absmiami Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 The Rev’s Collection in Naples has one - check their website - think this is basically the same car as the Sebring entry - possibly even THE entry - their research dept has one or two part timers that could tell you - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250 Testa Rossa Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 4 hours ago, absmiami said: The Rev’s Collection in Naples has one - check their website - think this is basically the same car as the Sebring entry - possibly even THE entry - their research dept has one or two part timers that could tell you - The Revs car is the first Abarth built. There are some slight differences to that car compared to the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 Not very interesting but working on the wheel wells. In addition to being different shapes they are not aligned side-to-side with one side being more forward on the body than the other. Trying to minimize the difference with subtle reshaping. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted September 23, 2023 Author Share Posted September 23, 2023 Progress on the Abarth interior. Â 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted September 24, 2023 Author Share Posted September 24, 2023 (edited) Made the mounting flange for the rear quarter windows, not how they did it on the 1:1 but similar to what they did on the Carrera GT Relocated and opened the torsion bar access hole in the rear fender to align with the chassis Made the air intake panel on the engine cover - not provided in the kit Edited September 25, 2023 by afx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschercr Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Coming along very nicely, JC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250 Testa Rossa Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Looking good. This should be a great reference point to when I start mine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted September 25, 2023 Author Share Posted September 25, 2023 On 9/13/2023 at 1:55 PM, absmiami said: Turns out that the 356 Abarth ran the 1964 Sebring 12 - entered as #44 - could i convince you to build it in the Sebring livery for The 64 Sebring group build ?  I’ll even say …. Please … the Racingsportscars site that’s linked in the first page of the Sebring build thread has a picture - - - I would be interested in building the 52 car but I have no source for the decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250 Testa Rossa Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 That car appears to have the built in driving lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted September 27, 2023 Author Share Posted September 27, 2023 (edited) Fuel fill and cap. Edited September 27, 2023 by afx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Still real pretty work, and I love the Abarth. Interesting about the asymmetrical wheel arches. I've encountered that on real "just restored" and customized cars too...along with as much as 7/8" discrepancy in wheelbase side-to-side. Sometimes makes for somewhat challenging handling...  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Lemansdecals.com ? check their site .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted September 28, 2023 Author Share Posted September 28, 2023 23 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said: Still real pretty work, and I love the Abarth. Interesting about the asymmetrical wheel arches. I've encountered that on real "just restored" and customized cars too...along with as much as 7/8" discrepancy in wheelbase side-to-side. Sometimes makes for somewhat challenging handling...  Thanks. Overall I think the craftsman that created the body did a really good job despite the asymmetry. Its not a kit I would recommend to someone as their first resin kit however.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 36 minutes ago, afx said: ...Overall I think the craftsman that created the body did a really good job despite the asymmetry. I agree entirely. For the most part, it's very nice indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 (edited) Aaahhh I am so late to the party here Just loving everything you are doing, especially the in progress work photos with the car on jacks and such…so cool  Digging out my kit’s photos…I got a Fujimi 356 from  an auction and inside it came with James Dean’s 550 Spyder car body as well  Also the larger classy Revell kit Edited September 28, 2023 by Twokidsnosleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted September 28, 2023 Author Share Posted September 28, 2023 6 hours ago, Twokidsnosleep said: Aaahhh I am so late to the party here Just loving everything you are doing, especially the in progress work photos with the car on jacks and such…so cool  Digging out my kit’s photos…I got a Fujimi 356 from  an auction and inside it came with James Dean’s 550 Spyder car body as well  Also the larger classy Revell kit Thanks Scott. Nice score particularly with the bonus 550! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted September 29, 2023 Author Share Posted September 29, 2023 The 356B with the Porsche Rudge wheels from HRM. Â 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 wow, the HRM wheels look so finely molded. They will be perfect for this build...I mean one of the 3 builds! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted September 30, 2023 Author Share Posted September 30, 2023 (edited) Chassis painted and main suspension components install Engine installed Fabricated the exhaust system  Edited September 30, 2023 by afx 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschercr Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Looks Great. Trevor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Yup 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Oh, yeah. That exhaust system is a thing of pure, simple beauty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 Completed dash 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250 Testa Rossa Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Looking really good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 Completed interior 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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