afx Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Nice work Steve. How did you handle the number over the screen on the rear panel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor phillips Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Steve, you made very convincing corrections - it looks a lot better than out of the box !I have it too and was wondering how to overcome the rear wheels that are the same as the front wheels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Steve - The upgrades really enhance this Chaparral which is one of my all time favorite race-cars. Beautiful job casting the wheels. Love the reflective photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 wow, you done good. ;-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 A lot of nice work in this , looks great . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I have always loved this model and have built a couple of them, simple but effective. this one is super nice and nice upgrades! I would put in a request for some wheels too; that would make me build a third one! I never noticed that the kit wheels were not deep enough but yours sure makes for a great look.I think the reason for some of the simplicity was this was also, and possibly originally, a slot car body. could be wrong about that and confusing it with some other model, but I seem to remember from my childhood.jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Very nice model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I have always loved this model and have built a couple of them, simple but effective. this one is super nice and nice upgrades! I would put in a request for some wheels too; that would make me build a third one! I never noticed that the kit wheels were not deep enough but yours sure makes for a great look.I think the reason for some of the simplicity was this was also, and possibly originally, a slot car body. could be wrong about that and confusing it with some other model, but I seem to remember from my childhood.jb Hi JB, my latest Historic Racing Miniatures catalog has a set of Chaparral wheels+tires (HRM-421) for $15.They also have a set of GT40 wheels+tires (HRM-420) which may be wide enough for accuracy for $15. I seems the Fujimi GT40 kit has narrower then preffered wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim N Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Nicely done! I built this one several years ago and it remains one of my favorite builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJ6 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I agree with all that has been said on your build Just Fantastic Don aka XJ6 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 (edited) . Edited August 5, 2015 by aurfalien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 Hey, thanks guys - I just noticed this got bumped up and that there are a couple of questions.1. For the number on the back, I scanned the kit decal and made a stencil from it. Not perfect (it's hard to get it to lay down perfectly) but I think it was an improvement.2. JB, I'll have to check and see if I have any wheels left. Good to know about the HRM wheels.3. Yes - you're correct - this and a few of the other Monogram sports racing cars of the time did double duty as slot car bodies. The Ferrari 275P and rear-engined Scarab spring to mind. I've built both of those - they're simple curbside kits that respond to a little extra detailing - satisfying enough, especially if you're into that era of cars - I am obviously! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 WOW Steve. I love this car and your build in particular. Just perfect. I've got to go back and stare at your pics some more now, so if you'll excuse me............tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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