Chaparral 2F

Thanks, John. Yes... the Fly Capri fronts are fine with a coat of dull silver paint, if a little wide, but the rears are way to large for anything of this period. It's an expensive way to buy inserts! But thanks also for the pic of the BWA inserts, Russell. That looks like it might be the way to go, until the new Slot-it Porsche wheels are available.... I just saw pics of the 956 and they look perfect!

What do you think of the roof line on this model, though? I have no experience of this manufacturer, what their reputation is like, etc. But this don't look right to me. I know the 2F cabin was the same as that of the 2D. This doesn't look right for either. It also seems to be suffering from that annoying 'excess rear track syndrome' that all too many firms seem to fall into. Rear tyres projecting outside the bodywork is not kosher under any circumstances. Especially on a £ton+ offering. But the 2J looks fantastic! I hope Top Slot make a good job.

You could have a good game of 'spot the difference' with my 2F. I made it from a Lancer vacform (no- don't run away). I wanted the BOAC winner of course, but the intakes and details changed from race to race, and they're not the ones depicted on the shell so it's all a bit of a moosh-up. One day I'll figure out how to post pictures, then everyone can have a laugh. But it looks the part when it's going fast enough. I did want to make the flipper work, but I remembered the ones we did back in the 60s, when all you could see was the thing shake about a bit. It didn't seem worth the effort. But now I have a mind to convert the MRRC 2A into a flipper wing 2C, with the tall inlet pipes that Maxi-models do in white metal. And those BWA wheels of course. Could look cool. And this time I'd like to see that little flipper flip up at the end of the straight.
Those old Model cars plans are great...thanks again Russell! Do you have a loft full of those, and how much would it cost to get them all reprinted? I remember a great issue which had ALL the current Can-Am colour schemes laid out diagrammatically, in black and white! But what a great resource it was, and what superb posters they would make, blown up a bit! If you want to round up some subscriptions, I'm ready and willing...after Christmas, anyway.

A big up (as the young people say, m'lud) to Jim Hall, anyway. What a man!

Funnily enough, that's what was meant to happen. But I think I regret it now.... How do you chaps take such sharp photos? I didn't snip this out of yesterday's Sun, despite appearances.

Should anyone have any further interest and a very strong pair of glasses, the car is a Lancer 2F, with Cheetah power in a home-made brass sheet sidewinder 'rattler' chassis. Fly Porsche wheels were the best I could come up with at the time, but it looks as if they're destined for the spares bin now. Expect my order, BWA. The car has been raced loads, and spent a good deal of time skidding along on it's flipper ( so THAT's why they call it a flipper!). No structural damage incurred so far... and a propos of the discussion about shutlines elsewhere, I picked out a few on this model with 1/64th" pinstripe decals available from Hannants. But before criticising, remember this car cost about ten quid, plus scrap bin bits. Have fun with fault finding! Best suggestions will be incorporated in phase IX mods. Worts suggestions will probably worm their way under my skin and result in eventual complete nervous breakdown. Be gentle with me....it's my first time.

Funnily enough, that's what was meant to happen. But I think I regret it now.... How do you chaps take such sharp photos? I didn't snip this out of yesterday's Sun, despite appearances.

Should anyone have any further interest and a very strong pair of glasses, the car is a Lancer 2F, with Cheetah power in a home-made brass sheet sidewinder 'rattler' chassis. Fly Porsche wheels were the best I could come up with at the time, but it looks as if they're destined for the spares bin now. Expect my order, BWA. The car has been raced loads, and spent a good deal of time skidding along on it's flipper ( so THAT's why they call it a flipper!). No structural damage incurred so far... and a propos of the discussion about shutlines elsewhere, I picked out a few on this model with 1/64th" pinstripe decals available from Hannants. But before criticising, remember this car cost about ten quid, plus scrap bin bits. Have fun with fault finding! Best suggestions will be incorporated in phase IX mods. Worst suggestions will probably worm their way under my skin and result in eventual complete nervous breakdown. Be gentle with me....it's my first time.