Porsche 911 American Roadster 1:24 Scale Italeri Model Kit #3680 Review
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Porsche 911 American Roadster 1:24 Scale Italeri Model Kit #3680 Review
Review and Photos by Alan Mann 
The Porsche 911, pronounced Nine Eleven, is the flagship of Porsche and has had one of the longest continuous production runs of any modern vehicle. It originally was designated as the “Porsche 901” (901 being its internal project number). 82 cars were built as 901s. However, Peugeot protested on the grounds that in France it had exclusive rights to car names formed by three numbers with a zero in the middle. So, instead of selling the new model with another name in France, Porsche changed the name to 911. Many variants have come from Porsche designers and passed off assembly lines including the 911 Spyder (Convertible Roadster). This vehicle boasted the unique features of being the body of a Turbo Cabrio with the engine of the Carrera 2.
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For the Modeler: This review covers the ITALERI Kit 3680 1/24 Porsche 911 American Roadster. This is Skill Level 3 for the Advanced builder. Skill Level 3 is listed as 14 years and older by Italeri. The kit is a direct Re-release (Re-Pop) and can be found in different box art designs. The kit consists of 96 parts molded in Silver, Gray, Black, Chrome and Clear with Vinyl tires. The majority of the motor is one piece as this is an advanced Curbside kit. This is quite normal for European model kits. Just the rims and mirror faces are Chrome. The chassis is simplified. The interior is a multiple part tub and detailed nicely, details on the dash are done with decals. The body is also multiple parts but can be assembled and painted as a unit prior to completion. Decals are basic with just body badges and dash details, there are no custom items but you get USA and European tags. Overall dimensions are: Length: 6-15/16″, Width: 2-15/16″, Height: 2-1/8″.
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Covered in this Review: If you want to perfect your build; basic construction; preparing parts for better finishing; alternate assembly sequence suggestions for fit and ease of finishing; complete paint and adhesive selections and applications; test fitting; explaining instruction errors; making realistic tires; dashboard detailing; gauge decal map; authentic interior color scheme; making custom plates and floor mats for your model; front and rear suspension build sequence; chassis installation and detailing; using “clear†glue for the windows; expanded kit history; where “not†to use glue; engine blank finishing for realism; identifying and removing mold lines; adding carpet flocking to the interior; front and rear wheel differentiation;  decal preparation and application; using floor polish to make perfect windows; contest build suggestions; are all fully examined in this exclusive 15 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format.
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