65slotcar Posted February 6, 2021 Posted February 6, 2021 my next group build. Some of my all time favorite race cars.
Venom Posted February 6, 2021 Posted February 6, 2021 (edited) Yes, those will be cool. Are any of those currently being produced? Edited February 6, 2021 by Venom
65slotcar Posted February 6, 2021 Author Posted February 6, 2021 On 2/6/2021 at 2:01 AM, Venom said: Yes, those will be cool. Are any of those currently being produced? Expand the LS 2C kits can be found on e-bay and Chaparral 2A can be purchased at Modelbuilderswh. com and is a HRM kit. the Fein Design Modell (slotcar body kits) are close to impossible to find even on e-bay. only about 200 kits are made of each body made. waited about 5 years to finallly get the wide rear fender Chaparral 2G from Fein Design Modell.
RancheroSteve Posted February 6, 2021 Posted February 6, 2021 Wow, okay - watching with interest. I saw the 2 and the 2E race. Looks like you're doing the late style 2 with the 2C style wing? I have a few Chaparral builds planned here myself. I have the LS kit, the HRM kit, and and old Cox slot car body.
65slotcar Posted February 7, 2021 Author Posted February 7, 2021 so the first one will be an early 2A and with Starfighter decals the plan is to make the Gold Star #6 Chaparral. starting with a cox re-pop slot car body i cut off front at body lines and used front from an LS brand 2C . shaved off front fins and filled in headlights slightly for smaller headlights. will be using chassis from mini exotics kit for a better interior and an engine.
65slotcar Posted February 13, 2021 Author Posted February 13, 2021 did some work on making fender tire clearance humps.
cobraman Posted February 14, 2021 Posted February 14, 2021 I really like those cars so I will be watching.
MarkJ Posted February 20, 2021 Posted February 20, 2021 Gotta love the Chaparrals. Will be watching intently.
Danno Posted February 20, 2021 Posted February 20, 2021 Oh, my. Count me in as one of the many all-time Chaparral fans! Going to enjoy this! There can never be enough Chappies built . . . and when they are well detailed! . . . Oh, my! ??
Dave B Posted February 20, 2021 Posted February 20, 2021 Undoubtedly they will be great builds William, nothing less is expected of you!! What brand is the grey body, the 2A with the 2C style rear wing? Dave B
65slotcar Posted February 22, 2021 Author Posted February 22, 2021 On 2/20/2021 at 11:23 PM, Dave B said: Undoubtedly they will be great builds William, nothing less is expected of you!! What brand is the grey body, the 2A with the 2C style rear wing? Dave B Expand thanks guys, the grey body is a very detailed slot car body by Fein Design Modell only about 200 kits are made of each body produced.
65slotcar Posted February 22, 2021 Author Posted February 22, 2021 a little progress on the early 2A ....... body filler and ready for primer. 2C (LS kit) modified side scoop, opened up scoop and moved back to correct location. installed screens.
MarkJ Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 Bump. Looking forward with anticipation for more on this one.
Bainford Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 Great project. Great subject. I'll be watching this one.
Dave Ambrose Posted April 1, 2021 Posted April 1, 2021 I love Chaparrals. This is an uber fun project. Gonna be following.
David G. Posted April 1, 2021 Posted April 1, 2021 Excellent work so far. They also look like the inspiration for Speed Racer's Mach 5. David G.
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