Tony Bettenhausen's 1957 Novi
Oct 9, 2020 20:46:02 GMT -5
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Post by 1961redlegs on Oct 9, 2020 20:46:02 GMT -5
This evening, I finished my replica of Tony Bettenhausen's Novi in which he contested the 1957 Indianapolis 500. Bettenhausen started 22nd and finished 15th, while his teamate Paul Russo finished fourth behind winner Sam Hanks.
The Novis were some of the most beloved machines to contest the 500, their big motors creating an unforgettable sound to those who heard them in action. Unfortunately, though they were fan favorites, they never managed to win the 500. Tony Bettenhausen was the patriarch of the Bettenhausen family, who were also beloved by the crowds who followed the Championship Trail. Sadly, for all their success, they, like the Novi never managed to win a 500.
This is a Lance Sellers resin kit painted in Krylon Bonnet Blue with Indycals decals. The wheels are Tamiya Champagne Gold and the tires are Tamiya Rubber Black. The kit and decals went together without an issue. The only thing I added was a lap belt that photos showed Bettenhausen using in 1957.
The Novis were some of the most beloved machines to contest the 500, their big motors creating an unforgettable sound to those who heard them in action. Unfortunately, though they were fan favorites, they never managed to win the 500. Tony Bettenhausen was the patriarch of the Bettenhausen family, who were also beloved by the crowds who followed the Championship Trail. Sadly, for all their success, they, like the Novi never managed to win a 500.
This is a Lance Sellers resin kit painted in Krylon Bonnet Blue with Indycals decals. The wheels are Tamiya Champagne Gold and the tires are Tamiya Rubber Black. The kit and decals went together without an issue. The only thing I added was a lap belt that photos showed Bettenhausen using in 1957.
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