1935 Anderson special

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1935 Anderson special

Postby btaylor » Sat Feb 10, 2018 6:13 am

Well, I got out of order yesterday. I had ordered an Alpha Romeo lemans kit, but it came in with the right instructions, but in the wrong bag! It is an old Pyro bag kit, so the seller is fixing that problem. So, instead, I moved on to the special I was planning on building. This one is as scratchbuilt/ kitbashed as you can get!
I started with a chopped down frame and cowl from a Mercedes SSK, then added a modified tail section from a Strombecker Maserati 250. Hood is from an old pyro Packard kit. the tonneau cover is hand bent styrene, and all this is going on a brass frame with an 18k motor. again 1/8" axles and Strombecker wire wheels. these are the pre 1963 wheels with double flanges. I have a ton of old wheels from Eldon and Strombecker cars that are in great shape, some are new old stock, so I use them whenever I can.
I call this car an Anderson special in Honor of my Great Grandfather. He was a Fighter pilot in the RAF during world war 1, and flew a Sopwith Camel. He was also a big racing fan, especially anything English!
So anyway, enough of my dribble. Here is what I have so far.
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Re: 1935 Anderson special

Postby TuscoTodd » Sat Feb 10, 2018 6:58 am

Oh man Bob! You are killing me! Another VERY cool looking build that will most likely be a hoot to race!
Bravo sir!
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Re: 1935 Anderson special

Postby Vintage 1/24 » Sat Feb 10, 2018 9:13 am

That is cool. At some point someone will pick up that slot car and try to figure out just what kind of car that is - a 1935 Anderson of course...

I think these pre-war racers make for great classic toys.

Keep building these up (and posting!)

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Re: 1935 Anderson special

Postby btaylor » Sat Feb 10, 2018 10:56 am

Just about done with the special. need some numbers yet. but its test and tune time now!
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Re: 1935 Anderson special

Postby dw5555 » Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:00 am

That sits pretty low to the ground. Should hug the track pretty good. Nice job.

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Re: 1935 Anderson special

Postby 32lbking » Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:52 am

My thoughts exactly, Dave. For 1935 standards, that one is as they say in modern speak "in the weeds".
Bob, I love your attitude of looking at an unusual car that could be a difficult build and just taking it and making it.
Another group of really cool cars :clap:
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Re: 1935 Anderson special

Postby RazorJon » Sat Feb 10, 2018 12:05 pm

Bob do you know what numbers was on your grandfathers plane? or squadron insignia? might be cool to add that to the car, great job on the kitbash
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Re: 1935 Anderson special

Postby HomeRacingWorld » Sat Feb 10, 2018 1:22 pm

Just a great car and inspiration.
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Re: 1935 Anderson special

Postby munter » Sat Feb 10, 2018 1:41 pm

sweet and swoopy, I like it.
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Re: 1935 Anderson special

Postby Z-carfan » Sat Feb 10, 2018 2:40 pm

Bob, that car is a Beauty! Bravo!
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Re: 1935 Anderson special

Postby dge467 » Sun Feb 11, 2018 8:57 pm

Great looking car Bob!
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Re: 1935 Anderson special

Postby Dangermouse » Mon Feb 12, 2018 2:11 am

Great looking car
I like your tonneau cover - bit of work there
I have used a balloon cut to shape and painted as a tonneau cover - glue it around the frame and it looks like stretched canvas....

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Re: 1935 Anderson special

Postby BARC 1 » Mon Feb 12, 2018 8:32 am

Those old Eldon wheels really look the part. Great job
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Re: 1935 Anderson special

Postby btaylor » Mon Feb 12, 2018 8:56 am

Thanks Guy's. The car turned out pretty good to me. and it runs as good as the other 30's cars I have been building. I guess it should, as I have used pretty much the same recipe to build them all so far.
The Eldon wheels are somewhat of a strange choice, but I have several sets ( probably 10) and so far, they have trued up with little to no trouble. the center rib can be narrowed to fit style Carrera or ninco style tires, or I use the custom urethanes made for Eldon wheels. The Strombecker two piece wheels with double flanges are really nice also. I know aluminum wheels and inserts would perform better, but round is round, and at the speeds these run at, I see no need in the added expense per car. To date, each of my 30's lemans style cars have cost me less than $20 each to build including the base model kits. Not bad for custom cars. A trip through the parts bin, and an old model kit from many of the manufacturers is all you need for some great building fun. I urge you guy's to give one a try, you might find a new series to add to your collections!

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