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Post by alwaysindy on Aug 3, 2023 12:36:00 GMT -5
Gentlemen: On the car;  anybody got any ideas about transforming the louvers on this car from external to internal? Jerry(1961 redlegs) is trying to reverse engineer it by putting Milliput on the existing louvers, making a replacement piece, cutting the old ones out, and installing the Milliput new ones. I thought of decals but don’t know how that would work?  Other side being experimented…  Any and all recommendations are welcome. I’ve never encountered this before… Thanks in advance! Tim |
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Post by hurtubise56 on Aug 3, 2023 12:46:16 GMT -5
Good question! I think a decal COULD work, with a dark line and proper shading, but integrating the body color into a generic decal would be tricky. I thought Archer had some, but apparently not. I'll keep thinking & looking!
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Post by hurtubise56 on Aug 3, 2023 12:51:33 GMT -5
I stand corrected! Just looking in the wrong category! Archer DOES have resin louvers, in N, HO & O scale for model railroaders, but unfortunately, none in G scale which is about 1/25. They are external louvers, but might be of help in making a pattern as Jerry is trying to do. A bit pricey, tho.
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Post by alwaysindy on Jan 2, 2024 14:04:50 GMT -5
Gentlemen: Jerry (1961 redlegs) has found a decal that should work…  He sent me a sheet (Thanks Jerry!) so I have brought this one out of “the pile.” I want to build Fangio’s 1949 San Remo winner…  The only change will be the #18 for the San Remo race… Fangio is always in the Top 3 of F1 drivers. He was an interesting guy. Drove stock cars mainly in over-the-road races with great success. This caught the attention of the Argentine Automobile Club and the Juan Peron-led Argentine government, so they bought a Maserati and sent him to Europe in December 1948 to continue his career. He would turn 38 that June. For perspective, Graham Rahal would have to wait 4 more years before BEGINNING his career! He would be 47 when he retired; again for perspective, Helio is 48… His 5 WDC’s were with 4 different teams…Schumacher, Hamilton, Brabham, Stewart,G Hill, Fittipaldi, Lauda, Piquet, and Prost all won WDC’s with 2 different teams… Comments, questions welcome! Thanks for stopping by! Tim |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jan 2, 2024 15:20:15 GMT -5
Ah I cannot wait to see this one Tim! Good stuff.
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Post by 1961redlegs on Jan 2, 2024 21:20:08 GMT -5
I’m looking forward to seeing this one completed! I’m currently doing a Harry Schell 4CLT and it will be neat to see these finished.
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Post by alwaysindy on Jan 11, 2024 12:12:18 GMT -5
Guys: This one is coming along…  Remember, this is a privateer car without much factory support…  Fangio in 1949, would win 7 major “Grand Prix” races…not bad for a European rookie! Comments, questions, welcome! Tim |
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Post by jj66 on Jan 11, 2024 17:56:00 GMT -5
Blue and yellow looks fantastic Tim!
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Post by hurtubise56 on Jan 11, 2024 18:59:43 GMT -5
Looks very nice so far! I have one in primer (been in primer for 15 years!) that might look good in blue & yellow! What are you using for decals?
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jan 11, 2024 23:24:38 GMT -5
Beautiful progress my friend. Looks awesome in blue and yellow.
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Post by alwaysindy on Jan 12, 2024 13:00:31 GMT -5
Brian: Top decals from Gary; bottom louvers from Jerry (via 3Amigos)…  There are variations on the car…  Tim |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Jan 17, 2024 9:42:54 GMT -5
This one’s is coming along really well, great looking racer.
Sandy
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Post by Art Laski on Jan 18, 2024 1:13:57 GMT -5
Cool project, Tim! This will be fun to watch.
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Post by alwaysindy on Jan 19, 2024 15:24:09 GMT -5
Gentlemen: This one turned out waaaay better than I thought it would…began back in August; told Jerry it was moved to “the top of the pile” in early November when he sent decals…so here she is…finally…  This 4CLT type was used extensively after WWII…  Car bought by…  This is also another car that used the tubular frame to carry the engine coolant…  Rear view…  Since the kit is curbside, here’s a photo of the real engine…  Fangio would turn 38 in June of 1949, when he first competed in Europe…this car was so consistently at the front, that when the 1st true Grand Prix system was set up in 1950, he was brought onto the all conquering Alfa Romeo team, where he would win his first championship in 1951…  Comments, questions welcome! Thanks again to Jerry and Gary! Tim |
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Post by hurtubise56 on Jan 19, 2024 16:34:25 GMT -5
Excellent build of a colorful car, from an era when many were pretty plain & boring looking! Great choice of project, honoring one of racing's first "Superstars"!
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Post by 1961redlegs on Jan 19, 2024 19:23:23 GMT -5
Tim, your Maser turned out incredible. It’s a beautiful tribute to Fangio! I’m glad I could help.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jan 19, 2024 22:00:13 GMT -5
Oh absolutely beautiful work Tim!! I love the blue and yellow. A beautiful car in its own right and it looks great with the bright colors. Gorgeous work
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Post by raceparke on Jan 20, 2024 18:08:13 GMT -5
Superb!
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Post by jj66 on Jan 21, 2024 2:52:59 GMT -5
Great work Tim! I love it
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Post by pntmachine on Jan 21, 2024 20:40:08 GMT -5
Fantastic job on this one Tim. Vents worked out great and the color does look good. Awesome.
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Post by alwaysindy on Jan 29, 2024 11:29:02 GMT -5
I didn’t get “El Maestro” painted in time for the final photos, so here he is…  My wife asked”What’s he holding?” I said a water bottle before the race, OR champagne after.” Mechanic is checking tire wear…  The original photos are in Photobucket Jail, so this is another of his greatest cars, 1954 Mercedes streamliner…  As a reminder, Ayrton Senna said Fangio was “the GOAT.” Thanks for stopping by and all of the nice comments! Tim |
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Post by pje on Jan 29, 2024 12:09:09 GMT -5
From the look of the tires, let’s hope it’s Champagne after the race. 😂
Nicely done!
Paul Erlendson
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jan 29, 2024 23:21:26 GMT -5
Brilliant Tim!! I love it.
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