After seeing these at Red Racer and visiting and checking out Alan great cars I knew I had to start making my own.
I remember going to the speedway as a kid to watch cars like this tear around the track.
Monogram kit is from eBay, Chassis is a MJK chassis Red Racer had them made, wheels, are Plafit 22mm with sponge tyres, axles gears and motor are plafit 12/44 I think the ratio is. I am using the kit wheels for the front, with plafit wheel stops and spacers and a 65mm axle.
I made the frame by tracing the plastic frame onto some board (thanks Al for the tip) I am using 1mm piano wire and brass.
Pretty happy with the way it has turned out - thanks for all the encouragement in the build
Couple of little detail parts to be added - and I think I will do a bit of weathering make it look like a dirt track racer and then she is done...
cheers
David
Re: 1/24th scale sprint car
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 1:10 am
by paulthetexan
Hey DM
Very nice , I can feel a speedway afternoon coming on . We'll have to organise a meet at either Alan's or RedRacer .
See you soon
Paul
Re: 1/24th scale sprint car
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 2:21 am
by Deslotted
Sprintcars are one of my favourite things to watch.
Theres nothing quite like a warm night at the speedway eating dodgy hotdogs and watching these things slide around on opposite lock and coming home covered in mud.
i haven't been for years, although like you I used to go as a kid. Might have to go and have another look
Thats an excellent job DM , great idea tracing the kit chassis and making it with piano wire.
Re: 1/24th scale sprint car
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 11:43 am
by dangermouse
thanks all, a lot of fun making it realised I hadn't post a finished shot from the drivers side, plus I decided to dirty it up a bit
sounds like a plan Paul - though I am not sure I want to crash it again - spent an hour last night fixing the wing - I think I might make myself a racing wing out of some card stock - one that will handle my driving though I in my defence the crash came about due to my controller getting stuck... at least that is my story and I am sticking to it...
cheers
David
ps how do I get it to automatically resize images?
run this video and have it playing as you look at the photo :D
Hello Winged Sprintcars are the greatest, they look mean! That's a really good model.
I'm keen to watch or be involved in any slot racing happening around Brisbane.
I'm also keen on Dirt Track Speedway cars of all sorts, including these:
Red Racer at Redcliffe has a few different options for racing with 1/32 and 1/24 cars
There is a track at Wynnum don't know much about it
For mainly 1/32 racing there are some chaps that race around the northern parts and Sunshine coast with a foray to Eaglyby as well, there is also a group that race around Logan area
Lucas at Red Racer is a good starting point
cheers
David
Re: 1/24th scale sprint car
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2014 1:06 pm
by HotWheelsSteve
Hi David, I'm on Brisbane's northside but I dont mind travelling. Been to see the new Red Racer, but they weren't running at the time. It sure looks good!
Do you know of any oval track (eg: Sprintcar) racing that goes on, anywhere?
I'm also interested in Midgets and vintage Midgets. :)
Re: 1/24th scale sprint car
Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 10:46 am
by dangermouse
Sorry Steve don't know of any ovals
I have this little chap as well :)
Re: 1/24th scale sprint car
Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 11:56 am
by HotWheelsSteve
That's an interesting Midget. Can you tell me what kit the resin is? It doesn't appear to be a Monogram.
An Aussie Midget in that livery has a colourful background. The "El Toro" Offy was raced in Brisbane in the 60's by the late Barry Valentinna. It's now worth a fortune! http://justmidgets.homestead.com/BD-13.jpg