Just lately there has been a renewed interest in 1/43 slotcars, and I have been asked a lot recently, 'where can I buy the parts to build 1/43 cars with?'
So here you go! I will post known suppliers and my list of resin bodyshells, and encourage others to do the same, based on their experience. Hopefully we can all learn of new products and suppliers.
I will be posting this thread on all of the 1//43 forums.
1/43 only please!
Firstly, Carsten Golletz, trading as Cargo Customs, has gone a long way towards filling the void after the loss of our previous running gear supplier, Ranch Design. Based in Germany, but ships worldwide, Carsten replies promptly to emails if you cant find what you are looking for on this German language site:
http://slotcarparts.de/
Both Peter Pfister (pfuetze) and Marc Tyler (Immense Miniatures do excellent 3D printed chassis that can be ordered through their Shapeways shops:
https://www.shapeways.com/shops/pfuetze
https://www.shapeways.com/shops/immense
Some of us find some parts used in static 1/43 resin models useful, especially the turned aluminium wheels. David, of Gemini models in Italy has proved to be very helpful:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/GeminiModelcars
I hope you find this helpful, but please feel free to add any 1/43slot car parts suppliers that you use
Regards, Lloyd.