Elfin ME5 (Oz big banger sports car)

[Dave B]

This is my take on Garrie Cooper's Elfin ME5 sports racer built for Neil Allen and delivered in October 1969.  It was powered by a Bartz modified 5.0 litre Chev.  The car was later sold to Tasmanian Don Elliott and raced by both Robin Pare and Tony Edmondson.  This is the livery that I remember best so it's the one I decided to replicate.  It's not perfect but I am happy with the finished model considering I started with sheets of styrene.

I'd like to thank my old mates Phil for the decals and Bruce for the period photos which were invaluable for some of the details.

Finished in auto acrylics and clear coated.

Tks for looking.

Dave B

[Dave B]

The finished model.

Dave B

[Pierre Rivard]

Love it, love it, love it!

Your fabrication skills are through the roof and the paint finishes are so good.

Thanks for sharing this wonderful build.

[Kolu]

Oh yes i like this, great work fabricating and building this up.  I admire all your work and this is right up there. Must look good in your cabinet in those colours.

Thank for the interesting pictures and cheers for the New Year.

[PappyD340]

Very nice

[Rich Chernosky]

Dave...that turned out spectacular.  The paint, all the fabrication  and assembly are top notch.  Way to go !!!!

[Smilesperhour]

That's ended up coming out a stunning model.

 

Hats off to you!

[Bruce Scully]

This looks awesome , your modelling skills are amazing , so nice .

[1959scudetto]

Great model, Dave - masterful skills !

Never heard of this one: Looks to me like a typical CanAm contender from ca. 1970.

[Phildaupho]

Fantastic looking race car. Very well built model.

[echo]

A beautiful representation of the actual car.  It's a beautiful piece. Congratulations are in order for seeing the project through to completion. 

[ChrisR]

Awesome!