Dave B

Just a couple of pics of some restored Merit GP cars. Have utilised Herb Deeks wire wheels on the Alfa 158 & Lancia-Ferrari D50. Still have a Lago Talbot & 250F Maserati to restore, I have photo-etched wires for those also. Hope you enjoy. Dave B

Tks guys, I did back cast it off a Lancer slot car body. I then changed the nose and rear to get the correct tuck under & lengthed it in front of the rear wheel arches to get the correct wheelbase. Then stuck it in silicon. Will post some more builds shortly. Dave B

Thanks all for your thoughts. I'll try to answer the questions raised!! I did post it on another forum a couple of years back when first built. SMER re-issued the Merit Alfa & Lago Talbot (not quite as pretty for this type of build). Sorry no pics during the build. I found a set of old plans for a gas powered hydro so scaled them down & built the stringers, hull etc from styrene sheet & covered the deck after, bit of a cheat but it worked. I do plan to build a mate for it later, possibly Ferrari powered (250SWB/GTO motor), so will take some pics as a WIP. Tks Dave B

Just something different I built a couple of years back. Based on a SMER Alfa 158 with scratch built hull using styrene & timber used by the boat builders Dave B

Thanks for the comments. Sorry it is just a kerbside but does have rear suspension, transaxle etc. as all are visible as the rear clip is cut away between the wheels. It was powered by a 4.4L Repco V8 Dave B

Just a couple of pics for those interested in CanAm sports cars. About 18 months ago I cast myself a Matich SR3 and have only just managed to finish it. All parts were either cast or vacformed by me. The real car was a winner down here but not that successful in the Can Am. I am now starting on a couple of Elfin 400 big banger type sports cars, favourites down under during the same period. Decals are from Jens Scale Racing. Dave B