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A Porsche 911 DLS Singer Build — Chapter 1: The Car in Story
There's a fast and handsome air-cooled Porsche 911 called the Singer. The car that you are about to build in 1/24 scale is a tribute to one of the most extraordinary restomod projects ever attempted — a reimagining of the 911 that finally delivers on every performance promise the air-cooled original always hinted at.
The Lineage — Porsche, the 911, the Air-Cooled, the Singer
There's a sports car called the Porsche. There's a rear-engine, rear-drive sports car called the 911. There's a classic 911 called the Air-Cooled. And there's an air-cooled 911 called the Singer.
That last one — the Singer — is the subject of this build.
The Story Behind the Singer
Singer Vehicle Design, an American company, has formed an indissoluble bond with the classic air-cooled Porsche 911. Singer's 911 is not only more powerful than the original Porsche 911, but it also has a more elegant interior — like a walking work of art.
Singer's main builds are based on the 1960s and early '70s Porsche 911 — they keep the original classic elements as far as possible, while using the latest technology to optimise chassis control. The style is very faithful to the original, but there are exceptions — for example, the wide-body 964. Not only do they use advanced materials like titanium alloy and carbon fibre for weight reduction (bringing the vehicle weight down to only 990 kg), but they also brought in Williams Advanced Engineering, the technology-development company of the F1 team Williams Racing, to optimise the aerodynamics.
The front anti-collision beam, front lower-lip air intake, rear-view mirror, and tail wing were all optimised to reduce wind resistance and improve aerodynamic efficiency.
The Engine — A 4.0-Litre Air-Cooled Monster
In terms of power, the 4.0-litre naturally-aspirated horizontally-opposed six-cylinder air-cooled engine produces 500 horsepower and revs past 9,000 RPM. In the air-cooled Porsche world, where most engines are happy to live around 7,000 RPM, this is a serious piece of engineering.
A Limited Masterpiece
Singer will supply only 75 DLS remodelled machines, all of which are made at the company's UK facility.
DLS is short for Dynamics and Lightweighting Study. It was developed in collaboration with technology partners such as Williams Advanced Engineering, Bosch, Michelin, Brembo, and Hewland — a dream team of motorsport engineering.
The Kit — Specifications
| Manufacturer (Collaboration) | Hobby Design & Alpha Model |
| Material | Resin |
| Kit Number | HD03-0623 |
| Price | $196 USD |
| Scale | 1/24 |
| Subject | Porsche - Singer 911 DLS |
A 4.0-litre, 500-horsepower air-cooled Porsche, the most reimagined 911 ever built, captured in 1/24 scale. Now let's see what the kit looks like. Up next: Chapter 2: Product Details & Showcase!
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A Porsche 911 DLS Singer Build — Chapter 2: Product Details & Showcase
This chapter is the heart of this manual — the detailed showcase of what Hobby Design and Alpha Model's collaboration has produced for you, and the finished model in the flesh.
Product Details Display
The kit has been designed to capture every nuance of the Singer-Williams 911 DLS — from the wide-body 964 arches to the bespoke engine cover, from the titanium roll-over structure to the iconic ducktail rear.
The Body Treatment
The body shell is supplied in a beautifully clean resin, with crisp panel lines and minimal flash. The classic Singer silhouette — sloping rear, ducktail, and 964-style arches — is reproduced with accuracy.
The Body Painting
The most common livery for the Singer DLS is a traditional Porsche colour — guards red, speed yellow, slate grey, or sometimes one of Singer's bespoke series like Classic Malibu Beige or Spinneybeck Racing Green. The kit decals include options for some of these.
The Interior
The Singer's interior is famous — a hand-stitched leather and Alcantara cabin with bespoke switchgear, contrasted stitching, and that signature open-pore wood steering wheel.
The Engine & Chassis
The flat-six is the star of the rear bay. The visible elements — individual throttle bodies, the dry-sump oil tank, the cooling fins — are all reproduced.
The Body Detailing
From the chrome-delete trim to the recessed door handles, the Singer's exterior details are subtle and precise.
The Final Assembly
The final assembly brings everything together — body, interior, engine, glass, and wheels — into the completed model.
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A Porsche 911 DLS Singer Build — Chapter 3: Special Thanks & Showcase
And that brings us to the closing chapter of this 1/24 Porsche 911 DLS Singer build — the special thanks, the acknowledgements, and the finished model in full hero shots.
Special Thanks
Building a kit of this quality is only possible because of the collaboration of many people and brands. The thanks go to:
- Hobby Design and Alpha Model — for designing and producing such a high-quality kit of such an aspirational subject.
- Singer Vehicle Design and the Singer-Williams programme — for creating the most reimagined 911 ever built.
- Williams Advanced Engineering — for the technical partnership that brought the DLS to life.
- Bosch, Michelin, Brembo, and Hewland — the supporting technology partners.
- The 75 owners of Singer DLS cars worldwide — for keeping the air-cooled faith alive.
- The reference photographers — whose high-resolution galleries made this build possible.
Final Showcase
The finished model is a celebration of the most aspirational air-cooled 911 ever built, captured in 1/24 scale — the same scale that allows every detail of the Singer's bespoke cabin and engine bay to be appreciated.
And that wraps up this build of the Hobby Design & Alpha Model 1/24 Porsche 911 DLS Singer. From a sealed box of resin, brass, and decals to a finished model honouring the most aspirational 911 ever built — every detail earning its place. Thank you for following along, and Questo non è un addio ma solo un arrivederci — to the air-cooled era, until the next restomod comes along.
About the Builder & Thank You
- Kit: Hobby Design & Alpha Model HD03-0623 — 1/24 Porsche 911 DLS Singer
- Build & Showcase by: 王小明 — Orange Peel Little
- Subject: The Singer-Williams 911 DLS — a 4.0L, 500-hp, 9,000-rpm reimagining of the classic air-cooled 911
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王小明 — Orange Peel Little