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[pn6]

That will look absolutely amazing when it’s all done!!! The car is a piece of art.

[dc-65x]

Lancer's painted bodies were sure nice Bill.  

 

Here's a photo with a factory painted Lancer Ford GTX body on the left. On the right is my attempt to capture the Lancer factory painted vibe with my Ford J-car on the right:

 

  

Here's a link to that J-car build. It's a smok'n hot, tire shredding RAM 850:   

 

Ram's 3-volt beast - a road-race version

 

Thanks Paul.   

 

I've got all the detail goodies attached to the body and it's ready for decals:

 

 

I'm using decals from Indycals. Here's their decal placement illustration from their website:

 

[Bill from NH]

I still have several of my old Lancer-painted bodies I used in the late 60s before I bought an airbrush.

[Dave Crevie]

Rick;
You have really taken slot car models to the highest level. This is where slot racing started, using accurately detailed model bodies on home built chassis.
Great work!

[dc-65x]

Thanks Dave, here's my finished car:

 

 

 

Shortened Champion CEE can motor, ISO pro car style chassis and big cool looking front tires:

 

 

Transaxle, exhaust and oil cooler details add some interest:

 

 

I love this particular engine detail and the Revell "Smiley Face Man" is doing his best Bruce McLaren impression:

 

 

McLaren wheel inserts from the Parts Box in Australia:

 

 

This Lancer scale version is like a 7/8 size version of a typical Dynamic Handling Body McLaren PRO car:

 

 

 

Both versions look pretty cool on the track but I'm liking the scale version best:

 

 

[Bill from NH]

Another beautiful car built to your high standards Rick. Nice job! How does it handle running on your track?

[DeanJ]

Great looking car - well done!!