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Post by David Mitcham on Mar 20, 2019 14:40:36 GMT -5
I have entered the Policar F1 scratch build race to CSCRA rules at the UK Slot Car Festival in May. This may turn out to be a foolish move as I would be the first to admit I am not the greatest driver of slot cars. I was wondering what should build when Mel Ault offered me a pre-production Tecno TF71 Formula 2 shell. I thought it would be a real challenge to fit the Policar motor/gearbox into what is a very small car - the wheelbase is only a scale 65.3mm. Anyway I've had a go and surprisingly it all fits after moving as much resin as possible from the body. In addition its performance is really good and not at the nervous beast I was expecting given the small dimensions. Nevertheless I'm hedging my bets for Gaydon and building a Brabham BT48 in parallel - see my other thread. Here are some pictures. Best Regards David  Francoise Cevert at the Nurburgring      |
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Post by Andrew Rowland on Mar 21, 2019 3:16:19 GMT -5
Hi David
That is looking great!
Whichever car you race, do bring both along for testing on the day...
Cheers
Andi
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Post by Taffy on Mar 27, 2019 14:03:46 GMT -5
Unfortunately, I will be not there this year, so I will miss to see this wonderful car in the race.
You have developed a very special way building the suspensions, that I like very much.
Please show us the ready car, too.
I wish you good luck in the race!
Best regards,
Taffy
-> One day, when the Brexit clouds have swept a way, I´ll go to the festival again... <-
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Post by David Mitcham on May 5, 2019 15:00:17 GMT -5
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Post by Andrew Rowland on May 6, 2019 0:57:07 GMT -5
THAT is absolutely stunning.....
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Post by EJI on May 6, 2019 1:51:17 GMT -5
Wow!
Attention and application of detail is fantastic. Thanks for posting the pictures.
regards
Eric
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Post by Aurora on May 6, 2019 1:53:14 GMT -5
Yes, that is stunning. Great looking car David, I think your model looks better than the real thing. Love to see these less frequently modeled cars. Thanks for posting. Good luck if you choose this car for the race.
Matt
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Post by Mark Huber on May 6, 2019 16:47:47 GMT -5
Simply amazing.  |
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Post by Chris Wright on May 6, 2019 23:48:45 GMT -5
David,
FANTASTIC WORK!
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Post by David Mitcham on May 7, 2019 3:50:42 GMT -5
Thank you, gentlemen, for your very kind remarks. The photographs flatter a little but I am pleased with it. Thanks again to Mel form letting me use the pre-production shell.
Best Regards
David
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Post by mikeprice1964 on Mar 25, 2020 11:13:38 GMT -5
Wonderful build, simply stunning. I remember the Tecno karts in the 1970’s
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