La Carrera Panamericana-2 - The Builds

[Retro Racer 44]

Some good new at least. Ron, my 3D guy, has made me two more Studebaker bodies out of what is called Tough resin. As soon as the box with the damaged cars arrives, these will go on the chassis and get a thorough testing on the track. We won't be trading paint as they will be unfinished, but we will be testing them for durability. We will line up the two cars and try to nerf them off the track. If they go over the wall to the floor, all the better. If not we will drop them a time or two to test their strength. If they pass, at least one will be off to the paint shop, and maybe will be able to catch up to the other cars somewhere along their round the world Carrera.

Meanwhile back on my workbench, "Retro's Red Roadsters" are in final stages of construction and should be there for the first race. Only decals and clear left to do, and I will be doing that shortly.

I will post a pic before I send them away.

Keith

[Retro Racer 44]

[Audi1]

Keith, you at building some seriously good looking racers! :text-bravo:

You're right - it wouldn't be a La Carrera Panameriana race without at least one Stude; glad that you'll be able to get one out for this one!

PS - the decals look great!

Allan

[chappy]

So i need to clear coat and install the vacformed windows i made. The chassis is made and just needs drive train installing. Then it will leave Home for the Journey to Allan's.
It will be there by the 25th for sure. In fact i am in Pennsylvania on the 18th and could mail it from there.
Bob

[DRW21]

[DRW21]

[Audi1]

Boy, there are some great looking cars coming into this La Carrera Panameriana-2 fun run! Dave and Paul, that MB-300 SL and the Jag look pristine. Too nice to race - really......... But, we'll race them - happily. Great work!

Chappy, that's one nice looking body right there! Can't wait to see it one the chassis and on the track. Thanks also for the reflected pic of Chappy taking a picture of his car with his iPad.................. ;)

Allan

[chappy]

Lol, i hadnt noticed that reflection . Who is that mysterious stranger haha.
Looks like the bar has been raised this year with some seriously great builds.
Well done to all.
Bob

[studioRS]

All the building talent — wow every single car looks fantastic! Glad to be part of helping out here with the decals, and thank you all for the kudos. I've got to get my little Stuttgart elves fired up to start and finish my speedster this weekend!

Cheers, Thompson

[chappy]

Ok so its sitting on the chassis, with spacers over the wheels.
Slowly getting there.
Bob

[Audi1]

Looking very fast, there...........!

Allan

[chappy]

Ahhhh not so sure about that Allan although it will be faster than the build lol
And of course you can see the big blower on the hood lol. I am definitely not a scene setter for pics lol
Bob

[dge467]

That looks great Bob!

[dge467]

[Retro Racer 44]

Quick Slick tires are silicones. Was this proxy not listed as a rubber/urethane only proxy? You might want to check before you send it in.