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Post by Calvin on Nov 3, 2012 1:26:26 GMT -5
I'm bored, so I'm starting my next WIP Thread.  I've been dying to build this car, Emmo's rookie car that is.  I'm going to work on this car while I cast parts for the people on my 84 March wait list. Things to know about this car is its a basic "stock" 84 March - WIT racing didn't run with any special wings or sidepods just a normal looking March 84c  Since I send everyone all the nice cast bodies, I give myself all the resin body rejects, so I'll be using a reject to build this car, the body is all straight but has some massive air holes under but thats an easy fix.   I'm thinking Tamiya TS-25 Pink would work on this? What does my color expert think? |
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Post by indycals on Nov 3, 2012 2:10:00 GMT -5
Yes on Tamiya Pink. Don't forget he rain with the tail pieces |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Nov 3, 2012 5:35:29 GMT -5
Looking forward to this 'step by step'. Thanks for starting this post.
Sandy
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Post by racerbrown on Nov 3, 2012 7:28:48 GMT -5
oh boy!
calvin is all ready and revved up to go so hang on!
duane ;D
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Post by kurzheck on Nov 3, 2012 8:33:13 GMT -5
I'm looking forward to watching this come together. I think Tamiya Pink isn't quite pale enough but I would use it anyway because it's close enough and super paint.
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Post by SWT500 on Nov 3, 2012 10:04:55 GMT -5
One of his crew members was Billy Roe, who later started two Indy 500s. Billy was a mechanic before he dabbled in driving.
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Post by Calvin on Nov 3, 2012 14:12:25 GMT -5
Don't forget he rain with the tail pieces Oh, I forgot about that.  |
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Post by Calvin on Nov 3, 2012 14:13:47 GMT -5
I think Tamiya Pink isn't quite pale enough I think the IMS pic above is on the bright side? Maybe? |
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Post by SWT500 on Nov 3, 2012 15:26:14 GMT -5
No question about it. The pit lane is almost white, instead of being light gray concrete. About 1/2 stop I'm guessing.
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Post by indycals on Nov 3, 2012 16:12:42 GMT -5
No question about it. The pit lane is almost white, instead of being light gray concrete. About 1/2 stop I'm guessing. At least 1/2 stop |
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Post by indy on Nov 4, 2012 15:30:06 GMT -5
Lots of great drivers run pink cars!! Always enjoy watching you build, Calvin, and we are all glad that you are feeling up to it!
Jordan
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Post by Calvin on Nov 4, 2012 17:34:39 GMT -5
The first thing to do is to make sure the all the resin is clean. Then glue in the Plug n' Play™ parts - the right and left radiator inlets, rear end, and cockpit. Its very simple, no measuring needed, just plug them in!  |
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Post by macsparty on Nov 5, 2012 10:29:27 GMT -5
Ditto on Tamiya pink.  |
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Post by SWT500 on Nov 5, 2012 11:23:44 GMT -5
That car is a spotter's dream come true!!!
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Post by trevor83 on Nov 5, 2012 13:36:21 GMT -5
I almost spotted the Alex Lloyd HER car. I would have gladly worn the pink shirt in return for not having to use my binoculars.
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Post by shunter on Nov 5, 2012 23:51:39 GMT -5
Look forward to this one....great choice of car.
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Post by SWT500 on Nov 6, 2012 8:50:55 GMT -5
Takes a real man to wear pink!!!
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Post by gavkiwi on Nov 8, 2012 22:14:19 GMT -5
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Post by Calvin on Nov 8, 2012 22:28:43 GMT -5
Those are great pics, thanks!
BTW nothing new on this WIP - I've been sleeping a lot lately, I haven't got around to touching this build.
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Post by pje on Nov 9, 2012 0:52:21 GMT -5
I love the extended rear end to the March. Calvin, I remember that it was talked about but don't remember what you decided to do. Was that feature on any of your March kits?
Naps are good! :-)
Paul Erlendson
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Post by harveythedog2 on Nov 9, 2012 11:48:31 GMT -5
Great Pics!
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Post by gavkiwi on Nov 9, 2012 12:17:41 GMT -5
I think Michael might need to update his decal sheet some . these 'action' shots appear to be from race day '84. FYI pics are found at IMS official 'Flickr' page |
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Post by Calvin on Jun 12, 2013 16:32:11 GMT -5
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Post by shunter on Jun 13, 2013 5:28:17 GMT -5
Nice seeing some progress.....good luck with it all.
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Post by Calvin on Jun 28, 2013 11:33:05 GMT -5
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Post by Calvin on Jun 29, 2013 2:12:56 GMT -5
Does anyone know if that black inlet is the inlet for the turbo or something else? Because I need to know if I need to get rid of the normal circular turbo inlet on the body and replace it with what think is a different type of turbo inlet - I cant find any good pics (yet)  |
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Post by kuzlynn on Jun 29, 2013 7:22:43 GMT -5
Does anyone know if that black inlet is the inlet for the turbo or something else? Because I need to know if I need to get rid of the normal circular turbo inlet on the body and replace it with what think is a different type of turbo inlet - I cant find any good pics (yet) there is a good photo on p. 130 the 84 500 yearbook that shows the right side |
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Post by ampersand on Jun 29, 2013 7:57:13 GMT -5
Actually, the car in that particular photo is the 83C that the team raced at Long Beach and probably used for practise at Indy. However, the black air inlet on the engine cowling does not replace the round inlet on the right rear of the cowling. I think it acts to let more air into some part of the engine or to provide additional cooling - the cars that don't have this "snorkel" usually has a NACA-duct in the same place. Several cars had this inlet at Indy - in addition to Emmo, at least Mears' winning car and all three Foyt cars and the two Provimi cars had them. On the Mears car it was somewhat lower than the others.
Bo
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Post by Calvin on Jun 29, 2013 9:30:44 GMT -5
there is a good photo on p. 130 the 84 500 yearbook that shows the right side That's actually the 1983 March that they ran earlier in the month. |
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Post by Calvin on Jun 29, 2013 9:38:35 GMT -5
I think I know how it goes now.....its actually more on top of the engine cover than on the side of it....it has the allusion of being mounted on the side kinda were the turbo inlet is but its actually not - its on top.
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