ismaelg Posted Wednesday at 01:17 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 01:17 PM Hello, Finally, my first completion of 2022 and the first one in a long time! 1949 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX WINNER TALBOT LAGO T26C Car: Talbot Lago T26C Engine: Naturally Aspirated 4.5 liters straight six Gearbox: Four speed Wilson preselector Chassis number: 110-001 Driver: Louis Rosier Race: 1949 Belgian Grand Prix Track: Spa-Francorchamps Sanctioning body: Formula A (eventually Formula 1) Date: June 19, 1949 Qualified: 7th Time: 3:15:17.7 Average speed: 96.82 MPH This race was won on fuel management and strategy as Louis Rosier did not have to stop for fuel or tires. While faster, other cars like the Ferraris and Maseratis were thirsty and relentless on tires, requiring pit stops. Ferrari finished 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Out in the sun in my own private track I started with the Smer/Merit kit reissued by Atlantis. This humble kit dates back to the 1950's. At the end, pretty much everything was modified. Only part of the rear suspension and the steering wheel are basically unmodified kit's parts. There are 105 louvers in this car. how do I know? I had 105 battles with them. I wanted to represent a nice preserved car but not a show car. This is a race car. Very subtle weathering. Modifications: Herb Deeks PE wheels on modified kit's tires Indycals decals Replaced molded grille with mesh unit Drilled exhaust tips Modified seat Modified front suspension Scratchbuilt gas cap, windshield, Pre-selector shifter, dash, gauges, transmission hump, pedals, windshield, front linkages, hood hold down straps, brake lines, radiator cap, valve stems, etc. Many other modifications to mention. Here is a link to the progress thread: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/160824-1949-talbot-lago-t26c-belgium-gp-winner/ Hope you like it! Your comments are always appreciated. Thanks, Ismael 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluebomber Posted Wednesday at 01:28 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 01:28 PM Outstanding work, Ismael! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted Wednesday at 01:37 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 01:37 PM That is a fantastic build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted Wednesday at 02:05 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 02:05 PM Outstanding and very authentic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted Wednesday at 05:48 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 05:48 PM Very nice, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted Wednesday at 07:03 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 07:03 PM Great looking model and a great presentation too. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted Wednesday at 07:44 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 07:44 PM Beautiful build Ismael !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted Wednesday at 09:02 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 09:02 PM Absolutely gorgeous build and very real looking. I followed your build process and you obviously surmounted many challenges. Congrats on your photo setup, it definitely optimizes the presentation of this great subject. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted Wednesday at 09:25 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 09:25 PM OMG, unbelievable what you made of the old Merit derivative - I just revisited all the detailing you accomplished with this one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted Wednesday at 11:22 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 11:22 PM This model represents everything I love about model cars! So very well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted Thursday at 12:13 AM Share Posted Thursday at 12:13 AM Incredible what a real modeler can do with these old kits from polystyrene prehistory. Beautiful work and great photography to boot! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted Thursday at 12:39 AM Share Posted Thursday at 12:39 AM I opened the topic and scrolled straight through the photos of the car in the museum to get to the model pics. Had to scroll back.....VERY nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted Thursday at 01:56 AM Share Posted Thursday at 01:56 AM Day-yam. I don't think anyone on the planet has ever done such a beautiful job with that kit...or probably ever will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted Thursday at 03:12 AM Share Posted Thursday at 03:12 AM love it great build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted Thursday at 09:45 PM Share Posted Thursday at 09:45 PM Outstanding work on a less than stellar kit. Beautifully done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Waymouth Posted yesterday at 07:25 AM Share Posted yesterday at 07:25 AM Outstanding build and so well presented! Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted yesterday at 12:31 PM Share Posted yesterday at 12:31 PM Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted 12 hours ago Share Posted 12 hours ago Just shows what can be done with a kit of very old vintage originally made by Merit in the UK along with their Alfetta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pico Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago Excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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