Porsche 908

[handiabled]

I agree with Joel the stitching on the steering wheel looks awesome! You've tackled the intricate detail throughout the entire build perfectly!

[Steve Zuleski]

Yep, you can barely see the mirror, so it must be a match. Awesome steering wheel and dash work!

[2whl]

Sept 13, 2024 7:18:53 GMT -5 joelw said:

Paul,
The instrument panel really looks good, but holy Cow the steering wheel actually looks like you found a way to shrink the real one down to 1/12 scale. I just can't get over how the stitching looks. Must be how the light reflects off of it, but it looks like separate stitching not just bumps on the wheel if you get my poor attempt at describing how it looks to me.

As for the mirror, ok, all of our it looks just fine or close enough, just wasn't good enough for you, and a reshoot proved us wrong and you right. Looks absolutely a perfect match now.

joel

Thanks Joel.  I think the stitching stands out because the light is hitting it right causing a reflection.

Sept 13, 2024 8:30:38 GMT -5 handiabled said:

I agree with Joel the stitching on the steering wheel looks awesome! You've tackled the intricate detail throughout the entire build perfectly!

Thanks Brent

Sept 13, 2024 14:18:42 GMT -5 Steve Zuleski said:

Yep, you can barely see the mirror, so it must be a match. Awesome steering wheel and dash work!

Thanks Steve



I added the hoses for the oil and fuel into the side pods. 









The belts are done.  I also added the dash and steering wheel.  Then I mounted the nose.  








Then I put the engine cover on and posed the doors for a glamour shot.  There is still a couple of small details yet to do, but it is essentially finished. When the lighting in my outdoor photo booth is right, I'll take more pics.



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[joelw]

Paul,
I'm biased as I said at the start that the Porsche 908/3 is my all time favorite Porsche 3 liter car. And you more then did it justice. Just a perfect model rendition of the real car. The last of the plumbing makes figuring out is it real, or is it a model nearly impossible. Can't wait for the glamor shots my friend.

joel

[kyledehart5]

Just absolutely brilliant!! Another stunning build of a beautiful and iconic race car. The detailing, paintwork and decals are top notch. Awesome work.

[handiabled]

The addition of the oil and fuel lines is making my eyes wander all over the place taking in all of the engine compartment detail! Superb teaser shots!

[benb]

Wow, that’s gorgeous! Definitely a museum piece.

Ben

[2whl]

Sept 13, 2024 19:28:46 GMT -5 joelw said:

Paul,
I'm biased as I said at the start that the Porsche 908/3 is my all time favorite Porsche 3 liter car. And you more then did it justice. Just a perfect model rendition of the real car. The last of the plumbing makes figuring out is it real, or is it a model nearly impossible. Can't wait for the glamor shots my friend.

joel

Thank you Joel.  I took some more this morning in better light.

Sept 14, 2024 1:05:51 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Just absolutely brilliant!! Another stunning build of a beautiful and iconic race car. The detailing, paintwork and decals are top notch. Awesome work.

Thank you very much Kyle.

Sept 14, 2024 2:38:14 GMT -5 handiabled said:

The addition of the oil and fuel lines is making my eyes wander all over the place taking in all of the engine compartment detail! Superb teaser shots!

Thanks Brent.  All of that detail is why I'm addicted to MFH kits.

Sept 14, 2024 7:47:11 GMT -5 benb said:

Wow, that’s gorgeous! Definitely a museum piece.

Ben

Thank you Ben



More pics this morning in better light.  But It's still not finished.  I went to my model club meeting last night and got called out for not including a couple of pieces.  So I'll be adding them in the next couple of days.  In the right sidepod there is a large empty space.  That is where the spare tire goes.  And at the rear there is a manual jack that needs to be added.  But here are some more pics.













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[kyledehart5]

That naked chassis with all those details packed in just looks amazing!!! Brilliant work as always. It’s gorgeous

[Steve Zuleski]

This is nuts. No smoke blowing, but when you are taking some of these pics the lighting makes it difficult to decipher whether this is a real rig or the kit. The realism is astounding, Paul, Bravo!

[rondriaan]

Beautiful result achieved.

[keavdog]

Fantastic job!

[joelw]

Paul,
I just loved the full journey from start to finish when she crossed the finish line. As I've said many times your workmanship and skills are more then a match for any MFH kit. The results simply speak for themselves.

Well done my friend, very well done.

So what MFH kit will cross your workbench next? No matter what it is, I can't wait to follow your build thread.

joel

[2whl]

Sept 14, 2024 14:56:15 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

That naked chassis with all those details packed in just looks amazing!!! Brilliant work as always. It’s gorgeous

Thanks Kyle.  Now if I can just get my butt moving and finish the spare and jack, it'll be complete

Sept 15, 2024 14:37:28 GMT -5 Steve Zuleski said:

This is nuts. No smoke blowing, but when you are taking some of these pics the lighting makes it difficult to decipher whether this is a real rig or the kit. The realism is astounding, Paul, Bravo!

Thanks Steve.  If it wasn't for the picnic table in the corner of the pics......

Sept 15, 2024 16:26:00 GMT -5 rondriaan said:

Beautiful result achieved.

Thanks Ron.  

Sept 15, 2024 17:16:58 GMT -5 keavdog said:

Fantastic job!

Thank you John

Sept 15, 2024 18:52:38 GMT -5 joelw said:

Paul,
I just loved the full journey from start to finish when she crossed the finish line. As I've said many times your workmanship and skills are more then a match for any MFH kit. The results simply speak for themselves.

Well done my friend, very well done.

So what MFH kit will cross your workbench next? No matter what it is, I can't wait to follow your build thread.

joel

Thank you very much Joel.  Next build......I should finish off the BT45...or the 936...or the Daytona Coupe....or...    I was actually toying with the idea of rewarding myself for finishing off so many pre-started builds by starting a new one...LOL

[project510]

Uhhgg, this looks soooooo good. For sure my favorite of your builds. The fact that you took something of this quality to a group meeting and they said you are missing something is scary haha. You must have quite the group of builders. Great job, Paul.

[benb]

Wow, beautiful!!!

Ben

[2whl]

Sept 17, 2024 18:24:13 GMT -5 project510 said:

Uhhgg, this looks soooooo good. For sure my favorite of your builds. The fact that you took something of this quality to a group meeting and they said you are missing something is scary haha. You must have quite the group of builders. Great job, Paul.

Thanks James.  The person who brought up the missing spare and jack is a fabricator/restoration mechanic who got to work on Jerry Seinfeld's 908.  So he knows what he's talking about.  

Sept 18, 2024 8:28:37 GMT -5 benb said:

Wow, beautiful!!!

Ben

Thank you Ben


So with the completion and installation of the spare and jack, this build is officially done.  Many thanks to all that followed along and gave their encouragement.






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[joelw]

Paul,
the spare tire and jack looks great.

PLEASE reconsider your next build and finish the Shelby Daytona Coupe.
joel

[2whl]

Sept 20, 2024 13:51:06 GMT -5 joelw said:

Paul,
the spare tire and jack looks great.

PLEASE reconsider your next build and finish the Shelby Daytona Coupe.
joel

Joel, that is on my short list since I started it on this forum and should finish it.  But I also have a BT45 to finish.


J/K

[kyledehart5]

My goodness!! Even the spare tire looks incredible!! And the Jack is a nice touch. Another magnificent build, my friend. You did an awesome job throughout and I really enjoyed following along, as always.

[handiabled]

One last addition of amazing detail. I'm sad to see this build end! I will be watching for your grand finale shots of this beautiful build!

[406 Silverado]

After catching up a little more on this build, I just have to say that I don't think there's much more detail can be added to this build except the fluids in the engine, transmission, differential and brake systems to make this a fully operational vehicle. Simply amazing work going on around every corner of this car.

[brandonk]

This think exceeds my wildest dreams in detail and quality, and I've got some wild dreams. Amazing!

[arcticwolf]

Well Paul, you did it again. 

Thank you for posting those lovely chassis shots. I'm just starting a very modest build of a 907, your pics fill in a lot of the blanks. 

Great work as always, cheers mate.