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Post by arcticwolf on May 24, 2021 7:24:09 GMT -8
A diversion from my Ligier kit from Hell..er. I got this quirky little, and I mean little! Revell kit just as a lark. Something to keep my Watson company on the shelf. Actually, the kit is a beauty:
I was going to swap an Offy I have lying around, but who could turn down a Ford Flathead? So, other than ignition wires, box stock. I know little about old midget race cars, but it seems authentic enough. Besides, it's a very simple car, almost primitive, but early fifties technology so why not? I painted and decalled some bits, everything is just too small for me to work with comfortably, but I like a challenge:
Your basic chassis:
It's like building a Model T hot rod (same concept!)
This shows just how small this car really is:
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Post by 4wheels on May 24, 2021 8:37:12 GMT -8
Wow, that came out great! I've collected a few of both versions of midget (Offy & flathead) along with some aftermarket dashboards (for the Offy versions), hoods and decals. This makes me want to pull them out and build a couple! This is one of the few that I've seen completed, surprising for a fairly simple kit.
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Post by afx on May 25, 2021 2:15:37 GMT -8
Nice work Paul.
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Post by arcticwolf on May 25, 2021 20:47:56 GMT -8
Thanks guys. A quick build, surprising detail for such an inexpensive kit. No complaints at all with the kit. It even came with photo etched hood straps (and a dashboard that looked stupid so I didn't use it). Paint deliberately a little scuffed to try to capture that "1950's" look. What a pleasant break from the Heller, I should build more of these.
One last pic before the bodywork:
some glamour shots:
size comparison with a Watson Champ Car - these midgets were like go karts!!
Hope you enjoyed
Paul
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Post by 4wheels on May 26, 2021 2:30:03 GMT -8
Nice shot with its "Big Brother"! They were (and still are) pretty small race cars.
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Post by tatocorvette on May 26, 2021 4:37:12 GMT -8
Very nice! The fact that it was a joy to build makes it even better. I saw modern midgets race in IRP back in 2005. Very cool!
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Post by Joel_W on May 31, 2021 16:22:33 GMT -8
Paul,
Just stumbled across your Midget build. And what a build it is. Love the overall look and finish. I can only imagine just how small it really is compared to a sprint car.
Joel
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