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Post by Patrick on Apr 18, 2014 2:08:25 GMT -5
  It was great to watch the '66 GP on the ABC channel and a surprise was the McLaren M2A. It looked heavy and underpowered. but Bruce soldiered on...I got a hold of a re=pop Lancer slot car body that looked right. I decided to use this project to learn more about working with that type of plastic in the static model application...  I used the Ford Indy engine from the Gurney Eagle kit, in fact I used the monocoque from the same Eagle. Anyway, the engine was detailed with a battery and some wiring... Bruce attached the engine to a ZF trans unit and there was one that came with a Lotus Indy car...  It's hard to see, but the body fit very nicely over the chassis, just like it was made for it!  I masked the windscreen off ans painted the whole thing white...  slipped the body over the chassis...  Patrick |
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Post by spyder on Apr 18, 2014 11:33:46 GMT -5
Judging by the angle of front wheels at the apex and Bruce's arms and the smeared Good Year tire markings, "soldiering on" might be an understatement.
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Post by billj on Apr 18, 2014 12:22:00 GMT -5
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Post by mjjracer on Apr 18, 2014 12:27:52 GMT -5
Hey! I know that car - Pete Aron is the driver, right?
Looking great as always, Patrick!
MJ
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Post by johnwebster on Apr 18, 2014 21:51:09 GMT -5
With a car that pushes that badly you can't add power until well after the apex.
Nice photos.
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Post by Patrick on Apr 19, 2014 12:01:27 GMT -5
Oh, yes, Peter Arron. An American World Driving Champion thanks to Iso Yamura's excellent car. No wait...different time phase...that was 15 seconds from reality.
Patrick
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2014 12:13:16 GMT -5
Very nice project, I love it...
Why did you stop?
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Post by indy on Sept 15, 2014 14:02:12 GMT -5
Patrick's taken a little break from building. Hopefully, he will come back recharged because he really is great at finding plastic toys and turning them into models.
Jordan
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2014 14:30:31 GMT -5
ah, sorry... hope to see his jobs soon again!
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Post by racerbrown on Sept 16, 2014 6:06:52 GMT -5
ah, sorry... hope to see his jobs soon again! so do we… patrick brings a lot of passion and energy to the board. duane |
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Post by Patrick on Oct 11, 2014 13:27:17 GMT -5
Thanks guys...just give me some more time...after I find this project that is.
Patrick
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Post by Patrick on Apr 24, 2018 20:46:21 GMT -5
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Post by indy on Apr 24, 2018 21:11:49 GMT -5
Well worth the wait. Love all that work on the backside!
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Post by Calvin on Apr 25, 2018 0:21:50 GMT -5
fabulous! Very impressive on what you did with that slot car body
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Post by 1961redlegs on Apr 25, 2018 4:00:12 GMT -5
Another masterpiece!
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Post by racerbrown on Apr 25, 2018 7:49:34 GMT -5
yeah! another winner from patrick.  duane |
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Post by clm1545 on Apr 25, 2018 8:16:37 GMT -5
Super work, Patrick.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2018 8:21:01 GMT -5
VERY GOOD !
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Post by mjjracer on Apr 25, 2018 11:20:14 GMT -5
Excellent, Patrick! But I thought this was Pete Aron's car...:-)
Really cool.
MJ
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Post by Patrick on Apr 25, 2018 16:37:11 GMT -5
Excellent, Patrick! But I thought this was Pete Aron's car...:-) Really cool. MJ Maybe I should ask Yomura Motors for some drawings? Thanks all for the kind remarks. Patrick |
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Post by robh on Apr 25, 2018 20:37:10 GMT -5
Really cool build!
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Post by SWT500 on Apr 26, 2018 18:28:20 GMT -5
You should change your name from Patrick to HOUDINI!! You are a magician!!
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Post by harveythedog2 on Apr 27, 2018 6:43:30 GMT -5
Great stuff Patrick! Super Sweet!
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Post by Patrick on Apr 27, 2018 18:56:34 GMT -5
Thank you all gentlemen. It's nice to be building again.
Patrick
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Post by Gary Davis on Apr 28, 2018 13:10:26 GMT -5
GREAT job on this build Patrick. I agree...it's great to see you building again.
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Post by Joel on Aug 10, 2018 12:55:53 GMT -5
Patrick,
A most impressive and creative build that took a skill set much higher then mine to have created a McLaren M2A, especially one that turned out that well. Sure glad that you finished it.
Joel
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