absmiami Posted November 29, 2022 Author Share Posted November 29, 2022 The new bonnett dimensions match the measurement that i took from the worn out rep daytona coupe bonnett shell … 23 ish inches to not quite 1 scale inch … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Wow, Pierre. That chassis and engine look awesome. I wonder why they used such a small air cleaner. Makes the 427 look that much bigger. You can see why the brakes had a hard time wowing down these babies. I still have this car on my bucket list to pair with the Penske Grand Sport I made a while back. Way in the future though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 6 hours ago, absmiami said: The new bonnett dimensions match the measurement that i took from the worn out rep daytona coupe bonnett shell … 23 ish inches to not quite 1 scale inch … I think that's going to do a world of good to the proportions of the car. Looks really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 1 hour ago, MarkJ said: Wow, Pierre. That chassis and engine look awesome. I wonder why they used such a small air cleaner. Makes the 427 look that much bigger. You can see why the brakes had a hard time wowing down these babies. I still have this car on my bucket list to pair with the Penske Grand Sport I made a while back. Way in the future though. Thanks Mark. I started with a standard sized air filter but could not quite clear the hood despite my best efforts to get the engine low in chassis. The 9 in. filter benefits the hood opening I carved for the hood scoop. I'm doing csx2196 Sebring spec (The Turd) which was a leaf spring car with a H&M 427 thrown in and pretty rough fender flares to widen the track. The one you want to do is the heavily re-engineered csx 2196 in Nassau specs with the clamshell front and rear bodywork (Flip Flop). BIG challenge, perfect for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 9 hours ago, absmiami said: The new bonnett dimensions match the measurement that i took from the worn out rep daytona coupe bonnett shell … 23 ish inches to not quite 1 scale inch … Andrew - I was surprised to find out you had to lengthen the bonnet on the Harold Bradford Daytona. Back on page 9 you say that the wheelbase was correct so unless I am missing something, does that mean you now have to shorten the body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 2 hours ago, Pierre Rivard said: Thanks Mark. I started with a standard sized air filter but could not quite clear the hood despite my best efforts to get the engine low in chassis. The 9 in. filter benefits the hood opening I carved for the hood scoop. I'm doing csx2196 Sebring spec (The Turd) which was a leaf spring car with a H&M 427 thrown in and pretty rough fender flares to widen the track. The one you want to do is the heavily re-engineered csx 2196 in Nassau specs with the clamshell front and rear bodywork (Flip Flop). BIG challenge, perfect for you! Now I don't even know if I want to attempt it. Sounds way above my pay grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 On 9/6/2022 at 3:10 PM, absmiami said: Mel Kiper’s best remaining: #4 Grand Sport / Penske #14 Shelby Cobra / Hill #20 Lola Mk6 /Augie Pabst #22 Ferrari 275P race winner - note - this selection will require a build w engine detail [sorry] #59 Ford Lotus Cortina / Clark If these cars are still available, I would like to join in with the Lotus Cortina being my first choice and the Grand Sport my second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 Phil !! andrew Mcd wants to build the Clark Lotus Cortina #59 - but but but - im planning to do one of the prototype GT40s - they were entered but never came - they weren’t ready - SO - consider building the Lotus Cortina entered (but no-showed) - for Mike Spence - . and and and - you can also post and start the Penske #4 GS - and its yours - Ill double check but pretty sure # 4 is still available - and like all of Penske’s cars - it was really well finished and presented … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 And thanks for stepping in …. I’ll post an updated list of whonis building what later this week - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 1 hour ago, absmiami said: Phil !! andrew Mcd wants to build the Clark Lotus Cortina #59 - but but but - im planning to do one of the prototype GT40s - they were entered but never came - they weren’t ready - SO - consider building the Lotus Cortina entered (but no-showed) - for Mike Spence - . and and and - you can also post and start the Penske #4 GS - and its yours - Ill double check but pretty sure # 4 is still available - and like all of Penske’s cars - it was really well finished and presented … OK - if the #4 Grand Sport is still available, I will build it. I am still curious about your Cobra Daytona build -Do you have to lengthen the wheelbase or shorten the body because of you increasing the length of the bonnet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 If no one has already claimed the #4 Chaparral Grand Sport, I will plan to build it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 The wheelbase thing - i was part wrong and part right in my earlier posts - both the Model Car Mag and the later digital drawing have the correct 90 inch wheelbase - which scales to 95 mil … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 So when i laid my new “long bonnett” coupe out on the digital drawing - the wheelbase is very close - bout 96 mil - ill take it …. Off we go … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 The 150 grit sanding drum took off most of the putty - followed by some random diamond bits and that odd bullet shaped sanding drum …. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 Against the shop lamp light you can see how thin the casting is - so i want to use only a minimum amount of putty - the scientific “finger”’test tells me that there is more to be done - but I’ll probably throw some primer on this just to see how close i am … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 Phil - thanks for pinning me down on the wh base - i really wasn’t certain until i laid out the body on the drawing … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 15 hours ago, Phildaupho said: If no one has already claimed the #4 Chaparral Grand Sport, I will plan to build it. OK - Phil is down (up?) for Penske’s GS #4 … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 First coat of primer - better results than expected - another thin coat of putty and some more careful sanding and the Renshape strip will disappear … next to lengthen the frame and the rocker panels … 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 There’s an I ph ad on this page for a Monaco GP yacht travel hospitality link GOFUNDME !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted December 1, 2022 Author Share Posted December 1, 2022 Remember that acne medecine that you used to have to put on at night ?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytownshaker Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 On 11/24/2022 at 5:37 PM, Pierre Rivard said: Like I said, "I dunno" If I did, I'd get more because I really like the idea of a driver, especially for an open cockpit car. Has anybody checked the figures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 20 minutes ago, bytownshaker said: Has anybody checked the figures? This would be great Edgar, but I think this vintage kit has not been widely distributed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 5 hours ago, bytownshaker said: Has anybody checked the figures? Man, that's the exact kit I need. I could just build it OOB and be a happy guy. Only trouble is its 1/24 scale, and my Grand Sport is 1/25th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 (edited) Entry #1 body has color on it. Always a bit of a go-no go check point for me with the challenge of brush painting, especially a light metallic. At this point it's a go. Edited December 1, 2022 by Pierre Rivard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 I can already tell it's going to be a winner, Pierre. That metallic blue looks awesome already and not the hint of a brush stroke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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