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[Alchemist]

 

 

I think it looks OK

 

No Rich, it does not look OK  . . . . . It look great!

 

Ernie

[MattD]

Rich how about a couple pix of your track?   I'd like to put them in my "tracks" folder.   Your bodies are coming out very nice.  I have stayed away from closed cars, as I didn't think I could get thin enough sections for pillars and window frames.   You've done good with that issue.

 

mb

[rvec]

Matt

 

I built Electron Raceway by myself with a few simple tools.  Over the years I have built several, even one at Prescott High School in AZ.  For images and the story, check out the following link

 

http://slotblog.net/...pictorial-tour/

[Alchemist]

Gorgeous track Rich!

 

May I inquire as to what brand of epoxy paint you used for the track surface please?

 

Have you had any issues with the paint over the years?

 

Thank you Rich.

 

Ernie

[rvec]

Gorgeous track Rich!

 

May I inquire as to what brand of epoxy paint you used for the track surface please?

 

Have you had any issues with the paint over the years?

 

Thank you Rich.

 

Ernie

 

Friend and Track builder Bob Scott recommended that I use Rustoleum 5300 series water based epoxy. 2 parts requires base and activator separate items. 

 

My track was build about 13 years ago and the epoxy is still holding up quite well

[MattD]

Rich, I remember the pix, but it's been awhile,   I saved it to my tracks folder.   I built mine by myself also.     I like the look people get when they first see it.   I think they remember Tjets and not ready for a big 1/24 track.

[rvec]

Rich, I remember the pix, but it's been awhile,   I saved it to my tracks folder.   I built mine by myself also.     I like the look people get when they first see it.   I think they remember Tjets and not ready for a big 1/24 track.

 

I do have the pix of build progress for Electron. Perhaps, when I have some time I will post

[rvec]

10/2320 - More progress. Finished cast #2.  Reworked the front flares on cast #3 and primed.  Still needs some work.
 

 

 

 

 

[MattD]

Really nice.   Your next job is to make a tail panel from old model parts, balsa wood or whatever is handy make a mold of that and then you can cast a motor/exhaust panel to put in the back!!

[rvec]

Just finished painting body #3.  I used Tamiya filler and primed.  Finish coat came out very well.  Almost no pock marks. see Images below.  I intend to work on body #4 and prime it tomorrow

[Alchemist]

Excellent job - it looks so good Rich!

 

When may I place my order please? ? ?

 

Looking forward to seeing #4.

 

By the way, what type of material will you be employing for the windshield/windows?

 

Thanks for sharing!

 

Ernie

[rvec]

For the first completed model I used part of a fruit package. I do have sets of lexan windshields that came with the original kit

[rvec]

Finished with decals on number 3 body.  All that is left is to install windows, clear and body mounting
 

[MattD]

Good work Rich

[rvec]

Thanks Matt - At least one more to come. the Red #1 that Gurney and Foyt won with (I have the decals and the body has been primed)

[rvec]

Just finished painting Gurney/Foyt car.  Notice the paint looks dull but I have done and experiment with the paint on a test car and after applying the floor was, it shines right up. Below are images of the painted car and the test car with half cleared with floor wax
 

 

 
Paint with floor wax on half of test car
 

[Martin]

Hi Rich, what is the reason for the huge front wheel arch flares? I see the 1/1 yellow car has a small lip but this looks you are planning to go front wheel drive drag racing.

Sorry to be critical bit it spoils the look of the car IMO.

[rvec]

There are always trade offs in slots. In order to be competitive with other sports cars that it will run with I have added the wheel arches. No ideal in the looks department. Yes, the car that ran at Sebring had a small wheel arch extension  

[Martin]

Rich, are you saying that wide front wheel arches gives you faster lap times?

[rvec]

Yes,

Wider front track seems to result in faster lap times using the same body

[rvec]

#3 Body complete
 

 

[rvec]

Just completed Gurney/Foyt MKIV ready to be cleared.  I modified the front flairs to be more in tune with the real car

[Alchemist]

That looks excellent Rich!

 

Ernie

[rvec]

Thanks Ernie

I will be putting a new chassis together starting tomorrow It is one that our NW guys has commissioned.  I will use it for the Gurney/Foyt car. Here is a link The fully adjustable 1/24 chassis I have built for our club. - HRW (hrwforum.com) Since the Scholer chassis is no longer available our NW cousins have switched over and run these new chassis against the Scholers.  I like the new design because the front end hangers are made of steel rather than the Aluminum used in the Scholers.  A hard wall shot and the Alumimum tended to bend. Of course we could bend it back but steel is better. The NW guys claim that their chassis is as quick or maybe even a bit quicker than the Scholers

[rvec]

Finally finished the first batch of three Mk IVs.  I plan to build the #4 Hulme/Ruby and the #3 Andretti/Bianchi but before I do, I want to see how my first batch holds up during racing.  So, it is likely to be a while. Besides, I several other projects in process or planned.  Attached are images of the final cars.  The black #3 is a fantasy livery.  The #2 car is the McLaren/Donohue car which finished fourth and the #1 car is the LeMans winner driven by Gurney/Foyt