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Time to post up a picture from earlier this year 
All this talk of the tech fest 991 launch makes me want to drag out the analogue version. 
In the valleys by Suggs, on Flickr
All this talk of the tech fest 991 launch makes me want to drag out the analogue version. In the valleys by Suggs, on Flickr
gary71 said:
Time to post up a picture from earlier this year All this talk of the tech fest 991 launch makes me want to drag out the analogue version.
In the valleys by Suggs, on Flickr
Fantastic car and a brilliantly written and photographed story, All this talk of the tech fest 991 launch makes me want to drag out the analogue version. In the valleys by Suggs, on Flickr
excellent
I haven't driven my car for six weeks as an operation to remove part of my foot has resulted in temporary disability...
SO... When left alone on eBay during the day I get distracted and these are the result to keep me amused whilst I can't drive the real thing!.
My son has started on the Revell kit and I've started the Fujimi one, which is my second attempt, last year's effort went in the bin it was so bad...
It will be Viper green and modifying it into a '72 with 'S' front spoiler as my car was originally.
'S' conversion in progress...
Needs a bit more work but nearly there
Engine done.
Body will be going for paint on Monday as the custom mixed spray can has now arrived
...which is the point my models always go wrong...and never get finished
SO... When left alone on eBay during the day I get distracted and these are the result to keep me amused whilst I can't drive the real thing!
. My son has started on the Revell kit and I've started the Fujimi one, which is my second attempt, last year's effort went in the bin it was so bad...
It will be Viper green and modifying it into a '72 with 'S' front spoiler as my car was originally.
'S' conversion in progress...
Needs a bit more work but nearly there
Engine done.
Body will be going for paint on Monday as the custom mixed spray can has now arrived
...which is the point my models always go wrong...and never get finished
Time to bring this thread up to date with another Welsh road trip (for a change!)
The coincidence of cracking weather, a car in one piece, and minimal family commitments meant there was only one thing to do... Full day trip to Wales
My son came along with me for more training in the way of the Porsche
So the route:
320 mile round trip from my house covering all the best bits of North Wales. And some of it twice as it's really good!
Kicking off at the traditional starting point for many bike and car drive the Ponderosa Cafe on the Horseshoe Pass just North of Llangollen:
Some of the key things to look for to identify the best roads...
Lucky my car is more noise than speed so these things aren't an issue
...and of course those cattle grids that neatly mark the start and end of every great moorland road
Up first the Evo triangle. As seen in the photos above and this one:
A truly magical section of tarmac known to most on here and a test of any dampers.
South from the triangle across the moor to Ysbyty Ifan:
Lake Bala for a cake stop then climb out of the town up the Bwylch Groes Pass:
Coming down the other side of Bwylch Groes the view opens up to remind you just why you drive this far out sometimes:
...and just round the corner is one of my favourite photo locations. This isn't the first and certainly won't be the last time this picture is taken!
Eventually the road brings you down to Lake Vyrnwy and out across the dam:
Of course it would be childish to bounce your exhaust note between these walls as you cross wouldn't it?
Time and miles pass and eventually we come to the Llanberis pass:
To be honest it's a bit like the Stelvio in that it's spectacular but not a great drive due to the traffic. Maybe mid afternoon on the sunniest Saturday for months isn't the best time for clear roads
The foothills of Snowdon always deliver the dramatic landscape though
Finally back to Bala for ice cream and then the slog home. Which always feels SO much longer than the drive out
10 hours after we left the house we return tired, slightly deaf, but happy
The coincidence of cracking weather, a car in one piece, and minimal family commitments meant there was only one thing to do... Full day trip to Wales
My son came along with me for more training in the way of the Porsche
So the route:
320 mile round trip from my house covering all the best bits of North Wales. And some of it twice as it's really good!
Kicking off at the traditional starting point for many bike and car drive the Ponderosa Cafe on the Horseshoe Pass just North of Llangollen:
Some of the key things to look for to identify the best roads...
Lucky my car is more noise than speed so these things aren't an issue
...and of course those cattle grids that neatly mark the start and end of every great moorland road
Up first the Evo triangle. As seen in the photos above and this one:
A truly magical section of tarmac known to most on here and a test of any dampers.
South from the triangle across the moor to Ysbyty Ifan:
Lake Bala for a cake stop then climb out of the town up the Bwylch Groes Pass:
Coming down the other side of Bwylch Groes the view opens up to remind you just why you drive this far out sometimes:
...and just round the corner is one of my favourite photo locations. This isn't the first and certainly won't be the last time this picture is taken!
Eventually the road brings you down to Lake Vyrnwy and out across the dam:
Of course it would be childish to bounce your exhaust note between these walls as you cross wouldn't it?
Time and miles pass and eventually we come to the Llanberis pass:
To be honest it's a bit like the Stelvio in that it's spectacular but not a great drive due to the traffic. Maybe mid afternoon on the sunniest Saturday for months isn't the best time for clear roads
The foothills of Snowdon always deliver the dramatic landscape though
Finally back to Bala for ice cream and then the slog home. Which always feels SO much longer than the drive out
10 hours after we left the house we return tired, slightly deaf, but happy
BeirutTaxi said:
We saw your 911 on the Cerrigydrudion road yesterday (heading towards the A543). I was on my road bike cycling with E38 Ross.
Sounded amazing and we both burst out laughing as you came past! That noise was something else
Sounded amazing and we both burst out laughing as you came past! That noise was something else
Hopefully I didn't buzz you too close, I normally try to give cyclists a wide berth as I know how it feels when I'm on two wheels...
Polynesian said:
I'd been looking for this thread. Hope your foot recovered, did the models survive their gestation?
The photography, story and general want level on your thread/ car are just fantastic. Thanks for sharing the ownership experience with us!
Thanks, the foot is slightly smaller than it used to be, but it doesn't hurt anymore The photography, story and general want level on your thread/ car are just fantastic. Thanks for sharing the ownership experience with us!
gary71 said:
BeirutTaxi said:
We saw your 911 on the Cerrigydrudion road yesterday (heading towards the A543). I was on my road bike cycling with E38 Ross.
Sounded amazing and we both burst out laughing as you came past! That noise was something else
Sounded amazing and we both burst out laughing as you came past! That noise was something else
Hopefully I didn't buzz you too close, I normally try to give cyclists a wide berth as I know how it feels when I'm on two wheels... Is the engine/exhaust on the 911 standard?Gassing Station | Readers' Cars | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff