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Tim - Thanks for the write-up. It was indeed wonderful to see it come to fruition and have it be met with such a enthusiastic reception. The real achievement to me is bringing such a group together to create such cohesive, quality work that is much greater than what anyone could have done individually. It certainly got me to push my abilities beyond where I had gone before. I'm honored and proud to have been a part of it. I added some photos to the GSL Fotki site here: https://public.fotki.com/GSL-Model-Car-Championship/gsl-xxviii-the-finale/the-lynx-project/
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GSL XXVIII Official Entry photos
RancheroSteve replied to RancheroSteve's topic in Contests and Shows
Another 187 pics added, starting near the bottom of page nine: https://public.fotki.com/GSL-Model-Car-Championship/gsl-xxviii-the-finale/entries/page9.html I'm halfway done! -
GSL XXVIII Official Entry photos
RancheroSteve replied to RancheroSteve's topic in Contests and Shows
Another 153 shots added, starting somewhere on page 8: https://public.fotki.com/GSL-Model-Car-Championship/gsl-xxviii-the-finale/entries/page8.html -
GSL XXVIII Official Entry photos
RancheroSteve replied to RancheroSteve's topic in Contests and Shows
Another 188 pics added, starting somewhere on page six: https://public.fotki.com/GSL-Model-Car-Championship/gsl-xxviii-the-finale/entries/page6.html -
GSL XXVIII Official Entry photos
RancheroSteve replied to RancheroSteve's topic in Contests and Shows
Just added another 158 pics, starting at the beginning of page five: https://public.fotki.com/GSL-Model-Car-Championship/gsl-xxviii-the-finale/entries/page5.html -
GSL XXVIII Official Entry photos
RancheroSteve replied to RancheroSteve's topic in Contests and Shows
Same link - I'm adding additional photos to the album as I get them edited. -
GSL XXVIII Official Entry photos
RancheroSteve replied to RancheroSteve's topic in Contests and Shows
Another 115 added. https://public.fotki.com/GSL-Model-Car-Championship/gsl-xxviii-the-finale/entries/ -
GSL XXVIII Official Entry photos
RancheroSteve replied to RancheroSteve's topic in Contests and Shows
The first 242 photos are up - only 1981 to go! Photos are here: https://public.fotki.com/GSL-Model-Car-Championship/gsl-xxviii-the-finale/entries/ Unfortunately, I have no easy way to correlate the builders' names with the photos, so if you see a model you built (or know who did) leave a comment under the photo. I'll post in this thread as I add more photos. -
Sorry, not quite yet! I am working my way through over 2200 photos - these are the photos that Andy Barlow took on a turntable in a light box as the models were entered, so they are for the most part the clearest and best lit photos you'll see of these models, except for the ones Gregg took of selected subjects. I'm doing some basic Photoshop corrections including cropping. As you might imagine, with so many photos, this is a time-consuming process, but the results should be worth it. I'll begin posting them to the GSL Fotki site as they're finished. Please be patient - I want to show these beautiful models off to their best advantage.
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Yes, just cut out the molded in rear seat and replaced it with sheet styrene. The spare tire and other bits in the back do a decent enough job of covering the areas where the door panels should be.
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Looking really good, Mike! If you're looking for a drop axle for the front, the Tony Nancy double kit has one that's just about right.
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Chaparral 2D
RancheroSteve replied to Pierre Rivard's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
Another detail that's easy and cheap to improve is the rear wing actuator. Here's a shot of a different Chaparral, but the principle is the same. -
Chaparral 2D
RancheroSteve replied to Pierre Rivard's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
Here are a couple of closer shots of what I did with the cooler. A lot of guesswork here, as there are only a few historic photos that show it. Keep in mind that the cooler was apparently a last minute addition and that the 2D only existed in this configuration for one race. I figured my guess was as good as any and that most likely no one is going to dispute it, right? -
Chaparral 2D
RancheroSteve replied to Pierre Rivard's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
The reference photo above is the best one I could find of the cooler, so I just made my best guess. I used a parts box cooler (old NASCAR style) and folded up a little cover. I'll try to get you a better pic later when I get a moment. -
Chaparral 2D
RancheroSteve replied to Pierre Rivard's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
Dave beat me to it, but I was going to say if you want to build a more accurate replica, be sure to add the oil cooler on the right side. It's simple vintage kit that really comes alive with a little extra detailing. My build: -
Here's a comparison between the five bolt and six bolt bellhousing patterns from the Bob Mannel book:
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1963 Lola GT
RancheroSteve replied to Gramps46's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
That engine top on the DDR looks like it's copied from the unused interior tub part that comes with the LS Chaparral 2C. Why it's in there, I don't know - earlier origin?. -
Paint flames the clean ānā easy way
RancheroSteve replied to CabDriver's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
Thanks, I just ordered some. Excellent tip, by the way! -
Paint flames the clean ānā easy way
RancheroSteve replied to CabDriver's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
Do you mean 813? That's all I'm seeing on Amazon, etc.