Scratch built Elfin ME5 (Oz big banger sports car)

[Dave B]

Having built 3 Elfin 400's based on resin bodies I cast I thought it was time to have a go at the ME5.  I saw this car race many times when owned by Don Elliott and then Johnny Walker.  The  early colour scheme as used by Don (driven at that time by Robin Pare) was white with green a red stripes and that remains in my mind as my favourite look. As it is a slab sided car, and the plans are available, I decided to scratch build one using styrene sheet and an assortment of resin cast pieces from my stash.  Having both the Elfin books has  helped and also period pics from my good friend Bruce.

It has started well and I'm enjoying the build. I'm building it as a fill in between Fisher resins I have managed to pick up.

Tks for looking.

Dave B

Edited November 24, 2022 by Dave B
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[Rich Chernosky]

Dave...this looks like it is going to be a really cool build.   Never heard of these cars..must be a "down under" thing.  Really like the colour scheme.  Looks like they were really fast.  More info  would be great. Which Fisher kits did you pick up by the way?

[Pierre Rivard]

Very cool looking car. I'll be following with great interest and for sure learn a lot from your new creation.

[Bainford]

This sounds like a very interesting project. Looking forward to seeing this one come together.

[Kolu]

I like it. The real car looks very dramatic.  I look forward to your progress.  Am i right thinking that Elfin single seaters used to compete in the Tasman series ? 

[Dave B]

Coming along nicely at the moment.

Yes Philip you're right, Elfin open wheelers did compete in the Tasman series.

[Kolu]

Thats great, As a teenager i was an avid reader of Autosport, remember in the winter reading about the Tasman series with the McRaes Elfin Matich and  Lola. wishing i could be there in the warm. Thanks for the picture ,with a great new book.

[Dave B]

Masked off and ready to paint.

Still a fair way off but this is the final post as a WIP.

Dave B

[Smilesperhour]

40 minutes ago, Dave B said:

Masked off and ready to paint.

Still a fair way off but this is the final post as a WIP.

Dave B

Looks great, is everything built from the drawings?

[MeatMan]

Really nice fabrication!

[Dave B]

Hi Dennis, yes although the drawings are not what the real car was built from.  They're very accurate and with period photos it's all I need.

Had already made the wheels for my 400's so just needed to alter outer rim.

Dave B