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Post by JSB33 on Mar 26, 2023 9:23:25 GMT -5
I like everything about that pairing.
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Post by jager on Mar 27, 2023 7:00:21 GMT -5
As a long term owner of both the original Bizarre JS3 and the transporter I’m pleased to see others following a similar path.
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Post by LM24HRS on Apr 14, 2023 6:55:43 GMT -5
Great to have everything fall into place again. Love the combination of the two cars. Thanks Tom, I feel it was worth the wait. Super pairing Cheers Paul. Like you, I waited a long time to add the car to pair with the transporter. I think many of us had the old Solido version of the JS3 at one time or another, but that never seemed adequate in light of more modern production. I didn't know Bizarre had made a version. It was nice Spark made the model and a group of mechanics would make a nice group! Great add! I need to place a Denizen order for my Ligier mechanics Jerry and some BP decals. Work in progress I think. If this collecting lark was too easy it would be boring - great story and it's good when things come together. Cheers Martin. I think that's what collecting is all about...."the chase"
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Post by LM24HRS on Apr 14, 2023 6:58:55 GMT -5
I like everything about that pairing. Cheers Jeff. Very striking, just need some figures to bring a bit of life into the scene. As a long term owner of both the original Bizarre JS3 and the transporter I’m pleased to see others following a similar path. If I'm honest Ian this transporter I'm sure you brought to my attention some years back now. First showing was the Toy Fair snippets I think. Ideally I should be tracking down the blue version as well.
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Post by LM24HRS on Apr 14, 2023 7:04:01 GMT -5
GLICKENHAUS SCG 007 LMH
As I write, the second round of the 2023 FIA WEC is about to commence down on the sun-drenched Algarve coast at Portimao in Portugal. Two years ago, the Glickenhaus team debut at this circuit, therefore an ideal time I feel to include models from Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus, the modern era of World Sports cars. Potentially this could be the start of regular write-ups and postings of my 1:43rd scale model purchases. Those made over recent months plus, future model purchases I’m still waiting on their arrival. A few factors of note have come into force, I best explain. To start with I have a back log of models on which to report, primarily due to working full time. However, that inconvenience has now been resolved, a new chapter in my life as just started. I’m now retired. I have been reliably informed; retirement allows you to accomplish more. The evidence of that statement has yet to be seen but I will attempt “more” in between all the other leisure interests that will affect my life. Moving on to these Glickenhaus models, which have caught my curiosity due to a few aspects. Namely, the design of the 007, so announced by James Glickenhaus, has a shape that harks back to the Ferrari P3’s and 4’s of the 60’s. In some people’s eyes one of the most tasteful endurance racers on the planet, mine included. In addition, I’m always interested when a new team arrives on the sportscar WEC scene, especially within the top-flight. From a model perspective, my initial goal was simply to get on the bandwagon to collect the Team’s cars, just in case they become a force to be reckoned with, forever hopeful. I suppose similar in approach to my desire to collect all the Rebellion cars I did some years back. By way of a bit of recent history in 2018, the FIA and ACO approved the new Le Mans Hypercar regulation as a replacement for the LMP1 regulation in the World Endurance Championship that would come into effect from the 2021 season. On July 27, 2018, Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus was the first manufacturer to join the new category, as well as officially presenting the car they would race with, the Glickenhaus SCG 007 LMH. Keeping to my primary interest of Le Mans; when these models were announced by Spark, it did not take much hesitation to pre-order. There is no difference between the 2021 and 2022 cars, even so if this collection persists, I don’t particularly want any gaps in the cars Le Mans history if I can help it, so best get in early. Jim Glickenhaus must be cautious due to a reduced budget for his racing team in comparison to the other mainstream contenders. Outside of Le Mans the team only entered one car per race during 2021 and 2022 seasons, this will again be the case for this year. That said, partnerships and or sponsorship deals are being actively sourced to enable a second car to be entered at other rounds of this year’s WEC. To date racing at Le Mans has produced the team’s best results. In their first full year 2021, car #708 was placed 4th, with the sister car #709 finishing in 5th. In 2022 results improved to the point #709 was on the podium in 3rd, with #708 in 4th. Le Mans 2021
Le Mans 2022Personally, I love the idea of the non-works teams taking on the establishment. I read a quote the other day saying “Jim Glickenhaus might best be described as the definition of a modern-day Garagiste. Others might call him a dreamer or a mad man, given he and his Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus motorsport outfit are taking on the highest powers in the car industry, at the top echelon of endurance racing”. Is the world endurance sportscar scene venturing into a period of “Win on Sunday, sell on Monday?” Those were the days. Added to that and in some way to cement the idea, another quote I found from Jim Glickenhaus – “You can bet your kidneys we’ll be racing Ferrari at Le Mans.”
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Post by DeadCanDanceR on Apr 14, 2023 9:00:06 GMT -5
Those look quite purposeful! Cool additions!
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Post by Tom on Apr 14, 2023 13:32:46 GMT -5
I hoped Glickenhaus would offer some competition for Toyota, but the independent maker battling it out with the mega-budget giant was perhaps a little optimistic. However, I support their effort and will follow their results with interest.
Very nice models, as can be expected from Spark.
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Post by reeft1 on Apr 14, 2023 15:31:36 GMT -5
Now they look a lot nicer than the lmp2/1 cars
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Post by jager on Apr 14, 2023 19:14:14 GMT -5
Like you I have a soft spot for these ambitious privateers taking on the might of the works teams and so the ‘007’ will join my Le Mans collection too. Unfortunately in 2023 they’ve been off the pace of the newer cars, so it remains to be seen if they will be a long term challenger aka Rebellion.
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Post by Alfaholic on Apr 16, 2023 4:45:25 GMT -5
I was initially excited when the Glickenhaus project was first launched, especially as the early plans had the car being powered by an Alfa Romeo engine. Sadly this didn't come to fruition but I was still an eager fan of the now Pipo Moteur engined car when it appeared to take on the might of Toyota. I stayed with them through LM last year and loudly applauded their podium, but must admit I now find the constant excuses a bit much to take - Glickenhaus must surely have known that things would move up a gear when the factories joined with their Hypercars and LMDHs and one thing you can always be sure about in motorsport is that organisers will gladly welcome the big names with open arms. I fear the days of the SGC 007 may be numbered unless they find an investor with large pockets or they change their mentality and get out and do a bit of testing!
The cars and models are beautiful though, and I am looking forward to the blue ones when they arrive.
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Post by LM24HRS on Apr 25, 2023 11:39:13 GMT -5
Those look quite purposeful! Cool additions! Always good to be cool Julio. Glad you approve I hoped Glickenhaus would offer some competition for Toyota, but the independent maker battling it out with the mega-budget giant was perhaps a little optimistic. However, I support their effort and will follow their results with interest. Very nice models, as can be expected from Spark. I think there is a great deal passion in the team but you don't win races simply on buckets of passion these days. Shame as it is always good to see an alternative in the mix. Now they look a lot nicer than the lmp2/1 cars Cheers Paul Like you I have a soft spot for these ambitious privateers taking on the might of the works teams and so the ‘007’ will join my Le Mans collection too. Unfortunately in 2023 they’ve been off the pace of the newer cars, so it remains to be seen if they will be a long term challenger aka Rebellion. I think the honeymoon is over Ian. Loads of passion but you need much more than that these days. Having said that, they are a much welcome addition in my collection. You will not be disappointed where you 007 arrives Ian. I was initially excited when the Glickenhaus project was first launched, especially as the early plans had the car being powered by an Alfa Romeo engine. Sadly this didn't come to fruition but I was still an eager fan of the now Pipo Moteur engined car when it appeared to take on the might of Toyota. I stayed with them through LM last year and loudly applauded their podium, but must admit I now find the constant excuses a bit much to take - Glickenhaus must surely have known that things would move up a gear when the factories joined with their Hypercars and LMDHs and one thing you can always be sure about in motorsport is that organisers will gladly welcome the big names with open arms. I fear the days of the SGC 007 may be numbered unless they find an investor with large pockets or they change their mentality and get out and do a bit of testing! The cars and models are beautiful though, and I am looking forward to the blue ones when they arrive. I didn't realize there were early plans for an AR engine Martin. That would of been a great "must have". The honeymoon is now over though. It's a vicious circle now. To attract an investor they need good results. As you say everybody else has moved up a league. Apparently there are aero improvements set for LM in June but I fear that will be too late. I think the blue Monza version is very imminent, I'm also on the pre-order list.
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Post by LM24HRS on Apr 25, 2023 11:47:06 GMT -5
PINK FLOYD at Le Mans – Part 1
As one of my many ideas and in an attempt to explore the possibility of a “Pink Floyd at Le Mans” display, I purchased these two Lola models the other week. Very much an impulse buy, but if you want to convert an idea into reality, one best get on with it. The catalyst to my display idea has been a recent article on the Le Mans 24 website. In conjunction to that are two existing and captivating elements that mean a great deal to me. Firstly, my teenage years at school were very much influenced by Pink Floyd, especially when they released their Dark Side of the Moon album fifty years ago in 1973. I can remember discussing it on the school bus with my mates for weeks after. The second element is obviously the intoxicating petrolhead atmosphere of Le Mans and its associated history. Little did I realise it would take me over sixty years to put the two elements together. Released in 1973, the royalties from the Dark Side, enabled drummer Nick Mason to pursue his passion for motorsport. Move on six years to the Spring of 1979 and the band were in France camped out at the Studio Miraval in Provence focusing on recording their double album “The Wall”. The story goes as told by Nick Mason: "We realised that we would have to record The Wall abroad, and we got to be away for a year on a tax exile. At the same time, a man called Augustus Bertelli, who owned the Aston Martin works in the 1930s, died and I was asked to bring my Aston Martin Ulster to his funeral. There I met Brian Joscelyne who was a member of Dorset Racing and he asked me whether I would like to go to Le Mans. I had never driven a racing car, but eventually it was one of the best things I ever did. Then we spent most of our time in the recording studio, but I had a friend called Simon de la Tour who used to run the Winfield school and I did some training with him. I did a lot of driving, so I got more confident about doing it. When I told Steve I would compete in the 24 Hours, he came with me to have a look at the circuit on our way to the south of France. And then he said, 'You know what? I think I'm going to do this too!' He went with Ecurie Francorchamps and Ferrari, and I raced a Lola prototype."
The Steve, Nick is referring to is the bands manager Steve O’Rourke. Considering the job at hand was to record a new album, to the other members of the band having two of your members distracted by motor racing endeavours must have been quite a strain. The timing of Mason and O'Rourke’s participation in the legendary motor race did apparently raise a few eyebrows as the fellow band members David Gilmour, Roger Waters and Richard Wright were in the process of recording one of Pink Floyd’s most celebrated albums. Nick Mason explains, “I guess they probably thought we were insane, but the band really had a relaxed approach regarding what people wanted to do,”
Drummer Nick Mason had dream't about Le Mans from an early age. His father (documentary film maker Bill Mason) was an acquaintance of Sammy Davis, one of the famous ‘Bentley Boys’, who won the 24 Hours for the British manufacturer in 1927. Mason Jr, however, had to put his passion for motor racing on ice until his music career had taken off. “It was only really in the seventies when I actually had some money from music that I was actually able to go into motor racing myself,” he disclosed. “The Dark Side of the Moon definitely paid for it! I actually started motor racing with vintage cars because this is what my dad did, it seemed the best way for me.”The first two photograph is the Lola T279 Nick drove at Le Mans in 1979, the last two are his 1980 car, both Bizarre models. Both Mason and O’Rourke made it to the finish line in 1979, with the former ending the race 18th in his class at the wheel of a 2-litre Lola prototype along with Bryan Joscelyne, Richard Jenvey and Tony Birchenhough, and the latter finishing 12th overall in a Ferrari 512 BB shared with Nick Faure, Jean Beurly and Bernard de Dryver. Currently, I do not have a model of this yellow #61 car and is on my wanted list for obvious reasons.
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Post by Alfaholic on Apr 26, 2023 2:36:32 GMT -5
I think our friendship may be over Paul . I too spent many hours in my teenage years having to listen to Pink Floyd at parties - I am not a fan - maybe I didn't take enough drugs! I do like the early Syd Barrett stuff but then I lose interest. However, if we move on to Nick Mason and his car obsession and then these delightful Lolas we may be back on speaking terms . The Pink Floyd at Le mans is definitely something I can get on board with - I may even have some Steve O'Rouke Ferraris tucked away somewhere!
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Post by oldirish33 on Apr 26, 2023 13:47:46 GMT -5
I guess we can't be friends anymore either Martin. Count me among the Floyd fans. Liked them since the early 70's before Dark Side. There may have been pharmaceuticals involved, can't remember. By the way, which one is Pink?
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Post by Tom on Apr 26, 2023 14:11:41 GMT -5
Another Floyd fan here, though not the early stuff, and beyond The Wall it's all a bit samey to me. Love this theme in your collection!
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