Monogram Chaparral 2D

[afx]

Nice work Steve.  How did you handle the number over the screen on the rear panel?

[doctor phillips]

Nice!!

[1959scudetto]

Steve, you made very convincing corrections - it looks a lot better than out of the box !

I have it too and was wondering how to overcome the rear wheels that are the same as the front wheels...

[Phildaupho]

Steve - The upgrades really enhance this Chaparral which is one of my all time favorite race-cars. Beautiful job casting the wheels. Love the reflective photo.

[Ken Gilkeson]

wow, you done good.  ;-))

[Silver Foxx]

A lot of nice work in this , looks great .

[jbwelda]

I have always loved this model and have built a couple of them, simple but effective. this one is super nice and nice upgrades! I would put in a request for some wheels too; that would make me build a third one! I never noticed that the kit wheels were not deep enough but yours sure makes for a great look.

I think the reason for some of the simplicity was this was also, and possibly originally, a slot car body. could be wrong about that and confusing it with some other model, but I seem to remember from my childhood.

jb

 

[slusher]

Very nice model

[aurfalien]

I have always loved this model and have built a couple of them, simple but effective. this one is super nice and nice upgrades! I would put in a request for some wheels too; that would make me build a third one! I never noticed that the kit wheels were not deep enough but yours sure makes for a great look.

I think the reason for some of the simplicity was this was also, and possibly originally, a slot car body. could be wrong about that and confusing it with some other model, but I seem to remember from my childhood.

jb

 

Hi JB, my latest Historic Racing Miniatures catalog has a set of Chaparral wheels+tires (HRM-421) for $15.

They also have a set of GT40 wheels+tires (HRM-420) which may be wide enough for accuracy for $15.  I seems the Fujimi GT40 kit has narrower then preffered wheels.

[Jim N]

Nicely done!  I built this one several years ago and it remains one of my favorite builds.

[XJ6]

I agree with all that has been said on your build Just Fantastic 

Don aka XJ6 ? 

[aurfalien]

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Edited August 5, 2015 by aurfalien

[RancheroSteve]

Hey, thanks guys - I just noticed this got bumped up and that there are a couple of questions.

1. For the number on the back, I scanned the kit decal and made a stencil from it. Not perfect (it's hard to get it to lay down perfectly) but I think it was an improvement.

2. JB, I'll have to check and see if I have any wheels left. Good to know about the HRM wheels.

3. Yes - you're correct - this and a few of the other Monogram sports racing cars of the time did double duty as slot car bodies. The Ferrari 275P and rear-engined Scarab spring to mind. I've built both of those - they're simple curbside kits that respond to a little extra detailing - satisfying enough, especially if you're into that era of cars - I am obviously!

[Codi]

WOW Steve.  I love this car and your build in particular.  Just perfect.  I've got to go back and stare at your pics some more now, so if you'll excuse me............tim