[Frogeye]

Just finished a Simca Abarth based on the Porsche Abarth bodyshell I previously posted. Although the wheel base was the same, the position wasn't, so it turned out to be more difficult than I envisaged. I thought it would be nice to have the engine cover ajar as was common in the day. The lid was cast separately and a suggestion of the Abarth engine made up from milliput and wire although it's difficult to see much of it in the end.

Here's a few pics.

Thanks for looking.

 

[spykerman]

Nice, very nice!

 

[GRUNZ]

Love it!

 

[GDSLOT]

Very nice👍🏼
Is it static model or will have a proper chasis for Racing?

 

[Trisha]

Another wonderful model beautifully executed, Michael. Superb detail, too. A fabulous addition to a superb paddock of masterpieces!

 

[Franz Hack]

Fantastic model...

 

[Trisha]

Start of the Circuito del Garda, 1963, a mixture of cars from Abarth proliferating.

 

[Frogeye]

Thanks for the comments and likes.

GDSLOT
The chassis is nothing fancy just PCS trimmed to fit with the 18v motor. There was just enough room to get the rear chassis mount in below the engine.

By my standard it handles pretty well with reasonable acceleration due to the 13 inch wheels and my own cast urethane tyres. I only have a tiny twisty track.

Thanks again for your interest.

 

[Trisha]

A mixed bag of different cars from Carlo Abarth.

 

[rastas]

Just a great little car , lovely fit and finish!

 

[Trisha]

I agree, John. It's a wonderful companion piece to Michael's Abarth-Carrera, also shown in the 'raw' above. Raced mine last evening. It went extraordinarily well.

Everyone should have a slot Abarth in their paddocks. Innuendo not intended.

 

[Trisha]

Another assortment of sundry Abarths.

 

[Trisha]

Apart from an Osca and a Moretti an entire field of different Abarths started at Enna in 1967.

 

[GRUNZ]

Wow, love this pic above.

 

[Trisha]

Warmth, primary colours, noise, anticipation and style. All the ingredients of a great picture.

 

[GRUNZ]

I like the high contrast between the blue of the sign in the BG and the red of the cars in the FG...pity for the vignette in the lower right corner of the pic.

 

[42redcat]

I like the high contrast between the blue of the sign in the BG and the red of the cars in the FG...pity for the vignette in the lower right corner of the pic.

I see what you’re saying, but I’m so obsessive, all I want to see is the cars. The bright-coloured background distracts me.
There‘s a function in Photoshop which reduces vignettes. Maybe I‘ll give it a try.
Mike

 

[Trisha]

A good 'vignette' is much better on salad. I know, I'll get me coat...

 

[GRUNZ]

Just some good olive oil and balsamic for me will do...

 

[Trisha]

To add a little of nothing to the Abarth story, I've just stumbled across this die-cast. It would make a wonderful slot car but, alas, I haven't sufficient knowledge of 1:43.