McNamara T500 - 1970 & McNamara T501 - 1971

[diego204]

Hi all!

I am continuing my efforts to reproduce (sooner or later...) all the models of the cars with which Mario Andretti ran.

While I started working on the Parnelli VPJ2 (in a few days I hope to post some pics to show what I’m doing), my friend who I usually ask for help with his 3D printer managed to print me the pieces of two other 1/43 scale cars that I plan to make in the future.

McNamara T500 - 1970

Rendering

McNamara T501 - 1971

Rendering

I have not yet received the printed pieces because he lives in another city and he must send them to me, but in the meantime I post some photos taken by him. He got caught up in the enthusiasm and he already sprayed the bodies with a primer, even though I had told him that I had to make some modifications and other preliminary works before spraying the primer and then painting.

Moreover, in an attempt to reproduce the cars as faithfully as possible I have again exaggerated reducing the thickness of some details. The body of the T500 has deformed after printing (see in the red circles) and will force me to repair it manually when I receive it.

The modeling work was a bit complicated, given the lack of documentation.

In addition to what I was able to find on the web It was useful this book on the history of McNamara Racing (unfortunately written in German, a language I do not speak...) where there are some drawings (not too faithful…) of the T500 and a few rare photos (but only in black and white) of both cars.

Always too little, however, so I was forced to do my best with insufficient documentation.

In addition to the bodies, I also drew other pieces (engine, gearbox, exhausts, tires, seat…) to be obtained through 3D printing, but for now my friend has sent me only the pics of the bodies. When I have received everything I will also post pics of the other pieces.

I hope you like them.

See you soon! Ciao!

Diego

[Gary Davis]

This is going to be really cool to watch the builds. What a BIG undertaking, Diego. Very inspirational for sure!

[lance]

MOST IMPRESSIVE!!

[kyledehart5]

Very cool. Those are some really awesome looking cars. Look forward to seeing them come together

[diego204]

Thank you guys, but don’t rush it...
I’m preparing what I need for the next few years.

See you soon (but not too much soon...)

Ciao!

Diego

[indytreads]

Looking forward to these!

[diego204]

Hi all!

Today I received the package with all the printed pieces. As I promised, I’ll post the photos.

T500

T501

The last pic is that of the master from which the thermoforming of the windscreens of both models have been obtained, also this one drawn to the computer and printed with the 3D printer.

I hope you like them... see you soon.

Ciao!

Diego

[quattro]

I keep pressing the thumbs up to like
but feel I need a more than like option.

And yup. Looking to do these in 1/32 for my own purposes so very much looking forward to the progress
as and when it comes.

[kyledehart5]

Those look pretty great Diego!!

[jj66]

Good job! Can't wait to see this finished

[pntmachine]

Very cool. I’m looking forward to seeing this as well. Awesome work!!

[diego204]

Hi all.

I’m sorry to bother you again, but I’m designing the McNamara 1970 decals and I’m having trouble identifying some of the stickers.

Could any of you with more experience help me figure out what they are?

As for No. 7, I realize that from this photo it's impossible to understand it, but maybe someone has a picture from a different angle where the sticker is not hidden by the front wheel.

As usual, thanks in advance!

Diego