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Post by Chris Wright on Jun 28, 2018 9:33:10 GMT -5
Well it's so quiet here I had to post something. So finally I joined the crowd and had to build another Maserati. This time it's Stirling's Monaco winner from 1956. It's still a work in progress, and this is as far as i've got so far. It started out as a resin from John Warren in New Zealand. I had to do the usual and mess arrounf a bit with it. The rain deflectors were in the wrong place, and the large vents under them were missing, and naturally I had to mess around with the cockpit etc etc.  Mr Moss at the seaside having fun in number 28.  Mr Warren's excellent casting  Here it is after I messed around with it.  Those thin rain deflectors are made from very thin sheet glass fibre.  Well at least I've got the exhaust finished. |
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Post by munter on Jun 28, 2018 15:19:57 GMT -5
that is some mess.
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Post by Andrew Rowland on Jun 29, 2018 1:24:30 GMT -5
I'd say you DESTROYED it!  Andi |
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Post by pilot70 on Jun 29, 2018 18:57:32 GMT -5
Hi Chris! Fantastic build! That was a very long lasting racing car from Maserati, indeed she raced until 1965!  Cheers, Dan. |
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Post by Chris Wright on Jun 29, 2018 19:55:56 GMT -5
OOOOOOPS my mistake, the car raced in 1956!
Sorry!
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Post by Chris Wright on Jun 30, 2018 16:11:42 GMT -5
The Maserati is slowly progressing. I have to admit that EM's excellent version of an early Maserati 250F was the catalist for my build. This car also has a Richard Mack chassis, but one of his new light weight chassis, with brass rods (I'll post pix later). Anyway here's the progress on the car:  Wheels are RS with Real Al Penrose inserts (I know they should be 3 ear knock off's, but these will have to do for a while)  Note the vent under the splash guard, it's the same on the other side too.  Not much room for a full driver, so a chest only Stirling from Immense Miniatures will have to do. suspension detailing has to be thought out too. |
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Post by maxrossmassler on Jul 1, 2018 0:32:48 GMT -5
Beautiful, Chris. Can't wait to see the suspension.
What is the track dimension on this car going to be?
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Post by Chris Wright on Jul 19, 2018 13:37:13 GMT -5
 Almost finished, just a few small items to be added like rear-view mirrors.  And maybe some leaf springs for the rear suspention.  Good shot of Marc Tylers, Immense Miniatures Stirling Moss.  Great side view showing correct numbers from Michael at Indycals. |
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Post by Peter Seager-Thomas on Jul 20, 2018 16:23:32 GMT -5
Shouldn't there be more fine detailing at the front end.....  Peter. |
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Post by Chris Wright on Jul 21, 2018 8:42:23 GMT -5
Hi Peter,
There's only one photo like this, all the others I found had the nose intact. He must have had a late race shunt.
Chris
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Post by EM on Jul 21, 2018 12:56:41 GMT -5
How about a chassis shot?
Al
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Post by Peter Seager-Thomas on Jul 21, 2018 17:03:43 GMT -5
Hi Peter, There's only one photo like this, all the others I found had the nose intact. He must have had a late race shunt. Chris Contact on lap 86 due to another competitor's wheels locking. Apparently. Peter |
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Post by Chris Wright on Jul 21, 2018 18:08:49 GMT -5
Al, It's one of thest with steel rods connecting. (from Richard Mack) I'm getting lazy in my old age.  |
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Post by EM on Jul 21, 2018 20:37:51 GMT -5
Thanks - looks like it could have a number of applications. How does one go about ordering it? I can't find it on his web site.
EM
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Post by Chris Wright on Jul 22, 2018 9:15:46 GMT -5
Hi EM, I usually send him this photo and tell him which chassis I want, I also specify wheelbase and he'll send me a chassis completely assembled. Here's his email address: Dickytenkids@talktalk.net  |
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