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1/24 Heller MS-7... Feb 9, 2014 1:10:17 GMT -5

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Post by Patrick on Feb 9, 2014 1:10:17 GMT -5

This was to be a quick build from many parts until I received a nice gift from a good chap of a near complete Heller MS5 F2 car. I'm beginning to think I really don't know what a quick build is! I've had a resin Mini-Exotics Ford BDA engine for some time, but failed to find the right application for it. Now that Tony's business is defunct I'm SO glad I bought the little engine! I also bought his Lotus Twin-Cam resin/m
etal engine at the same time. Anyway, I started with a nearly new MS-5 (of 1965) that, with a few minor alterations can be turned into a MS-7 (of 1968) which won the European F2 Championships. I expected to wip this thing out in nearly one day, duh, but have instead chose to model Henri Pescarolo's biplane F2! This is the first time I have been able to line up everything I needed to make one of the short time twin wing racers. Maybe with the nose wings its a tri-plane!..

So, you find this build mid-way with the monocoque done and the engine/trans in place...

I ran outta Tamiya TS10, so I couldn't finish the cockpit surround. That will have to wait. Oh, notice the cut up Dunlop decal? I didn't have the right decal, so I cut up a 1/12 Matra decal to fit better in 1/24. I'm cheap or a low bucks effort you choose.

Patrick
PS, It will join the Matra family when done...

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1/24 Heller MS-7... Feb 9, 2014 10:21:30 GMT -5

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Post by 2lapsdown on Feb 9, 2014 10:21:30 GMT -5

I prefer the term fiscally responsible instead of cheap. But when I look at all my kits that need built I have to wonder sometimes how responsible I really am. Oh well, the hobby keeps me off the streets. I love your project Patrick!

John

billgtp Hot Shoe Posts: 167	1/24 Heller MS-7... Feb 9, 2014 11:00:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by billgtp on Feb 9, 2014 11:00:29 GMT -5 I like this.Looks good

Calvin Global Moderator They call me: "The Machine" Location: The Evergreen State Posts: 8,158	1/24 Heller MS-7... Feb 9, 2014 16:54:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Calvin on Feb 9, 2014 16:54:16 GMT -5 Haha! I love it! Especially the Matra Family portrait - aren't they cute!

Calvin Global Moderator They call me: "The Machine" Location: The Evergreen State Posts: 8,158	1/24 Heller MS-7... Feb 9, 2014 16:56:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Calvin on Feb 9, 2014 16:56:41 GMT -5 Feb 9, 2014 10:21:30 GMT -5 2lapsdown said: Oh well, the hobby keeps me off the streets. and sleeping in a childrens playhouse display at Lowe's.
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2lapsdown Legend Posts: 2,797	1/24 Heller MS-7... Feb 9, 2014 17:49:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 2lapsdown on Feb 9, 2014 17:49:01 GMT -5 well, yeah, there's that too John

indy Administrator Lifelong Rick Mears fan Posts: 7,195	1/24 Heller MS-7... Feb 9, 2014 21:17:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by indy on Feb 9, 2014 21:17:30 GMT -5 I always thought the double high wings were one of the coolest iterations of the aero experiments in F1 and similar formula. Jordan

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1/24 Heller MS-7... Feb 9, 2014 23:45:44 GMT -5

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Post by Patrick on Feb 9, 2014 23:45:44 GMT -5

I got to see Mike Hiss drive his biplane Lola T190 at Sears Point...

Gotta love biplanes!

Calvin, Ya, they're cute as a bug in a rug! Anyway, now I'm waiting for more Tamiya paint and rear brakes...

It slipped outta my hands as I was finishing up for the evening and I nearly crushed it as I caught it before too much damage was done. I stayed up an additional 30 mins. fixing things. Looks like the velocity stacks need some adjustment.

Patrick

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kurzheck Superstar Posts: 622	1/24 Heller MS-7... Feb 10, 2014 17:24:10 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kurzheck on Feb 10, 2014 17:24:10 GMT -5 Wow Patrick, you're giving the machine a run for his money. Looks good but the cockpit surround shape is a bit off. I might use the upper panel and glass blended together from a Heller BT33 instead. Awesome work!
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Patrick Legend "Per la Ferrari permitto solamente per olio Shell." -Enzo Ferrari, Il Commendatore Posts: 3,130	1/24 Heller MS-7... Feb 10, 2014 18:48:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Patrick on Feb 10, 2014 18:48:44 GMT -5 Aw, heck! I was hoping no one noticed. Patrick
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kurzheck Superstar Posts: 622	1/24 Heller MS-7... Feb 10, 2014 20:07:16 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kurzheck on Feb 10, 2014 20:07:16 GMT -5 Noticed what, I saw nothing
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Patrick Legend "Per la Ferrari permitto solamente per olio Shell." -Enzo Ferrari, Il Commendatore Posts: 3,130	1/24 Heller MS-7... Feb 11, 2014 21:12:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Patrick on Feb 11, 2014 21:12:10 GMT -5 Too late!!!! Now, it bothers me! So, I'm re looking into the shape. I'm on the trail to the right shape. Patrick
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Patrick Legend "Per la Ferrari permitto solamente per olio Shell." -Enzo Ferrari, Il Commendatore Posts: 3,130	1/24 Heller MS-7... Feb 20, 2014 17:24:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Patrick on Feb 20, 2014 17:24:13 GMT -5 Paint is drying and photos to come for NEW CORRECT SHAPED cockpit shroud! LOL!!!!!! I was so looking forward to saying that to you Trevor. I did get caught with my shorts down...oops. Patrick
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kurzheck Superstar Posts: 622	1/24 Heller MS-7... Feb 20, 2014 17:51:49 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kurzheck on Feb 20, 2014 17:51:49 GMT -5 Sorry, I have to learn to keep my mouth shut. More tires are curing right now
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Patrick Legend "Per la Ferrari permitto solamente per olio Shell." -Enzo Ferrari, Il Commendatore Posts: 3,130	1/24 Heller MS-7... Feb 21, 2014 0:54:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Patrick on Feb 21, 2014 0:54:37 GMT -5 Don't stop Trevor! I need you to kick my butt once in a while!! TA-DA! You can't see the green nose very well. Pesca's F2. Patrick
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