Porsche 356

[absmiami]

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 - 

[250 Testa Rossa]

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. 

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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.

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Progress on the Abarth interior.

 

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• 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

[porschercr]

Coming along very nicely, JC.

[250 Testa Rossa]

Looking good. This should be a great reference point to when I start mine.

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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.

[250 Testa Rossa]

That car appears to have the built in driving lights. 

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Fuel fill and cap. 

Edited September 27, 2023 by afx

[Ace-Garageguy]

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...   

[absmiami]

Lemansdecals.com ?

check their site ..

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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.

 

[Ace-Garageguy]

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.

[Twokidsnosleep]

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

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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!

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The 356B with the Porsche Rudge wheels from HRM.

 

[Pierre Rivard]

wow, the HRM wheels look so finely molded. They will be perfect for this build...I mean one of the 3 builds!

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• Chassis painted and main suspension components install
• Engine installed
• Fabricated the exhaust system

 

Edited September 30, 2023 by afx

[porschercr]

Looks Great.

Trevor

[absmiami]

Yup

[Straightliner59]

Oh, yeah. That exhaust system is a thing of pure, simple beauty.

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Completed dash

[250 Testa Rossa]

Looking really good!

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Completed interior