Porsche 356B Carrera Cabriolet

Here is the First Fujimi Enthusiast(Actually Testors/Fujimi) kit I did.
As with the Dino, all the detail I could fit is in it.:)

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Here is the Engine..

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Engine installed...

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Front suspension...

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The interior...

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And finally the front view. Notice the visiors with vanity mirror. ;)

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The Fujimi Enthusiast kit is an awesome base to start with for superdetailing, and the many different 356 versions are historically accurate, though it's too bad they only made one Non-Carrera version.

Absolutely stunning!!!:eek:

The drool meter is pegged! You really captured the essence of that car! :) :cool:

wow 356's are hot.. i was thinking of buying one, but i will wait till I get my foiling and skillz up to yours
absolutely amazing!

:bloated:

EXCELLENT !

Originally posted by flyonthewall
Absolutely stunning!!!:eek:

It is indeed!!!

Originally posted by flyonthewall
Absolutely stunning!!!:eek: Agreed!!!

:eek:

That is absolutely gorgeous!!

I wish Fujimi would make Enthusiast kits again, but according to HLJ, those kits were from an era where Fujimi had money.

I've got the Fujimi BMW 635i Schnitzer ETCC from the Enthusiast range. Can't wait to get started.

:dogpile: :) You can add me to the Lumpulus fan club!

Holy water! That looks so good!

I myself have the enthousiast Lamborghini, but I am a bit scared to begin making it...

Olivier:cool:

WOW thats an amazing car specialy the exaust!!
:eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2:

Originally posted by exhaust smoke
I wish Fujimi would make Enthusiast kits again, but according to HLJ, those kits were from an era where Fujimi had money.

I hope they don't expect too much with what they're producing now! Just new decals and if your lucky wheels in the box!

The detail is mighty fine on that thing!

BTW, isn't Fujimi making the RX-8, "new" WRX, ant the "new" NSX-R???
It's listed on hobby search (http://www.1999.co.jp/eng) I don't expect much from these cars...

Thanks all for the kind words. The 356 has had a good competition life.
Taking Firsts in Foreign classes at Masscar 02, Patcon 02,(ironically losing out in Best Automotive to my CLK-GTR CLK Sportswear Mercedes) Baycon, First in Foreign at NorEastcon '02, a first in Foreign at Can AM Con 03 in Plattsburgh, NY, a Third at Wing and Wheels 03 in Chicopee, Ma, and a third at a contest in Connecticutt called IPMS Stratford. :)

Hi Lumpulus!

Welcome to AF!!

That is one very nice 356 you did there. No wonder it did great in different comps. How's the F1 modeling btw ;)

Huudo (Guido on F1M ;) )

What scale is that model? I cannot believe the Detail you pulled off, abosolutely AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Beautiful car! And super detail!

It is 1/24 scale, and I included a ruler(inches) in the engine shot for an Idea of scale. :)

Thanks for all the compliments!

Hi Kevin!

I do love that model! Your attention to exterior detail is rivaled only by my obsession with the interior:)

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=93644

Like you said...your body + my interior = perfect 356!

At the rate I'm going though, my car won't be done until August!

Sean

Oh, PS: Your engine, is sick! SICK! :) Did you have trouble mounting it in the bay when you were finished? I followed the instructions, but clearance is tight in there. Any tips?

Looks awesome!

Incredible! :eek:

It's gorgeous. Just a lovely buildup! I feel like I could turn the key and drive it away.

Great model!
I have one to build too, but mine will be probably red. :)

Very good detailing!!! This is how it should look like when building models. I wish I owned your talent !!!

:eek: Words have left me!

BTW, is the engine wiring part of the kit or is that an extra you threw in?

Once again, stunning work :eek: :eek:

You made me pleasure :D and I'm very happy to see your work :jumpie:

I'm speechless.

Deedlit

Again, thank you for all the compliments. They mean alot more coming from my peers! :)

Jastor/Sean; Nope, nothing difficult with the engine installation, other than I didn't attach it to the tranny. didn't need to the fit was so tight.

Only problem with putting the engine in the car is at shows I have to remind the judges to look "in the back" for the engine. :D

I said it b4 and I'll say it again; Your interior is PERFECT.

Where you find reference photos?

great work on a great model

With the exception of one book I bought, everything else I got from being really good with Google. :D

Also, as I said, the Fujimi Enthusiast series is dead nuts accurate on the various styles of body and even engine differences. I just wish almost all the 356 subjects weren't the very rare(IRL) Carrera engine.

Excellent job!

that is one beautiful Porsche. Great work!

I'm working now on 356 A speedster and carrera... Your job on the engine seems to me absolutely wonderfull! Great job! And thank you for sharing such pieces of art! (the car itself, and what you've made of the model!)

This one definitely convince me to spend time on mine :)

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I hope i'll manage to reach your quality !

nice!