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Post by Calvin on Nov 23, 2009 19:20:40 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2009 20:27:11 GMT -5
Ah man, I was going to build something with the big rear wing next.
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Post by indy on Nov 23, 2009 21:14:54 GMT -5
This going to be cool ;D I love the 80s!
Jordan
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Post by stonecold44 on Nov 23, 2009 22:54:34 GMT -5
How awesome is this??? That car is going to be a keeper.
Jordan and I had this conversation last year when I did Rick Mears 1987 March, with the big rear wing plates. He said rear wings were out of control and this Kraco car is proof positive.
Good luck with this build. I can't wait until it's finished. You're off to a great start and the wings look perfect. By the way, what kind of plastic are you using?
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Post by stonecold44 on Nov 23, 2009 22:56:36 GMT -5
Ah man, I was going to build something with the big rear wing next. GGo for it. The more, the merrier. |
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Post by Calvin on Nov 24, 2009 0:55:21 GMT -5
By the way, what kind of plastic are you using? .040 thick sheet styrene I use the stuff for everything  I'm kinda questioning the two top foils, they dont seemed to be angled right...but Im goin' to leave it how it. |
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Post by SteveK51 on Nov 24, 2009 9:04:03 GMT -5
Here is a picture (from the Nostalgia thread at Track Forum) of Cogan's 86 March in profile; Seeing the bolt positions should give clues to where the wing elements should be and their angles:  |
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Post by SWT500 on Nov 24, 2009 9:56:33 GMT -5
Boesel's Duracell (Dick Simon Racing) is a 1986 Lola, so don't confuse the two! What a sled that Lola was and what a great car was the March. The next year, the two reversed roles!
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Post by indy on Nov 24, 2009 10:51:26 GMT -5
Isn't that why the 86C was still the favorite March, even in 1987? Which to me is nice to be able to do multiple years with the Al Sr kit ;D
Thanks for the pic Steve, that illustrates how drastic of an angle they ran those rear wings back then!
Jordan
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Post by SWT500 on Nov 24, 2009 14:18:07 GMT -5
The 1987 March was simply awful, would not turn at all and the 1988 was worse. The 1987 Lola was to them what the 1986 March was, both superb cars with a friendly sweet spot. Those two cars basically led to March's demise.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2009 13:02:46 GMT -5
Another great exercise in conversion. Keep up the great work.
Mongo
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Post by Calvin on Dec 1, 2009 21:02:38 GMT -5
Most of the decals are on... Im going to have a heck of time working out the red stripe between the blue and yellow.   |
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Post by racerbrown on Dec 1, 2009 21:06:32 GMT -5
great work! those colors really pop.  thanks for sharing. duane |
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Post by indycals on Dec 1, 2009 21:10:45 GMT -5
Most of the decals are on... Im going to have a heck of time working out the red stripe between the blue and yellow. Are you sure there was a red stripe? My reference photos from Indy do not show one. |
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Post by indycals on Dec 1, 2009 21:11:21 GMT -5
BTW... it looks awesome - I'm very impressed.
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Post by Calvin on Dec 1, 2009 21:28:03 GMT -5
I dont have any pics from Indy..... but all Big Wing car pics I have, do have the red Stripe. But as you know Im totally doing the opposite of what the decals were made for. After its done I will make sure I take better pics.   |
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Post by Calvin on Dec 1, 2009 21:38:56 GMT -5
I just checked indy500.com and no it doesn't have a red stripe. So you're right Mike  LOL But one week later there is red on the car at Milwaukee. |
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Post by lazierfan on Dec 1, 2009 22:55:05 GMT -5
looks great...keep the pics coming.
Eric
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Post by stonecold44 on Dec 1, 2009 23:58:19 GMT -5
To red stripe or not to red stripe. That is the question. I'm glad it's you and not me making this executive decision. I'd just do what I thought was right. Although I shot that theory down last night with my WIP, didn't I? Whatever you decide is cool with me. I'm not that caught up in historical accuracy so long as the car looks good and fast.
Just one request. If you have the KMart Lola decals, do up an Andretti helmet with the red stripe from the kit decal set, and set it on the sidepod when it's done. That will be a nice touch.
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Post by Calvin on Dec 2, 2009 0:14:00 GMT -5
To red stripe or not to red stripe. That is the question. Who knows, I dont know if I will bother, I mean the paint lines came out well.  Its your model.... a 8800 would be easier. I Think I will just put Michael in the car! LOL Its time to do another driver in car model! I haven't done one of those since I put JR in my Chaparral 2k. ;D |
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Post by stonecold44 on Dec 2, 2009 0:22:42 GMT -5
Its your model.... a 8800 would be easier. Oh no you don't. You got me on this one and I'm gonna see it through. Besides, I think doing modifications on the Hardee's car will eventually make me a better builder. The car I started as the Hardee's car is going to be a Provimi Lola now. Actually, I'm kind of excited to use the new Provimi decals and I won't have to start a new kit for that one. As for the driver, you can still use that helmet decal from the KMart kit. The video was good and showed the Andretti helmet as Michael was getting out of the car. Let me know if you need that decal. I have plenty. |
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Post by Calvin on Dec 2, 2009 0:32:01 GMT -5
Oh no you don't. You got me on this one and I'm gonna see it through. Besides, I think doing modifications on the Hardee's car will eventually make me a better builder. ;D I have one Good thinking. I like your idea! |
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Post by stonecold44 on Dec 2, 2009 0:45:41 GMT -5
Take another look at the video. At the 3:37 mark, it looks like the tip of the roll bar is chrome or silver. Did you notice that?
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Post by indy on Dec 2, 2009 0:52:26 GMT -5
Take another look at the video. At the 3:37 mark, it looks like the tip of the roll bar is chrome or silver. Did you notice that? It is obvious at 3:47 when a crew member puts it in a shadow (plus before that, you can see a reflection off of it). Great looking build - keep it up!! Jordan |
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Post by Calvin on Dec 2, 2009 1:10:19 GMT -5
Yep, I will chrome it after the clear coat |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2009 7:04:43 GMT -5
Very nice and I love those weird and obscure wings.
Were you going to try and paint the red stripe? Why don't you buy a roll of the Red Pactra pin stripe tape?
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Post by illeagle10 on Dec 2, 2009 8:22:05 GMT -5
Looks great! Can't wait to see the finished product.
Jim
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2009 22:42:31 GMT -5
Thanks for taking on this project and posting through until the end! (it came out great ;D )
Mongo
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LOL
