samdiego Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 Probably 25 years ago, a friend asked me to safeguard his small stash, I've finally decided that I've waited long enough for him to reclaim it. So, I found this. Can anyone ID it and then can anyone post the instructions? I'm thinking BRM or Cooper but I have no idea. Single cylinder, rear engine, transverse leaf springs.
Intmd8r Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 Not sure what it is, but looks like potential. Are those white metal parts, or chrome plated?
Draggon Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 I think you're right on it being a Cooper, looks like an F3
samdiego Posted October 24, 2016 Author Posted October 24, 2016 (edited) Well Dragon, I think you've nailed it. Thanks. The silver parts are white metal. Now on to the reference hunt. Any guesses as to the model mfg? Edited October 24, 2016 by samdiego
Dr. Trevorkian Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 Herb Deeks is the manufacturer. It's sort of an improved Merit copy.
samdiego Posted October 31, 2016 Author Posted October 31, 2016 (edited) And here it is today, in mock up. Reference for this one was a bit scarce. Draggon's pic was about the best and it appears to be the same one the kit is based on. I did find a pretty good article on F3 cars in an older Automobile Quarterly, a hard cover magazine that my Dad had subscribed to since issue 1 in 1962 (take that, interweb!). Most of this class used a Triumph single cylinder as this one has. I added the gauge with a decal and PE bezel. These cars were not cookie cutter, no two were identical. I Could have done a bit more sanding, I missed some small spots and got tired of sanding the others, but this will definitely be shelfworthy. As in nobody comes over anyway so it's just me and I like it. My first full resin kit. Thanks Herb. Edited October 31, 2016 by samdiego
Flynlo Posted October 31, 2016 Posted October 31, 2016 Great build of an unusual subject. What scale is it?
samdiego Posted October 31, 2016 Author Posted October 31, 2016 Looks 1/25 or so to me. While I'm thinking about old racers, I'd love to see the 50's sporty racers done again. C'mon, a new tool of a few of the front engine cars. Scarab, Maser, Lola, Ferrari would be awesome.
samdiego Posted October 31, 2016 Author Posted October 31, 2016 On second thought I have to retract a statement from above. I did a resin '60 Impala from Don Holthaus for the Oakland Roadster Diorama in the early 90s. Pearl white with red scallops. Way before the Monogram kit.
heepey Posted November 8, 2016 Posted November 8, 2016 That is a very cute little car, and nicely done!
Earl Marischal Posted November 9, 2016 Posted November 9, 2016 Nice work and I totally agree about the 1950s racers.steve
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