinder heads. Each side has a clear head with valves you need to put in. Valves are made up of the valve stem, the valve it'self and a spring. The holes the stems go in have the proper angle so there is no fumbling around, trying to get the correct valve angle. Both finished.

Rich!!! It will be. I'm about ready to pack up the car with a few kits and hunker down in the shop with you! We could have a super model-a-thon!!!! I'm glad you like it Rich. I will bring it up once it's finished - I'm not going years without coming up again.

Once the crank is built up, it is put into the crankcase which is a horizontally split clear part. Once the top half of the case is attached, you then attach the cylinder barrels, which are also clear.

Time to build the crank! The piston/conrod attaches to the crank with a cap and two screws. If you have sausages for fingers like me, this is rather tricky and caused a lot of fumbling and cursing.

Very sweet builds! Thank you for sharing

Thanks! I wanted this for years so I treated myself to it for my b-day right before all this crazy stuff started. Perfect to while away the quarantine blues. I will continue to update this as I get more completed

I recently picked up this kit and decided to tuck into it. First part is to build the pistons and connecting rods. Each piston is comprised of four parts. Two piston halves, a conrod and pin to allow the piston to articulate. The parts fit together with a simple press fit and the built up fit is excellent. Half of the pistons are done now.

I notice you are in Chambersburg, not far away. If you would ever be up for a cup of coffee and telling lies, I mean swapping tall tales, uh, I REALLY mean discussing our fabulous builds, I would welcome the opportunity.

Beautiful Rich, as always. It's always a pleasure and treat to receive an email from you with your latest progress pictures or to visit and see the mouth watering display of builds you have.

New user here - been building since I was a young kid, my first build was the Amt/Ertl 1/24 American LaFrance ladder truck with my father. Since then, I have been building race cars and airplanes. Being an Aerospace Engineer I really enjoy looking at the aerodynamics of the cars I build and determining how they work. As we all do, I have a large stash but am always on the lookout for those holy grail kits that slipped through my hands when younger. Not sure if I will post any of my builds or in progress works as my skills are not up to the standards of the builders here, but I am taking inspiration and learning skills I will be putting to use. Brett