This is the Dart kit Ferrari 158.
This particular model is of the winning car as driven in the 1964 Italian GP by John Surtees; #2. JS was also the winner of the F1 Championship in 1964.
The chassis is a combination of a bear dog chassis, piano wire and some brass. Bearings were used in the rear, a square brass tube was used to support the front axel. Silver foil packaging material from a pharmaceutical product was used to cover the top of the front axel and cut in the shape of the front assembly. The same foil was used to create the floor in the cockpit.
This model is built as a 1.5L GP and is powered by a BWA slim motor, geared 10 pinion by 23 offset crown.
A single brass screw is used to secure the body to the chassis. The body fits snugly in place with the rear assembly around the motor preventing any movement in the rear.
A black twist tie was used to hold up the bottom of the motor between the two rear exhaust pipes-glued in place to bottom of motor and exhaust pipes. Two polished aluminium extension pipes were glued to the ends of the exhaust pipes that came with the kit. The motor that came with the kit was modified to fit together and two piano wires were inserted into drilled holes and glued into both sides of the motor to hold it in place. The other ends of the piano wire were soldered onto the rear upright assembly. The motor is attached to the chassis, the body floats freely above it but there is virtually no movement as the body is held firmly by the single screw up front and the piano wire at the rear which connects to the rear upright assembly.
After applying the decals, I brushed on a coat of future to seal the decals and give the car a glossy finish. One drop of windex was added to
my future mix to prevent yellowing down the road.
My camera and lighting could be better. This model is much more attractive in the flesh.
Initial test lap results indicate that this car will be a contender. I think there is room for improvement.
Thanks for looking.