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Post by roadcourse on Jan 25, 2017 11:16:08 GMT -5
Have a question for our "senior" members, (or anyone who was at Indy prior to 1920  I know carbon black was added to rubber to extend tread life prior to WWI. When did black race tires first appear at the speedway and how long until white rubber tires were completely phased out? |
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Post by 1961redlegs on Jan 25, 2017 17:12:14 GMT -5
Unfortunately, I don't have a specific date for you but it looks like most if not all cars had black tires by 1924. Tommy Milton had white/gray tires on his 1923 500 winner, but the Boyer/Corum winner of the next year had black tires.
This is not specific, but I hope it gives you a starting point.
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Post by roadcourse on Jan 26, 2017 9:12:25 GMT -5
Thanks!
It does help. When modeling for "race day" I'm always wondering what color to paint the tires.
Frank B.
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Post by roadcourse on Mar 3, 2017 12:13:21 GMT -5
Thanks! Posting worked! This is an in-progress on Gary Doucette's kit. Color without flash changing it is actually a deep, navy blue. Frank B.  |
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Post by 1961redlegs on Mar 4, 2017 7:43:01 GMT -5
That's a beautiful build, you captured the Resta Peugeot perfectly. I love it!
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Post by racerbrown on Mar 4, 2017 7:59:19 GMT -5
very well done frank!
gary's kits can be a bit of a challenge but you have this one looking great!
thanks for sharing.
duane
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Post by indy on Mar 5, 2017 14:41:07 GMT -5
Looks great so far, please share some more when it is finished.
Jordan
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Post by roadcourse on Mar 6, 2017 13:19:33 GMT -5
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Post by indy on Mar 6, 2017 15:16:44 GMT -5
Very nice, the finishing touches really add to the build.
Jordan
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Mar 6, 2017 16:35:40 GMT -5
Really nice work here. Lot's of nice details especially the interior.
Sandy
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Post by Calvin on Mar 7, 2017 2:42:27 GMT -5
Fabulous!
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Post by Patrick on Mar 14, 2017 23:43:54 GMT -5
I love seeing these oldsters!
Patrick
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Post by robh on Mar 26, 2017 14:27:05 GMT -5
Excellent model!
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I know carbon black was added to rubber to extend tread life prior to WWI. When did black race tires first appear at the speedway and how long until white rubber tires were completely phased out?
