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Post by wrencher on Jan 22, 2019 13:13:08 GMT -5
Just curious. Having a discussion about the 1970 and 1971 Indy winning Colts. Were the '70 and '71 two different cars or was the 1970 winner reworked for the 1971 race? Regards, H.W.
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Post by mjjracer on Jan 22, 2019 20:14:20 GMT -5
In response, I have a little story about that:
In 2012 I was at the IMS Museum for the first time. I was there with my cousins, both racing nuts as well. We were looking at TWO Colts, the 70 & 71 winners. I said softly to my cousin that they had the description cards wrong - they had the cars mixed up. He couldn't tell the difference, other than the numbers. I'm not one to try and draw attention to myself, so I was embarrassed when he went and told a docent what I said. The docent came over, agreed and switched the cards. He said he was glad I caught that, as otherwise he wouldn't have been able to sleep that night. I think he may have been a bit sarcastic.
Point being: unless one was a replica (or both!) they were different cars. :-)
MJ
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Post by wrencher on Jan 22, 2019 21:14:31 GMT -5
Great story. I am inclined to agree with you. I have already built the 1970 car and it sits proudly in my Indy car collection. The next row of cars will start with the 1971 car which I an currently trying to scratch build. Any ideas from anyone about the color for the '71 car? I know that it was a darker color of blue and someone said that it looked semi-transparent. I thought maybe a dark blue with a thin overcoat of Tamiya transparent blue. Anyone have thoughts on this? H.W.
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Post by indycals on Jan 23, 2019 3:57:58 GMT -5
While I recommend clear blue over TS44 for the 70 winner, I personally don't think there was any transparency to the 71 car. I have seen a 'fresh off the track' nose from a 1971 car (not from Indy) and it was almost black, but I don't believe it was that dark at Indy. I think TS15 is too light, TS55 is too dark. I don't think there is a Tamiya straight out of the can I would use.
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jwrass
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Post by jwrass on Jan 23, 2019 20:30:06 GMT -5
I agree that the cars were not Transparent (Kandy Kolors) I have seen both cars many times and they were solid colors.
If I were doing the build I would start with Penske Blue(Indy and Tran-Am)and tint from there.
Those colors are pretty close!
Jimmy "RASS"
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Post by wrencher on Jan 23, 2019 21:29:41 GMT -5
Is there an off the shelf paint that would be close to Penske Blue? H.W.
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Post by robh on Jan 23, 2019 21:49:13 GMT -5
Scalefinishes, Gravity Colors, and MCW all offer Sunoco Blue.
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Post by jwrass on Jan 23, 2019 22:00:19 GMT -5
Wrencher, I had a brain fart (do you ever go into another room and wonder why you are there?  yeah like that) Rob Is absolutely right.... It's Sunoco Blue. Jimmy "RASS" |
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Post by 2lapsdown on Feb 6, 2019 16:19:23 GMT -5
These seem to be a very popular cars. I don't know if Rick Faeth has any plans to release his version, I know he's busy running a race track. I'd love to see someone do a kit of either one or both of these cars. (Like I need another kit)
John
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Post by Calvin on Feb 6, 2019 16:35:05 GMT -5
(Like I need another kit) John Lol.😂 Yes you do! Everyone needs another kit! Especially resin kits, which are proven, time and time again, to have a huge return on investment. Better than gold! |
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Post by clm1545 on Feb 6, 2019 17:18:58 GMT -5
(Like I need another kit) John Lol.😂 Yes you do! Everyone needs another kit! Especially resin kits, which are proven, time and time again, to have a huge return on investment. Better than gold! Really? I guess I will call my broker, and rethink any stocks, Resin is better than Amazon I guess. Who knew. You just may need a better exhaust fan, Calvin. |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Feb 8, 2019 8:49:11 GMT -5
(Like I need another kit) John Lol.😂 Yes you do! Everyone needs another kit! Especially resin kits, which are proven, time and time again, to have a huge return on investment. Better than gold! Also, resin never goes bad sitting on your shelf. Sandy |
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yeah like that)
