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1/43 Slot car builder's resource thread

Postby LloydL » Fri Feb 23, 2018 2:37 pm

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.
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Re: 1/43 Slot car builder's resource thread

Postby LloydL » Fri Feb 23, 2018 2:39 pm

I will soon be casting another run of my resin bodyshells as in the list below. If you make 1/43 shells, or know somebody who does, please add them to this thread, in that way we will all know what is available.





Lloyd's 1/43 resin bodyshells



1929.

Alfa Romeo 6C1750.



1951

Alfa Romeo tipo 159.



1954

Jaguar D type.



1955

Ford Popular 103E

Maserati 250F



1958

AC Aceca

Austin Healey Sprite Mk1.

Morgan+4

Renault Dauphine

Triumph TR3 US racing spec.

Triumph TR3 with Hardtop.



1960

Morris Minor.



1962

Austin Heley 3000.

Citroen 2CV van.

Ford Anglia 105E.

Jaguar E type coupe.

Volvo PV544.



1963

Citroen DS19.

Morris Mini Cooper.

SAAB 96.



1964

FIAT 500.

Ford Mustang notchback.

Ford Cortina Mk1.

Hillman Imp.

Rover 2000.

Triumph Spitfire Mk2 with hardtop.







1965

Porsche 904.

Porsche 911.



1966

Renault R8.



1967

Lola T70 Mk111.

Brabham BT24.



1968

Ford Escort Mk1 group 2.

Volvo 122 4 door.



1970

BMW2002

Lancia Fulvia HF.



1972

Alpine Renault A110.



1973

Renault R12.



1974

Datsun 240Z.

Lancia Stratos.

Toyota Celica GT1600.



1976

Mazda RX3 coupe group2.



1977

Alfa Romeo tipo 33 SC12.



1978

VW Golf Mk1.



1980

Toyota Starlet



1985 Citroen Visa B.



1998

Vauxhall/Opel Corsa.







2005

Peugeot 206CC.

Vauxhall/Opel Tigra 2.





*Please note, these are all bare slush cast resin shells and do not, at this stage, come with windows or wheel inserts. I often use the windows and fittings from a donor diecast, or make them with clear plastic packaging or bottles.



Regards, Lloyd.
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Re: 1/43 Slot car builder's resource thread

Postby walker » Mon Feb 26, 2018 3:02 am

An excellent and very useful idea.
If you can put it into practice...

I had tried it two years ago in the German GO! - forum. Not even a reply that stated an opinion, even less at least one bodyshell...

I wish you good luck with it.

Here my actual available shells :

My shells are cast in two - part - moulds and have either clear cast glass parts (i.e. windows ) or none.

-´79 Firebird T/A glass
-´69 Firebird glass
-´72 Plymouth GTX glass
-´59 El Camino glass
-´59 Eldorado Biarritz glass
-´64 Mercury Marauder glass
-´64 Impala glass
-´69 Camaro glass
- Lancia Strato glass
- Opel Calibra DTM glass
- Renailt Dauphine glass (?)
- Seat 1978 (?) glass
- 1978 Mazda RX-3 glass (?)
- BMW 2002 glass
- Ford F 150 Nastruck glass
-´48 mercury custom no
- Opel Omega DTM no
- Opel Astra DTM no
-´32 Ford no
- freelance hot rod no
- Fiat 500 no



Figures

- a set of track marshals in different poses swaying the flag ( not included ) and a race marshal for the checkered flag
- four grid girls in different sign holding poses
- a driver sitting on a wheelarch, discussing, relaxing
- a female biker sitting on the bike, one leg on the floor, helmet separate
- a set of "vintage" mechanics, arms separate to adapt poses
- a set of "modern" mechanics
- a few different V8 engines for hot rods etc.
- four trucks : Kenworth cabin only, three different post - war - trucks cabin and chassis and glass

Regards,

Roland
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Re: 1/43 Slot car builder's resource thread

Postby Cjent » Mon Feb 26, 2018 1:31 pm

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Re: 1/43 Slot car builder's resource thread

Postby WB2 » Mon Feb 26, 2018 1:49 pm

The only link in the OP that works for me is the first one. The others result in “server not found”.
I was able to open the Sheapeways sites by pulling up www.shapeways.com and searching for the shop.
Please check the links.
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Re: 1/43 Slot car builder's resource thread

Postby LloydL » Mon Feb 26, 2018 2:12 pm

Thanks WB2, the links are working on the other forums that I posted them on, I will contact the admin to try to sort it out.

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Re: 1/43 Slot car builder's resource thread

Postby WB2 » Mon Feb 26, 2018 2:18 pm

I might add I’m using an iPad.
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Re: 1/43 Slot car builder's resource thread

Postby LloydL » Mon Feb 26, 2018 2:45 pm

No problem WB2, I think I have sorted it now.

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Re: 1/43 Slot car builder's resource thread

Postby ourwayband » Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:39 pm

Thanks for the info.Just what our part of the hobby needs..
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Re: 1/43 Slot car builder's resource thread

Postby LloydL » Thu Mar 01, 2018 9:15 am

Bruno at Retro64 in France make grippy urethane tyres for all scales including 1/43. Helpful and prompt service.

http://translate.google.com/translate?a ... eshop.com/

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Re: 1/43 Slot car builder's resource thread

Postby LloydL » Sun Nov 04, 2018 3:10 pm

I have added to my range of resin bodyshells, here is the updated list:


Lloyd's 1/43 resin bodyshells

1929.
Alfa Romeo 6C1750.

1934 Ford Model Y 2 door.

1951
Alfa Romeo tipo 159.

1954
Jaguar D type.
MG ZA.

1955
Ford Popular 103E
Maserati 250F

1958
AC Aceca
Austin A35.
Austin Healey Sprite Mk1.
Morgan+4
Renault Dauphine
Triumph TR3 US racing spec.
Triumph TR3 with Hardtop.

1960
Morris Minor.

1962
Austin Healey 3000.
Citroen 2CV van.
Ford Anglia 105E.
Jaguar E type coupe.
Mercedes Benz 220SE.
Volvo PV544.

1963
Citroen DS19.
Morris Mini Cooper.
SAAB 96.

1964
FIAT 500.
Ford Mustang notchback.
Ford Cortina Mk1.
Hillman Imp.
Rover 2000.
Lotus 7.
Triumph Spitfire Mk2 with hardtop.



1965
Morris Mini Cooper S with wheel arch extensions.
Porsche 904.
Porsche 911.

1966
Renault R8.

1967
Lola T70 Mk111.
Brabham BT24.

1968
Ford Escort Mk1 group 2.
Volvo 122 4 door.

1970
BMW2002
Lancia Fulvia HF.

1972
Alpine Renault A110.

1973
Renault R12.

1974
Datsun 240Z.
Lancia Stratos.
Toyota Celica GT1600.

1976
Mazda RX3 coupe group2.

1977
Alfa Romeo tipo 33 SC12.

1978
Triumph TR7 V8.
VW Golf Mk1.


1980
Toyota Starlet

1985 Citroen Visa B.

1998
Vauxhall/Opel Corsa.



2005
Peugeot 206CC.
Vauxhall/Opel Tigra 2.


*Please note, these are all bare resin shells and do not, at this stage, come with windows. I often use the windows and fittings from a donor diecast, or make them with clear plastic packaging or bottles.
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