[Barry Boor]

Seeing the interest that has been roused by the mention of the 1960 Vanwall, it got me wondering how many people have in their collection, a car that MAY be the only slot racing model of that car anywhere around?

From my own collection I would like to offer these three:

O.K, I know, there are two of the OSCAs....

I have the details of the rarely seen Smith-Climax too but haven't got around to that one yet!

Anybody else?

 

[FootScoot]

The darker blue car is very unique, and I don't have a clue as to what it is, but it's cool!

 

[superhornets]

Hi Barry
Good stuff
I think the dark blue one is the Fry Climax F2 from about 1957
Is the light blue one the Behra porsche F2 car from the same period
Do you have a lotus 12 in your collection
Cos If you dont I can let you have a body for one

 

[FZSsemans®]

nice ones!! I like the light blue one. very straight forward car

 

[tomwysom]

Good thread!
Lovely cars Barry.
I have these two...

Ford Anglia from a Premiers 1/24 kit, and an Austin A50 from an old Mettoy toy. The Austin is in the process of getting a new chassis.
Cheers,
Tom

 

[ClubSpecial]

Tom,
they could only be yours, mate!

I've got a twin motored Bloody Mary under way. That's unique.

Martin

 

[Barry Boor]

Er... thank you, Tony, but:

Including the two high-tailed cars of Ivor Bueb and Dennis Taylor.

 

[Barry Boor]

Yes, correct regarding the Fry and the Behra Porsche.

I carved the buck of the Fry from about three photos whereas the Behra car was scaled up from a 43rd scale kit I bought some years ago.

 

[ClubSpecial]

Barry, can you show us the insides too?

Interesting theme.

Martin

 

[Datto]

I'm guessing this might be the only MGC in 1/43:
MGC-sun by Dattodesign, on Flickr

 

[secretagentman]

barry this is a very interesting thread. by the way i have enjoyed your website for many, many years. thanks.

 

[merkit the grof]

I like this game!

Here is one of mine, built for the Bordeaux vintage meeting last year.

Ferrari 250 GT (1956 version)

Joel

 

[zagato]

Nice one Joel! I've not seen that one before.

Graham.

 

[MAF]

1903 Mercedes 60HP...

OK it's not finished yet but will be soon. Haven't seen another.

 

[zagato]

Interesting concept Marlon. Whats the thinking behind it?

Graham.

 

[scaleslotcars]

I think my Moanco Trossi may have been a unique slot car, can't remember having seen another modelled.

I have done some others that could be considered unique but have made short production runs of them, usually no more than five, so I guess they would not have a place here.
The Monaco Trossi was a one off, there were absolutely no copies made of the hand beaten aluminium body.

 

[ClubSpecial]

Marlon,
I love the Carden shaft. Had you considered belt drive to get nearer to the chain drive original.

scaleslotcars, any pics of the body under construction?

Nice work.

Martin

 

[dgersh]

A couple of Model T cars, the larger one in 1/16 scale - don't think there are too many of those around! Probably a bunch of Model T or A hot rod versions, but no stockers...

Don

 

[FootScoot]

This rear engine Scarab 1962-65 is the only one I've seen in 1/32. It's marked J&E 98 #6. I was told it was built in the UK. I think it is made of fiberglass.

 

[MAF]

QUOTE (zagato @ 27 Jan 2011, 14:00) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Interesting concept Marlon. Whats the thinking behind it?

Graham.

It's just to replicate as practically as possible the original drive train of the 1:1 car (less the chains!). Surprisingly it all works quite well and allows me to drop the motor side of it down to clear for a full interior. I'll give it it's own thread when I'm further along, this is just a mock up to make sure it all worked.