After seeing Jim’s wonderfully finished car, I am encouraged to show the progress I have made on the Bugatti. The main tasks left are the guide system, the motor bracket, decals, final clear and then I can put it together.
The wheels are RSslots with Dart tires on the rear. The front tires are RSlots but I will pick up more of Arts. The chassis is brass and one piece which I contoured to the space available. I will have to strengthen the rear axle for sure. I had to modify the exhaust as I didn’t mount the engine, I used a piece of plastic card and drilled all the holes to accept it so it juts out more than I would like. I cut it and linked with a piece of 1/16 piano wire. I estimate the whole car will weigh 65 grams.
I am happy with the look using Vallejo paint. I used black primer as well. After the water based paint dries you have to clear it before you can handle it – don’t touch or wipe the paint before hand.
The car will be driven by Achille Varzi, #18, debut in the 1933 Spanish GP with a 4th place finish. The engine is 2.8 L. I believe in 1934 they increased the displacement to 3.3 L? Michael will know for sure.
Achille Varzi http://www.grandprixhistory.org/varzi.htm Check out the 7th picture — could that be a the Spanish GP? The car #s seem to match up with the starting grid. Spanish GP starting grid http://www.kolumbus.fi/leif.snellman/gp3316.htm
Onward and hopefully upward ……….
DB