Post by raceparke on Apr 1, 2024 6:17:37 GMT -5
In an unprecedented show of cooperation and unity, several highly respected producers of model race cars and related products plan to jointly create a complete scale model of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. At the scale of 1/25, track width is two feet. Clearly the track will require a large site. School districts that have closed or merged are being surveyed for suitability of their unused athletic fields for this project.
Bleachers and other structures outside the track would add to the size and current plans call only for the track and structures within the infield, with outer structures possibly added in future. INDYCAR modelers from around the world would be able to display their models in a realistic setting for a small fee, which will cover any operating expenses.
Calvin Sallee has offered to manage the site (remotely) and will produce digital media to showcase this remarkable achievement.
Lance Sellers will contribute one each of his offerings from over the years to populate the field of Historic Racers.
Kevin Kunzman has already begun drawing plans to replicate the iconic Pagoda, as well as the Gasoline Alley Garages.
A team of scratch builders from the Open Wheel Model Building group, coordinated by Kyle Dehart, will be assembled to make those structures.
Micheal Portaro of Indycals will produce signage, including Gasoline Alley garage team logos.
Juanjo Mas will contribute a 3D model of every car in the field for the year the model Speedway opens, projected to be 2027.
Tim Jones will populate the model Speedway with a variety of figures, such as Helio climbing the fence, Josef going through the fence, and drivers from earlier eras going over the fence.
Quattro has indicated an interest in establishing a slot racing center near the Pagoda.
Hasegawa and Fujimi will develop component sets for the bleachers and rail sections around the infield areas of the track while Tamiya, working with Bridgestone, is experimenting with various materials to reproduce the track surface itself.
