[gasowder]

"The hunt for the "killer motor" has started"

A killer motor with low power consumption and a big magnet, I'm assuming...?

 

[stuckinthe60s]

thanks for the further info on the Matra. Proto did a resin kit of that car many years ago, but could never bring myself to pay the price for a kit which would need to be re-engineered in order to keep up these days. Leaves a real gap in my collection: the starting lineup of the '67 LeMans race.

 

[merkit the grof]

I have run the Gama body fitted with a Slot It chassis (HRS2) it fits and works fine.

Eddie, low current yes, but can motor for me this year.


Joel

 

[42redcat]

thanks for the further info on the Matra. Proto did a resin kit of that car many years ago, but could never bring myself to pay the price for a kit which would need to be re-engineered in order to keep up these days. Leaves a real gap in my collection: the starting lineup of the '67 LeMans race.

I don’t think the GAMA model is particularly rare, although not many make it to UK. The original comes with a very heavy sidewinder chassis and motor. The body seems pretty accurate, though.
Betta & Classic make a vac-formed body in polystyrene but it’s very wide (I have one, courtesy of Trisha on this forum) and would need a lot of surgery to make a decent model.
They’re both 1968/69 Matra-engined cars, of course.
Mike

 

[ArJayAytch]

...The hunt for the "killer motor" has started in earnest, pics to follow.
Joel

I would have thought that what you've fitted is than adequate on Bordeaux' Carrera track. Interesting to see the bracket you've fitted. I may have to do something similar with a Riko Trophy. On the long straight at Champagne Mouton the original U-clip isn't strong enough; the motor leaps from the cradle.

Richard

 

[merkit the grof]

Streamliner is mounted on it's chassis. Just a little more detail to fit before painting.

Joel

 

[merkit the grof]

I would have thought that what you've fitted is than adequate on Bordeaux' Carrera track. Interesting to see the bracket you've fitted. I may have to do something similar with a Riko Trophy. On the long straight at Champagne Mouton the original U-clip isn't strong enough; the motor leaps from the cradle.

Richard

Richard, thanks for the tip about the motor clip, I haven't had a similar problem before, but I will be careful.
Killer motor is more to do with torque than revs, standard Mabuchi is plenty fast enough, but a bit low on brakes.


Joel

 

[merkit the grof]

The short tail Matra was initially used in local French races, but when they entered it at Montlhery, it had to be fitted with luggage space (as per FIA regulations of the time)

From this.

To this.

Here is mine.

Joel

 

[stuckinthe60s]

correction: it was not Proto that did the kit in resin some years ago, rather, it was LeMans miniatures.

 

[merkit the grof]

First coat of primer to show all the defects.

Soon, the stress inducing task of cutting the windows out of clear plastic.


Joel

 

[gus3049]

Soon, the stress inducing task of cutting the windows out of clear plastic.


Joel

Why I like doing open cars

 

[merkit the grof]

Progress has been made on the Matra (picture later)
And the streamliner is painted. The chassis/motor is sorted out (not much brakes)

Joel

 

[HiFi]

I so admire your artistry and craft, let alone knowledge! Thanks for sharing - inspirational 🙏

 

[ArJayAytch]

That W196 Stromlinier is still my favourite of all time, such lovely lines.

Richard

 

[munter]

Some nice things there, MTG.

First coat of primer to show all the defects.

It is amazing how primer shows up flaws and faults previously missed.

 

[merkit the grof]

Thanks guys.
Never a huge fan of the streamliner, but in 1/24th it has a bit of track presence.


Joel

 

[Giacamo Gorgonzola]

Joel, I'll look forward to seeing the Matra at a Club Night.

Graham.

 

[David Lawson]

You have no soul Joel if you aren't a fan of the Stromlinienwagen, such a beautiful car and brilliant engineering. Your slot car will look great on track.

I was hoping to race at Big Birds but I am running out of time building my car so it will have to be 2024 instead.

It started as a badly damaged Merit kit body kindly donated by Colin Spark with a missing chunk of the bodywork around the nearside front as well as missing windscreen, mirrors, exhaust and splash guards which I have made from plastic stock. It's coming along but what a shame that Immense Miniatures figures are out of stock as I am trying to make the driver figure converting a Tamiya rally mechanic figure.

David

 

[Mark50]

You have got plenty of time to finish that David!
Maybe see you on track with my Maserati:

 

[merkit the grof]

The Matra's little bits are nearly there.

Joel