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Post by Brian on Oct 27, 2014 10:43:05 GMT -5
Hi Folks, Back home on leave. Managed to complete my home track so I started work on two Ferrari's. Not exactly sure who's 156 I will be making. Possibly Von Trips 1961 dutch winner? My first Betta & Classic shell. Thinking of cutting off the exhausts and plasti carding ( & Milliput) the rear end. Going to have to do some thinking about the metal work and decals. I have a PPL SM1L chassis and some Mitoos wheels and tyres. Scalextric FF 20k motor with slot it running gear (If it fits?). Hope I do not wreck the body...................so here goes. Any advice, pic's etc, will be gratefully received. Thanks for looking. All the best, Brian
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Post by Chris Wright on Oct 27, 2014 10:54:39 GMT -5
Hi Brian,
The 156 is beginning to look great. I'd recommend cutting off the pipes and remodelling the rear end, as you suggested. Most Classic shells could do with a little reinforcement, I use fine glass-fibre cloth and viscous super glue, and laminate the inside. Especially in the nose section, one good smack into a wall and the nose will break-off otherwise. Had it happen on a Lotus 25 once, and a BRM, and a ....
It took a while to learn.
Chris
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Post by Brian on Oct 28, 2014 2:18:34 GMT -5
Thanks Chris.
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Post by Taffy on Nov 14, 2014 6:02:42 GMT -5
Hello, Brian,
remodeling and stabilizing B&C-shells, I do it the same way, that Chris described. If you have any of these old 3,5´-floppy discs left, that you (of course) don´t need anymore, you can open them and you will find a fine fibreglass-mesh covering the disc from both sides. From one disc, you will get mesh for several cars.
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Post by Brian on Nov 14, 2014 14:11:52 GMT -5
Thanks Taffy, Been back home awhile now, but what with everyone wanting there pound of flesh, I haven't done much work on my scratch builds. However I did a few hours today. Scares me a little carving up this delicate fibreglass shell, I got brave and cut off the rear end! Spent a hour or so remodeling it and not pleased with my efforts. Need to leave it for today as it's panning my head in! I was using plasti-card. I had to shorten the PPL chassis. Even there shortest one was too long. Looking forward to getting my new gas soldering iron to fix it in place. I have decided to make this build, Wolfgand Von Trips 1961 Dutch GP winner. Sadly he died this year, when he collided with Jim Clarke in his Lotus at the Italian GP (Monza) killing 15 spectators. Very sad day. I get so much from researching the history of these wonderful drivers and their cars. Here's a few pic's of todays progress. Cheers. Brian
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Post by Chris Wright on Nov 14, 2014 14:26:19 GMT -5
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Post by Brian on Nov 25, 2014 13:50:13 GMT -5
I have now made several attempts at the rear end of the 156, this one looks the most promising. Plasti-card and silver Milliput. Now allowing to dry prior to shaping. Also the smallest chassis PPL produce had to be adjusted to fit this shell. Had to solder a few times, note to self, "check guide clearance prior to soldering"!
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Post by f143 on Nov 25, 2014 20:39:40 GMT -5
Good work Brian, really starting to take shape now. Cheers Nigel
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Post by Brian on Nov 26, 2014 12:15:47 GMT -5
Thanks Nigel, Spent 8 hours on the 156 today. Not much to show for it, but I well pleased with how it's going. Patched up some more of the body with Millput & Humbro model filler, around the rear wheel arches and intakes. Will reshape tomorrow. Cheers. Brian
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Post by Mark Huber on Nov 26, 2014 14:07:50 GMT -5
Hello Brian, I am no fan of the Sharknose Ferrari 156, but I really like what you've been doing with your build. I'm sure you have assembled a host of vintage photos and pictures, but I'm wondering which profile of the two blueprints you think more accurately reflects the prototype? They look to be pretty close, but with some subtle differences. Of course with blueprints, the answer might be neither. Keep up the great work. Best regards,
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Post by David Lawson on Nov 26, 2014 14:26:07 GMT -5
Brian
That is good work so far with reshaping the rear of the car, I look forward to seeing how the bodyshell progresses.
I bought this Classic shell a couple of years ago and was initially disappointed in it but having compared it to the drawing in Model Cars magazine from years ago it is in fact pretty close so I guess that is the drawing Charlie Fitzpatrick worked from. This drawing is the lower one in Mark's post.
David
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Post by Brian on Nov 26, 2014 15:45:48 GMT -5
Mark, David,
I have both blueprints above.
I have modeled my 156, well the rear end on the first drawing, as I think it is the closest to the actual car (By my judgement after looking at many photo's). The rear end on the latter is too long. I gonna use a mixture of both drawings for my car.
Cheers for the interest.
Best regards,
Brian
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Post by Brian on Nov 27, 2014 8:50:55 GMT -5
More rubbing down and filling done today. First coat of primer on to assist with flaw detection. Allowing paint to dry as more fine rubbing down required. Having a few issues with the air intake slots, but I will get there. Cheers. Brian
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Post by David Mitcham on Nov 27, 2014 9:29:20 GMT -5
Hi Brian
Its looking very good. Which intakes are causing you problems?
Best Regards
David
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Post by Brian on Nov 27, 2014 10:20:08 GMT -5
Getting the shape correct David. Cheers. Brian
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