Hawk Midget Replica in Brass

[Art Laski]

Usually I like to build serially, but lately I've been getting the itch to try some other things while I'm hung up on other projects. I have been dying to try working with some brass since I was given a rack of metal last year. I thought a good first project might be a replica based on parts and dimensions of a die cast midget I bought a few years back. I wanted to see if any of the parts would be a help to me in building my dad's midget he had back in the '80s. I'm not quite ready to start that project, but I thought instead I might modify the die cast to resemble my little brother's midget he raced in Indiana back around 2008. Most of the project will be scratch-built or contain parts from Monogram/Revell sprint car kits.

Here's a few shots of my brother's car:

Edited December 10, 2014 by Art Laski

[Art Laski]

Here's the die cast:

This my first attempt at scratchbuiling an open wheel chassis and my first attempt at brass work. So far it's a lot of fun.

It's not dimensionally correct to the real car, but is consistent with the die cast so that the parts fit.

Edited October 21, 2014 by Art Laski

[Jeremy Jon]

Nice workmanship, looking great!!

[2whl]

Art....this looks like a cool project. And you have some excellent photos to document the build. Can't wait to see more.......

[John Teresi]

Art…….."WOW" brother………you stepped up into brass framing……..this will be such a treat to watch……..and your brothers midget is really cool looking…….i`m sure this will be an awesome build……..looks great so far……..can`t wait for the next up-date

[Art Laski]

Thanks, guys. Glad you could see it. Parked over here in the die cast section, you may be the only ones who ever see it.

[AzTom]

Awesome! That sure looks better than my first attempt at brass,lol I'm going to follow this one for sure.

Thanks, guys. Glad you could see it. Parked over here in the die cast section, you may be the only ones who ever see it.

Build It, They Will Come!

[Art Laski]

Thanks, Tom! You may be right. No pressure... lol

[AzTom]

Thanks, Tom! You may be right. No pressure... lol

Wait a minute! Are you talking "Modified Die Cast classes" at the Phoenix Dessert Classic? I'm going to have to step up my game,lol

[Art Laski]

Wait a minute! Are you talking "Modified Die Cast classes" at the Phoenix Dessert Classic? I'm going to have to step up my game,lol

Absolutely!

I'm planning on being there, but not sure this one would be ready on time. We'll see, though...

[AzTom]

I'm looking forward to seeing it.

I sure hope I will get something done by then.

[Art Laski]

I managed to get the other side built. Amazingly, it matches up pretty well with the first side!

[Art Laski]

Not all the bars are in place, but the two frame rails are connected...

[Danno]

Looks great, Art! Bring it on!

[Art Laski]

Thanks, Danno!

[John Teresi]

Art…….."WOW" buddy looks soooooooo dang good man………perfect for your first time Art……….way to step up your game

[Art Laski]

Thanks, Johnny!

[Art Laski]

Small update- I added a few more bars. The anti roll tubes on the ends will get trimmed later. Not much different visually, but this actually took quite a bit of time to get the rear cage braces done.

[jrherald420]

Great work!

[AzTom]

Very nice. Gets tricky keeping all the joints together at this point

[John Teresi]

EGGcelent Robin……….very good………EggHead

[Brudda]

Perfect just Perfect!

[Agent G]

NICE!

G

[Metalmad]

Very impressive work with the brass Art ! and I'm sure this build will be amazing when it is finished.

[Art Laski]

Thanks for looking guys! I have been making some progress on the components, but nothing much to show yet. Should have an update soon.

Edited November 5, 2014 by Art Laski