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Post by Patrick on Apr 30, 2011 19:08:30 GMT -5
I've started to work on another car as I wait for the other projects to be ready for the next step. This is Ferrari's last front engined F1 car. Fast on long straight circuits, but not nimble enough on circuits like Monaco.  the front car   Patrick |
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Post by Patrick on May 18, 2011 0:38:39 GMT -5
This is a slot car body (Resilient Resins) that sanded well until I noticed many, many pinholes. So, I sanded extensively!! Because of warm weather I painted it up and it came out well. Photos to follow.
Patrick
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Post by Patrick on May 18, 2011 22:52:17 GMT -5
Ah, I can hear the whine of the Dino engine...    Patrick |
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Post by Calvin on May 18, 2011 23:35:51 GMT -5
You are a master!
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Post by Patrick on May 19, 2011 1:02:38 GMT -5
Calvin,
I accept such a compliment only because it comes from such a prolific builder like you my friend!
Patrick
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Post by mjjracer on May 19, 2011 17:13:27 GMT -5
Simply amazing. I can hardly get myself started on a project, and when I do it is with a minimal amount of skill. You seem to have 10 projects going on at once and they are all spectacular.
I'm going to Laguna this Saturday for the Ferrari days. Maybe there will be some old F1 cars there to photograph for you. If I ever figure out how to post pictures here, I'll put some up.
Mark
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Post by Patrick on May 22, 2011 18:23:51 GMT -5
Next step complete...  and it even fits well inside the body...  now for the rear suspension. Patrick |
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Post by lance on May 22, 2011 18:44:10 GMT -5
This is cool !!
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Post by racerbrown on May 22, 2011 18:52:12 GMT -5
man, i love the detail on this one!
duane
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Post by indy on May 22, 2011 19:09:45 GMT -5
Looks fabulous!!
Jordan
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Post by Patrick on May 25, 2011 12:17:33 GMT -5
Hey, Russ, look I building a Front-engined car!!!
Patrick
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Post by Patrick on Sept 4, 2011 14:17:08 GMT -5
I broke the chassis into modules as it was easier to fit and work with.  ...ready for final fitting and assembly. Patrick |
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Post by racerbrown on Sept 4, 2011 16:25:50 GMT -5
drum roll please! ;D
duane
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Post by SWT500 on Sept 4, 2011 16:35:45 GMT -5
Just a thing of beauty...
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Post by raceparke on Sept 4, 2011 19:50:35 GMT -5
It's wonderful so far. So. . . what wheels will you use??
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Post by Patrick on Sept 4, 2011 20:45:17 GMT -5
I have a set of Herb Deeks etch wire wheels but shy away from them because I'm afraid I'd screw them up. So I'm going with a set of Testors GTO wires that once sprayed with dull coat look great. I have to scrounge up a set of Ferrari knock-off, but that's not too big of a deal. Interestingly enough, I am doing the #20 Phil Hill car which is infront of the #22 von Trips car that is on the other thread. I thought you might like to see the various parts I used for the rear end  Next post it will be assembled. Patrick |
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Post by Calvin on Sept 5, 2011 0:21:52 GMT -5
Very neat!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2011 0:38:54 GMT -5
That is cool, loved those cars.  Here is a photo of the chassis of the 1960 Monza winning 246 that had a V12 engine fitted for racing in New Zealand, 1961 to 1963. After its racing days were over it didn't sell and was built into a kind of 250GTO. This photo was taken after the GTO body was removed and just before it was shipped to England for restoration. The single seater body mounts are missing in this photo, but the rest is pure racing Ferrari.  For reasonably priced wire wheels I have found the Tamiya ones from the Jaguar MK2 3.8 saloon are very acceptable. I intend using them on some Merit kits that I am restoring, a lot cheaper than the kings ransom you pay for photo etch when there are quite a few builds to do. I have picked up about four built Jags for a couple of dollars each, keep the wheels and engine and throw away the rest. |
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Post by Patrick on Sept 5, 2011 0:51:20 GMT -5
I remember seeing photos of the car in pre-Tasman races. I also remember photos of the sway backed psudo-Series 2 GTO body...interesting, but not quite a balanced design. Thanks flyingkiwi.
Patrick
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Post by drums01 on Sept 5, 2011 11:12:10 GMT -5
I love both the car and your work. Thanks for keeping the progress pictures going.
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Post by Patrick on Sept 13, 2011 18:26:05 GMT -5
Well, it still needs mirrors and exhausts, but...  I'm also looking for a good set of knock-offs. However, it stands on its own! Patrick |
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Post by Art Laski on Sept 13, 2011 19:37:54 GMT -5
Very nice, Patrick. I've never seen a Monogram sprint car chassis used in that manner! Great work.
-Art
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Post by Patrick on Sept 13, 2011 22:39:33 GMT -5
It's called taking a short cut, Art!  Sometimes I'm just lazy, but it looks good! Good eyes. patrick |
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Post by Calvin on Sept 13, 2011 23:47:09 GMT -5
Great Work!
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Post by illeagle10 on Sept 14, 2011 15:52:05 GMT -5
I see your back at it, in full swing. This is another beauty Patrick!
Jim
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Post by Patrick on Sept 14, 2011 23:22:49 GMT -5
Thanks guys...
Patrick
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Post by raceparke on Sept 15, 2011 11:22:45 GMT -5
It looks excellent, but where's the Marlboros? ;D ;D
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2011 4:41:36 GMT -5
Hi Patrick, really impressive work and a beautiful result. In regard to PE wires, there is a company in the UK that sells wheel and tyre sets. The wheels are white metal rims with PE spokes and the tyres come in 3 different sizes. The kit for the wheels takes a bit of fettling but a good result can be had. Wheel kits are £8 GBP and the tyres are £2 GBP . Not sure what that is in $ but I think they are good value. www.kandrreplicas.co.uk/ACCESS.HTMThe wheel sets are PE124 and the tyres are 47, 48 and 54. I have no association with K&R other than having recieved good customer service. Regards, Steve. |
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Post by Patrick on Nov 6, 2011 12:52:30 GMT -5
Steve,
Here you are a new guy and teaching this old guy new stuff. Thanks I will check them out!
Patrick
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Sometimes I'm just lazy, but it looks good! Good eyes.