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Post by sandysixtysfan on Nov 30, 2015 9:52:49 GMT -8
Hi,
Was the MPC 1/20 M8D ever released as a kit of the M8F version with the full fences running fore and aft?
Sandy
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Post by crazyed on Nov 30, 2015 10:53:11 GMT -8
Hi Sandy
The Only M8F kits I'm aware of are all in 1/43 scale.
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Post by vintagerpm on Nov 30, 2015 14:56:47 GMT -8
MPC/AMT have only released M8B & M8D versions. There may have been a German 1/24 slot car kit. Can't remember the company name. May have been Toj who I believe are now out of business. As Crazyed said, your only other option is 1/43 (Marsh & MA Scale).
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Nov 30, 2015 18:53:24 GMT -8
I was wondering because Indycals has a 1/20 decal sheet for the 1972 Young American McLaren M8F of Francois Cevert. I guess it wouldn't be too big of a project to add the fences. That would be a neat one to do. www.indycals.net/decals/canam/72youngamericanm8f.htmlThanks for the info guys. Sandy |
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Post by crazyed on Dec 1, 2015 4:06:02 GMT -8
Sounds like an interesting project Sandy, but there's more to making a  into a F. The nose is changes and the rearview mirrors are mounted low, not raised. The radiators are vented via NACA ducts that run fron infront of the rear wheels where the break ducts are on the D and the top vents need to be closed. The Stacks are calliope style and the center rear vent is larger. I'm sure there must be a t least a few more details, but I'm guessin' that ought to cover the biggies. |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Dec 1, 2015 5:32:05 GMT -8
Ed, thanks for the info. I'll have it done by this weekend. OK, maybe not! This will be on the long term project list. I've always liked this MPC kit. One of my great all time "I Wish" things is that MPC had started a 1/20 Can Am series after the McLaren. Wouldn't some 1/20 Chaparrals, a Lola T-70, and earlier McLarens have been cool!
Sandy
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Post by crazyed on Dec 1, 2015 6:32:14 GMT -8
Sandy if MPC had done a series of 1/20 CanAm cars I would have many larger boxes than I have now. Imagine a series of McLarens and Lolas with Indy Cals grade decal options. Now as to Chaparrals (1/24-5 )or if whole set, 1/20)), Yep they'd been welcomed, but with a bit of looking the only one that it hard (impossible !?........) to find is the 2G, well unless one gets so desperate they'd settle for the Academy blob.
Back to the MPC M8 d - Even as a stock kit the supplied decals do not allow for a correct unmodified build! The Rollbar either needs the Gurney loop removed or o use the supplied Rollbar you'd need to make another trip to Indy Cals for the Gurney/Gethin set. I'll be looking forward to your 8F build.
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Post by Patrick on Dec 1, 2015 18:48:15 GMT -8
Sandy,
You might consider taking a Tamiya Lola T160 (1/18 scale) and slice and dice it ala that weird modeler Patrick does with his Hong Kong toys. I know I've thought about it and use the McLaren as the base for the chassis. Just a crazy thought!
Patrick
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Post by oldphotos on Dec 1, 2015 18:56:12 GMT -8
TOJ did a M-20 McLaren Can Am car in 1/24 scale along with a Lola T-220/.
I recently bought a Lola T 163 and 1968 Ferrari 612 all1/24 scale kit from Germany
Oldphotos
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Post by afx on Dec 2, 2015 3:17:44 GMT -8
TOJ did a M-20 McLaren Can Am car in 1/24 scale along with a Lola T-220/. I recently bought a Lola T 163 and 1968 Ferrari 612 all1/24 scale kit from Germany Oldphotos Please post pictures of the kits and provide information where you bought them. |
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Post by vintagerpm on Dec 2, 2015 14:38:27 GMT -8
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Post by vintagerpm on Dec 2, 2015 14:47:31 GMT -8
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Dec 4, 2015 5:46:47 GMT -8
Sandy, You might consider taking a Tamiya Lola T160 (1/18 scale) and slice and dice it ala that weird modeler Patrick does with his Hong Kong toys. I know I've thought about it and use the McLaren as the base for the chassis. Just a crazy thought! Patrick Yeah, that guy Patrick is the slice and dice champ! |
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Post by Art on Dec 4, 2015 10:48:08 GMT -8
Sandy,
I have a friend that is currently taking the MPC kit and converting it to the M8F for his friend Rick Knoop, who currently vintage races the car. I will be seeing him this weekend and will try to take some shots of his progress.
-Art
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Post by Patrick on Dec 4, 2015 14:10:41 GMT -8
Of course Polistil did a fairly poor M8F in 1/24 or so. I have their BRM P167 CanAm/Interseries car. I'm looking into the conversion possibilities.
Patrick
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into a F. The nose is changes and the rearview mirrors are mounted low, not raised. The radiators are vented via NACA ducts that run fron infront of the rear wheels where the break ducts are on the D and the top vents need to be closed. The Stacks are calliope style and the center rear vent is larger. I'm sure there must be a t least a few more details, but I'm guessin' that ought to cover the biggies.
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