Shadow CanAm

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One of my many projects for the long weekend was to get my Lexan bodied Shadow uo and running. I painted the body and wing months ago but only recently found a suitable interior and Struts for the wing..

The Shadow is mounted on a HRS2 chassis With standard orange bell motor. It runs better than it looks.
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122 views and no replies... Is it THAT bad? :oops:

I'm certainly no artist but I do enjoy adding cars to my collection that aren't otherwise available. The Shadow is a work in progress as I need to find suitable wheels or inserts and a few other touches...

It certainly does run well enough now. It handles very well and has enough speed to run with the Slot.it McLarens and Chaparral.

QC

[chappy]

No worries QC, its the day after the long weekend .
Love the Shadow, a very unique car with a unique history.
What model is it, the DN2 or ?
Where did you find the decals ?
The paint looks right on target too.
Bob

[chrisguyw]

Great work Paul!!, looks like you are assembling a nice Can Am field.

Now if we could only get someone to do the following kit in 1/32.......this is a DN2 from a Jens scale racing kit (pics., pinched from his site). Sadly, Dieter Jens only does 1/24 kits, and what is more frustrating, is that he does a really good variety of Can Am cars, and they are all gorgeous.
There were a few 1/32 resin DN2's and 4's done a few years back (I bought 1 of each), but they were hideous, and went straight into the bin............lets keep hoping!

Cheers
Chris Walker

[chappy]

I did manage to pick up the PSK DN2 Kit from ED. 1/32 scale
It isnt a bad kit but leaves some things to be desired.
Resin body painted , nice job, but not the rear air foil.
No decals in the kit.
For the price they should have these issues rectified.
Such an intriguing car.
Bob

[ccobra]

Nice build QC. But since no one else mentioned it I must ask, did those two dudes get hurt very bad where the chassis ran over them? Nice track also.

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Wow Chris, awesome work as usual! The Shadow is going to get some suitable inserts soon and some more finishing touches as I study pics of the 1-1 car. It looks great running with the Chappy and McLarens. I guess the limited liveries make it too expensive for a major to produce this car. What a shame...

Hey Cobra, that's what happens when you don't limit the "adult beverages" on race day!

QC

[Changing-Gearz]

I've been turning over rocks trying to find accurate info on that '71 MKII....(That's what the lexan body is)... I will do that car in 3D....
Fingers crossed I get an email back from Mr Shadow himself.... Specs are hard to come by on the internet for some reason.... A few cars have been made in different scales - but I want it closer to accurate....

Shadow switched out designers for '73 - so cars after that had DN designations...
The DN2 is the swoopy car from '73 - the DN1 was the F1 car....

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[gascarnut]

I built a 1/32 DN2 a while back using a Betta vacuum formed body and i think it came out pretty well:

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I used the CBD "stock car" wheels, what do you think?

[chappy]

I think it came out very well Dennis.
Superb job.
Bob

[Quickcars]

Dennis, that looks great! I really like that model too. Might be my next build. I wish someone would do these in Resin

[chappy]

PSK Do them. Proto Slot Kit, but a bit pricey. On Elec Dreams site
Bob

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PSK, hmmm. I'll have to check those out. Fairly certain those are in the $100 range for just the body and decals, right?

QC