Kremer K3 back on the bench

[monkeyclaw]

Hey Guys; Finally got this one back on the bench! I am building this car the way the real cars were built....using the A/B/C pillars and roof section from the Tamiya 1/12 Martini 935; The new roof Trailing section was fabbed and added; and then the new rear deck section. This car is being done with seperate body panels all the way around; so this had to be done 1st to establish the new "tub" shape, and mounting points....the chassis has already been radically modified to accept the twin turbo engine assembly and "upside down" gearbox and larger cooler. This particular car will be the 1980 Lemans Sach's car of Dick Barbour; I am using these body parts for "patterns" for future resin so that I can build several of these over the coming year (including the "Apple" car). The body has come along nicely so far with NO filler at all; but will require a bit to properly shape the new rear quater panels. Tackling the new front clip will be the most challenging part of the build up, due to the overwhelming amount of compound curves....have a look..............Matt

Edited December 15, 2008 by monkeyclaw

[3men2s]

YOU R BUILDING ONE OF MY FAVORITE PORSCHES

AND I LIKE THE WAY IS GETTING DONE, VERY FEARS PROJECT

THANKS FOR SHARING AND I WILL BE WATCHING AND LEARNING.

[monkeyclaw]

Thanks; I will keep you posted as this one progresses....BTW; Just had this car over @ Dick Barbours shop last week for Q/A , he is pleased with the progress on this car as well, and is looking forward to adding it to HIS collection.......After Tamiya-Con (LOL) matt

[ScaleCentral]

I have the Barbour racing 1979 transkit you made and am very please with it. If you plan to offer these at a later date, please include me as I will definitely buy one. I would love to do the LeMans winner or the Apple.

Nic

[Brendan]

I would take one if you're offering to make them as a transkit. I also have a 935 that is junked up if you need parts. Just let me know. Can't wait to see how this turns out.

[monkeyclaw]

Thanks guys! I am using this car as a "testbed" which is the prototype model....that way I can make sure it all fits together well; and learn how to (and not to) be able to use the patterns to make a good resin set that works..... I typically go through this stage; then to a complete model; then come back and use the patterns to make the actual parts for reproduction; I do plan on bringing this to resin, but it will not be until May that I am able to do so; along with the complete Twin Turbo conversion fo the engine as well....as I have plans for this car (among others) to go to Tamiya con in April 09. I very much appreciate the support; and hope that you guys like the parts and they serve you well in your projects....and for Brendan....I can ALWAYS use another parts car....especially the engine...it is really nice to display a standed engine along with these big cars........email me with details about the 935 junker..... Matt

monkeyclaw62@aol.com

[Nick F40]

I'll be watching this one! This is just so cool looking.