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Scalextric Thunderbird

Postby DaveKennedy » Mon Jan 07, 2019 10:08 am

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Coming in 2 painted liveries and 1 plain white body this year, Thunderbird stock car.
Same motor and wheels/tires as the Monte... no lights, 1/32 scale, yes it has an interior, yes it has glass.
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Re: Scalextric Thunderbird

Postby DaveKennedy » Mon Jan 07, 2019 10:13 am

I photographed this car for reference for the details (which was my part of this project). Loren Ranier was gracious enough to allow me full access to photograph this car in Kentucky late last year.
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Re: Scalextric Thunderbird

Postby HomeRacingWorld » Mon Jan 07, 2019 10:16 am

Thanks Dave, I like your post a lot better!
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Re: Scalextric Thunderbird

Postby 2fast4u14 » Mon Jan 07, 2019 10:23 am

will order at least 20,probably more.
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Re: Scalextric Thunderbird

Postby DaveKennedy » Mon Jan 07, 2019 10:27 am

The car is on display at this museum:
http://www.macarts.com/
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Re: Scalextric Thunderbird

Postby arroldn » Mon Jan 07, 2019 12:16 pm

Man now do I pick a Ford or a Chevy for 2020 Forums Cup. Doubt they will make a Chrysler Imperial or Dodge Mirada.
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Re: Scalextric Thunderbird

Postby Racie35 » Mon Jan 07, 2019 12:28 pm

Man o man! How cool is that
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Re: Scalextric Thunderbird

Postby Wobble » Mon Jan 07, 2019 1:28 pm

2nd RS (rats hit?) … joking aside … bees knees, dogs dangles, cats whiskers spring to mind
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Re: Scalextric Thunderbird

Postby williamg » Mon Jan 07, 2019 1:59 pm

Excellent.
I see Bobby and Davey Allison cars on my list of to do's. Maybe even a Melling Elliot car. :text-thankyouyellow:
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Re: Scalextric Thunderbird

Postby Austin » Mon Jan 07, 2019 2:24 pm

I see a Melling Elliot car repaint for sure.
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Re: Scalextric Thunderbird

Postby ourwayband » Mon Jan 07, 2019 2:57 pm

Well,There ya go.A cool hot rod to run with the Montes..
Great job Dave!!

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Re: Scalextric Thunderbird

Postby Josh S » Mon Jan 07, 2019 3:18 pm

I'm looking forward to seeing the paint schemes people will do with this one. This is really cool!
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Re: Scalextric Thunderbird

Postby Cincyslots » Tue Jan 08, 2019 7:26 am

Killer, Davie please. Better order some decals.

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Re: Scalextric Thunderbird

Postby Gameover » Tue Jan 08, 2019 1:11 pm

oh ya now we are talking!!!!!! and white kits too..... yahoo!!!!
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Re: Scalextric Thunderbird

Postby BRS Hobbies » Tue Jan 08, 2019 3:21 pm

I would love for Scalextric to release a limited edition Bill Elliott Ford Thunderbird but understand it probably won't happen due to licensing logistics. I say at least give it a try.

Either way, hats off to Scalextric for bringing us some really cool American based slot cars!

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