Converting an AMT '63 Indy winner into the '64 winner

[ismaelg]

Hello,

I got a bagged AMT kit of the '63 Indy winner Watson roadster driven by Parnelli Jones. I originally intended to convert it to a '61: A.J. Foyt's first victory.  But it seems it will be easier to convert it to a '64: Foyt's second victory and the last win by a front engine car. I want to do a Foyt's winning car.

Looking at pictures of both '63 and '64 winning cars, other than the obvious decals which I can get from Indycals, wheels, tires, dual shocks front suspension and roll bar support, this is what I have seen is needed so far.

 

About the oil tank on the side: A.J. Foyt qualified with the extra capacity external oil tank, but it was removed for the race. I want to replicate the car as it finished the race with the associated weathering, which is not much really. I haven't yet taken a deep look into the cockpit.

Any experts here that can chime in?
 

Thanks,
Ismael

[Big John]

But it's not Yellow!

[ismaelg]

I KNEW something was not quite right but couldn't pin-point what it was!

Thank you!

[Big John]

At least you're using yellow tape.

[steveracer]

Being a huge IndyCar fan, I will follow along to this thread!  I am sure you will do this one justice.

 

I suggest that you get down to Indy and visit the new renovated museum, I am sure this car is on display there.

 

I will be there in May, so if you need some detailed photos, let me know!

[ismaelg]

Thank you Steve!  You never have enough reference pictures.  I'd love to go to the new museum.  Haven't been there since 2005.   I am currently working on 2 other Indy cars now: the Marmon Wasp and Rick Mears '88 winner. Check them out if you haven't already.

[Pierre Rivard]

Indy roadsters are cool, so this is one more interesting build to follow. I admire your ability to handle 3 projects at the same time. Please tell us more about the kit origins and what the "upgrade plan" is (wheels & tires, engine etc)

[steveracer]

15 hours ago, ismaelg said:

Thank you Steve!  You never have enough reference pictures.  I'd love to go to the new museum.  Haven't been there since 2005.   I am currently working on 2 other Indy cars now: the Marmon Wasp and Rick Mears '88 winner. Check them out if you haven't already.

No problem!  I am watching and posted on the Mears car, not sure if it is ok to put a photo of my build there or not for "inspiration" but you don't really need inspiration!  I will look for the Marmon Wasp, that car is really big, and don't forget to put a small puddle of oil under the model when done for realism....