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Post by David Mitcham on Apr 2, 2017 14:04:02 GMT -5
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Post by f143 on Apr 3, 2017 19:55:58 GMT -5
I was thinking of doing this car next time, however I haven't been doing too much model making lately. This effort looks really good, will be following the build as usual. Regards Nigel
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Post by Andrew Rowland on Apr 12, 2017 2:53:59 GMT -5
Another lovely build David. You are producing a lot!! I can't keep up.... Andi
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Post by David Mitcham on Apr 26, 2017 2:56:46 GMT -5
The carving and some detail has been completed and now the 156 is on its way to john Warren for first moulding and casting. Best Regards David
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Post by f143 on Apr 26, 2017 6:50:30 GMT -5
2 super Ferrari bodies David, lovely details. Regards Nigel
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Post by David Mitcham on Sept 4, 2017 15:03:49 GMT -5
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Post by Chris Wright on Sept 4, 2017 18:02:43 GMT -5
Progressing very nicely David. Looking forward to seeing the twins completed.
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Post by David Mitcham on Nov 3, 2017 9:03:30 GMT -5
Now that I've entered the 2018 Tasman Proxy the pressure is on to get the 156 completed. The chassis and suspension detail is finished and initial testing has gone well; the SRP 16k rpm motor is somewhat more lively than a BWA and the grip levels seem good. The exhausts are attached - fortunately I had some spare trial units from the Ferrari 312 which I could adapt. The body is almost ready for painting once I've made and trial-fitted: the rollover bar; gearbox; grille mesh; windscreen; instrument panel; injection trumpets and their wire mesh cover; and, of course, John Surtees. The Tasman car is going to be the 1963 German GP winner. Best Regards David the pieces of wire inserted in the rear suspension linkages are just there to hold everything in place - I have made the rear radius rods but they are a tight fit and I don't want to keep inserting and removing them.
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Post by richardh on Nov 3, 2017 12:01:07 GMT -5
David Looks good. Always find comments about motor performances (SRP vs BWA) interesting - an area that I am still trying to get my head around. Like your pics of the suspension though I feel intimidated when I see all those minute suspension parts fitting through holes I can't even imagine how they are made and kept clear! Look forward to seeing the progress and thanks for sharing.
Regards Richard
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Post by David Mitcham on Nov 16, 2017 11:39:20 GMT -5
A brief up-date. The body is now painted and decaled - not sure wether I'm going to clear coat or not (the finish of the paint is much glossier than it appears the photos below). I have a week now to finish the build (mainly attaching bits to the main body and inserting John Surtees) and I think its going to be enough. Best Regards David
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Post by Chris Wright on Nov 16, 2017 12:17:15 GMT -5
That's looking stupendous David, one of your best yet!
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Post by slo on Nov 17, 2017 6:44:28 GMT -5
Looking very good David! A contender for the Car Constructor's Award by the looks too. John and the boys at Fulham Park Raceway, a round held in South Australia, gift a very nice trophy to the one who wins their vote for this award in the Tasman proxy. Being for a hand built chassis , no bought brackets.
Tyres, what you using? On the front in particular.
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Post by David Mitcham on Nov 17, 2017 10:12:11 GMT -5
Hi Chris
Thanks for the comment - I'm striving to get better with each build but I've a long way to go to reach your standard.
Hi Stu
Thanks for the compliments. I don't think the Ferrari will be eligible for the Constructors Award because the front and rear brackets are steel kits from Richard Mac. The tyres, front and rear, are Paul Gage, the fronts are are the harder, standard compound, the rears XPG.
Best Regards
David
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Post by David Mitcham on Nov 24, 2017 12:29:27 GMT -5
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Post by Andrew Rowland on Nov 24, 2017 13:34:46 GMT -5
Congratulations. Amazing work. Andi
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