Oh look, another 60's F1 car in the build...

1787 Views 12 Replies 7 Participants Last post by ProfFate, Jun 30, 2004

McLaren

Discussion Starter · Jun 29, 2004

Haha, got your attention now...

These F1 cars are all looking stunning and I'm getting really interested in building one now. I mean, how hard can they be? There's less chassis than a GT car... lol

Big descision is what to go for... I need something easy, 'cos it'll be my second and a half scratchbuild ever. I would like to be able to use existing stuff, rather than have to go out and buy a whole load of new bits, so is there a catagory which will allow slot.it size wheels?

Erm... basically just need a load of help so any info that you guys can provide would be great.

Thanks a lot!

Lotus

PS. Doesn't have to be a Lotus...

Save

1 - 3 of 13 Posts

Fergy

· #2 · Jun 29, 2004

Lotus, you could go a variety of routes. Patto has the PETG bodies, and even has the MJK-30 chassis which fits them. Or you can use a resin shell (easier I think to get there than here), and scratchbuild a chassis. I like the BWA wheels, but I think the Slot.it PA04 rims are a similar size to the BW32003 for the rear, though I don't think Slot.It has a narrow rim for the front like the BW32001 (the BWA rims are my choice, I'm sure others will suggest different stuff!). Slot.It gears are workable. You don't need to spend a fortune.

So c'mon... jump in, and just do it!

Besides, you have until October!

See less See more

Save

Fergy

· #5 · Jun 29, 2004

Patto's Place

Carbon-fibre?

Inte.... build a car!!!

See less See more

Save

Fergy

· #12 · Jun 30, 2004

QUOTE Correct Fergy, CF is the way of the future...

Carbon-fibre under a '69 Cosworth? You do realize that the time-space gods are currently deliberating on a suitable punishment for you?

See less See more

Save

1 - 3 of 13 Posts

This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.

Top Contributors this Month