Jairus Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) The cars posted below were all built by members of a fellowship of modelers and builders all over the world. They replicate Formula 1 and Formula 2 period correct racing cars 1949 to 1960 when men were men and few kits were available. So... to that end, each of these cars has been completely scratch-built using only wood for the body, vintage slot car parts for the chassis and wheels. A few of the details were sourced from model kits and modern hobby shops shelves... but nothing you see here would look out of place at a vintage slot car meet circa 1965! We had over 20 entries started but only 8 completed and mailed in. All have been tested and the first race is coming up mid January. I tried to set up a voting poll but the system as it is, only allows 5 answers to each question. I need 8 answers to the one question.... so simply pick the car by entry number and post please. Please look over the cars and post your vote for which machine you think more closely full fills the task. Edited January 3, 2014 by Jairus
Jairus Posted January 3, 2014 Author Posted January 3, 2014 In no particular order are the entries. First up is:Jaak Beentjes #77---1/24--- Triumph TR3
Jairus Posted January 3, 2014 Author Posted January 3, 2014 The second car of the 8 entries received is also a sports car. (Formula 2) But the livery is fantasy and there are two entered by the team. (#3 & #14) Rodney #03---1/24--- Sports Car
Jairus Posted January 3, 2014 Author Posted January 3, 2014 Third car was built in France, is of a British company BRM. Nicolas Cavoleau #11--- 1/24--- 2.5 liter BRM
Jairus Posted January 3, 2014 Author Posted January 3, 2014 4th. Bruce Wayne #10---1/24--- Mercedes Benz W196
Jairus Posted January 3, 2014 Author Posted January 3, 2014 5th is a bit of a dark horse. Don found this one on ebay. Looking it over it seems to be actually from the era we are replicating. Testing on the track it actually runs VERY WELL! So Don entered it as a ruler to measure our more modern creations against. Don Siegel #7---1/24--- Bob Scarab
Jairus Posted January 3, 2014 Author Posted January 3, 2014 6th entry also from France. In fact, we had four entries from France and four from the U.S.! Régis Baron #22---1/24--- Connaught Type B
Jairus Posted January 3, 2014 Author Posted January 3, 2014 Sister car to Rodney's: Rick Thigpen #14---1/24--- Sports car
Jairus Posted January 3, 2014 Author Posted January 3, 2014 Lastly: Jairus Watson #01---1/24--- Maserati 250F driven by Juan Manuel Fangio
Roger U Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 I have to say all of the cars are beautiful works of art, especially considering they are hand carved out of wood. To me it's very close between #10, the Mercedes W196, by Bruce "Wayne" Frye and #01, the Maserati 250F, by Jairus Watson. Guess I'll pick #10 by Bruce for my top choice.
Danno Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 They are all very nice and the concept is very cool, but Bruce Wayne's #10 Mercedes W196 really grabbed me . . . and is still talking to me! It's the juan for me.
oldcars Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 I'm going to go with Fangio (J.W.). That is one clean build. Check out how neat and clean it is from the bottom side(and the top too). Richard
Nitro Neil Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 My favorite is Don Siegel #7---1/24--- Bob Scarab. I like the look of the car overall, cool car.
1930fordpickup Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 Nicolas Cavoleau #11--- 1/24--- 2.5 liter BRM
Greg Myers Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 Nicolas Cavoleau #11--- 1/24--- 2.5 liter BRM Me too.
wkennerley Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 Wow awesome cars, vote has to be for Bruce Wayne #10---1/24--- Mercedes Benz W196
Bernard Kron Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) By Modern standards Jairus Watson's #01 Maser wins: accurate shape and proportions, best paint finish, best driver, best detailing, best integration of the chassis to the body. My runner up is the #22 Connaught by Régis Baron which succesfully captures the shape and proportions of 1:1, has the cool leaning-forward driver figure and an equally well integrated chassis. And of course for shear 60's soul the Scarab deserves an Honorable Mention! Edited January 12, 2014 by Bernard Kron
peter31a Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 For me I have to say: First: Jairus, Maserati #01 Second: Bruce Wayne, Mercedes #10 Third: Jaak, Triumph #77
Skip Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 0001 Maserati by some guy named Jairus Watson, (how come he didn't do a "Watson Roadster"?) 0077 BRG Triumph TR3 by Jaak Beentjes 0022 Cannaught Type B by Regis Baron
Draggon Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Nicolas Cavoleau #11--- 1/24--- 2.5 liter BRM is #1 Don Seigels entry is #2 for me, that just oozes vintage cool.
uncle potts Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 I gotta admit, I don't normally look at this category. But these are some very well done cars. My favorite is the Maserati.
Greg Cullinan Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 Wow awesome cars, vote has to be for Bruce Wayne #10---1/24--- Mercedes Benz W196 Yup. Batman gets my vote.
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