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[Pablo]

Thanks for asking, Don W, that is a very good question.

Of course I have it covered !

On my post # 146 you can see the brass weight is screwed down by the jig thingie, but what you cannot see is the 0.100 nut underneath it, which compensates for the height of the flag. The weight is level for 063 clearance using the flag plus the .030 braids.and one .010 spacer.

On post # 147, the second pic down is misleading, because it appears the drop arm assembly is level at ground zero.

In fact, it is merely tilted down due to gravity.

It looks funny because this is the first time you've ever seen drop arm rods off the deck instead of flat on the deck.

Just trust me   It's perfect   Good eye, Don

[Pablo]

Chassis done. In keeping with the 1966 theme, and to make Bill happy, no tumbling.

Just Ajax, Dawn, and a tooth brush

 

[Pablo]

Genuine Champion white vintage wires.

[Bill from NH]

Another great looking chassis by Pablo! If you really want to add some hand-made bling, get a jar of "Mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish." It'll give you a mirror finish on most metals.  You know, if you stopped making such pretty chassis, you wouldn't have to look for clear plastic boxes to display them. 

[Pablo]

  I'm just trying to be pablo, not dc-65x   Thanks for the compliments, Bill

[SlotStox#53]

That chassis came out really well Pablo, the blue motor really sets off the shiny brass love the design

[Pablo]

Ready to start on inserts and body.

Gearing is 8 brass/30 Weldun.

Sounds real healthy and smooth on power supply, but I'm still wary of a possible short in the arm. Time will tell..

Balance point is right at the gimbal.

Meets R & C rules.

Now, where did I put those doggone McLaren inserts ?

 

Hey, I finally found a good use for those Parma lead wires.

My flag limiter arms contacted the copper parts of the brushes at full extension, which would cause a short. I removed the wire from the inside of two short pieces and used 'em as insulators

Never throw anything away until 7 years has passed

 

[SlotStox#53]

NICE So does that class every slot car part over 7 years old  now eligable for "Vintage" builds?   Very sharp/clear upclose picture of the guide/weight Pablo...

[Pablo]

I can do good photography when I put my mind to it.

It requires changing the setting on the camera and setting up better light.

For normal pics I opt for "quickie" instead of "quality"

When she is 100% done, I promise to make a better effort.

[SlotStox#53]

Have no fear, your pics even the "quickie ones" as you put it are cool, showing the build as it happens perfectly.. You helped me take better pictures I've got the white foam board now just need the bright lights ! Along with some nice simple software that brightens & sharpens things beautifully

 

Really liking this GP car Pablo ... So simple and looks awesome.

[dc-65x]

Very, very nice Pablo.

 

 

......It requires changing the setting on the camera and setting up better light......

 

SteveO once told me that, "Too much light it not enough!"    He sure hit the nail on the head.

[Pablo]

Music to my ears, Rick

Now it's time to prep the Dieter Jens gifted body.

[dc-65x]

You bet Pablo. I need to prep my GP Ferrari body too. I started to build my 36D GT car instead.......bad Captain Rick!

[Pablo]

I'm using a new method of attaching inserts.

I plan the lengths of the axles so the ends protrude exactly the right amount through the hubs, so when the insert is pushed in, the axle stops it in just the right place.

Then I just apply a drop of 2 part epoxy to each axle end and push 'em home. Dummyproof.

[SlotStox#53]

Nice update Pablo The car looks all ready to go even without the body, the wheels all ready to RACE

[Pablo]

[SlotStox#53]

The slot gods proclaimed... let there be color! Nice choice Pablo   The white/green is going to look good hung over the chassis, the wheels & inserts are gonna really finish this beast off.

[Pablo]

Making progress, slowly.....

[Pablo]

100% done. Track test 7 December at The Dungeon raceway

[Bill from NH]

That body looks sharp! Too bad it isn't still available. I wonder how the Dilworth & Andersen McLarens compare?

 

As a followup, 1966 was the first year McLaren F1s were run & the white paint with a green stripe was the 'factory' paint job. In 1967, their colors changed to orange.

[SlotStox#53]

Very nice GP car Pablo The chassis looks really sweet underneath,so simple with the 2 rail design & minimal drop arm....  It just looks RIGHT and gives off the feel of being a good runner !

 

Even better with the Pablo motor nestled between the rails

[Tex]

Sweet lookin' car, Pablo; a worthy addition to your ever-growing stable!

[dc-65x]

Nice Pablo. I'm inspired enough I might even paint my R&C cars!

[Pablo]

Thanks guys   Not bad for a shaker like me

The driver is a Noose. Mirrors by Bryan Warmack, thanks Bryan !!!

How come nobody told me the flag stop piece wouldn't fit under the skinny front of the body ?  

The body itself is currently the flag stop. We'll see if it works.

Onward.

[Steve Okeefe]

Yep...  The flag stop piece won't fit under the skinny front of the body.

 

What's more, the guide flag hits the sides of the body as it swivels.

 

Experience is the best teacher, don't you think?

 

This was such a problem with narrow F1 bodies that by 1968 the national rules included a caveat that allowed you to trim the sides of your F1 body to provide clearance to swivel the guide 90 degrees.

 

Nice looking build!