BIGTRUCK Posted May 27, 2021 Posted May 27, 2021 (edited) I had this kit on the shelf for a long time, dont know where I got it but its always been there. Decided to build it a fenderless race style car with driver. When I looked for info on the net for ideas I found there was alot to choose from. On some racers the 2 spare tires on back were deleted and had a rear body mod to cover the opening. I found one with the tires so thats the route I went with. The body had a 1/8th gap where it meets the chassis once I eliminated fenders and running boards. I removed the chrome off of most parts but this chrome is tough, soaked for 3 days to remove the chrome, scrubbed clean of chrome but the varnish they used was the tough part to remove. Got rid of the reddish varnish by trying a soak in simple green. The spokes wheels are soaking now. Edited May 27, 2021 by BIGTRUCK
Bainford Posted May 28, 2021 Posted May 28, 2021 Nice! I like where you’re going with this. I’ll be watching. Never knew this kit existed. Is it a Revell tool or did it originate somewhere else?
BIGTRUCK Posted May 28, 2021 Author Posted May 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Bainford said: Never knew this kit existed. Is it a Revell tool or did it originate somewhere else? Revell and a Lindberg, not sure if its a shared tooling or not.
dimaxion Posted May 31, 2021 Posted May 31, 2021 Lindbergh did originally Kit this one . The Bugatti Royal (Herr Dokter) Fuche Roadster (not Edster's) Lindbergh Duplicated this to the condition Chuck Jordon restored it running condition Post WW II . 4 Rochester Carbs to Replace 1 Bugatti Card . He located it in a Wrecking Yard in NYC and snapped it up . Thanx ..
absmiami Posted May 31, 2021 Posted May 31, 2021 I swear Every time I go to a wrecking yard I’m looking for a Bugatti - haven’t found one yet ...
BIGTRUCK Posted June 2, 2021 Author Posted June 2, 2021 Made some progress but ONE big change in plans is every driver I have nothing fits, even with cutting up the seat. I got a Nascar driver altered enough to fit except the steering wheel is located way left to work. Driver was ground down to fit but his left arm was nowhere near the steering wheel. Next move is omit the driver, and locate a seat that fits.
Bainford Posted June 2, 2021 Posted June 2, 2021 Bummer about the driver. The rest is looking great. Nice dash.
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 2, 2021 Posted June 2, 2021 Very good idea. Wish I'd thought of it...but I'm not above taking inspiration from yours.
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