[JohnP]

QUOTE ...did they really have to use paint left over from the redecoration of the railway station loos? Any suggestions as to alternate correct liveries will be appreciated...
An alternative to the er.. pee green could be the dark green as run from late 1952 and into 1953?

Whatever, thanks for the feature EM - a really good read and I look forward to seeing the car as it is built

 

[JohnP]

Heh heh, EM reckons that with Mac's new chassis you don't need four arms any more, so, a three armed sweater would suit just fine howmet

Regarding the colour, I think that the darker green was not adopted until after the nose blister had been added (to clear the larger radiator fitted because of overheating problems). So, if you go for the concours option EM I think you might be stuck with the pale green

 

[JohnP]

...then again I think your Martini livery might be The right one. I think that would look good Any time, any place, any where.

 

[JohnP]

QUOTE If anyone went out and ordered parts on the basis of my last post - I warned you at the outset
Wha? ...and I've got 25 gallons of pale green duck egg blue (aka "sky type S") on the way too

Great entertainment EM - Thank you! Keep it coming

 

[JohnP]

QUOTE I immediatley realized that the spacing between the axle carriers was too narrow ... Does anyone make metal crown gears with an internal hub?

I had a similar problem with fitting and finding gears for my repro F1 chassis recently. As far as I can tell, the only current gears with a tooth-side boss would seem to be the Slot-It as you say or the press on Scalextric type. Fortunately, I had some old Riko bevels from the '60s which I was able to use.

 

[JohnP]

All very nice indeed EM

That Humbrol metallizer on the exhaust is new to me. It looks great - I'll have to check it out.

I am curious about the backwards number 1 to the rear though. Is that prototypical or did you find a photographic use for that expired bare metal foil mirror after all?

 

[JohnP]

Nothing like a bit of Gilbert and Sullivan to round off a project!

Thanks for a very informative and enjoyable thread EM. The car looks terrific