Porsche 356

[porschercr]

Great work on making the B hood fit. That A hood was sloppy..

 

[afx]

I have a nice diecast model of 356/1 the first Porsche.

[Justin Porter]

This is so fun to follow because the 356's have such a reputation for their detail and their intricacy. 

[Rich Chernosky]

JC....your post has prompted me to dig out my 3  Fujimi 356 kits.  They are the#27 356 B/c 2000GS cpe,  #28 356 B/C 2000GS roadster, and #29 356 B/C 1600GS roadster.  My approach to these kits is a little different and hopefully it will add to your wonderful WIP.  I will be using some of your mods as they make sense but am only going so far with these kits as I don't want to step on your post.  Explanation below both pictures.

This is the Porsche 356 B/C 200GS coupe. Body was painted with nail polish in 2006 then foiled and polished . I recently de-sprued all the parts and sorted them into painting bags. The identifying numbers were left on for obvious reasons but also as  something to hold onto while spraying. This process does two things. It helps to aquaint me with the assembly (some sub-assembly done)  and stops a lot of the delicate parts from being broken on the sprue. And they are v-e-r-y delicate. I rarely lose parts. All of the parts still have to be cleaned before painting. That is also delicate work and will have to wait until my left hand heals from a bicycle accident. 

This is what you are up against with this kit. This one is the #29 Porsche 356 B/C 1600GS roadster.  AS yet untouched.  Amazing how much room there is in the box after you de-sprue everything and sort it. A lot less intimidating.  There are some subtle differences between the 2000GS and the 1600GS. Mostly in the engine and body work. Several of the sprues are the same. There are lots of extra parts to do both the B and C versions. And some extra wheels that will find their way onto my Jimmy Flintsone spyder.

[250 Testa Rossa]

I can't wait to get going on mine. 

[afx]

14 hours ago, Rich Chernosky said:

JC....your post has prompted me to dig out my 3  Fujimi 356 kits.  They are the#27 356 B/c 2000GS cpe,  #28 356 B/C 2000GS roadster, and #29 356 B/C 1600GS roadster.  My approach to these kits is a little different and hopefully it will add to your wonderful WIP.  I will be using some of your mods as they make sense but am only going so far with these kits as I don't want to step on your post.  Explanation below both pictures.

This is the Porsche 356 B/C 200GS coupe. Body was painted with nail polish in 2006 then foiled and polished . I recently de-sprued all the parts and sorted them into painting bags. The identifying numbers were left on for obvious reasons but also as  something to hold onto while spraying. This process does two things. It helps to aquaint me with the assembly (some sub-assembly done)  and stops a lot of the delicate parts from being broken on the sprue. And they are v-e-r-y delicate. I rarely lose parts. All of the parts still have to be cleaned before painting. That is also delicate work and will have to wait until my left hand heals from a bicycle accident. 

This is what you are up against with this kit. This one is the #29 Porsche 356 B/C 1600GS roadster.  AS yet untouched.  Amazing how much room there is in the box after you de-sprue everything and sort it. A lot less intimidating.  There are some subtle differences between the 2000GS and the 1600GS. Mostly in the engine and body work. Several of the sprues are the same. There are lots of extra parts to do both the B and C versions. And some extra wheels that will find their way onto my Jimmy Flintsone spyder.

You are a lot more organized in your approach than I am Rich.  Like the color of the Coupe. And yes there are a lot of parts! 

If you don't mind can you share photos of the 1600GS engine parts.  I don't have that version in the stash.  Appears to be similar to the 1500 engine.

 

Edited August 7, 2023 by afx

[afx]

Wish someone would offer a 356SL Gmund trans-kit.

https://revsinstitute.org/the-collection/1949-356sl-gmund-coupe/

[afx]

Or even just a Gmund Coupe trans-kit.

 

[ChrisR]

8 minutes ago, afx said:

Wish someone would offer a 356SL Gmund trans-kit.

https://revsinstitute.org/the-collection/1949-356sl-gmund-coupe/

Profil24 made the Le Mans version.

[stitchdup]

8 minutes ago, afx said:

Wish someone would offer a 356SL Gmund trans-kit.

https://revsinstitute.org/the-collection/1949-356sl-gmund-coupe/

i can print out the side windows covers, i have a transkit file for the crazy porsche that had tracks for snow racing a couple of years back and it includes the covers. its to fit the fujimi A

[Rich Chernosky]

4 hours ago, afx said:

You are a lot more organized in your approach than I am Rich.  Like the color of the Coupe. And yes there are a lot of parts! 

If you don't mind can you share photos of the 1600GS engine parts.  I don't have that version in the stash.  Appears to be similar to the 1500 engine.

JC...rather than take pictures of the sprues, I think the instructions point it out the best.  The engines are the biggest difference.  Its pretty obvious that the 2000 is a continuation  of the 1600 with a few uprgrades.  See below.  As far as my organization is concerned....we both march to a different tune but we still get there just the same.  Hope all this helps...its been a good exchange. 

This is the instructions from the 1600.  Single cam engine with simple airbox and air filters. Exhaust is also simplier.  There are heat exchangers on the lower part of the engine that don't appear on the later 2000 version. Not shown but the gas tank in the front of the car is also different.

Instructions for the 2000. Note the twin cams, improved air box and air filters. Exhaust is also improved and this engine now has twin distributors.  

 

 

[drodg]

I have I believe the 356 B and C kits but have not had the tenacity to tackle them.  I will want to watch your build and keep handy your tips as you build.    If built well which is not an easy undertaking they are beautiful finished cars.   I owned a Togo Brown 356C many years ago.  I stupidly sold it !  Lol!

[afx]

Here is the difference in the boot area with the fuel tanks in place. 

• 356B - white chassis
• 356A - gray chassis

 

Building the engine is a favorite part of the build for me (typically), not so much joy building this little beast.  I would encourage anyone taking this kit on to build up the engine as much as possible before painting.  Everything except the fan and shroud is fully assembled for painting in this photo.  The engine stand is included in the kit.

 

I used kit sprue as large alignment/mounting pins to install the cylinder heads.  I did not bother with the crank shaft and pistons that are included in the kit as they will never be seen.

Edited August 7, 2023 by afx

[TransAmMike]

The 356, especially the speedster were such cool little cars.  Gonna for sure be watching this build.

[Pierre Rivard]

That looks like fantastic and very detailed kits. 

Have you decided if you will do a street or race version?  With your skills I think the mods to do a Le Mans racer would be doable...

[afx]

10 hours ago, Pierre Rivard said:

That looks like fantastic and very detailed kits. 

Have you decided if you will do a street or race version?  With your skills I think the mods to do a Le Mans racer would be doable...

Thank you Pierre.  I am thinking race or rally for the A body and Outlaw-ish for the B.  A lot will depend on what I can do to lower the stance - not easy on this kit.

[afx]

I'm adding mounting pins anywhere I can in hope it will keep me sane during final assembly.

Edited August 9, 2023 by afx

[NOBLNG]

Wow, that thing is sure detailed! Good plan with the pins everywhere. I haven’t opened the box on mine yet…I think I’m scared to.?

[Dann Tier]

Looking Brilliant!!....looking forward to more!!

[afx]

6 hours ago, NOBLNG said:

Wow, that thing is sure detailed! Good plan with the pins everywhere. I haven’t opened the box on mine yet…I think I’m scared to.?

It is very detailed but not well engineered regarding assembly.  It takes study to develop a plan of attack but it is doable. 

[afx]

6 hours ago, Dann Tier said:

Looking Brilliant!!....looking forward to more!!

Thank you my friend, I've been enjoying your Countach build.

[afx]

Need to lower the rear suspension for sure to get it to at least sit level. 

Edited August 9, 2023 by afx

[Phildaupho]

Your WIP will be a great help to me once I get around to building a 356 which has been on my want to build list for many years

[afx]

11 hours ago, Phildaupho said:

Your WIP will be a great help to me once I get around to building a 356 which has been on my want to build list for many years

Hope it helps Phil.

[afx]

Better: Front OOB, rear modified.

Edited August 10, 2023 by afx