I built this slot car around a very used Russkit brand McLaren Elva Mk2 body.
The nicely painted body was cleaned and repaired. Missing detail parts were replaced. Exhaust pipes and a roll bar were made of aluminum tube. A front spoiler was added. The interior had a cutout for an inline motor chassis. The interior cutout was patched. I wanted the car to have a full interior, so it was decided a sidewinder chassis was the way to go.
A sidewinder magnesium chassis for a 16D motor was found. The chassis was cleaned up, and additional holes were drilled for body mounts and relocated cross brace screws. Aluminum body mounts were added. The drop arm was re-bent/reinforced for the Cox quick-change guide. A Dynamic rewound 16D motor powers the car. Gears (Weldun?) were found that meshed perfectly in the non-adjustable chassis. Silicon rear tires and set screw front wheels were found in the parts bin.
The car is really light and weighs in at only 3.8 ounces. Some weight may need to be added to the front of the chassis to balance out the car. Time for a track test.
Roll bar is 1/16" aluminum tube
I wanted to use a full interior, so a sidewinder chassis was chosen. Th magnesium chassis has a short 3 5/8" wheelbase
The motor is a Dynamic 16D rewind
The body as found
Dirty, a few cracks, and slightly warped
Cracks and a piece missing
Disassembly
Bath time with dishwashing soap and Ronsonol lighter fluid
Recontoured the creased fender back with needle-nose pliers.
The body cleaned up pretty well.
