Dave B Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 I have finally completed my all time favourite front engined sports racer. For this I have to thank Vlad for the file and Phil for printing it for me. #3055 was a factory team car and was shipped to Australia by the factory to race at Albert Park in the 1956 Australian Tourist Trophy. Driven by Jean Behra it finished 2nd to Stirling Moss in the other Factory 300S #3059. It was then purchased by Doug Whiteford and during his 3 year custodianship it became the most successful sports racing car in Australia. I saw this car race multiple times at Longford race track in Tasmania and being aged 8, 9 and10 years old respectively it made a lasting impression on me!! The model represents the car a raced at Longford in 1959, the photo in the background of one of the shots shows Behra at Albert Park. Apart from the photo etched spokes (Herb Deeks), the bonnet/boot latches (Profil 24) and the tyres (urethane, tks Phil) all the other parts were either cast or vac formed by me. The car is finished in an auto acrylic mix and clear coated, decals are by Patto & Phil. The second image shows what I started with. Tks for looking Dave B 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Dave...this has to be your crowning achievement. What a magnificent model. Congratulations on a job well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Wow Dave, this is just wonderful. Us mere mortals will assemble existing kits and make some improvements along the way, but you sir are a true creator of scale models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Really outstanding build. Thanks for sharing with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 That's awesome! Vacuum-forming is something I've done, twice as much work but worth the effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kolu Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 A magnificent model. The first picture is a joy to see. A lovely way to display the finished model, especially after all the work you must have put in. You must be very proud. I am sure inspirational to a lot of people. Thankyou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Another one of your top class builds , You do really nice work . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Outstanding build, Dave, and a very impressive model that came out fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Very nice paint work !! 👍😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Stunning! Thanks for sharing with us this beautiful model of a beautiful car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 I wasn't really sure what I was clicking on, but man, am I glad I did! That car ( and model) just oozes "coooool". We need an accessible kit of this car; what a beauty. Doesn't hurt a thing that you gave it a slick-as-glass red paint job, either. Outstanding work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Beautiful model from the real golden age of motorsport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Beautifully done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave B Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 Tks folks, your comments are appreciated. Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Gorgeous model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Beautiful. Gorgeous execution and an important lesson in how subject matter trumps everything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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