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PeterW
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 Posted - 09/17/2011 : 13:09:09
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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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Trossi
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Posted - 09/18/2011 : 06:18:43
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| Really interesting, Peter. I always wondered why noone has done this car before with the miniwerks kit! It is so good looking and also quite famous. But even if the miniwerks kit is the right base, there are a lot of parts different in the McQueen Speedster. |
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PeterW
USA
1216 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2011 : 17:00:48
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Originally posted by Trossi
Really interesting, Peter. I always wondered why noone has done this car before with the miniwerks kit! It is so good looking and also quite famous. But even if the miniwerks kit is the right base, there are a lot of parts different in the McQueen Speedster.
Actually it is a stock Speedster with Import bumpers, Rudge wheels and is devoid of the Speedster badge on the sides. |
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Trossi
232 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2011 : 23:05:18
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| Also the steering wheel is different to the Piranha kit. |
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PeterW
USA
1216 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2011 : 14:32:12
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Here is a rear view of the car as it sits today in the hands of Chad McQueen. I think they left off the Speedster badges in the restoration. They appear in the historic photos so they will go back on for this model.
If I can get may hands on another kit I will do the race version. |
Edited by - PeterW on 09/20/2011 14:54:43 |
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Trossi
232 Posts |
Posted - 09/21/2011 : 05:14:45
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| 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. |
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PeterW
USA
1216 Posts |
Posted - 09/23/2011 : 17:59:53
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Planning the presentation...
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Trossi
232 Posts |
Posted - 09/29/2011 : 12:40:27
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| 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? |
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PeterW
USA
1216 Posts |
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... |
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PeterW
USA
1216 Posts |
Posted - 10/06/2011 : 08:26:05
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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]. |
Edited by - PeterW on 10/06/2011 08:32:24 |
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PeterW
USA
1216 Posts |
Posted - 10/06/2011 : 10:01:37
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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
USA
1216 Posts |
Posted - 10/06/2011 : 16:05:15
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Dry fit for the top looks pretty good. On to the import bumpers.
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Trossi
232 Posts |
Posted - 10/07/2011 : 05:05:50
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| Keep it coming, I am really curious on your solution with the bumpers. |
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PeterW
USA
1216 Posts |
Posted - 10/07/2011 : 09:46:06
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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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Edited by - PeterW on 10/07/2011 15:34:54 |
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PeterW
USA
1216 Posts |
Posted - 10/08/2011 : 11:15:57
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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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Edited by - PeterW on 10/09/2011 15:07:10 |
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PeterW
USA
1216 Posts |
Posted - 10/09/2011 : 07:55:54
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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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Edited by - PeterW on 10/09/2011 13:17:57 |
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Porsche 356 Speedster Steve McQueen. Completed.
