AC Ace Bristol

[afx]

The Heller kit includes a nice two-blade fan.  With the front suspension installed I can confirm I have good clearance at the front of the engine.  Also fab'd an extended drive shaft.

 

Edited May 12, 2016 by afx

[Ron Hamilton]

Great work as usual J.C.

[afx]

Thanks Ron.  I am bringing it to our show (NNL Mid-Atlantic) on Saturday to display on the Primer Table. 

[afx]

Final shape.

The Heller kit headers fit quite well.

[afx]

Now here's a build idea. I wouldn't have to bother with fabricating a grille.

 

Edited March 26, 2018 by afx

[Xingu]

Now here's a build idea. I wouldn't have to bother with fabricating a grille.

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Sounds like this Ak guy was a kit basher.

 

[crazyrichard]

that front looks spot on , awsome job on this !!!

[afx]

Drilled the bumperette mounting holes and added the turn signal fairings.

[250 Testa Rossa]

The LSR car would look awesome. 

[afx]

These headers will not make it into the trans-kit as it would require casting the modified interior tub which would add costs.  However here they are.

Edited May 22, 2016 by afx

[afx]

Very nice. As I'm sure you know, the AC body borrowed several styling elements from the Carrozzeria Touring-designed Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta, most notably the sculpting around the grille.                                                        

Apparently AC wasn't bashful about borrowing from Ferrari.  Here is chassis number BEX289.  BE signifies Bristol Engine, X signifies Export meaning left hand drive and 289 is the chassis number.

Edited May 23, 2016 by afx

[afx]

Mockup.

[Xingu]

Looking good. I can't wait to see the finished product.

[Eric Macleod]

I am very impressed.  This has all the markings of a masterpiece.  Keep us posted. 

[afx]

Thank you for the comments.  I modified the kit radiator to better represent the unit used in the Ace.  Also added a scratch built oil cooler.  The kit part is shown for comparison.

[afx]

Turned the body over to HRM for casting.  While I wait for it to come back I will continue work on the chassis and engine. Started final assembly on the engine.

 

[dublin boy]

Looking good JC.

[afx]

Thanks Shay.  Here is the completed engine.

 

Edited March 21, 2017 by afx

[Xingu]

Fine detail that should show very well with this model.

[mustang1989]

Your detail is all that and a bag of party mix JC! That engine looks fantastic!

Edited May 31, 2016 by mustang1989

[Rider]

This WIP really rock JC, fantastic work. 

[afx]

Thanks guys for the comments.  Here is the header side of the engine with the chassis painted.

 

Edited March 21, 2017 by afx

[afx]

Picked up some new reference material.  This book includes the paint and interior colors of every Ace built.  Also has more race history than anything I had in my library.

[afx]

First resin body out of the molds.

[Ron Hamilton]

Lookin' good J.C.