Chaparral 2D (as raced Daytona '66)

[Dave B]

HI guys,

Have just finished this build. Using Monogram's 2D, wheels from an LS 2C, resin tyres and a bit of scratchbuilding. Pics of this car at Daytona are few & far between but I have both Falconer's & Freidmans Chaparral books plus Friedmans Shelby GT40 which has a nice drivers side pic taken during practice. Will post a couple of more pics as well.

Dave B

[Dave B]

Couple of more pics

Tks for looking

Dave B

[martinfan5]

Nice

[JMD904]

Nice looking model! I like the ways they looked back then. Now they all look the same with just a maker's name on it.

[Sam Cates]

Oh I love these vintage track builds, especially the lesser common models. Very nice job on this one!

[Danno]

Beautiful rendition!

LOVE those Chaparrals!!!!

- Approval

[Crazy Ed]

Very Nice job there Dave. You added not only the external oil cooler but also moved the wing adjuster to the correct position, added the wing limiter blocks, center bar on the wing and the Prestolite and Cox sponser stickers. Except for the oil cooler all details missed by many.

Sure wish someone'd repop those Wheels!

Again Very Nice.

Edited February 26, 2012 by Crazy Ed

[James2]

I really enjoy these vintage race cars, and this is a great piece. Very clean build, you did a nice job!

[bbowser]

Add my kudos, very nice job on a great subject!

[MonoPed]

Nice build! Does anyone repop those wheels in resin?

[Tommy Kortman]

Nice job Dave. I love the added and corrected details. This one is on my to do list...eventually.

[Dave B]

Thanks guys, appreciate the comments. You had a close look Ed!!! I found a couple of mistakes after assembly and the 65 on the rear is wrong, the 5 should be lower than the 6. Looks OK in the cabinet though, thanks again.

Dave B

[Harry P.]

Nice job on the model, but my question is in regards to your backdrop. Is that brick pattern printed on paper, or is that some sort of "brick" molded plastic sheet that you detail painted? Also, what's the material used on the "concrete" running along the bottom of the wall?

[Dave B]

Is that brick pattern printed on paper, or is that some sort of "brick" molded plastic sheet that you detail painted? Also, what's the material used on the "concrete" running along the bottom of the wall?

Hi Harry,

Both the wall/concrete base and the asphalt is printed on paper and mounted direct onto MDF. It's a real 'cheater' diaroma!! It is available from

http://www.cgtextures.com

Regards

Dave B

[Rmodeler]

Wow, nice resource Dave!

[Crazy Ed]

Thanks guys, appreciate the comments. You had a close look Ed!!! I found a couple of mistakes after assembly and the 65 on the rear is wrong, the 5 should be lower than the 6. Looks OK in the cabinet though, thanks again.

Dave B

I try to keep my public comments on the positive side. Again, Good Job.

[Pete L.]

Really nice work... love the Chaparrals !!!

[Art Laski]

Looks great, Dave!

[John Teresi]

Dave......sweet build......very nice!!!!

[Eshaver]

If you go to the H A M B , there are some shots of the Ford GT-40 and Shelby's early Cobras in the Vintage Shots of days Gone By. I think on page 2869. That Chaperral is great work too! Ed Shaver

[kalbfellp]

Good to see the kit finally built after all the years of sitting on the shelf!

Phil