Post by Chris K. Hale on Aug 15, 2018 10:50:24 GMT -8
Herb made these Porsche 550A / RS61 kits a while back, I was lucky to get this full detail version, the engine and chassis etc comes from the Monogram Porsche 904 GTS kit, I had built it to this point several years ago, a year ago I asked Herb if he had any parts left for this kit and he sent me white metal mirrors, steering wheel, and exhaust tips , also clear headlamp covers, a full windshield, and a small bubble windshield. Also a set of photo etched Porsche scripts. This kit came with both the flat rear deck of the Head Rest type rear deck, I chose the flat one for this build. I also got a Curbside version of this kit from Herb and have special plans for that one too, it could be converted to full detail with some lite cutting and grinding so there will be another one in the works..about 6 years ago I took a poll as to whether anyone would be interested in having Herb Deeks put this kit out again and some 400+ people responded "Yes". Herb then informed me the molds were no longer in his possession. Then about 3 months ago in a conversation with Allen James, he asked me if I knew Herb because he had received the Masters , Vacuform molds and other parts to make this kit again in a trade!!! He wanted to return them to Herb, I put him in touch with Herb and there is a slim possibility, if Herb can find a reliable caster, since he no longer can do it, that both of these kits may be available again!!!! One can only hope! ChrisPs. I have this on my desk right now and may finish this one up soon....
