Volvo 544 Rally Entry

[BARC 1]

After reading the rules and finding out my other entry did not fit, I set out to build an entry from a Volvo 544 resin shell Lloyd had traded with me some time ago.

The chassis is a Brass with Lego Axle Blocks. Bearings are mounted for the 2mm rear axle and the front 2mm axle runs through a brass sleeve. A Mineabea S can is arranged in an Anglewinder configuration. I am using one of Peters Slide Guides to allow the navigation of tight corners and am using BARC urethane rear tires

Car was painted to represent a 1960s entry into the Monte Carlo Rally.







A lot of weight has been added to keep the COG on this tall car as low as possible. The result is a car that is hard to deslot with a very predictable slide. I hope it is up for the Rally Challenge.

[alexis in greece]

Lovely work Dan ,where did you find the body?

[BARC 1]

Lloyd and I made a trade for some 1/43 scale stuff. He might have more or know where this came from

[LloydL]

Nice job Dan, will be interesting to see how it goes on the mountain!

I think I still have a bodyshell and will be casting some more soon.

Regards, Lloyd.

[pfuetze]

very nice work on the Volvo, Dan!
lights and details look great, an awesome car!

[taskak]

Very nice car Dan!

[masmojo]

Sweet! :o