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#1 n.elmholt

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Posted 20 February 2009 - 10:14 AM

This slotcar is a model of one of two cars entered by David Piper in race in South Africa. This car was driven by Casoni and Adamovicz. You can find pictures of the car on Tonys homepage

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Body built from the Fujimi Porsche 917 kit

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Decals are homemade with Corel Draw and Canon inkjet printer.

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Rear "plumbing" is made from pianowire soldered together

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The German Schöler 5513 chassis with FoxII motor and Black Magic foam tires.

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#2 John Streisguth

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Posted 20 February 2009 - 10:58 AM

It looks like the driver is smiling...I would be too! :)
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#3 n.elmholt

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Posted 20 February 2009 - 11:10 AM

It looks like the driver is smiling...I would be too! :)


he is smiling - the car is pretty fast :D

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#4 Michael Rigsby

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Posted 20 February 2009 - 12:48 PM

Niels, a very nice recreation sir. Beautiful in fact :wub:

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