1/32 Lola Mk4 slot car
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, Jan 21 2010 04:41 PM
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Posted 21 January 2010 - 04:41 PM
Had a good time with this car. It's 1964 Lola Mk4 with a Beardog chassis with scratch built suspension, springs and shocks. The body is by FF Models. Lots of little scratch built parts on this car, even the windshield is held on by miniature rivets.
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Posted 21 January 2010 - 04:46 PM
For me Chris, this is the nicest model you have ever done. I would love to have this car in my showcase. The Monaco "short nose" makes it even that more special. Lovely use of the Beardog chassis. 
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Posted 21 January 2010 - 05:39 PM
Shiny!
It's much better than just "shiny". Did YOU build the suspension? Where did you get the tranny? Where did you get the exhaust "snakes"? I love the screen in the front air intake. Is that screen made from the same material as that used on top of the engine cover? Where'd you get it? You know me, I'm always lookin' for detail stuff.
It's much better than just "shiny". Did YOU build the suspension? Where did you get the tranny? Where did you get the exhaust "snakes"? I love the screen in the front air intake. Is that screen made from the same material as that used on top of the engine cover? Where'd you get it? You know me, I'm always lookin' for detail stuff.
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Posted 21 January 2010 - 06:03 PM
I've seen this one before somewhere...I cried then and I'm crying now....
There is so much to like about this car...fantastic work!
There is so much to like about this car...fantastic work!
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Posted 21 January 2010 - 07:58 PM
Chris
You sure blow my mind, great as always, have to say I been staring at it for a long time to see all the details you put in.
One thing I wish I could do is
painting the little drivers, I always hate that part, sure would love to see how that is done?
I'm in the process of painting one of this little driver guys and I don't want to get started.
Nesta
You sure blow my mind, great as always, have to say I been staring at it for a long time to see all the details you put in.
One thing I wish I could do is painting the little drivers, I always hate that part, sure would love to see how that is done?
I'm in the process of painting one of this little driver guys and I don't want to get started.
Nesta
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Posted 21 January 2010 - 08:04 PM
Today at the Monaco Classic...
...And in 1963, Roy Salvadori at Monaco in 1963:
...And in 1963, Roy Salvadori at Monaco in 1963:
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Posted 21 January 2010 - 08:24 PM
OK, here come the hair-splitters
I think that photo of Salvadori should be 1962, he did not drive the '63 Monaco GP and Surtees was at Ferrari by then, although he did drive the Lola again later in the year at a non-championship race in South Africa.
Also, no offense meant to anyone, this is a spectacular model, but:
Surtees' car at Monaco in 1962 was #28, with the short nose, presumably, although I can't find a nice photo yet. Surtees ran #19 in Holland, but I think that was with the regular length nose.
And if it's supposed to be Big John in this car, surely his helmet was white not silver?
I think that photo of Salvadori should be 1962, he did not drive the '63 Monaco GP and Surtees was at Ferrari by then, although he did drive the Lola again later in the year at a non-championship race in South Africa.
Also, no offense meant to anyone, this is a spectacular model, but:
Surtees' car at Monaco in 1962 was #28, with the short nose, presumably, although I can't find a nice photo yet. Surtees ran #19 in Holland, but I think that was with the regular length nose.
And if it's supposed to be Big John in this car, surely his helmet was white not silver?
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Posted 21 January 2010 - 09:06 PM
It's gorgeous. Period.
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Posted 21 January 2010 - 09:08 PM
Chris, did you nickel plate your beardog or is it just polished up Shiny?
Beautiful Exquisite car! I would be proud to have it in my showcase!
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Posted 21 January 2010 - 09:24 PM
Splitting hairs is good. 1962 is correct for the Salvadori car at Monaco. I should have known better than believe my own recollections...
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Posted 21 January 2010 - 10:19 PM
OK, here come the hair-splitters
Surtees' car at Monaco in 1962 was #28, with the short nose, presumably, although I can't find a nice photo yet. Surtees ran #19 in Holland, but I think that was with the regular length nose.
Your right - this should have had a long nose - I screwed up on this one. I should have spotted that.
Thanks for the compliments and from everybody else.
Chris Clark
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Posted 21 January 2010 - 10:42 PM
Still a great looking car. That's why I do fantasy models myself, not much for them to dog on it . I still would love to see how to paint the drivers? 
Nesta
That's why I do fantasy models myself, not much for them to dog on it . I still would love to see how to paint the drivers? Nesta
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I'm racing the best here at BP but Father time is much better then all of us united.
Not a snob in this hobby, after all it will be gone, if we keep on going like we do, and I have nothing to prove so I keep on posting because I have nothing to gain.
It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
Pistol Pete you will always be in my memory.
Nesta Szabo
In this bright future you can't forget your past.
BMW (Bob Marley and the Wailers)
United we stand and divided we fall, the Legends are complete.
I'm racing the best here at BP but Father time is much better then all of us united.
Not a snob in this hobby, after all it will be gone, if we keep on going like we do, and I have nothing to prove so I keep on posting because I have nothing to gain.
It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
Pistol Pete you will always be in my memory.
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Posted 22 January 2010 - 08:39 AM
Chris, you gotta be joking!...I screwed up on this one. ...
This is one of the most beautiful slot cars I ever seen! Personally, I could'nt care less if it's correct or not!
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Posted 22 January 2010 - 11:03 AM
Amen, just a superb model Chris!
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