TJET Grand Prix Cars on the bench

[vabchrog]

Here is a first look at the Lola MK4. I have a little work to go on the rear end and I have to find a transmission that looks right.

[vabchrog]

Here are the final 3 in the 60's Grand Prix/Formula 1 cars I wanted to do. The Brabham BT3 is on the right in the center is a Porsche 804 on the left is a Lola MK 4. Going to put the finishing touches on the Brabham BT3 this weekend. The Porsche needs a little more work and the Lola need struts.



I have to order some decals from Patto's for the BT3 and Lola. I have to remake the Ferrari 156 shark nose's inside mold, I need to thicken up the top of the nose.

[vabchrog]

Here is the Brabham BT3. I got 1 casting and the mold tore :( I fixed it and tried something new to strengthen it. Will do some castings this week and see if it works





I need to work on the next one and see how low it will go. I'm also not happy with the gold paint Maybe a gold felt pen might wok better. Looks like Pattos has some decals that will work.

[vabchrog]

Finished the Porsche 804. Here is a peek



I need to make some slightly larger decals. Theses are some Patto's I had. One more to go then I am going to start working on a small table top track with scenery to go with the 60's Grand Prix cars. Probably a four to five stall pits and some farmlands to drive through.

[TuscoTodd]

That silver looks sharp on there!
Quite an impressive field overall!
:handgestures-thumbup:

[vabchrog]

Here is a look at the first casting of the Lola MK4. I didn't clear coat it because the decals are too small and old. I have to get some new ones from Patto's Does anyone know of anyone else that has nice white numbers?

[vabchrog]

Started working on some 50's Grand Prix cars a Ferrari, Vanwall and Maserati

[vabchrog]

Here is the Vanwall getting close and the Ferrari I have been working on. However I will probably start over as I want the older Ferrari that looks very similar but has the exhaust on the bottom vice curving up the side.

[dreinecke]

Really nice work there Roger. I love what you've done with these.

[Ralphthe3rd]

Hi Roger, this question is kinda off-topic, so I hope you don't mind ?
Anyway, my question is, do you know where I could get a repop (either resin or Injection molded) of the exhaust systems for the old Marx -Willard and Harvey bodies ? Any help would be appreciated, thanks in advance....and feel free to PM me if you like. :)

[vabchrog]

[vabchrog]

Update on Ferrari 256 and Vanwall plus a look at the Belgium Ferrari 156 Sharknose its a slightly different from the other Ferrari 156 Sharknose as it was the only yellow one I've seen and it had the single large Intake screen where the other ones had two small ones.




I cut the exhaust hole and made a mold of the Vanwall's exhaust. The Ferrari 256 needs a gas cap and I have to find some exhaust that works for lower sides. I wanted to primer and paint before making the mold but its raining and humid outside so it may be next week.

I made a mold of the Maseratti 250 and started chopping it up to fit the TJET chassis. Its just a tad longer than the Vanwall. The Maserrati will bring the 50's Grand Prixs up to 3.

[Ralphthe3rd]

Thanks for the exhaust info Roger, and I'll be in contact with you later. As for your latest NEW Body builds, these dang things are sweet, you're getting me hooked on these old open wheelers, when in the past, I never gave stuff like this a second glance, so Kudos to you my Friend :text-bravo:

[vabchrog]

Here is a another look at the Ferrari 256 and Maserati 250 F. I have to come up with exhausts for the Ferrari and fill in the top of the wheel wells, I have something new I am going to try. . The Maserati I have to make the exhaust and the little side wings have to figure out how I want to do it.

[vabchrog]

Here is the Belgian Ferrari 156 Sharknose and the Vanwall. the Ferrari is a one off at the moment. I will be making a mold of the Vanwall after a couple more coats of Future. I should have it done just before the decals get here.





I just realized I need another 8 on the tail for this car :)