July 5, 2021 (10am – 2pm) Rule Twerks & Open Track Practice
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Started by: Arthur
in: July 5, 2021 (10am – 2pm) Rule Twerks & Open Track Practice
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MiA
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Carlos Reutemann :>(
https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/ex-f1-racer-carlos-reutemann-dies-at-age-79/6627349/amp/
Started by: Porsche911
in: Drivers of the Past
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2 years ago
Ken
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Monaco vintage GP 2021
This weekends action from the race.
advance to 1 hr 15 mins.
great to see these great cars around Monaco!
https://www.sportvideos.tv/crash-by-ferrari-312-at-monaco-historic-grand-prix-2021-livestream/
Started by: f1nutz
in: Historical 1:1
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3 years ago
f1nutz
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More than the Queen’s Dogs!!
You may find this interesting.... Corgi collection. I had many as a child, only a few remain, and very 'weathered'... :>(
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/complete-car-collection/
Started by: Porsche911
in: Interesting Reality Bites
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3 years ago
Ken
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Simple Spray Booth
It's cold outside so those of us who have cars to build need to paint indoors. Here are some pictures of a simple portable spray booth I put together that helps to keep the air fresher in my home. It was made using a clear polypropylene tote that I got on sale from Canadian Tire. This material is fairly easy to cleanup after painting and it allows in outside light for greater visibility.
It uses a box in box design that allows for perfect sealing and easier portability.
It uses an equipment rack fan that I bought on Amazon for just over 20 bucks. This fan runs on house voltage, is brushless and sparkproof and moves 110 cfm of air.
this type of fan allows you to use any normal hobby paint including nail polish and automotive lacquers.
The filter consists of lighting grid cut to fit and fine aquarium floss built into a dollar store food saver. The fan is bolted through both boxes and the exhaust fitting making for a leakproof seal. I also added an on/off switch for convenience.
The exhaust uses 4" semi flexible metal tubing attached to a woodworking exhaust fitting at one end using a 4" hose clamp and a dryer vent quick connect at the other.
This is attached to the other half of the quick connect that I have bolted to a wooden window insert.
As the main box was originally a tote the hose clamp can be loosened and the entire exhaust be put inside ready to be moved.
My wife was painting a C4 corvette for Group 25 that Ken kindly gave her so we had a chance to test out the design. It worked flawlessly.
It's best to start the fan before painting and to leave it on for a few minutes after you finish to make sure no solvents escape back into your home. Please remember that you should also be using appropriate safety equipment for the type of finish you're spraying. As I tend to use lacquers that means a respirator , gloves and eye protection. The whole project went together for about $75.00 worth of materials.
I hope some of you find this useful. Let's get building!
Cheers
Steve
Started by: racer68
in: How To – Paint It
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3 years ago
f1nutz
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RIP John Flinn
I am sad to report that John Flinn passed today.
He had been undergoing some fairly aggressive Chemo for the last couple of weeks.
The only blessing is that the whole affair was very quick......a couple of us were at his cottage in mid Dec., doing a few laps, eating Pizza, and sharing silly stories.
RIP John
Chris
Started by: Anonymous
in: Drivers of the Past
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3 years ago
Luis Meza
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Ba-ba-ra-ra-cu-cu-da-da gasser build
Ok so of the few gasser eligible kits I have I decided on this one.
Started by: f1nutz
in: Scratch Built Models
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3 years ago
Porsche911
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Ranchero Gasser ideas
I've been looking into Ranchero Gasser examples online. There are differences between them depending on budget. One thing they all have in common is the front end is quite high. But the exhaust systems and gas tanks can be all over the map. Here are some examples.
Front mounted tank with budget headers, and straight open carbs.
Side-dump exhausts with a very cool air-scoop over a super-charger.
Exhaust out the fender wells, no hood over the chrome engine, and nice white walls on the rear wheels.
Tank up front and regular headers.
This is a BW pic of a slightly newer model Ranchero. The thing that I noted on this gasser is the rear tires are tucked under the wheel wells. The front end is high, the back end is low compared to the cars that have the wheel wells chopped out and totally rounded.
I laid this on the table for a quick look at this project. The ruler would simulate the track height. I like the side-dump exhaust myself. Maybe a nice air-scoop on the hood, and little gas tank up front?
Started by: Ken
in: Vintage Slot Car Articles and Other Reference Materials
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3 years ago
f1nutz
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Sebring 70′
A scant 51 years ago.... ENjoy!!
https://youtu.be/SRtctgHzp9o
Started by: Porsche911
in: Historical 1:1
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3 years ago
Ken
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Vladamir Putin’s slot car track
I can't seem to post the link. Check out Slot Car Today
Who would have thought?
Started by: GI
in: Slot Related Curiosities, Oddities & One of a Kind
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3 years ago
Ken
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Chassis pics
A few customer's chassis pics.
A few more.
This strange looking chassis was made for a forum administrator on a site in the UK. It fits something called a Morris J-van. Very odd vehicle. But who am I to judge another man's passion?
Started by: Ken
in: How To Order
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3 years ago
Porsche911
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New Scratch32 Classifieds Area
We now have a FREE classifieds area on Scratch32! Just click on 'Classifieds' in our top menu to see what is for sale (or wanted to buy). Or select 'Add a listing' from the 'Classifieds' drop down menu to post your ad right away!
Users with a Scratch32 account can now post ads containing detailed descriptions and pictures of items they wish to sell privately for FREE. These ads can be read by anyone, including those without an account. [So you can post an ad and then link it anywhere else.] It is also easy for every user to manage their ads. All ads expire in 60 days.
There are just three limitations:
Only model slot car related content is permitted;
No junk - only items of quality that you would or have used yourself;
No retail sales or ads for inventories of items.
Scratch32 will reserve the right to remove any ad(s) that do not comply.
Started by: Arthur
in: Website Information
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3 years ago
Porsche911
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Thunderbird
Started by: Luis Meza
in: Scratch Built Models
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3 years ago
Luis Meza
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Corvette 1963
Started by: Luis Meza
in: Scratch Built Models
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3 years ago
Luis Meza
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Painting a Driver’s Head
Last week I had the opportunity to paint a 1:10 scale driver's head for a friend. It was for his R/C off road vehicle - but I'm not sure which manufacturer's - I suspect Tamiya but I could very well be wrong...
I used Tamiya flat acrylics diluted with Tamiya acrylic thinner (for airbrushing) or water (hand painting/washes).
After cleaning the plastic parts with SuperClean I airbrushed the head with a stock skin tone then darkened that skin tone slightly with a tiny amount of brown for the faint shadow underneath the cheeks, chin and ears.
While the airbrush was still within reach I painted the cap with another stock dark olive colour. All of the airbrushing was done using roughly a 50/50 mixture of Tamiya acrylic paint and thinner to get a milk like consistency that I find perfect for airbrushing. Three light coats gave me enough base coverage.
For the hand brushing I always start with the hardest or more detailed parts first - in this case the eyes - since if I screw things up I don't lose as much time if I have to apply the base coat over again. For the eyes I washed in some off white (which I think is still too bright - next time I'll add more colour to the white) then painted the iris blue and then the pupil black. I added a little line of diluted brown both above and below the eye for his eyelashes.
Then I added a few very diluted washes of red over the lips - starting with the most diluted coat first over the whole lip area followed by a touch more pigment to the centre of the lips until I was satisfied with the result. Brown hair and eyebrows were next followed by some lightened highlights.
Cleanup for everything was with Dollar store nail polish remover (with acetone) and so there was never any unpleasant smell. Soaking the airbrush parts in this solution for a few minutes then scrubbing them clean took all but 15 minutes...
I did not use a primer and although I cleaned the plastic the paint can be scratched off with a finger nail if one tries... fortunately this head will not be handled much (if at all) so this was not a concern - but I would use a primer next time...
...hope this helps!
Started by: Arthur
in: How To – Paint It
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3 years ago
Ken
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Slot Mods Track On Bring A Trailer.
This will be fun to watch for the next week. Doesn't appear to be any nicer than the ones we already race on, maybe not as nice IMHO. B-)
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/slot-car-race-track/
Started by: MiA
in: Slot Related Curiosities, Oddities & One of a Kind
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3 years ago
Ken
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1965 Corvair Corsa
The Corvair got a bad rap from Ralph Nader. Real Corvair owners all say that they did not experience whatever Ralph Nader was talking about. Some people say he was referring to the "hammer" effect of having a rear engine car. Exactly like a Porsche. Which no American car had before it.
A Chevrolet dealership by the name of "Yenko" made a bunch of special Corvair Corsa's. They were very fast. They went by the name "Yenko Stingers".
Aurora made a very nice static model of the 1965 Corvair Corsa with the flat-6. But there is only one, single, solitary kit on Ebay, and it's been there for the last year. And he just recently went from $150 USD, to $125 USD. Still far too much money.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Aurora-Corvair-Corsa-1-32-Scale-Plastic-Model-Kit-666-130/254550866928?hash=item3b4469fbf0:g:89YAAOSw~wRecNYr
Then out of the blue I happened to locate one. The box looks new and sparkles. The kit inside is new and perfect.
This 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa is far more rare than a Rover BRM. Before I run off and build this ultra rare kit for SCCA. Does this car spark any interest to make a copy?
Just asking before the point of no return...
Started by: Ken
in: Historical 1:1
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3 years ago
Ken
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Links to slot car sites
I ordered some cars from this site some time ago and waited to see whether the site was a scram or not before passing it on. Wait time is fairly long and I wondered whether the site was legit or not. Pricing was quite good, in Canadian dollars, free shipping. Selection is very limited, and mixed in with a bunch of R/C stuff, but if they have something you are interested in and you don't mind waiting then it might work for you. Cars arrived yesterday, no unpleasant surprises, so site and pricing is as advertised. :good:
https://www.shop4ca.com/radio-controlled-cars
Started by: MiA
in: What’s New! New Releases & Other Useful Stuff
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3 years ago
MiA
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2017 Rolex Motorsports Reunion at Laguna Seca
Hello racers, for your viewing enjoyment... 2017 Rolex Motorsports Reunion at Laguna Seca, some great racing/in car footage.
htt :yahoo: ps://youtu.be/P5In5ceJQOI
Started by: Porsche911
in: Historical 1:1
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3 years ago
Ken
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Airfix Triumph TR4A
I bought this kit at the slot-car show. It looks as narrow as a roller blade. But I like to torture myself so...
The MGB had a track width of 41mm from the outside of the sidewall bulges. This would have a track width of 39mm if I didn't lift the wheel arches over the tires a little. Which I might add... is exactly what they did with the real car too. This is one car you can't afford to slam.
I hope this to have this ready for the upcoming Meisterschaft. Along with my Jaguar XK 120... this car was built only to have fun and lose races. But at least look good doing so. :good:
Started by: Ken
in: Scratch Built Models
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3 years ago
Ken
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59 Fairlane 500 Skyliner – Police car?
Art and I recently talked about adding another dimension to the street racing theme. Having a police cruiser to chase the other cars. The chase car gets a head start. You have to stop and count your laps when the police cruiser catches up to you.
I'm pretty sure a Skyliner hardtop/convertible was never made into a police cruiser. But it's a 59 Fairlane 500 none the less.
I installed the chassis before the rear fender skirts. The body height at the front of the rocker panel is a respectable 3mm. It's even more respectable at 4mm for the rear of the rocker panel. I thought based on the front wheel housing that the car didn't look very low. Then I installed the rear fender skirts. Those added skirts make the back of the car look low. Such is life.
The factory hub caps look great on a police car.
Started by: Ken
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3 years ago
JMSracer
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1928 Bugatti Type 35C
Enjoy!!
https://sportscardigest.com/1928-bugatti-type-35c/?utm_source=sendfox&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=august-30th-2020-sports-car-digest-weekly-update
Started by: Porsche911
in: Historical 1:1
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3 years ago
Arthur
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HOT ROD – 1932 Plymouth
I bought this kit from Ken a couple of months ago, a perfect candidate for a Hot Rod build. Inspired by Ken's candy apply red, I painted the car gold first, then red to get the candy apple finish.
The body sits on an aluminium chassis, that I custom built.
This is Lindberg Kit no. 2143
The plastic model motor was taken from another Lindberg kit and glued to the front of the chassis. SCC steel wheels up front and wider 14" x 8mm rear MRRC wheels. The rear hubs are also taken from another Lindberg kit and required some sanding to size.
I used my Dremel sanding wheel to enlarge the rear wheel wells. It allowed me to lower the body over the rear wheels.
I cut the front side quarter panels to expose the model motor that I painted and glued to the chassis.
The white glue is still drying on the front windshield, once dry it will be less visible.
I will be adding a number of additional details and will go over the body and complete a few touch ups.
I can say that this is a very nice handling car, a pleasure to drive.
Thanks for looking.
P.S.
If you are thinking of building a car but keep putting it off because you believe that your building ability falls short of your expectations or standards, I say forge ahead. Expect to make mistakes-you may scrap a few chassis before you get it right but just keep pushing ahead until you finish building your car. You will learn from your build and will take that knowledge to your next build which will be easier... Don't be afraid to begin, just do it and stop procrastinating. Your experience will yield you a model you can drive at one of the upcoming events, and that will be very rewarding.
Started by: JMSracer
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3 years ago
JMSracer
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The only road-legal Porsche 917 in the world?
Count Gregorio Rossi (Martini & Rossi) was once photographed driving his road legal Porsche 917 from Stuttgart to Paris.
That finally explains why Fly made this car. I've always thought it was interesting, But never knew it actually existed.
The body has an external ID number making it legal for R32 Classic LeMans. The licence plate counts as a number. The last 2-digits are #37.
Started by: Ken
in: Modified Slot Car Models
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3 years ago
Ken
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Bugatti Type 50B – Penelope Pitlane
I found a resin Bugatti T50B body kit from Pendle Slot Racing. It's made by Penelope Pitlane. It's a fairly simple build.
It weighs 75.2-grams. 10x24 gears. Thank you very kindly for looking.
Started by: Ken
in: Scratch Built Models
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3 years ago
Ken
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DB’s Garage
Thought I would share some of the cars I have been working on, some of which were started about a year ago.
At the back, Ford Tudor (Linberg kit), Ken chassis, RSSlot wheels, DArt inserts. Austin Healy (Aurora kit, 3-peice body), RSSlots wheels, DArt inserts, Penelope Pitlane chassis with added side pans, lady driver who seems to be fixing her hair. Jaguar D type (Triang-Scalextric), this was rescured from the dead, windscreen, driver and headlights all original, chassis is a plastic monogram, runs incredible well but still needs side exhaust pipes. Porsche 908 (Airfix, Brant Snow car), refreshed and repainted, new DArt windscreen, new exhaust pipes. Indy 500 Kutis, featured before on separate post but now with DArt rear pre-war tires.
Started by: DB
in: Scratch Built Models
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3 years ago
Arthur
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Airfix 1933 MG K3 Magnette
Hi Gents:
I have been interested in this car for its appearance and its history. I’ve had the Airfix kit in my eBay shopping cart for a while, but have decided that I can’t afford it. I’m posting it here in case someone else may be interested in it.
It’s the Airfix 8204, 1933 MG K3 Magnette. It is listed at $35 usd, but it’s shipped through eBay’s ‘Global Shipping Program’. This redirects the package from the seller, to a third party facility in Erlanger, KY (often in the opposite direction to the purchaser’s destination), apparently re-packages it then ships it to the purchaser. They also tack on an import charge ‘to cover duties’. In fact, model kits, diecast models, slotcars are all categorized as toys by the Canada Border Services Agency and do not require duties or excise fees, (though they can trigger GST, usually collected by Canada Post). There have also been many complaints from sellers and buyers regarding poor handling, damaged and missing packages at the Erlanger facility. It’s basically another scheme to allow eBay to skim off more money from the purchaser. I have always refused, on principle, to buy anything shipped through their GSP.
It looks like a nice kit for our pre-war series, but I don’t know the quality. I have found some of the Airfix kits made in England to be excellent, whereas some others have been terrible in terms of moulding and casting. (This one is made in Texas by USAirfix, and is the 1980 re-box edition.) It is listed at $35 usd (C$50), plus $10.50 ship to Canada, but when you go to buy it, there is an additional $10.50 that shows up as ‘import fees’. That brings the total to $56 usd, or C$82 with the added PayPal exchange surcharge. That’s more than twice my limit for a 32’nd scale model kit. However, someone else in the group may have a higher cost threshold, or may have a US shipping address set up through their business, or through a relative. But even with that, it may still be overpriced. (I’ll still buy one if I can find a fair price.)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/USAirfix-Kit-8204-K3-Magnette-MG-1-32-Scale-USAirfix-Plastic-Model-SEALED-NIB/324101968737
Started by: Felix
in: Scratch Built Models
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3 years ago
Felix
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What type of Aston Martin is this?
I saw a kit like this on EBay and it made me curious if there was a real Aston that looked like the one on the box? Or could the drawing be a little off?
Started by: Ken
in: Vintage Slot Cars
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3 years ago
Ken
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HSV
This is my last build, I think it does not qualify for any of our classes but I learn and enjoy working on it.
Started by: Luis Meza
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3 years ago
f1nutz
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Cooper Ford T61
With nothing on the workbench. Time to get started on something new specifically for the 1960-1965 SCCA series. I purchased this body kit from Professor Motor and somehow managed to get most of it completed a little at a time between all the other cars I've built. The last thing to do was to make a chassis. Not what I would call the right order to do things, but it is what it is. Making the chassis first would avoid scratching the paint. But that would take patience. Whatever that is...
A BWNC1 was supposed to go in this car at first. Then I ran into some clearance problems with the larger motor. A BWMS050 should hopefully do the job. I know what I'm doing over the holidays... Assembly.
I would like to wish the entire group at S32/R32 a very Merry Christmas!
Ken
Started by: Ken
in: Scratch Built Models
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4 years ago
Ken
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Ferrari 158
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.
Started by: JMSracer
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4 years ago
Ken
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Interesting 60’s automotive culture video
Hello all, I hope this message finds you and family healthy and safe!! This 50 minute 60's video is pretty cool,narrated by Lloyd Bridges(above water), and though is shown as "Ken Miles Cobra testing", that segment is limited, though at about the 6:30 mark, he is seen testing something with his son, that is near and dear to our hearts. :>) It's more a reflection of Automotive culture, from Kart racing, Road racing, Drags, Land speed pursuit etc, and some cameo appearances; 'Fabian', Ed Roth, Chuck Barris...I found it a nice distraction to 24/7 ALL COvid, all the time...
Hope you enjoy, stay well!
https://youtu.be/7vUmHEeuIKM
Started by: Porsche911
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4 years ago
f1nutz
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D'Art Porsche RS61
We recently had a workshop where 3-bodies were painted as part of the demonstration. With the Player's 200 coming up. The RS61 fits in perfectly with the field of cars.
My livery might be fantasy. But the colour is not.
Art. Thank you very kindly. It was a lot of fun to build a chassis for this body kit. :yes:
I still need to complete the body and details. But it's ready to run so to speak. :good:
The class is SP+.
Started by: Ken
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4 years ago
Ken
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McLaren M20
I thought I had built cars for every class. Turns out my CanAm Lola Mk2 is from Art's collection. I have yet to build a CanAm car myself.
There is a Carrera McLaren M20 collecting dust on a shelf that could use a serious upgrade. The livery is from 1974. Driver: Helmut Kelleners
The original plastic chassis did not survive the bandsaw for some strange reason. The old parts go into a junk box.
The side body-panels are much lighter now. Each side panel is made up of three parts. One screw on each side keeps the assemblies secure. The body is ready for a new scratch chassis. The first step is to re-read the rules for CanAm in order to choose the right wheels, tires, etc...
Started by: Ken
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4 years ago
Ken
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Painting with Tamiya Synthetic Lacquers – Peter Johnson
Came across, may be helpful...
https://www.tamiyausa.com/articles/painting-with-tamiya-synthetic-lacquers-35?article-id=35#.WoW44mdy6Uk
[Art - this complete article and the problem chart by P. Johnson are both attached if the link (above) ever breaks - you must be logged in to see attachments.]
Started by: Porsche911
in: How To – Paint It
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4 years ago
Ken
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“The Heist” Making of the Porsche Super Bowl Commercial
20 minutes, quite interesting, Porschephile or not, culminating with the commercial. I guess ageing(gracefully) Dancers were more captivating!!
Enjoy!!
https://youtu.be/qXL1gbI3BXI
Started by: Porsche911
in: Interesting Reality Bites
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4 years ago
Porsche911
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ZL1 Corvette Stingray
The second Anatoly Arutunoff Corvette is well under way. Like the first. This car is built in honour of the man, and his efforts to enter the Targa Florio in 1971. The first Vette has a Scalex motor in line with the 327 that should have entered the race in 1970. This one is more in line with Anatoly's 1971 - 427 Vette in that it has a Fox-10 for open class racing. I hope it will be completed by this week.
I learn something with each build. I left nothing on the table with respect to how close the body sits on the chassis on this one. Any lower and the tires touch the inside of the fenders. Perfect! :good:
I tried to make this a sidewinder but the motor hits the bearing flange before the gears mesh properly. You can see where I shaved the aluminum past the bearing flange. I even tried to angle it, but there is not enough room to work with in this size aluminum tubing. By the time the gears mesh, the motor is well into the tire area. Back to inline we go. *mumble* :scratch:
Ken
Started by: Ken
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4 years ago
Ken
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Morris Mini Cooper
I found a Morris Mini Cooper in the 1972 Targa Florio. I also found an appropriate car to get this project off to a good start.
As you can see by the photo on the right, the car is "Plum Crazy Purple" in colour. That should be a cool addition to the other liveries. The drivers for car #51 were Matteo Sgarlata and Joe Anastasi. Class = S1.6. Sponsored by = STP.
I need to open the wheel openings in the fenders to fit the 13"-inch wheels/tires. That will give me an opportunity to make those crazy looking fenders.
The motor is a tight fit with the stock interior. I will need to get very creative with this little car if I want to lower it with bigger wheels, and still keep an interior with a driver.
Fun looking car. It was a nice surprise to find out it has working head lights and tail lights. Since this build is not about speed. I'm going to try and keep them. Look out green Giliberti cause a purple Mini will be on the hunt! All in good fun of course.
Started by: Ken
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4 years ago
Ken
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When flat or gloss black doesn't quite do the job
Tamiya makes a semi-gloss that fits nicely when flat-black or gloss-black just won't do. It gives a nice look to grills, exhaust manifolds, tonneau covers, and ZL1 Corvette hoods. Be careful not to lay it on too thick or it will start to become glossy.
Started by: Ken
in: How To – Paint It
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4 years ago
Ken
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1949 Ford Tudor in red
With the Carrera Panamericana around the corner. It's time to give Fred and his blue Tudor a bit of a break.
Emilio Portez Medina and Armando Rodrigues Morado, both from Mexico, are busy preparing a red 1949 Ford Tudor #119 for the next race (1950).
Emilio's red Tudor has a BWNC1. Fred's blue Tudor has a BWMS050.
Started by: Ken
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4 years ago
Ken
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Wheels: 3.0L Grand Prix (3LGP)
For those of you looking to upgrade your wheels for your 3.0L Grand Prix cars you should consider the following:
Front - BW13-300-093-375 - which take a small BWA insert & the RM0202 (or CX0201) tire, depending on the look you wish to achieve;
Rear - BW13-380-093-375 - which take a small BWA insert & the CX0202 (or RM0203) tire, depending on the look you wish to achieve;
A larger 14mm diameter rear wheel (BW15-380-093-375) may be used in place of the rear wheels mentioned above if you wish to model a car that did have a larger diameter wheel in this period but with the overall tire diameter restriction of 22mm this will mean that you will give up the dampening (and grip) offered by a larger tire to wheel ratio...
Cheers! :good:
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4 years ago
Ken
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Watkins Glen Historic 2019 Howard Cohen's Picture Gallery
Hey guys
I went to this event on the weekend and it was fantastic.
Howard of Group 25 took many photos which are great reference for model/scratch builds.
https://public.fotki.com/HowardCohen/watkins-glen-histor/
Cheers!
Bill
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4 years ago
MiA
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Belgian GP Spa 1955
Hello lads, for your enjoyment...If you have 30 minutes to kill, watch this. When Spa was 9 miles long, and the GP was 36 laps, a true test of Man and Machine!!
Fangio, Moss, Castellotti,Farina, Behra, Frere, Hawthorne providing the thrills. Spectators were sooooo close.
Enjoy!
https://bringatrailer.com/2019/07/06/bat-video-inspiration-1955-belgian-gp-at-spa-francorchamps/
Started by: Porsche911
in: Historical 1:1
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4 years ago
Ken
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D'Art Lotus 30
My enthusiasm to build this kit was off the charts. The real Lotus 30 was a terrible car with respect to handling. This is an opportunity to hopefully make it better on a much smaller scale. The real car had chassis flex issues. This chassis does not have those same problems.
I had to shorten the top of the front bearing supports because the body sits very low. You can see the 180 grit sanding marks on the inside of the chassis so the epoxy will adhere to the aluminum and motor a bit better.
The chassis started out as an inline S-can. That was a huge mistake on such a low car. I should have planned it out better. I hope I never make that mistake again.
I had to make a big hole in the body to fit the motor. The colour is Tamiya "Candy Lime Green".
Upon assembling the body to the chassis I realized this was indeed a huge mistake. My lack of experience is getting the better of me. Time to take it apart and try something else. I was thinking that I may have already ruined the body. :negative:
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in: Scratch Built Models
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4 years ago
Arthur
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Alfa Romeo Fangio drives 159 Alfetta at 74 years (1985 Laguna Seca)
We haven't had an Alfa video in a while. So...........
Phil Hill and Juan Manuel Fangio drive the Tipo 159 F1 winning car from 1951 at the 1985 Monterey Historic Races at Laguna Seca which had Alfa Romeo as the featured marque. Lots of other Alfa's too!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlKir_WYcck
Started by: MiA
in: Historical 1:1
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4 years ago
Porsche911
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SCC Canada Decals #$@!ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!
Hello lads, had to re-number a car for pending event, had purchased SCC 'White' numerals, first time using the product, OMFG, I'm sure some within the GTA heard some unsavory language last evening... Took 14 of them to successfully transfer 3!!! They kept disintegrating, separating, no matter duration of time in water nor temperature. Curious as to whether anyone else has used (tried to)? If so, any success, what's your secret? :negative: :negative:
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in: Decals
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4 years ago
Jimbo
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1964 Road America
Hello gents, thought you might enjoy some classic(read grainy) footage from Elkhart Lake Wisconsin, otherwise known as Road America.
500 mile test, some of the BEST racers, Hall/Penske/Shelby/Miles, and their might machines; Chaparral (dis you know it had an Automatic tranny?)
250LM, Cobra's, Genie, Lola, Vettes, smorgasbord of POWER
3 part video, link below. Great hot lap/tour on 1st segment with Penske and his lightweight Vette and pretty cool racing.
https://bringatrailer.com/2019/05/18/video-inspiration-1964-road-america-500-parts-2-3/
Enjoy!
Started by: Porsche911
in: Historical 1:1
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4 years ago
Porsche911
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1973 Targa Practice
Imagine these things coming towards you in traffic!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgvM_OLb9cs
Started by: f1nutz
in: Historical 1:1
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5 years ago
Anonymous
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Scalextric Eagle to Mclaren M5A conversion
Hey guys
While this is not an entirely scratch built car the body is completely redone to turn it into a McLaren.
I started by disassembling the Eagle and stripping it using Super Clean then did some bodywork to fill some holes on the eagle and profile the nose a little.
I also opened holes in front of the windshield and carved a new panel line there to be a little more accurate to the McLaren.
Engine block was also ground down so I could convert it from an 8 cylinder Ford to a 12 cylinder BRM
I then sprayed the body red and started fabricating engine detail parts.
Custom parts included roll bar, oil cooler and mount, magneto, overflow canister, ignition coil, intake manifold and a new smaller windshield.
I also sourced some metal ferrules to use as BRM inlet trumpets and a visor less head from D'art that looks a little more like Bruce Mclaren than Dan Gurney.
Then it was time for reassembly and decals.
I assembled the entire car back onto the repainted Scalextric Eagle Chassis but if Art chooses to mold them they could form the basis for a nicely detailed scratch build.
Cheers
Bill
Started by: f1nutz
in: Scratch Built Models
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5 years ago
f1nutz
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Something for the Pre-War class…
Interesting to see what this fetches...and what a GREAT exhaust note!!
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1937-alvis-speed-25/
Started by: Porsche911
in: Historical 1:1
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5 years ago
Ken
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1968 Trans Am ‘Cinderella story’ video
Hello Scratchers (Hmmm, does that sound right) :yahoo: Pretty cool video, 1968 Trans Am Javelin.
Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/yDJ6BhUrsak
Started by: Porsche911
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5 years ago
MiA
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$100000+ VW…
Well not really, it's a "Frankfurt FLyer", and a Beauty!!!
If only I'd married rich! Hmmm, I think my wife says the same thing!! :heart:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/runge-frankfurt-flyer-008/
Started by: Porsche911
in: Interesting Reality Bites
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5 years ago
Porsche911
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Great site for Sponsor/Logo- Numbers
http://www.racelinedigital.com/store/
Look under Historic Motorsports
Enjoy!! :yahoo:
Started by: Porsche911
in: Decals
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5 years ago
Ken
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Airfix MGB Sports model
I bought this kit at the Torcan model show. The kit dates back to 1967. Nice to find an old gem like this. Worth doing the build.
I hope to have it finished by the weekend and race it at the Dale in just under 2-weeks. SP-slow class.
Ken
Started by: Ken
in: Scratch Built Models
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5 years ago
Ken
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65 Porsche 911 at Spa…What could be better
Fantastic short vid, amazing driver control, thrashing a race prepped vintage Beauty around Spa, ENJOY!!
https://youtu.be/CvDD8V9Liq8
Started by: Porsche911
in: Historical 1:1
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5 years ago
Porsche911
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Eldon/Shelby GT-350 body revival
I bought a few 1/32 Eldon bodies when I was 10-years old. Reviving a few of these cars has been on my bucket list for the last umm... 46-long years.
Anyone interested?
Started by: Ken
in: Modified Slot Car Models
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5 years ago
Ken
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Vanski – Death Row – May, 2019 Execution – Sportscars Only
Gents,
As a heads up and given that the Vanski motor has been unavailable for many, many years now - we will be the first group in Southern Ontario to eliminate these motors from our Scratch32 and R32 1950's & 1.5L Grand Prix classes. This will have no effect on sportscars where they will continue to be permissible. We'll focus on the definition of 'low power motors' to effect this change...
Over the winter you might want to consider moving some of your inventory to other groups - where they will be sought after...
Cheers!
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in: R32 Class Criterium
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5 years ago
Arthur
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Black Jack Brabham video
Hello lads, very nice short video, track drives of the BT7, BT24, and BT33 with Jack's son. The man was incredible, engineer, racer, businessman.
Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/OI9wXkHXqyA
Started by: Porsche911
in: Drivers of the Past
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5 years ago
Ken
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New Classifieds Plug In
Gents,
I've settled on an alternate classifieds plug in which works fine - Not my first choice but it is still good - and FREE! Many more things to configure... I'll have a few ads posted tonight to verify that everything works as it should for any registered user... :good:
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