That is one massive car !!!
Steve
Steve
1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
If ever there was a large saloon? This... is it. Another beautiful static kit by Gunze Sangyo.
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The yellow didn't quite jump out and say Boulevard Cruiser to me. Testors Lime Ice and clear coat look interesting.
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The chassis measured and fabricated.
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The chassis was partially assembled and tested to see how the body fits. Oops. It sits too low, and the hydraulic lift kit was out of stock. Darn.
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I measured about 30 washers to find 4 that were 1.51 to 1.52 mm in thickness. Laid them on the set up block, and used the rocker panels on the washers to set the initial body height.
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Urethane washers at 0.7 mm were added between the body posts and chassis for final body height of 2.2 mm.
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Top down.
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The interior still needs to be finished and added. The soft top will end up on the car. More pics to come when the car is completed. Thank you very kindly for looking.
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The yellow didn't quite jump out and say Boulevard Cruiser to me. Testors Lime Ice and clear coat look interesting.
The chassis measured and fabricated.
The chassis was partially assembled and tested to see how the body fits. Oops. It sits too low, and the hydraulic lift kit was out of stock. Darn.
I measured about 30 washers to find 4 that were 1.51 to 1.52 mm in thickness. Laid them on the set up block, and used the rocker panels on the washers to set the initial body height.
Urethane washers at 0.7 mm were added between the body posts and chassis for final body height of 2.2 mm.
Top down.
The interior still needs to be finished and added. The soft top will end up on the car. More pics to come when the car is completed. Thank you very kindly for looking.
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Plenty of room for ballast
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Thank you very kindly, Wankel, Steve, and Kevan.
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At first I was worried that it would even fit on the track. Then I compared it to another car that races regularly at our club. The Caddy is actually 1mm shorter than the Daytona! Who knew?
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At first I was worried that it would even fit on the track. Then I compared it to another car that races regularly at our club. The Caddy is actually 1mm shorter than the Daytona! Who knew?
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Only 3?
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One motor per wheel would be a possible in that monster!
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It does define the term 'lowrider' though, a great looking machine.
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One motor per wheel would be a possible in that monster!
It does define the term 'lowrider' though, a great looking machine.
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I humbly thank everyone for the likes and positive feedback.
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You guys are great!
That's one crazy slot car Dave.
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I'll see what I can dig up Laurence.
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That's one crazy slot car Dave.
I'll see what I can dig up Laurence.
You made me laugh, Chuck. Thanks!
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I hope it will look a little better when everything else is added.
I hope it will look a little better when everything else is added.
One of the events in our clubs race calendar this year is 'Monsters vs Minis' which hopefully will look something like the photo above
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Someone mention Mini.........
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Al. That looks like it's a lot of fun to drive. Nice colour too.
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Das boat has arrived at the dock. The Chip Foose 5-spoke wheels were changed for Cadillac hub caps. 18-inch subwoofers hide the motor. The bullet tail lights were a bit of a challenge... poop happens. Roof is glued on.
This is one very large saloon! By far the largest car in my gaggle.
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The green Caddy is ready to Rock & Roll!
Thank you very kindly for looking.
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This is one very large saloon! By far the largest car in my gaggle.
The green Caddy is ready to Rock & Roll!
Thank you very kindly for looking.
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Hi Graham. Cutting the chassis out freehand is hard enough by itself. Technically you could do it. But the cost of the entire chassis is $3 Canadian funds. I'm not going to go nuts over saving $1.50 (Not even enough money for a medium coffee at Tim Hortons).
Check the Triumph TR4A build tutorial to see the method I use to cut the chassis out without ruining it. The waste comes out in 3-pieces every time.
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Search "aluminum chassis" to find it. It's about 4-pages back now.
Check the Triumph TR4A build tutorial to see the method I use to cut the chassis out without ruining it. The waste comes out in 3-pieces every time.
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