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Post by Calvin on Nov 22, 2021 13:04:15 GMT -5
I also want to say, before I get asked, no I won't be doing a full engine detail removable engine cover, that would be a nightmare to do. The engine cover would NEVER fit right. just like plastic kits, thin resin moves with any little change and it would be terrible and look awful.
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Post by Calvin on Nov 22, 2021 17:59:43 GMT -5
I photoshopped out the shadows in this picture so I can see the rear end better, you can see a gauge in there  |
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Post by hurtubise56 on Nov 23, 2021 10:55:16 GMT -5
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Post by Calvin on Nov 23, 2021 13:37:35 GMT -5
I already found one, Indycals had one off a Monogram sprint car. Thanks |
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Post by indy on Nov 23, 2021 14:12:41 GMT -5
I would love to find a cheap 1:1 1980 style Simpson Bandit to draw in 3D.
I have taken a deeper dive into researching IndyCar helmets this year and the Bandit shape varies a lot over time. For example, even though Mears won in Simpson Bandits in 1979 and 1984, they are very different helmets.
I am excited about this one, Calvin. Anything we can do to help out? Cannot imagine many have researched this car more than you but we always are learning, aren't we?
Jordan
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Post by hurtubise56 on Nov 23, 2021 14:46:51 GMT -5
I already found one, Indycals had one off a Monogram sprint car. Thanks Duh! I totally forgot about the sprint car driver! I probably have 15 sprint kits on my shelves! |
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Post by Calvin on Nov 23, 2021 16:07:37 GMT -5
I would love to find a cheap 1:1 1980 style Simpson Bandit to draw in 3D. I have taken a deeper dive into researching IndyCar helmets this year and the Bandit shape varies a lot over time. For example, even though Mears won in Simpson Bandits in 1979 and 1984, they are very different helmets. I am excited about this one, Calvin. Anything we can do to help out? Cannot imagine many have researched this car more than you but we always are learning, aren't we? Jordan I didn't realize they were called Bandit. Looks more like Darth Vader, to me. Oh, I'm sure I'll need help along the way, as usual. I have potentially some big announcements coming soon. I'm mostly writing down my plan of attack on the 2k, right now. My goal is to make the 2k my best effort yet. |
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Post by Calvin on Nov 23, 2021 16:40:44 GMT -5
Here's a good shot of Al Unser's 1979 Simpson Bandit helmet.  |
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Post by hurtubise56 on Nov 23, 2021 17:35:33 GMT -5
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Post by quattro on Nov 26, 2021 8:21:10 GMT -5
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Post by flashman on Nov 28, 2021 15:48:19 GMT -5
I already found one, Indycals had one off a Monogram sprint car. Thanks If you don't mind me asking, which Monogram kit has that helmet (I've never had any of them)? And do you have plans to offer Bandit helmets thru your store?  Thanks, Cameron |
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Post by Calvin on Nov 28, 2021 18:02:27 GMT -5
I already found one, Indycals had one off a Monogram sprint car. Thanks If you don't mind me asking, which Monogram kit has that helmet (I've never had any of them)? And do you have plans to offer Bandit helmets thru your store? Thanks, Cameron Most definitely. I monetize almost everything;) |
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Post by Gary Davis on Nov 28, 2021 22:05:48 GMT -5
You can find the Helmeted Driver in any of the Monogram sprint car kits.
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Post by flashman on Dec 6, 2021 1:08:30 GMT -5
Thanks, Gary. I'll check them out, or better yet wait for Calvin's. Happy to give him my business.  |
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Post by Art Laski on Dec 6, 2021 1:54:19 GMT -5
The helmet in the Monogram sprint car kits is not exactly the same as the original RX1 that Big Al and JR wore initially in 79 and 80. The one in the sprint car kits is the Bandit that came out a little later, around 84 or 85, although I think they both did eventually wear them. I have both styles of those helmets from quarter midgets and karting in the 80's. When I was racing quarter midgets, I was one of the first kids to get an RX in 1980 and it was awesome. I felt very fortunate. It was so friggen cool to have the same helmet my Indy Car heroes had, and I got yellow because of Big Al. I'm really looking forward to Calvin's release. Wearing the 1980 RX in '84.  The Bandit in 85.  |
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Post by Gary Davis on Dec 6, 2021 2:38:14 GMT -5
Those are some GREAT pics of you ART. Of course you're leading the group....right?
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Post by Art Laski on Dec 6, 2021 2:42:14 GMT -5
Those are some GREAT pics of you ART. Of course you're leading the group....right? Of course!!  |
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Post by quattro on Dec 6, 2021 5:05:40 GMT -5
Wow. Great shots these two.
But hang on.
Is this on dirt?
Forgive my Euro ignorance, but Karting on a dirt track?
This was some kinda dirt track mini series?
Guess if there is the big stuff there is no reason not to do it with the smaller stuff......
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Post by Gary Davis on Dec 6, 2021 11:52:21 GMT -5
Yes quattro...it's dirt. My Cousin did the same thing. Except he did the OUTLAW carts with the wings and all. They run those still in Red Bluff, California.
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Post by quattro on Dec 6, 2021 17:23:35 GMT -5
Done indoor and big outdoor over here but never seen a dirt track for karts.
Mega!
Only thing I know does ovals on dirt here are the 'speedway' bikes.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Dec 6, 2021 18:37:55 GMT -5
My dad actually raced dirt Karts for years. Used to be a pretty solid scene here in Indiana. He also got serious and raced Watkins Glen, mid Ohio, etc. until the tire costs started exploding.
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Post by Calvin on Dec 6, 2021 23:59:24 GMT -5
I love the story, Art! Thank you for giving us the details on the helmet and great shots of your Kart.
I had a Go-Karting career, 20 years ago with a similar helmet. LOL
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Post by quattro on Dec 7, 2021 5:32:57 GMT -5
I know this has gone off tangent from the Chaparral
But that is great!
I can almost hear Paul Page doing an intro to the racing over the music as well.
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Post by flashman on Dec 7, 2021 11:19:59 GMT -5
Great video!
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Post by alwaysindy on Dec 7, 2021 12:20:33 GMT -5
I LOVE the video Calvin! Quattro: In the USA, horse racing tracks were the first ones used by auto racers…we Americans are super competitive and a little crazy… and how about an Indy 500 roadster on a dirt track? Johnny Boyd, on the outside of row 1 in a roadster on dirt at Phoenix(before it was paved)…  My interpretation using Lance’s Sumar special…  And another…  A fun build: sorry for the quick, crappy photos…  |
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Post by jimhamill on Dec 7, 2021 12:22:59 GMT -5
Sweet!
Love those tires!
Jim
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Post by arcticwolf on Dec 7, 2021 13:50:43 GMT -5
Many years ago I found myself somewhere in Iowa (I think it was Iowa?)with nothing to do on a Saturday night. I went to a dirt track race where they had these modifieds with the huge wings bolted on top. What a blast, I wanted to climb in one of them. I think they were "Outlaws" cars but I'm not sure.
That's a beauty, nice job on the tires - real dirt?
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Post by quattro on Dec 7, 2021 20:53:17 GMT -5
A coupla decades back we had a great series on the box here called 'The power and the Glory'
Each show covered how racing began and evolved in Europe and the U.S.A.
The U.S. focus went from Fairgrounds and Horse racing tracks right through to the paved Indy.
Might be on youtube.....
Took me back to that show. And how bleedin' kooky your lot were to put on a show.
The model is superb.
The history lesson is great.
Was telling two of the lads today about the karting on dirt.
One thought I was pulling his leg!
Blindin'. Just Blindin'.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Dec 7, 2021 21:24:38 GMT -5
Many years ago I found myself somewhere in Iowa (I think it was Iowa?)with nothing to do on a Saturday night. I went to a dirt track race where they had these modifieds with the huge wings bolted on top. What a blast, I wanted to climb in one of them. I think they were "Outlaws" cars but I'm not sure. That's a beauty, nice job on the tires - real dirt? Iowa-nothing to do on Saturday night. Sounds right. 😂😂 World of Outlaws sprint cars? Went to Knoxville a couple years back. What a blast. Also, always loved the roadsters on dirt. Very cool build. Also loved the occasional dirt champ cars on pavement. A la AJ at Milwaukee in his Meskowski |
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Post by arcticwolf on Dec 7, 2021 22:30:37 GMT -5
I had to go on google maps and look it up. Yeah, it was Iowa. Knoxville, just outside of Des Moines. It turned out to be a fun night, really friendly people too.
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