Consider one of these DRIVERS before you start anything. The details nearly paint themselves.
Nice looking drivers, Jairus, thanks for the link. I wish there were more in 1/24 scale. The F004 "'50s Driver Figure" would have been perfect. The F001 '60s driver is the closest thing I see...
Very interesting, I'll watch this new project.
Because I also have a C4R to do in my projects.
It was made by PSK to be mounted on a slot car.
Ghostmodels - Cunningham C4R
Hi Regis. My attempt at detailing this body will be nothing compared to the masterful workmanship in your project cars. I did see the pre-painted Proto Slot Kits on the Electric Dreams sight. I've wanted to give the Fisher brand a try for a while now. They claim the body is a very thin (lightweight) casting. We'll see...
You could always ask Dieter Jens, I bet he has a chassis and a motor for it.
Cunningham C4R LeMans 1954
You're right, Christian. Dieter was kind enough to PM me.
Soak that body in a bottle or tub of rubbing alcohol. Keep that alcohol and re-use it for every car right before you paint. Keep those greasy fingers off the car, too. Use the alcohol to clean your hands.
Thanks, Matt. I'm going to be extra careful to clean my hands and keep the body clean.
I have an interesting chassis idea for you, Rick: you know those Kemtron SR-20 "pancake" motors? How about one of those in a sidewinder frame? Magnesium ideally (I'm always thinking of a custom mag frame Ben Millspaugh made for an early sports car in a Car Model article...), but I know you like brass and it's easier to work with...
A skinny sidewinder is a real possibility. But I am really looking forward to soldering up a brass tube space frame of some sort, sidewinder or inline. I just gotta do some soldering, Don!
I'm going to contact Fisher and ask about a delivery date...