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flared Porsche 356 speedster - build 2
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Sat Sep 12, 2015 8:49 pmby VTECFOUR
Starting on a new speedster.
This one's going to use the Devised Designs slimline motor pod, front axle/guide bracket and guide. My last Europa incorporated these and turned out well.
Stay tuned.
Dan
Re: flared Porsche 356 speedster - build 2
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Sun Sep 13, 2015 12:35 pmby Z-carfan
Cool, I have those parts as well and am curious how they turn out.
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Re: flared Porsche 356 speedster - build 2
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Sun Sep 13, 2015 4:20 pmby VTECFOUR
Chassis's rolling. Same wheels/urethane tires as my first speedster - Ranch Design, Paul Gage fronts, Fly March F1 rears).
Perimeter chassis's composed of 3/32" square brass and .032" brass strip and attached to DD pod with 2mm Scalextric Sport screws. Will add side pans for additional weight.
Body's mock fitted to get the front and rear tracks set with spacers cut from 1/8" brass tubing.
Should be running soon.
Dan
Re: flared Porsche 356 speedster - build 2
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Mon Sep 14, 2015 1:15 pmby VTECFOUR
Chassis's running. Added .032" brass pans. Installed a Scalextric FF050 black 30k motor to match Speedster build 1's powerplant. Scalextric Sport 9t pinion and Slot It 28t crown transfer the power.
Runs well with good handling and straight line speed.
Body work is next.
Dan
Re: flared Porsche 356 speedster - build 2
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Sun Sep 20, 2015 11:49 amby VTECFOUR
Opened up the driver cockpit cover. Salvaged a somewhat triangulated roll bar from another 356 build.
Primer's next. Thinking of a black finish with double silver stripes.
Dan
Re: flared Porsche 356 speedster - build 2
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Sun Sep 20, 2015 12:13 pmby chappy
As usual Dan , the chassis looks great, as does the car.
Do you use a template for the chassis builds or straight to the jig ?
Bob
Re: flared Porsche 356 speedster - build 2
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Sun Sep 20, 2015 1:27 pmby VTECFOUR
Hi Bob,
I just set up the honeycomb jig plate for each new chassis build.
Lately I've had problems with matching left and right wheelbases with builds that require scratch built front axle set ups. So now I position an already "square" chassis beside and run long 3/32" piano wire through the front and rear axle tubes or bushings/oilites. Lining them up has helped reduce my problem.
Later.
Dan
Re: flared Porsche 356 speedster - build 2
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Sun Sep 20, 2015 3:37 pmby chappy
Cheers for the tip.
Bob
Re: flared Porsche 356 speedster - build 2
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Sun Sep 20, 2015 5:35 pmby SuperSlab
Dan, you are definitely the master craftsman for these cars!
Re: flared Porsche 356 speedster - build 2
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Fri Sep 25, 2015 9:44 amby VTECFOUR
Finished.
Went with a monotone look. Sprayed Tamiya TS40 Metallic Black, accented the headlights and rollbar in Tamiya Lin Gray brush paint and layed down double stripes with silver Pactra trim tape.
Runs well, too.
Another good outcome.
Dan
Re: flared Porsche 356 speedster - build 2
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Fri Sep 25, 2015 9:51 amby Gameover
Yep that baby is beautiful!
Re: flared Porsche 356 speedster - build 2
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Fri Sep 25, 2015 3:47 pmby Z-carfan
Very sleek!
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Re: flared Porsche 356 speedster - build 2
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Fri Sep 25, 2015 4:15 pmby chappyman66
Very nice build. I love the chassis work, combo of plastic and brass to show all the varieties that can be done.
The black/silver is always a nice look too.
Re: flared Porsche 356 speedster - build 2
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Fri Sep 25, 2015 5:49 pmby chappy
Nicely finished Dan.
Bob