Maserati 5000 GT

[dge467]

This is a old Hawk 1/32 scale model kit. My dad gave me one to build around 30 years ago, and was one of the first models I built. He still had another unbuilt kit in his collection and gave it to me to convert it into a slot car. The kit is kind of crude, as there is not any interior and only the windshield is supplied. The interior is from a old Strombecker slot car. I made the side and rear windows from some clear plastic. The body sits on a Strombecker chassis. Tires are repops from Tiny Motors. The body is painted with Testor's Italian red lacquer and clear coated. Chorme trim and headlights are done with Bare Metal Foil. The mirrors are from the parts box. The stripes should be a little more wider to match the real car.

[dge467]

Few more pictures.

[HomeRacingWorld]

Great job, you really do fine work.

I envy your bare metal foil skills.

[jmsh54]

Greetings, now that is one nice looking slot car. Great job. Like your track too. Regards, John

[dreinecke]

Great looking build! I really love the vintage stuff and you did a great job with the missing parts.

[dge467]

Thanks guys! I get a kick building obscure, different cars and trucks into slot cars.

[RichD]

The Maserati 5000GT has always been a favorite of mine. Model Car&Track published line drawings of it back in 1964 and I did an HO version of it at that time.

[JBriggsK9]

dge467

VERY nice job on the 5000.. The old Hawk kits are not easy to work with and you did a kickass job on that one..

Chris

[red73mustang]

Stunning paint and detail work ! I've had one of these on my project bench for a bout 7 or 8 years.... Not sure I would go with the Stromy chassis (have strongly considered it), but not much else will fit under that body.

Chet

[dge467]

Thanks guys! I used the Stromberg chassis because I had it laying around and it fits the nostalgic feel for the car. It runs pretty good, especially with Tiny Motors tires. Although it would look better with some nicer wheels.

[dge467]

[RichD]

Sadly most of my HO cars were stolen while I was in the Army.

[cagee13]

I never thought an old Hawk kit could look this good. Great job.