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Post by raceparke on Jan 17, 2012 17:26:45 GMT -5
Greetings OWers! I've been fiddling about with an AMT PC6 to PC7 for a long time- cutting off the sides, adding flat pieces, making underbody stuff and therein lies my question. What is the configuration of radiators and exit ramps within the sidepods? I imagine the Chapparal 2K article may have shown some of that but I can't see the pix  Any help will be appreciated. I will throw some pix of my progress up soon. |
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Post by Calvin on Jan 17, 2012 17:32:17 GMT -5
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Post by Calvin on Jan 17, 2012 17:35:19 GMT -5
Were you wanting to build his Indy 500 car or another particular race? Because I built mine like his 1979 California 500 winning car (I believe?)
The reason I ask, the side pod configuration changed slightly in different races.
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Post by Calvin on Jan 17, 2012 17:38:37 GMT -5
Your building Bobby Unser's 1979 car right?
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Post by raceparke on Jan 17, 2012 17:50:54 GMT -5
Wow instant response! I wish you worked for the cable company. . . (oops, maybe you do) Anyway, I just figured a PC7 wouldn't be too bad to cobble up and my momentum picked up when Michael made the Bunser sheet available. I would be happy with having a winning car on the shelf, doesn't have to be Indy 500 spec. Thanks
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Post by raceparke on Jan 18, 2012 11:12:07 GMT -5
as promised, some pix   |
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Post by Calvin on Jan 18, 2012 19:34:12 GMT -5
Oh my!
You know what your doing. You dont need much help.
Looks good!
and very impressive!
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Post by raceparke on Jan 19, 2012 13:19:50 GMT -5
Thanks for your kind remarks. I feel I can always use some help, viz. inside the sidepod radiator ducting. Your photos were very helpful in revealing the rear cowl-headrest configuration. I'm working on that now. BTW, did this car have skirts?
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Post by raceparke on Jan 19, 2012 14:34:57 GMT -5
some more wip   |
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Post by Calvin on Jan 19, 2012 15:54:17 GMT -5
You are building it way cleaner than what I did with mine. Looking good, keep it up!
I'll try and find some more info for you a little later.....
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Post by Calvin on Jan 19, 2012 15:55:28 GMT -5
BTW I like that your taking the time to covert the back head rest to the correct way! NICE!
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Post by raceparke on Jan 25, 2012 15:26:39 GMT -5
more wip   as can be seen lots of finishing to do but the major shapes are falling into place |
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Post by Calvin on Jan 25, 2012 23:24:03 GMT -5
You sir are good! Keep it up! Everything is looking right.
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Post by indy on Jan 25, 2012 23:28:30 GMT -5
Looks good - always wanted to do a Mears version!! Nice attention to detail.
Jordan
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Post by raceparke on Feb 8, 2012 17:23:44 GMT -5
More wip- the headrest and rear cowl is about done   I added ramps inside the sidepods and closed off their ends (don't know if this is quite accurate but it looks ok to me)   I will paint inside the sidepods and sides of monocoque then assemble- seems the sensible plan to me  later. . . . |
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Post by chadm500 on Feb 8, 2012 18:02:25 GMT -5
All I can say is WOW! I'm really enjoying this one. Can't wait to see it finished. Great job!
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Post by racerbrown on Feb 8, 2012 19:56:05 GMT -5
impressive work!
thanks for sharing!
duane
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Post by clm1545 on Feb 8, 2012 20:13:06 GMT -5
Looking great, please keep posting.
Take Care
Craig
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Post by raceparke on Jun 26, 2012 14:36:35 GMT -5
After a too long hiatus, I am revisiting this. Masked and painted major pieces, will let them dry and assembly will proceed.  The blue is just standard Testors Dark blu lookls wierd here  |
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Post by stonecold44 on Jun 26, 2012 16:40:51 GMT -5
I'm always impressed by the scratchwork of you guys. I would get measurements and angles wrong all day.
THIS one looks fantastic. Keep it up. I can't wait to see the finished product.
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Any help will be appreciated. I will throw some pix of my progress up soon.
