oldirish33
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Post by oldirish33 on Apr 28, 2023 15:22:54 GMT -5
Yes nice use of photo etch. They also have finally started making decent wire wheels.
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Jim Clark
Apr 28, 2023 23:59:06 GMT -5
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Post by reeft1 on Apr 28, 2023 23:59:06 GMT -5
That’s a beauty
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Post by Stewart on Apr 29, 2023 7:56:20 GMT -5
This arrived yesterday with the DBR1   LOTUS 32 F2 COSWORTH SCA Str 4 998cc DOHC 1964 PAU GP 1st SPARK SF286 |
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Post by Stewart on May 16, 2023 4:16:48 GMT -5
Triumph TR3
TRIUMPH TR3
Str4 2L OHV
JIM CLARK
1958 Rest And Be Thankful Hill Climb
K&R KR5
Built for me by fellow member, alfaromeo179
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Jim Clark
May 17, 2023 23:03:54 GMT -5
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Post by reeft1 on May 17, 2023 23:03:54 GMT -5
Lovely model/build
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Post by DeadCanDanceR on May 18, 2023 0:07:14 GMT -5
Great looking model!
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LM24HRS
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Paul - "Collecting Motorsport in Miniature; for the passion and its history".
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Jim Clark
May 18, 2023 3:06:24 GMT -5
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Post by LM24HRS on May 18, 2023 3:06:24 GMT -5
That looks a very nice build Stewart.
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Post by Tom on May 18, 2023 3:26:26 GMT -5
I like that!
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Post by Stewart on May 18, 2023 11:00:26 GMT -5
That looks a very nice build Stewart. Some more views.   The original K&R model was augmented by my colleague as follows Wheels by Bosica Front headlights and filler cap from Vitesse TR3A. Rear brake lights by little cars scale modelling supplies Instrument decals Tameo Tonneau cover “poppers” by scale motorsport Reg plates by allscalediorama on eBay Paints variously by Tamiya, Mr Hobby, Zero and Citadel.  |
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Post by Stewart on May 18, 2023 13:44:55 GMT -5
Another addition.   Colin Chapman seemed inordinately keen on F2, with ultimately tragic consequences. This excellent Spark model fits into the collection.  LOTUS 35 F2 COSWORTH SCA Str 4 998cc DOHC JIM CLARK 1965 PAU GP 1st SPARK SF287 |
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Post by Stewart on May 20, 2023 8:56:55 GMT -5
Lotus 19…A new project. Jim Clark models are a bit “few and far between”, so I’m using what little ingenuity I have left to create a model of the Arciero Brothers car that he drove brilliantly at Laguna Seca at the end of 1963. Coverage of that race (including video footage) by Peter Windsor has the following link. peterwindsor.com/2013/10/21/at-last-the-arciero-19/ I bought this Spark Dan Gurney donor model in a sale from Diecast Legends for £47 and started work on it.   Good progress, using a fine polish and Q tip to carefully remove the lacquer, the Sellotape rip removed the #1s (which will be replaced with a similarly oversized #5) and the headlight taping.  More work to do, including replacing the rollover arrangement and hopefully using these decals (when finally purchased) to complete the project. 
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Post by Stewart on May 21, 2023 3:07:37 GMT -5
I have found the decals I want for the Jim Clark Lotus 19 on a website in Holland as the screenshot shows.  I am struggling to complete the transaction and am hoping a Dutch colleague such as Tom may be able to help.
Job Done!
Decals on the way |
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Post by Stewart on May 21, 2023 13:48:47 GMT -5
Austin Healey 3000…
Another new project, Jim Clark raced this car at Brands and I need to include it in the collection.
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oldirish33
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Post by oldirish33 on May 21, 2023 18:34:23 GMT -5
You could use the Spark or IXO Le Mans cars from 1961 or 62 as a basis. K&R Replicas also made a kit.  |
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Post by Stewart on May 22, 2023 6:48:08 GMT -5
You could use the Spark or IXO Le Mans cars from 1961 or 62 as a basis. K&R Replicas also made a kit. Thanks Jerry, I bought the Spark #24 car last night on eBay. A Japanese seller, at a surprisingly reasonable price. Prior to that I had somewhat precipitately bought a different Spark item (not DD 300) and a Vitesse version. Both quite reasonably so I can sell them on. Now to remove and replace some decals. I’m fairly happy with that prospect following the success with the Arciero Lotus 19. Below is a link to a review of the book that you feature including some good background material. I’m tempted to get the book. porterpress.co.uk/blogs/news/jim-clark-a-famous-austin-healey-and-racing-diversity-unimaginable-today |
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