Hall of Fame Museum Model Display

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In 1994, I had the pleasure and honor of heading a group of very talented modelers that put into the Indy 500 Hall of Fame Museum a 1/25th display of past winning cars. This display was supposed to only be in the museum for two years. It has now been 14 years and several modelers have removed their models. Many holes need to be filled or refilled.

With so many new kits and builders out there, I was wondering if anyone would be interested in doing some work with us to fill the holes? Now, your work would be on display for sometime and millions of people would enjoy it. Just drop me a note if you are interested for I am contacting he museum soon about this. There is no pay, just the satisfaction of having your work on display at Indy. Best to you!

[mrindy77]

What years are you looking to fill?

[drdave]

Let me know what is needed, you can count me in.

[Deleted]

Count me in also.

[macsparty]

I'm no master craftsman like some I see on here, but I'd be up for it if deemed worthy.

On a similar note, on another board they have been talking about doing a diorama of the complete field for one of the World 600s, I think 1970. Would the museum be interested in anything like that? We must be close to being able to do 1988 or so.

[Deleted]

A diorama of the '88 field would look pretty awesome. Having all 33 cars setup as they come down the front to take the green flag would be awesome. I have actually been working on that myself, but I only plan to do the first 3 rows. I've done the Penske front row, now I'm working on the 2nd row.

[indy]

I have thought about it and '88 or '89 would probably be doable as there are plastic kits for the various cars. More recent fields with the most/all Dallaras would be easiest because of the ease of getting references and fewer variations but man it would be pricey. It is an ambitious project though but hey I'd volunteer to do a few... I like '88 but hey I'm a big Rick Mears fan!! ;D

Jordan

[Deleted]

Okay....Here's the latest scoop on this. If you have any other questions, just write me here.

There is limited space avialable. If any of you have seen the display, you know what I mean. What is needed is a few holes filled. Most the winners from the last few years and some odd years in between. A diorama of a whole filed would be cool, but is out of the question at this time. Only past winning cars. Heck, I'd like a display of Novi's and turbines....both were cool and there are kts avialable of both, but just past winning cars. As for the cost, we'll see about taking care of that for you. Just 1/25th scale as well......Keep it all the same.

I am waiting a call from a guy in Indy as to what is need at the present time. I'll keep you posted! Thanks!

Russ

[Deleted]

Hello Everyone...Here's the latest on the display at Indy.

Here are the years we have in the display so far. 1911, 12, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 37, 38, 40, 47, 51, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 79, 80, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 95, 96, 97.

As you can see, we need to fill quite a few gaps! I spoke with Lance Sellers, and Bill Jorgensen tonight. I am going to do the 1964 Winner from Lance's excellent kit. It is by far, the best kit out there. The idea is not only have a model of each year, but have the best looking model as well, from the best kit available. Bill said to me, that if there are any craftsmen hat have done business with him that he knows, and they want to build something for the display and they check things out with me first, he will provide the kit at cost. You can't beat that! If anyone has a model that they have already finished that they would like to see in the display from any of the years needed, just send me a message here. The idea is to get as many completed models as possible.

Once that is done, we are going to pick a date, meet at Indianapolis, put them in the case, have a bench racing session, and dinner. We did this in 1994 and it was a great deal of fun! Nice to meet with modelers that share the same interest and compare each other's work. Just let me know and I'll keep you posted!

Best to you all!!!!

Russ

[drdave]

Russ,

I would like to try the '46, and possibly the '72 or '78.

Dave

[Deleted]

My first choice would be '72. One of my all time favorite cars. 2nd choice would be '78. And 3rd choice would be 2004-Buddy Rice.

[indy]

Guy send me a PM because I know there are kits for some available but since I'm fuzzy on all the pre-1960 stuff, I thought I'd just leave it open for right now. Red means no races for war, maroon years already have a car on display, and black years with all the information are in need on a car for the winners display. I will update this post as needed ;D

Here are the years we have in the display so far.
11
12
1913 Jules Goux - Peugeot
1914 Rene Thomas - Delage
1915 Ralph DePalma - Mercedes
1916 Dario Resta - Peugeot
1917-1918 no races for WWI
1919 Howdy Wilcox - Peugeot
20
1921 Tommy Milton - Frontenac
1922 Jimmy Murphy - Duesenberg/Miller
1923 Tommy Milton - Miller
24
25
26
27
28
29
1930 Billy Arnold - Summers/Miller
31
1932 Fred Frame - Wetteroth/Miller
1933 Louie Meyer - Miller
1934 Bill Cummings - Miller
1935 Kelly Petillo - OOP kit Gilmore Special from Best or Aurora
1936 Louis Meyer - Stevens/Miller
37
38
1939 Wilbur Shaw - Maserati
40
1941 F. Davis & Mauri Rose - Wetteroth/Offy
1942-1945 no races for WWII
1946 George Robson - Adams/Sparks
47
1948 Mauri Rose - Blue Crown Special kit by Bill Jorgensen
1949 Bill Holland - Blue Crown Special kit by Bill Jorgensen
1950 Johnnie Parsons - Kurtis/Offy
51
52
53
1954 Bill Vukovich - KK500A kit by Bill Jorgensen, Best, or Aurora
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
1964 AJ Foyt - OOP Watson kit from Lance Sellers
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
1972 Mark Donohue - Plastic kit by AMT, correct resin pieces available from Bill Jorgensen
73
74
75
76
77
1978 Al Unser Sr - Lola resin body by Bill Jorgensen
79
80
1981 Bobby Unser - Penske kit in progress by Lance Sellers
1982 Gordon Johncock - ?
1983 Tom Sneva - OOP March vacuform body by Bill Gebhardt
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
1993 Emerson Fittipaldi - Penske resin body by Bill Jorgensen
1994 Al Unser Jr - Penske resin body by Bill Jorgensen
95
96
97
1998 Eddie Cheever - OOP Dallara kit by Etzel Speed Classics
1999 Kenny Brack - OOP Dallara kit by Etzel Speed Classics
2000 Juan Pablo Montoya - OOP G-Force kit by Etzel Speed Classics
2001 Helio Castroneves - Dallara kit by Bill Jorgensen
2002 Helio Castroneves - Dallara kit by Bill Jorgensen
2003 Gil DeFerran - G-Force kit by Bill Jorgensen
2004 Buddy Rice - G-Force kit by Bill Jorgensen
2005 Dan Wheldon - Dallara kit by Bill Jorgensen
2006 Sam Hornish Jr - Dallara kit by Bill Jorgensen
2007 Dario Franchitti - Dallara kit by Bill Jorgensen

[mrindy77]

I'll take on 1998, 1999 or 2000 but it would be a good idea to set some sort of date/timeframe so we can plan and actually have a goal to get them finished.

[Deleted]

Thanks MrIndy....we may take you up on that!

The latest on the project. Now I want everyone to understand; this display went into the Hall of Fame Museum in 1994 and was ONLY supposed to be there two years, but due to it's popularity has been there going on 15 years now. The folks at the museum hase done a study that, out all teh displays there, this one is the most popular by the time people stand in front of it and how many times a day they have to clean the glass in front of it. Once the models go in, they are going to be there a while. In front of your model will be a notice of the cars name, the year it won, who drove it and who built the model. Now this may detract some, but most of the guys got into building models to have them displayed someplace safe and where many people could see them. What better place that the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum? I have been very proud to have many models displayed in different museums across the country and I have always been proud of this display. Hopefully you will be as well.

The idea is to up-date the display in the morning, talk about modeling during the day and pat each other on the back, meet one another and have a great dinner later on! We did this the first time and it was great! Hope to see you there! From the wonderful response I have received so far from you guys, this should be a great deal of fun!

Best to you

Russ

[lazierfan]

Russ, Count me in. I wouldn't mind doing the 78 winner. I have work with Bill many times. It was actually Bill that put me in touch with the IMS museum when I did the 97 winner. Let me know if I could be of any help of if a different year is needed.

[Deleted]

Hi ya Eric!!

I too, really like Buddy Lazier. If you want to do the 1978 winner, you got it! Thanks for doing the 97 Winner too. The last race I went to. At the start of that race I was inside turn one talking to Al Unser Sr. and he was very funny! I'll be in touch. E-mail me your address please.

Best to you

Russ

[macsparty]

So how's it been going? Anyone got dibs on Scott Dixon yet?

[indy]

lol - I wondering how long it was going to take before someone asked for Scott Dixon's

I emailed Bill Jorgensen about Helio's 2001 but I haven't heard back.... So I'll buy a '85 March from him off eBay and then he has to talk to me - lol!!!!

No luck on finding a 1998 Dallara for my other HOF project yet..... I'll post in the wanted section here, too.

Jordan

[trevor83]

So what is the status of this project? I am one of those guys who stares at these cars whenever I go to the HOF.

[oldphotos]

With all the changes going on at the speedway , just waiting for the dust to settle. Still shooting for a date late March or April to update the display.
There is no way we can do anything in May.
Will keep you all informed as soon as I know more.

Old Photos

Walt

[lazierfan]

Walt,

What year's winners do you still need. Originally I said I could do the 78 winner but I think someone else said they would in another thread. Could you please post what is still needed.

Thanks,
Eric

[indy]

Still waiting on my '01 Helio kit.... no way I can make it this year now.

Jordan

[indycals]

Don't we have another thread on this somewhere? I know I stated that I'd do 98, 2000 and 2005.