[Russell Sheldon]

Really nice work, John!

Looking forward to seeing progress on the P34, John and Howmet! Here's a good reference site.

I recall seeing pictures of Tony Mills' ECRA Constructors Trophy winning F1 car in 1981. Beautifully built, it was unusual in that it only had 4 wheels -- most of the winning F1 cars were 6 wheeled Tyrrell P34s!

Kind regards

Russell

 

[JohnP]

It seems strange that there has been so much discussion down the years as to whether or not front wheels serve any useful purpose at all on slot cars. Yet, here were many of the most successful drivers opting to stick an extra two up front!

 

[BEEJAY7]

Great Work John.

Nice to see the "old stagers" out again, (Umm...that's the cars not the builder!).

Regards

Alan

 

[Russell Sheldon]

Hi John

I think that in the case of the ECRA F1 cars, the additional front wheels really just gave the benefit of outboard weight. I seem to recall that there was a limit on the width of the chassis.

Here's a picture of Villeneuve trying to mate his Ferrari with Petersen's 6-wheel Tyrrell:-

Kind regards

Russell

 

[JohnP]

QUOTE Here's a picture of Villeneuve trying to mate his Ferrari with Petersen's 6-wheel Tyrrell
hmm.. I guess that didn't go too well then - I've never seen a baby Tyrrari (or a Ferrell)

 

[Fergy]

...and a good thing!...who'd want a 5-wheel F1 car?

 

[howmet tx]

....and Mrs Howmet says, with some authority, that's not the way you do it.

 

[JohnP]

...well, at least their relationship got off to a flying start.

 

[howmet tx]

Came down to earth with a bump, though.