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| PeterW |
Posted - 09/17/2011 : 13:09:09
Follow this simple build diary of the 356 Speedster of Steve McQueen. The model is based on the Miniwerks Speedster kit. It is a one off.I have started this diary at the point of final assembly. So far the interior has been painted, the body has been painted ,cleared and polished, windshield has been test fitted and the wheels are completed. I will show in detail as I fit all of the remaining interior and body parts. This will include the bumpers modified to import bumpers and the correct steering wheel.
The model will have two options, top up:
Or top down:
And Rudge wheels modified from the base kit.
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| Blanchimont |
Posted - 10/13/2011 : 10:30:36
If I see this beauty, I feel sad I'm not a Porsche collector.
Very well done.
Keep going...... |
| PeterW |
Posted - 10/12/2011 : 15:48:28
Completed Model:
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| PeterW |
Posted - 10/11/2011 : 14:05:07
Exhaust pipes are dry fitted prior to chroming the bumpers.
Once the black paint is fully dry a clear is applied. After the clear cures the parts to remain black will be masked and the rest sprayed with chrome.
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| PeterW |
Posted - 10/11/2011 : 13:40:59
Everything is just about done now, except for the bumper assemblies which are "out for chrome". Once installed the model will be given a once over for quality control and then it's off to Miniwerks.
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| PeterW |
Posted - 10/09/2011 : 07:55:54
A little artistic license on the interior . I decided to use very thin leather [it conforms nicely] and wash it with acrylic paint to give the appearance of carpet.
Interior just about complete...including ignition key and floor mats.
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| PeterW |
Posted - 10/08/2011 : 11:15:57
This is the correct steering wheel for Steve's car.
Steering wheel is built from scratch with a machined aluminum column and bent wire horn ring, The outer wheel is white metal from the kit.
Once all soldered together and filed it will now be primed, refined and painted an off white. The fine wire details will be added after paint.
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| PeterW |
Posted - 10/07/2011 : 09:46:06
The front bumper with the new steel rod soldered in place along with the bumperette supports.
The bumperettes in the kit are too short for the import bumpers. I built up the bumperettes with solder and then shaped them with a file.
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| Trossi |
Posted - 10/07/2011 : 05:05:50
Keep it coming, I am really curious on your solution with the bumpers. |
| PeterW |
Posted - 10/06/2011 : 16:05:15
Dry fit for the top looks pretty good. On to the import bumpers.
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| PeterW |
Posted - 10/06/2011 : 10:01:37
I decided to modify the convertible roof for a more realistic apperance on the model.
Brass channels are let into the white metal and then pressed into shape.
Both surfaces are mated with a fabric adhesive.
After a few hours of drying time the material will be carefully trimmed and then cleaned up.
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| PeterW |
Posted - 10/06/2011 : 08:26:05
Rudge wheels . How to tell a fake from the real thing.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2665118
Note that there is no 5 bolt pattern, they are steel knock off wheels that were chromed [not polished aluminum]. |
| PeterW |
Posted - 09/29/2011 : 14:47:05
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Originally posted by Trossi
the centre of the base is very similar to the carpet of the interior. That should be a nice combination. Have you already finished the export bumpers?
I will get back to the Speedster next week... |
| Trossi |
Posted - 09/29/2011 : 12:40:27
the centre of the base is very similar to the carpet of the interior. That should be a nice combination. Have you already finished the export bumpers? |
| PeterW |
Posted - 09/23/2011 : 17:59:53
Planning the presentation...
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| Trossi |
Posted - 09/21/2011 : 05:14:45
Thats right. You can see the badges on the old pictures where Steve races. So it is possible to make a pre-restoration version or a restored version of the model. |
