Bit of a cheek posting this on this forum , it's not a model of anything real , no plans , no drawings or pictures of a pro type ............ And certainly no CAD, or 3d printing , there is a bit of metal but that's only the lead foil seat belts .
Very much influenced and based on the style of Marcel du Long's work work, who not only let me borrow his ideas but also kindly provided input during build.
Still it might amuse one or two people
Basic shape made up of bits from the scrap box , mostly 1/72 & 1/48 aircraft bits
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Scratch-built cockpit
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& finally a selection of finished shots
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See what happens when you think outside the box!
MPH
Cool!
This is a nice model and an appealing design. Good job on finishing one Gordon!
hi gordon.
your little racer will appeal to a lot of people,great job .
regards kim
It's only slightly insane, perhaps a reflection of its builder. But it certainly belongs here. Satisfactory. -- Russ
Definitely appeals to me, quirky in the sense it's not sure if its Bonneville racer or mid 70's F1 or !! ;).
Looks like someone has a soft spot for the Gulf Porsche 917K livery ;D, but then again who can't like that colour scheme 8).
Good to see you are quietly pottering about in the background there, hope to see more ;).
Some nice and clean modeling and paint job. And quite funny. Considering the tire pattern there's a single cylinder two stroke engine under the hood, huh?
Volker
I like the Gulf inspired paint scheme, always one of my favorites.
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Paul
Love it!
Also a HUGE Gulf racing livery fan
-Mj
Now that is cool. Some paint on the figure and maybe a salt flats base and call it done.
Cheers Eh!
Here you go Gordon, just about what you asked ....... Although going for the minimalist look, so all that will be different is a proper base just painted satin black , no weathering or vegetation ...... Just car, driver and safety barrier
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Very nice and a bit different and its '' FINISHED "
Barney
Gordon :o :o :o
You've already found the guard rail :o :o ;D ;D ;D
MPH
Striking from every standpoint. Adequate. -- Russ
For a while I had the hope that lies behind test driver all in white, the legendary test driver "The Stig" from the television series Top Gear.
Does not matter also so very successful model.
Very nice , Gordon . Who did you get to paint the figure ?
Happy Christmas ,
Nick
Quote from: shropshire lad on December 26, 2014, 01:21:58 PM
Who did you get to paint the figure ?
Nick
Who else, Barney......... Don't you recognise the use of Humbrol
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Danger Will Robinson! :o So Cool!