mustang1989 Posted July 2, 2016 Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) Looks killer! Edited July 2, 2016 by mustang1989
superbike-shaun Posted July 2, 2016 Posted July 2, 2016 wow that is cool that the were allowed to arbitrarily move MAJOR components around like that.
afx Posted July 2, 2016 Author Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) Thanks Joe. Shawn these car were referred to as silhouette cars. Only a few bodies panels around the greenhouse needed to be stocked. Here is the hatch area infilled. Edited July 4, 2016 by afx
Kennyboy Posted July 3, 2016 Posted July 3, 2016 Wow! Looking great already jc.Wish I would have taken your route with the chassis.....looks like a natural fit. Still have to do my rear interior panel section....thanks for the reminder (pictures).
afx Posted July 4, 2016 Author Posted July 4, 2016 (edited) Thanks Bob & Ken. I liked the Sterling mags I've shown with the build so far but just didn't care for the tires. Finally came up with a combination I like better. Edited July 4, 2016 by afx
Randy D Posted July 4, 2016 Posted July 4, 2016 Hi JC, WOW!!!! You have made some great progress. The chassis and interior work is superb. Wheels look great. What material did the 1:1 car use for all that add on body work? Randy
afx Posted July 4, 2016 Author Posted July 4, 2016 Thanks Randy. The body panels were fiberglass. More chassis work.
afx Posted July 7, 2016 Author Posted July 7, 2016 Added the side spoiler to the rear fenders. Still shaping the hood scope so it is not attached. This should be the final stance. Click on the picture to see it full size.
dublin boy Posted July 8, 2016 Posted July 8, 2016 Looks great JC.Are the tyres a little low in profile? just a thought.
afx Posted July 10, 2016 Author Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) Thanks guys for the continued interest. The height of the tires was pointed out by another member as well Shay and I do agree the tires are not quite as tall as I would like. The car ran 15" wheels all around with 12" wide tires in front and 17" wide at the rear. Finding a scale 15" x 17" tire that doesn't have a massive side wall has been difficult. The 1:1 tires were pretty low profile so I don't think my current tires are far off. If I can come up with something better I'll change them out. Dimensions Weight 1,090 kilo / 2,403 lbs Length / Width / Height 4,554 mm (179.3 in) / 1,867 mm (73.5 in) / 1,217 mm (47.9 in) Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,464 mm (97 in) / 1,473 mm (58 in) / 1,435 mm (56.5 in) Fuel tank 120 Litre (31.7 Gallon US / 26.4 Gallon Imperial) Wheels (fr/r) 12 x 15 / 17 x 15 Tyres (fr/r) 24.5/11 - 15 / 25.0/13.0 - 15 Edited July 10, 2016 by afx
afx Posted July 10, 2016 Author Posted July 10, 2016 i hope this becomes another offering from HRM Due to challenges of casting my body and with the M&S Hobbies kit already in the works we agreed that this wouldn't be the best trans-kit choice. However I am happy to help anyone that wants to build there own version.
Randy D Posted July 11, 2016 Posted July 11, 2016 I think your tires are about as good as you are going to find JC, works for me The stance looks just right. Randy
Dann Tier Posted July 11, 2016 Posted July 11, 2016 This isn't really my type of interest, but there is something about your building style that I like. its looking VERY cool!!
afx Posted July 11, 2016 Author Posted July 11, 2016 Thanks Dann. Yea Randy I think I like this stance.
socal76 Posted July 12, 2016 Posted July 12, 2016 JC, I was wondering if the AMT Indy Car tires from the kits they did in the early 90's would be wide enough for this? I don't have easy access to one of those kits without digging a bunch of others out first or I would take some measurements for you. Just a thought.
afx Posted July 12, 2016 Author Posted July 12, 2016 JC, I was wondering if the AMT Indy Car tires from the kits they did in the early 90's would be wide enough for this? I don't have easy access to one of those kits without digging a bunch of others out first or I would take some measurements for you. Just a thought.The very well could be wide enough Steven but I suspect the side walls would be too tall. I have some of these kits and will check it out. Thanks for the suggestion.The tires I am currently using have a recess on the inside. I made an insert out of business card stock and fit it into the recess. This increased the outside diameter of the tire by about 0.5mm (0.5 scale inches). Doesn't sound like much but I think it improved the look. I may try a wrap of masking tape around the wheels as well.
mustang1989 Posted July 12, 2016 Posted July 12, 2016 Thanks Dann. Yea Randy I think I like this stance. That DOES look good JC!!
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