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[Larry Horner]

In my previous post (http://slotblog.net/...interpretation/), I started out thinking I would build a motor as a stressed member version of a contemporary retro anglewinder. But that didn't last long as I decided to build something conforming to the ruleset of the late 60s instead. But before I made that decision, I had already built a 3/4" chassis loop with a Hawk 6 Neo motor as a stressed member and it seemed a shame not to do something with it.

 

Now I've always loved builds in which folks (usually Rick) make an F1 anglewinder. And if you're using vintage motors, that usually entails trimming the can down to make things fit. But in this case, the can is a modern mini-can which requires no motor "fiddling" so this is the perfect opportunity for me to make an F1 anglewinder. And one of the things I love about Gene's design is the floating front wheels (although they float with the droparm). I'm going to forego the droparm entirely this time and just go with an iso design.

 

With that premise, up first is the main chassis loop which is simple enough. Up front is a Chicagoland 2 degree guide tongue followed by a down stop for the main loop using my preferred centering design. And nestled behind the motor's front chassis support is the hinge for the iso outrigger. I had to take care with the placement as I wanted it as far back as possible but not so far back as to block access to the end bell screw.

 

[Larry Horner]

Next up is the iso outrigger and it too is pretty simple. One interesting feature here is that the pin tube for the front body mounts is forward of the front axle and functions as an up stop for the main loop as well. This is because the main loop has to be slid in from the back preventing me from locating it behind the front axle. It's a little weird but it works. Sharp eye might notice too that it's not .062 tubing but rather is the next size up and has a .062 pin tube slid inside of it.

 

[Larry Horner]

And finally a shot of the completed chassis and roller (just some tired old tires I had lying around). For something that started out as a mistake, I'm really pleased with how it came out!

 

 

[Larry Horner]

And since this is a motor as a stressed member F1 chassis, I decided it only made sense that the body be one of my beloved Lotus 49. The body is on order although in this case, it is a B model and not the original which I think rates right up with the XKE Jag as one of the most beautiful cars ever. I will update later as the bodywork progresses so stay tuned...

 

[Pablo]

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[Martin]

I like to think of "mistakes" as mutations of the design. In nature a mutation may survive (or handle in this case)better and so is passes on its genetics.

 

Beautiful craftsmanship Larry.