My first build

[jim]

My first order from GT models & Immense miniatures have arrived, am fair amazed at the quality of both products

Have chosen a Alfa as my first attempt, I just need to order some wheels  from pendles and make a start

Paul

[Chris Wright]

Hi Jim,

Congatulations. You've just ordered the best! If you need advise or help, just mention it and the membership will be glad to assist.

Chris

[jim]

Hi Chris

Thank you, Advice on anything would be appreciated as in the past I have made a lot of expensive mistakes hobby wise

This time i have scoured this forum before ordering anything, so far 2 alfas from GT some figures from Immense and all three Beardog frames from AB, sadly they could not supply #1, hopefully one of the other two chassis will fit the Ferrari 158 i intend to make next, I ordered some gears from ranch design but received no reply, have since read on this forum they are no longer in buisness, I ordered a Scaleauto yellow motor from AB for the alfa but they sent a SRP 25 stating the Scaleauto motor is no longer produced, dont suppose it will make any difference,

Fortunantly GT list what type of wheels i need, but before i place an order with pendles does anybody know what length axles I will need for a Alfa 12C ?

Paul

[dangermouse]

Hi Paul -
Which wheels are you getting?

I would think 45mm - 50 mm axles will do. They are easy to cut to size with a Dremel. Another option is to get some some 3/32 drill blanks and cut to size as needed.


cheers
David

[Chris Wright]

Hi Jim,

Beardog Chassis #3 is specifically made for 1961-1965 G.P. cars, it will fit the Ferrari Perfectly.

For Gears get the Slot-it offset 23 tooth gear and a matching pinion. You can set the chassis up offset.

Look at the motor mount. It can be used two different ways, offset and standard.

You'll need a Dremel with cut-off wheels to cut the chassis out, use the cutoff wheel to trim a 3/32" drill blank to size. The front axle needs to be 1/16", cut out of piano wire.

Use 3/32" brass tube over the ends of the axle, so that they fit the wheels.

You'll also need a Dremel Model # 7144 1/8 in. Shank Diamond Taper Point, to dress out the hole in the front up-rights.

Chris

[David Mitcham]

Hi Jim

Welcome to the Forum. The Alfa 12c is a great model - I really enjoyed building mine. The axle length needs to be about 46/47mm, 45mm is just a bit too short, so you will probably need to take a Dremel to a longer axle.

Best Regards

David

[jim]

Hi David Chris & David
Thank you for your replies & excellent advice, David the wheels are PCs 19' wire spoked #32247
Chris, I have an old dremel & will buy that tip, having the part # helps ! thank you, have added slotit offset gear to my pendle shopping cart.
David , thank you for that, sounds like drill blanks are the way to go.

Cheers

Paul

[Peter Seager-Thomas]

Hi Paul, a delight to find a newer member who dives in head first.

A fine choice of car. Of the GTM pre-war GP cars this is my favourite though also my slowest. i suspect you will not have my problem as you are using a metal chassis, getting the weight just where you want it.

I also used the exceedingly ugly driver supplied with the kit. 

I look forward to seeing your progress.

Peter.

[jim]

Hi Peter
Thank you for the encouragement, I must admit that I am enjoying this new aspect of my hobby immensely

That is a beautiful model you made, will be pleased if mine looks as good as that.

Paul