Ron S
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Post by Ron S on Apr 13, 2019 15:26:34 GMT -8
Hi all. I've had this simple curbside kit of the obscure 2C for some time and I'm going to try to make a decent shelf model out of it.
I'm going to do from what I understand was an early version that still had the exhaust pipes coming up out of the bodywork and was possibly an updated A.
First I smoothed out the body and removed the molded in screen mesh.
I didn't like the wheels that came in the kit and mine was missing tires anyway so I pirated a set from a RevelloGram 2D kit then used some parts box rims to add a little offset.
Picked up this strainer at a discount store for the screen. Smallest mesh I could find. I'm in the sticks here so no LHS LOL! We'll see how this works out.
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Post by tatocorvette on Apr 13, 2019 16:30:29 GMT -8
Great start on a cool car! At least you have Ollie's. I will soon have to mail order groceries  |
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Post by Joel_W on Apr 14, 2019 6:11:41 GMT -8
Ron,
Great start to another of Jim Hall's iconic Chaparrals. I'll be following your build closely till you cross your finish line.
Joel
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Post by gramps46 on Apr 14, 2019 6:25:55 GMT -8
Looking good, please keep us informed as you go.
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Post by afx on Apr 14, 2019 10:40:06 GMT -8
Looks like a great project Ron.
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Post by sam on Apr 14, 2019 13:53:11 GMT -8
Love the lines on this car.
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Apr 16, 2019 8:32:02 GMT -8
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Post by afx on Apr 16, 2019 9:43:26 GMT -8
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Apr 16, 2019 10:33:12 GMT -8
I think the original issue LS had metal versions of the same as HRM , Pony Toy had a great deal back in the 90's a Ford Gt40, Porsche 904 and a Chaparral 2c wrapped together from the factory for a ridiculous $25.00 !! but you had to go to Chinatown to get it. Pony Toy was the US importer of LS Kits. I still have the 904 which has awesome metal wheels, I built the 2C, and I sold the GT40 for more than I paid for all 3. it also had some great metal Halibrands. all of them had metal bits, Carbs, exhaust, mirrors, latches etc. each kit was different as to what it had.. Chris
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Ron S
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Post by Ron S on Apr 16, 2019 14:16:37 GMT -8
Thanks for all the wheel info. Looks like good products. I'm making do with what I have here.
Quick update. Finished cobbling together the wheels. They should look good when I'm finished with them.
Got the screens cut and installed.
and a light coat of primer..
Thanks for looking. Comments always welcome.  |
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Apr 16, 2019 16:25:02 GMT -8
Sorry to take away from your WIP Ron, just thought everyone would like to see them, so far its looking great, I like the cut out screen areas and screen size is perfect.. I wish I had done more on mine, but it is a very rare out of the box build , for me anyways!! Chris
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Post by afx on Apr 17, 2019 2:09:26 GMT -8
Nice work on the wheels Ron, big improvement.
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Post by Joel_W on Apr 17, 2019 5:54:19 GMT -8
Ron,
The wheels really look quite good. But those screens you added came out simply perfect.
Joel
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Post by gramps46 on Apr 17, 2019 6:00:41 GMT -8
Looking real good Ron. Please keep us posted.
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Ron S
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Post by Ron S on Apr 17, 2019 7:07:46 GMT -8
Sorry to take away from your WIP Ron, just thought everyone would like to see them, so far its looking great, I like the cut out screen areas and screen size is perfect.. I wish I had done more on mine, but it is a very rare out of the box build , for me anyways!! Chris No worries my friend, it's all good! Thanks. |
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I guess you could call these UNOBTAINIUM!!!! R&D Unique/Curbside Dioramics made these Chaparral wheels, I have planed to machine them down on my lathe making the rim a polished finish after I use the Badger sand blaster on the centers witch should leave a magnesium looking finish. They originally sold for $24. a set not bad but by the time I was able to actually get a set in my hands years after they went out of business, I found them at Pegasus Hobbies for $40. still not a bad price. Phillipe De Lespinay gave me a set of Cox real Magnesium Wheels for My Cox 2D build, I am not sure which to use but I have a choice.. The Cox wheels sell for around $100 for a set in good condition...My LS Chaparral 2C came with a set of white metal wheels and Carbs.. and I think mirrors, maybe a couple of other parts, I bought my kit at Pony Toy ( Chinatown) in Los Angeles, they are a direct importer of these, so my kit was probably a Japan Issue!.. Chris 
