1968 Ferrari 312 - Chris Amon - Canadian GP

[David Mitcham]

Another race Chris amon should have won after he lead from the start only for the Ferrari's gearbox to break on the 73 lap. I chose this version of the 312 because of its unusual features such as the shortened nose, external water pipe and auxiliary fuel tanks.

I carved the body some time ago as the 1967 version of the 312 (modelled a couple of years ago and shown on the Forum); the 1968 version was very similar and I only needed to modify the nose and radiator outlets. The chassis is brass and wire attached to a Policar motor/gearbox pod.

Best Wishes

David

[Taffy]

David, this is another "WOW" one!

I like the wiring, the rear spoiler and the mirrors on their thin mounts!

Would you please add a picture from the chassis? I´m very interested to see, how you combined the brass and wire chassis with the Policar motorpod!

Best regards,
Taffy

[David Mitcham]

Thanks Taffy. Here's a photo of the chassis.  The wire side rails are soldered to a brass plate screwed to the bottom of the motor pod - there are two small holes at the rear of the pod in just the right place and suitable for self-tapping screws.  Then I solder another plate under the front of the pod through which I insert a screw to attach the pod. The rest is fairly standard practice.  I do this rather than use a 3D printed (eg from Pendle or Shapeways) or plastic front end as it allows me to solder on the nickel silver suspension detail. The disadvantage is that its heavier than a printed or plastic front end.

Best Wishes

David

[Taffy]

Thank you very much, David, for the additional picture and for your explanation. Looks like a very good "hybrid solution" for using the Policar motor pod!

Best regards,
Taffy

[f143]

Thanks for posting David, another superb accurate and complicated build.
Do you find the Policar pod chassis has far superior handling than your regular chassis?
Regards
Nigel

[David Mitcham]

Hello Nigel

Thanks for the kind words. I wouldn't say the Policar pod chassis is superior to a conventional build in terms of outright performance. It definitely has better braking but does impose some design restrictions on the rest of the chassis. The main reason I use them on F1 cars is that it allows me to achieve a much more realistic, and neater, gearbox and suspension set up than I could with say a U-bracket and a crown gear.

Best Wishes

David

[f143]

Thanks David, I very much appreciate your posts and feedback.
Cheers
Nigel

[Mark Huber]

Very impressive Mr. Mitcham,

We ahould chat soon.

Cheers,

Mark