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Dave B

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  1. Tks Helmut. I haven't personally but I'm sure a mate of mine has bought their resin and it looks good. It's not 3D printed, just taken directly off the Cox body kit For AUD60 you couldn't go wrong!! Dave
  2. Hi Rich, and tks, I'm really glad I finally finished it, just a shame my mate who gave me the bodies ( I also built a curbside CroSal roadster) never got to see it. My understanding is the wrecked aluminium bodied car was rebuilt and sold, but with a fibreglass body. Dave B
  3. Ok, after 40+ years I have finally finished my take on the Bill Thomas Cheetah as driven by Jerry Titus. The debut came in January 64 at Riverside Raceway. Unfortunately while leading the pack the lower radiator hose broke dumping water under the rear tyres. The car went off on turn one, mounted the guard rail and went over the top. Jerry survived but the car was heavily damaged. My interpretation is based on a Cox slot car body, a '63 Corvette kit (engine and rear suspension) and a lot of styrene!! Painted in auto acrylic and clear coated, decals by Patto. Tks for looking. Dave B
  4. Looking good Gary, not sure how I missed this one as I'm a Ford fan. Dave B
  5. Tks Daniel, Historic Racing Miniatures did do one, full detail, though not sure if it is still available. Dave B
  6. Take your time Thomas, it will build into a really nice model. Looking forward to watching progress. Dave B
  7. Headlight covers, vacformed along with the windscreen, installed using Tacky Goo and are still drying. Will apply decals over the next few days. Tks for looking. Dave B
  8. Looks great Rich and one of my favourite liveries, even if I have only one Martini sponsored racer.😂 Dave B
  9. Sorry Gary, didn't see it lurking in the front row!! Dave B
  10. That's a great collection of GT40's Gary and a nice build of 111. Thanks for posting. Dave B PS do you have the Can-Am version of 110?
  11. Sorry folks, prepping the body is taking a little longer than expected so I've posted an update. Tks for looking. Dave B
  12. This will be interesting, love the TrasAm era. Fred Cady decals are excellent, you just have to have patience and persevere. Dave B
  13. Ah Rich, you were super lucky to pick up that kit and you have definitely done it justice. That's a super build of a beautiful car. Dave B
  14. So, our speed merchants have come up with an alternative tube chassis with the rear end welded directly to it al'a the SoCal Streamliner. They have also made their own intake manifold to keep the four carbs below the body line. Having a break now the Cheetah needs finishing. Tks for your comments. Dave B
  15. That looks great Paul, might have to find a 3D file! 😄 Dave B
  16. Great build of a car I had completely forgotten about. Dave B
  17. Very nice Ken, very art deco and Figoni et Falashi. Dave B
  18. Good one Helmut, just the nicest looking later model Ferrari. Nothing since looks as good. Dave B
  19. Looks good Pat, very nice clean build. Dave B
  20. You create some wonderful 1/43 cars and there is such a range of vehicles to choose from, just wish my eyes were better!! 🤩 Dave B
  21. The good news is my Cheetah decals have arrived, the bad news is the young speed merchants have threatened to sack their designer, me, as the centre of gravity is too high with a z'd chassis for a Streamliner so I have already started planning an underslung tube chassis. More to follow. Dave B
  22. Nice build Gary, great addition to your other Grand Sports. Dave B
  23. First up a confession, this may never make it to Under Glass. I've had it for years and was inspired by Nico's Bonneville Streamliner. I'm building it as something a young guy in the early fifties could do, if he new a good panel man. Started with a model A frame, z'd, narrowed and shortened. Tri carb flathead running thru a quick change rear end. I have to be able to make the front end realistic so we'll see how it goes. All parts from my various spares boxes. It's really just a fill in while waiting to finish the Cheetah and get my head around the Zagato. Tks for looking. Dave B
  24. Tks Gerald, I wouldn't use an unbuilt Cheetah but you should look around for an old used one. Dave B
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