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Post by tomfaletti on Mar 2, 2010 11:52:28 GMT -5
This is my version of the 1927 Pete DePaolo '500' entry. He qualified 2nd, but dropped out after 31 laps and finished 26th.  This the Southeast Finecast kit with several extras added from Chris Etzel's rear drive Miller.  Paint is Tamiya camel yellow, and the decals are from Etzel's Kuzma and Miller 91 rear drive.  Thanks for looking. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2010 12:18:06 GMT -5
Beautiful build...looks perfect!!
Tom T.
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Post by Patrick on Mar 2, 2010 14:55:44 GMT -5
Zowie! That's killer. Very nice work.
Patrick
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2010 15:18:56 GMT -5
Excellent, as usual, Tom! ;D
Mongo
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Post by 2lapsdown on Mar 2, 2010 19:13:31 GMT -5
I think someone just raised the bar fellas.
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Post by racerbrown on Mar 2, 2010 20:15:51 GMT -5
that is just plain gorgeous!  i wonder if that is still available from se finecast? duane |
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Post by cobra276 on Mar 3, 2010 20:31:03 GMT -5
Fantastic job! Where did you buy the kit?
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Post by lazierfan on Mar 3, 2010 20:40:35 GMT -5
Looks GREAT !!! Keeps the pictures coming.
eric
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Post by tomfaletti on Mar 4, 2010 12:21:08 GMT -5
Thanks for the complements guys!
You can order this kit from SE Finecast right now. It is listed on their website in the Autokits section as the 1928 Miller 91, #A019. It's 50 pounds with 3 pounds S & H. That's about $100.00 depending on the exchange rate right now.
It looks a little rough when you open the box, but it goes together pretty well. I also enjoyed working with an all metal kit for a change.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2010 12:29:37 GMT -5
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Post by Calvin on Mar 4, 2010 13:17:22 GMT -5
very nice!
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Post by indy on Mar 4, 2010 14:06:41 GMT -5
Very impressive. Southeast Finecast build ups are indeed rare. I bought one of their 1965 Lotus kits and hope I can do it justice like this build!
Jordan
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2010 16:38:22 GMT -5
Jordan,
Do yourself a favor and you'll be glad you did. Take the Southeast Finecast Lotus 38 65 Indianapolis 500 Winner, and sell it!!! I did that to mine after I saw Lance Sellers version of that car. Far superior models and much, much, MUCH easier to deal with. Better detail as well. I took the Southeast Finecast about 20 times to always put ti back, and hen sold it at a kit convention. You'll be glad you did.
Best to you!
Russ
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Post by alwaysindy on Mar 5, 2010 9:49:59 GMT -5
Tom: This is one of the best I've ever seen! I've stared at this beast on Lance's website and marvelled at the details. An OUTSTANDING job! Seems like ya'll like stories, so here's one I discovered. If you go to www.conceptcarz.com/view/photo/232573,14497/1927-Miller-Indy-Racer_Photo.aspx you'll see this beast in all it's glory. However, the notes say it won the 1930 Indy 500 (the Billy Arnold car I'm working on for the IMS museum)? I realized that the front wheel drive is identical but couldn't understand the rest of the story.Check this out...  What these guys did was widen the chassis, put on a bigger radiator, and add a seat. Most of the "junk formula" cars that raced at Indy from '30-37, were the racers of the late 20's with these modifications. I guess this proves "necessity is the mother of invention." Perhaps we need a new "junk formula" at Indy. A broad set of rules with favoritism going to "stock based" motors and "home made/hand made" chassis. What do you think? Tim |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2010 12:57:34 GMT -5
Message to two people on one post..
Tom;
AWESOME FREAKING BUILD!!!!!!
I've tried that kit and know how difficult it is! Nice work my friend!
Tim;
What book is that a picture from? Inquiring mind would like to know?
Best to you both!
Russ
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Post by alwaysindy on Mar 6, 2010 2:11:46 GMT -5
Russ:
It's from "Indy's Wildest Decade" which covers primarily the '60's but has the history of the Speedway...
Best to you, my friend...
Tim
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Post by racerbrown on Mar 6, 2010 7:41:09 GMT -5
hey tom,
thanks for the info. what etzel parts did you use on this beauty?
duane
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Post by tomfaletti on Mar 10, 2010 13:38:27 GMT -5
Duane,
I used the radiator, magneto, engine and supercharger. I made resin copies of these so as not to actually rob parts from an Etzel kit!
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