|
|
Post by Chris Wright on Jun 7, 2012 11:00:23 GMT -5
Here's an event that may interest you, Andi:- www.slotforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=60462There's a race for 1/32nd scale 'hard-body' F1 cars, from the period 1978 - 1982. Cars to conform with CSCRA regulations. You will also need to build and race a 1/32nd scale Can-Am car to have a chance of winning the Victor Ludorum prize -- a 3-night holiday in Dubai for two people, staying at a 5-star luxury hotel, including breakfast, with flights on Emirates from anywhere in the world. Kind regards, Russell |
|
|
|
Post by Andrew Rowland on Jun 8, 2012 0:02:38 GMT -5
I am indeed very interested Russell - looks like its exactly my kind of event!
I'm hanging back as my wife and I are going to be having a baby this summer so i'm not quite sure how ready we'll be for me to hop over to the UK for a weekend leaving her 'holding the baby'!
So maybe i'll make it but i'll be a late entry if so....
|
|
|
|
Post by Russell Sheldon on Jun 18, 2012 11:51:03 GMT -5
It would be fantastic if you could make it, Andi... if it doesn't get you into too much trouble! In addition to the trip to Dubai, there are other really nice prizes:-  Autographed by Michael Schumacher, Nico Rosberg, Ross Brawn, Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button, Rubens Barrichello, David Coulthard and Sebastien Vettel. Kind regards, Russell |
|
|
|
Post by Russell Sheldon on Jun 18, 2012 23:39:27 GMT -5
Correction... the F1 / Indy car class covers the period 1971 to 1982.
CSCRA Grand Prix class 6. 1971-1977 Formula l and Indy Cars
1. Front wheels and tyres: Minimum diameter 17mm, minimum width 6mm
2. Rear wheels and tyres: Minimum diameter 19mm, maximum width 14mm
3. Minimum ground clearance: 1.5mm
4. Track dimensions must be 1/32 scale within + or -2mm but must not exceed a maximum overall width of 68mm.
CSCRA Grand Prix class 7. 1978-1982 Formula l and Indy Cars - 'Ground Effect' Cars.
1. Front wheels and tyres: Minimum diameter 17mm, minimum width 8mm
2. Rear wheels and tyres: Minimum diameter 19mm, maximum width 14mm
3. Minimum ground clearance: 1.5mm under the chassis and motor. The outer edges of the body sides (ie. the side skirts between the front and rear wheels), may be below this but must not touch the track during normal running.
4. Track dimensions must be 1/32 scale within + or -2mm but must not exceed a maximum overall width of 68mm.
The holiday prize will be awarded to the 'Victor Ludorum' at the Sunday meeting only and will consist of flights on Emirates Airline for two people, plus three night's hotel accommodation in a double or twin room at The Address Hotel in Dubai, on a bed and breakfast basis. The flights can be taken from any airport served on Emirates Airline's extensive network, currently more than 130 destinations. The prize is NOT transferable (the winner must be one of the passengers) and travel must commence prior to June 30th 2013. The prize cannot be redeemed for cash.
Kind regards,
Russell
|
|
|
|
Post by Andrew Rowland on Oct 11, 2012 14:26:26 GMT -5
Good luck this weekend Russell!!
|
|
|
|
Post by Russell Sheldon on Oct 19, 2012 5:55:04 GMT -5
Thanks, Andy. The racing was fun and I won the 1/32nd scale 'vintage' class and placed 2nd in 1/24th 'vintage'. Both cars were built by Dennis Samson and handled superbly. I didn't enter the scratchbuilt F1 and Can-Am classes, since as the event sponsor, I didn't think it would be fair - especially if I got in someone's way! I did start building a F1 car, but messed up along the way. I'll get it done for next year's event:-   Jon Grainger's superb Ferrari 126C2 won concours:-   For anyone interested, photos of the event are here:- www.slotforum.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=60462&view=findpost&p=739822With kind regards, Russell |
|
|
|
Post by f143 on Oct 19, 2012 7:18:21 GMT -5
Beautiful Lotus body and chassis.
Regards
Nigel
|
|
|
|
Post by Mark Huber on Oct 19, 2012 10:05:47 GMT -5
That is a beautiful chassis next to the Lotus Mr. Samson!
Is the center section from the Beardog Mk III? It appears as if the rear uprights are from the latest version of the Beardog F1 chassis as well as some other bits and pieces.
It looks gorgeous and fast!
Cheers,
|
|
|
|
Post by gascarnut on Oct 19, 2012 16:57:47 GMT -5
That's not one of mine, Mark - Russell built that.
|
|
|
|
Post by Mark Huber on Oct 19, 2012 18:45:03 GMT -5
Ah my bad and apologies ... I assumed the Lotus was one of th cars Russell was referring to in his post when he mentioned they were built by you.
Okay Russell.. what did you do to make that F1 chassis for the Lotus? Customize a Beardog chassis ? Or did ABS create a new chassis for you? Or something else?
Very Curious.
thanks,
|
|
|
|
Post by Andrew Rowland on Oct 24, 2012 13:19:49 GMT -5
Russell
Just wanted to say how absolutely fantastic that chassis looks. Absolutely WONDERFUL piece of workmanship. I am utterly in awe as despite MUCH experience I just can't make things that look like that....
Andi
|
|
|
|
Post by Andre Acker on Nov 12, 2012 8:59:40 GMT -5
Hi Russell,
Can you give more details about the f1 chassis ?
Who cut the central part ? Is there a chance of making more copies ?
Best regards !
André Acker.
|
|
|
|
Post by Russell Sheldon on Nov 21, 2012 2:33:56 GMT -5
Many thanks for you kind comments, Andy. I still need to finish building it! Hi André - the chassis is made up of components butchered from an old BSP 1/32nd Eurosport F1 chassis kits, as well as from Beardog kits. Plenty of cutting and grinding is all it takes  With kind regards, Russell |
|
|
|
Post by Andre Acker on Nov 21, 2012 8:06:26 GMT -5
Thanks, Russell !
What about asking Richard Mack to do something like that ?
My idea is to have a narrow flexi central piece to hold motor, front and rear axles (with some suspension details), guide (under the body), with a 76 / 78 mm wheelbase, which will be ok for most of the f1s from 1971 to 1978.
Side pans would be done by each one, according to the f1 body to be used.
Best regards.
André Acker.
|
|
