What if...AAR and Gurney started GP racing in the 60's

[Patrick]

This is an idea that hit me one night at the bench. I started with another of my Hong Kong toys, Lucky Toys #3017!

It was nice to have the engine cover already cut free, but I don't plan to have a completely detailed engine...

I felt that the body wasn't quite long enough so I added some space to bring the wheelbase more period...

I also made some simple heated plastic molds to help with the repair work...

I always try different ideas so here I brought the two pieces together with interior pieces and then fill the body out with the hot molded pieces. It was no better than any other way!



a simple space frame chassis works just fine and a test fit of the engine...


I'm going to use the Colotti gearbox with a modified AMT Indy Ford engine...

I wanted to use my nice velocity stacks so the car is fuel injected...should be Weber carbs for 1963!

i then got it in my head to add spark plugs...ugh...

My fav AMT Indy Lotus is my upper front suspension and a Lamborghini lower...

The overall look is 1963, but I hated the white numbers and took them off...


that's all for now.

Patrick

[clm1545]

Looking good, Patrick.

[racerbrown]

patrick my favorite plastic surgeon!
duane

[indy]

Very nice work already, Patrick. Well thought out and executed.

Jordan

[1961redlegs]

This is a brilliant what-if, well thought out and period correct to the early 60s.

[Patrick]

Well, I finally finished the Eagle Mk.631 (1963 formula 1) Coventry-Climax...




...this was so much fun...the beginning of AAR in 1963.
Patrick

[robh]

A very plausible 'what if'. An excellent showcase of your modeling skills as well.

[indy]

Fine looking car and a nice high windscreen for the Big Eagle, too! Love the blue paint and the detail work sets it off nicely.

Jordan

[harveythedog2]

Looks great! Love the paint scheme and the wheels!

[Patrick]

Thanks gents! A very fun build.

Patrick

[racerbrown]

duane