klubman01 Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Here's another of my 1/43 Can-Am models. This is the Chaparral 2G, as seen at Riverside in '67. It's based on the Esdo resin kit, but has been modified a bit. The body suffered from a bit of an identity crisis in that it had the rear wheel arch extensions seen later in the year, but with the engine cover configuration of the early races. I modified the engine cover but cutting away the central section, and adding the prominent scoop and the mesh vent panels. With engine a bit more exposed, I added some Marsh Models carburettors and intakes. There was a bit of extra detail added to the cockpit, as well. I changed the wheels and tyres with items from the spares box. Decals were a mix of kit, Patto's Place, and Marsh Models. Thanks for looking. Trevor 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Good work! Always nice with 1/43 scale resin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Thanks very much indeed. Coming from someone whose work is of such a high standard, I will take that as a seal of approval. Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitkent Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 It's very nice! 1st.time we've seen a Can Am car on here? Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 21 hours ago, Kitkent said: It's very nice! 1st.time we've seen a Can Am car on here? Chris. Thanks, Chris. Glad you like it. Not my first Can-Am car on BM. In late March I posted pics of John Surtees' Championship winning Lola T70 of 1966, and in mid-April I posted pics of Jim Hall's Chaparral 2E as seen at Laguna Seca, also from 1966. Many more Can-Am machines (and Le Mans cars) in the coming weeks and months. Thanks again. Trevor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitkent Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Whoops,yes you're right,I remember admiring the John Surtees Lola now. Must add some more of mine now,I'm getting lazy. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Lovely build, it's great to see cars from the era when aerodynamics were as simple as 'lets just bolt a huge wing on the back'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Lovely job: Jim Hall is a genius and you've done him credit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share Posted June 12, 2020 Many thanks to all for the appreciative comments. Jim Hall created some fabulous cars but never had quite the success I feel that he deserved. The fact that they are so memorable says so much about them. More "white birds" in due course. Trevor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Oh that's Just one Helluva BEAUTY.. PRISTINE and IMOECCSBKE build Sir. ( an aside, MY younger brother used to call these cars "table car" due to the wind shield/cheater.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Good to see another Chaparral here (I posted a 2C and 2D a while back). I’m looking forward to more of your CanAm cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted June 22, 2020 Author Share Posted June 22, 2020 8 hours ago, billn53 said: Good to see another Chaparral here (I posted a 2C and 2D a while back). I’m looking forward to more of your CanAm cars. Just had a look at them. Very nice. More Can-Am cars, and Chaparrals, in due course. Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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