om617 Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 Picked up this old dust/gluebomb rally version of the 911 Carrera RS. I have taken it apart as gently as i could,and did not brake anything besides a rear spindle and some lug-nuts. Wanted to go for something ala Singer,or some modern style on this,keep original bodywork and such,but give it a nice ride height,some fat wheels,and maby some little tweeks on the engine. Not turbo because turbo Porsches sound like hairdryers,it will be N/A. Here is what i have to work with so far. The wheels and tires are brand new from the Fujimi flatnose turbo. My inspiration. But i do want the RS spoiler from the kit.
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 Very nice. I agree about the turbo-911 sound, but it's sure hard to beat the N-A exhaust note. Thanks too for the heads-up on the Fujimi flatnose rolling stock. Exactly what I've been needing for a stalled project. Singer, yes. If I had the bucks for one, I'd happily live in a tent next to it. Good looking work you have going on here.
om617 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Posted May 14, 2014 Thanks Bill. The wheels are from the non-enthusiast version,the kit goes cheap on Ebay now days. Yes me too, they are the perfect mix of modern and classic,also said to be beautiful made. Some assume it`s just bolt on parts. Thanks Fabrizio.
Jaguar man 21 Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 I've got I set of those Fuch alloys i love so much I'm not Even putting them on a kit
jaymcminn Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) Enjoy that kit. I recently built one of these as a Magnus Walker-esque canyon carver (it's my avatar pic, BTW) and it took a fair amount of surgery to get it to sit low enough for my taste. I really like those wide Fuchs wheels you're planning to use! Edited May 15, 2014 by jaymcminn
om617 Posted May 16, 2014 Author Posted May 16, 2014 Jason: I just read thru you`re wip threat and there was some great tip there. I ordered the decals as well. The seat buckles you have looks really great,may i ask where you got them?
afx Posted May 16, 2014 Posted May 16, 2014 Tommy, I'll be watching this one. I am a big Porsche fan.
Eric N. Posted May 16, 2014 Posted May 16, 2014 Wow, I just started working on that same kit! I love the Singer cars. I going Gulf blue & Orange. Maybe i'll get some pics up, I'm working slow these days. Eric
jaymcminn Posted May 16, 2014 Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) Jason: I just read thru you`re wip threat and there was some great tip there. I ordered the decals as well. The seat buckles youhave looks really great,may i ask where you got them?The seat belt hardware is from a Detail Master set. Pretty basic compared to some of the PE stuff from the Japanese manufacturers, but it does look good when completed. The Hobby Design decals are fantastic too. Edited May 16, 2014 by jaymcminn
Jaguar man 21 Posted May 16, 2014 Posted May 16, 2014 Now I want to build a singer I love my classic 911s
Scalper Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 This is my kind of builds. how are you going to mount the slantnose wheels to this kit? did you cut of the lugs from the hub?
om617 Posted May 23, 2014 Author Posted May 23, 2014 This is my kind of builds. how are you going to mount the slantnose wheels to this kit? did you cut of the lugs from the hub? It looks like i have to remove some of the hubs from the new wheels,and take the hubs off completely from the orginal kit. This and keep the spindels and brakes from the original. Working now to try repair the sloppy cut job the builder did when cutting out the hood. Thanks Jason on info about the seat belt hardware.
Jeremy Jon Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 Looking great Tommy, I've always loved the 911 RS 2.7L cars, looking forward to more!
om617 Posted January 24, 2015 Author Posted January 24, 2015 Some progress are better then no progress,so i have heard lol. I`m unsure if i should clear before or after decals are on,or if i should clear it at all.
hjracing Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Nice build. as a porsche fan I can wait to see more!
om617 Posted January 28, 2015 Author Posted January 28, 2015 Got some clear on it. Did order some styrene rods to attempt making headers for it. Thanks to AFX for tip and suggestions.
om617 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Posted February 4, 2015 Thanks. I was unsure about paint the whole senter black,but went with this,i think it looks better. Not an easy car to lower,but this will be the final stance,then there will be a little to go on before it touch at front. I`m trying my best to fix the lighs on this car,the headlight lenses where full of glue as with most other parts. I`m thinking about paint the headlight buckets black and foil them on the inside. The interior will get some flat clear treatment before i mount it,now its to shiny. Here is how it sits,the front suspension is fitted,the rest is just mock-up.
zak78 Posted December 15, 2016 Posted December 15, 2016 (edited) That's...beautiful. Really classic color combo. I too really like the big Fuchs on the narrower body. Edited December 15, 2016 by zak78
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now