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Post by Calvin on Feb 27, 2019 19:29:05 GMT -5
I currently make the Porsche 962 IMSA conversion for the 1/24 Hasegawa kit and I'm looking into making more sportscar conversion kits and not just for the Porsche 962.
Does anyone have any "Trans-kit" "conversion kit" ideas for any model kit out there? Like different wings, wheels, bodywork.....
I've been working on a 1986 IMSA Coca-Cola Sebring winner conversion kit and a long tail 962 conversion...
Open to any ideas from any racing sports car, any Porsche, Jaguar, BMW, Lola, or whatever....perferably something in professional racing. Lemans, WEC, IMSA.....
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Post by pje on Feb 28, 2019 1:36:00 GMT -5
Ok, you didn’t ask about Indycars, but would you, Michael or Kevin please, please, please, do Mario’s 1984 Lola T800 and the 1982 Penske PC10? Please!  So, I feel better now, so I can address sports cars. Ford GT’s are a very popular subject right now and the winners have for the most part been replicated in 1/24th scale. But, not the losers. The Fujimi GT40’s would be a perfect start for a transkit to create the 1964 and 1965 LeMans entry’s. It would entail new front and rear bodywork, but the central part of the kit would not need changing. Also, wheels, tires and decals, but I think very doable from your standpoint and think quite popular to anyone who has a Ford GT collection. Paul Erlendson |
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Post by indycals on Feb 28, 2019 18:54:48 GMT -5
I like the idea of the long-tail 962 conversion.
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Post by hurtubise56 on Feb 28, 2019 20:11:09 GMT -5
Old Yeller, what a car, what a history, just look at the list of drivers.
Brian
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Post by craig on Mar 1, 2019 0:57:59 GMT -5
How about,
GTU RX-7
GTU 280-Z
Porsche 914/6 (Revell)
Ferrari 512 BB Le Mans '78ish ( Fujimi)
Tour de France Corvettes (Revell)
289 Cobra LeMans (AMT)
Porsche 935L Based on Tamiya Moby Dick car
Sumbeam Tiger Le Mans coupe (AMT)
'68 Alpine Renault A 220 based on the Heller kit
Ford Capri RS (the one with the small box flares) Based on Amt or Monagram kit
Alpina BMW box flares based on Hasegawa
Porsche 924 turbo (Monagram)
Mid '70's Camaro's that ran in places like Spa and LeMans
IMSA Chevy Monza (MPC)
Opel GT flares (AMT)
MGC GT (Aoshima)
IMSA GTU Fiero (Monagram)
Toyota Celica, IMSA, 1987, 1988 based on Beemax rally car kit
I'm sure I'm missing quit a few.
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Post by Calvin on Mar 1, 2019 13:29:21 GMT -5
Do you guys think coming out with 1/25, yes one-twenty-FITH scale can-am car kits would be a bad idea?
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Post by hurtubise56 on Mar 1, 2019 13:40:57 GMT -5
No Can-Am kit is a bad idea!
Brian
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Post by 2lapsdown on Mar 1, 2019 14:18:24 GMT -5
Revson's McLaren Can Am M8F
John
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Post by spyder on Mar 1, 2019 16:07:21 GMT -5
1/24th or 1/25th? This seems to be a perpetual quandary for all of us. Someone is sure to jump in and note some 1/25th Can-Am models, but every Can-Am model that I have seen has been in 1/24th (ex those very few odd scale 1/16-1/18 scale issues). So if you already have some Can-Am models as I do, 1/24th would probably be preferred. If Can-Am modeling is new to you, then 1/25th might be ok. For me, 1/24th scale. spyder
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Post by indycals on Mar 1, 2019 18:02:51 GMT -5
I agree with spyder - don't buck convention.
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Post by pje on Mar 1, 2019 18:12:18 GMT -5
Ok, Calvin. To address your current thought, how about a body conversion for the Accurate Miniatures McLaren M8B to a M8D? The chassis were so similar that you wouldn’t have to do anything to it. Kit windscreen could even stay the same and Michael already makes the decals. New body and rear wing, front wheel arch inserts and if you want, the Gurney roll bar.
If you’re interested I can loan you a kit and set up 1/24th scale plans.
Paul Erlendson
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Post by indydog on Mar 1, 2019 22:43:01 GMT -5
I like the idea of the long-tail 962 conversion. Or maybe a 917 longtail? I think Heller/Union makes a kit, but it's an oldie. |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Mar 2, 2019 11:12:22 GMT -5
I agree with spyder - don't buck convention. Ditto here, 1/24. Some Can Am cars would be GREAT! Sandy |
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Post by indycals on Mar 2, 2019 16:04:25 GMT -5
What about a 962 conversion to do the 94 Le Mans winner?  |
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Post by 2lapsdown on Mar 2, 2019 19:22:00 GMT -5
Nissan GTP ZX Turbo
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Post by Calvin on Mar 2, 2019 21:19:31 GMT -5
What about a 962 conversion to do the 94 Le Mans winner? I think it would actually be easier to make a full curbside kit....everything besides the greenhouse is different (?) |
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Post by Calvin on Mar 2, 2019 21:20:44 GMT -5
I like it too....I've thought about it. I'd definitely need blue prints |
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Post by Calvin on Mar 2, 2019 21:22:12 GMT -5
Ok, Calvin. To address your current thought, how about a body conversion for the Accurate Miniatures McLaren M8B to a M8D? The chassis were so similar that you wouldn’t have to do anything to it. Kit windscreen could even stay the same and Michael already makes the decals. New body and rear wing, front wheel arch inserts and if you want, the Gurney roll bar. If you’re interested I can loan you a kit and set up 1/24th scale plans. Paul Erlendson It's a possibility. I need to study over some pictures and think about it first. |
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Post by alterrenner on Mar 3, 2019 14:15:57 GMT -5
One item on Craig's list was the LeMans Cobra conversion. Make that two votes for the LeMans conversion of the AMT Cobra.
--Frank
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Post by Calvin on Mar 3, 2019 15:16:44 GMT -5
One item on Craig's list was the LeMans Cobra conversion. Make that two votes for the LeMans conversion of the AMT Cobra. --Frank I need a bit of education on what that would involve me doing.... |
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Post by alwaysindy on Mar 3, 2019 19:08:08 GMT -5
How about the 1950 Cadillac “LeMonstre?” revsinstitute.org/the-collection/cadillac-1950-series-61-le-mans/Would be relevant (US at LeMans), relatively easy curbside body master, could be molded hollow to allow somebody (like Jaunjo) to super detail the frame and engine, decal sheet and painting would be relatively easy?  ? Anybody interested? Tim |
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Post by craig on Mar 4, 2019 0:02:04 GMT -5
One item on Craig's list was the LeMans Cobra conversion. Make that two votes for the LeMans conversion of the AMT Cobra. --Frank I need a bit of education on what that would involve me doing.... First of course is the hard top. also note the Dunlop wheels, full roll cage, marker lights, gas filler cap and tube among other things. If I remember right, I think Motor Racing Replica News did an article on doing this conversion. Calvin, let me know if you want me to find this issue. Craig BTW I was also going to include the "Le Monstre" so that's two votes!   |
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Post by Calvin on Mar 4, 2019 0:50:25 GMT -5
I need a bit of education on what that would involve me doing.... First of course is the hard top. also note the Dunlop wheels, full roll cage, marker lights, gas filler cap and tube among other things. If I remember right, I think Motor Racing Replica News did an article on doing this conversion. Calvin, let me know if you want me to find this issue. Craig BTW I was also going to include the "Le Monstre" so that's two votes! That seems pretty straight forward. I'll have to look and find my cd of Motor Racing Replicas, I might have it(?) |
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Post by Calvin on Mar 4, 2019 1:07:26 GMT -5
Another reason I asked about the 1/25 scale can-am question, is because 4 years ago I asked Kevin for permission to use his Lola T332 F5000 car and wheels as a starter for a Lola T333 Can-am. I had this dream of creating a collection of 2nd generation single seat can-am cars and thought, it would be okay to do them in 1/25 because they are basically F5000 cars with fenders. I had a dream of starting with the Lola t333 and coming out with the 1978 Busch Beer - Al Holbert version, 1979 FNCTC - Jacky Ickx, and 1979 Sprite - Charlie Kemp. Then later, hopefully, do some Budweiser cars and few others like the Al Holbert CNC, and Bobby Rahal Ampex Prophet. The racing and personalities of the 2nd generation can-am I thought was fantastic, especially late 70's and prior to 1982. Below is what I currently have of the Lola T333 Can-am, it's hard for you guys to see since it's not in primer, but its really looking cool. But if people think its just absolutely unacceptable to have a collection of 1/25 2nd gen can-am's then I might let the dream die away....I constantly get mixed reviews on this subject...BUT I do think the first-gen can-am cars should be 1/24 for sure as they are not F5000's with fenders and already heavily established in 1/24. The reason I like my 1/25 2nd generation can am collection idea is they would be inexpensive, easy, fast, friendly curbside kits to build. Everyone, feel free to chime in, I just reported how I currently feel.     |
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Post by Calvin on Mar 4, 2019 1:15:08 GMT -5
How about the 1950 Cadillac “LeMonstre?” revsinstitute.org/the-collection/cadillac-1950-series-61-le-mans/Would be relevant (US at LeMans), relatively easy curbside body master, could be molded hollow to allow somebody (like Jaunjo) to super detail the frame and engine, decal sheet and painting would be relatively easy? ? Anybody interested? Tim I think it would be pretty straight forward to make a master of, Id properly try if I had some drawings and enough interest from people.... |
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Post by craig on Mar 4, 2019 2:22:55 GMT -5
Put me down for one of those Lola T333's. Any scale you want to make the second gen cars is fine by me.
Craig
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Mar 4, 2019 9:10:47 GMT -5
Hi, Cunningham's Le Monstre would be a cool kit along with some more Cobras- BTW, Harold Bradford at Historic Racing Miniatures makes a beautiful trans kit of the '63 LeMans Cobra including the hardtop, engine and steel wheels, but the FIA Cobra with the notches on the trunk, the prototype 427 racer with the one piece flip top nose or a Daytona Coupe trans kit would be great picks.
Sandy
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Post by alwaysindy on Mar 4, 2019 12:35:12 GMT -5
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Post by alwaysindy on Mar 4, 2019 12:39:27 GMT -5
Notes say he used a flag from Desert Storm...should be 48 stars in 1950...
Also, I have no idea how I got an emoji into my question marks...
Tim
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Post by indycals on Mar 4, 2019 13:34:31 GMT -5
I still say, don't buck scale convention.
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? Anybody interested?