{"id":1527,"date":"2017-03-05T22:05:19","date_gmt":"2017-03-06T03:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/?p=1527"},"modified":"2017-03-06T00:31:15","modified_gmt":"2017-03-06T05:31:15","slug":"ford-daytona-prototype-scalextric-132","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/ford-daytona-prototype-scalextric-132\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford Daytona Prototype – Scalextric 1\/32"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Daytona Prototype series seemed like an odd choice for Scalextric to choose. This series is not the most popular, but there are those that follow it with a passion and having a new player in scale is a welcome sight.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

One reason for the lack of a large fan club is most people\u00a0simply do not like the look of the cars.\u00a0And I cannot argue\u00a0that because they certainly have a very unique shape. Just one of those types of cars that either you like or you don’t with no middle ground.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are not up to speed (ahem) on this series, here is an interesting overview.<\/a>\u00a0With the series going through a dramatic change for 2017, this mold by Scalextric\u00a0will have limited liveries to produce, but with some creativity I can see it lasting for quite awhile.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This car represents the “Gen3” series of DP cars and the last of the series as we know it. As it is Scalextric did a fair job in 1\/32nd scale. Nothing is ever perfect of course, but a clean and acceptable job all around for my eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Quick Data<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span>
\nHeight – 34 MM (36 MM @ Rear Wing)<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span>
\nLength – 145.5 MM<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span>
\nWidth – 61.75\u00a0MM<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span>
\nWheel Base – 87 MM<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span>
\nWeight – 74.8 Grams<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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The cockpit or greenhouse of the car seems a little low to my eye. It appears to be that the front windscreen area is just angled too much and causes it to look slightly short in the center. I am not an expert on this series by a long shot, but comparing prototype photos seems to reflect that to me. The\u00a0air ducts for the brakes are also missing. These were added after the original design of the car, so I can see how they were passed on. It takes quite awhile to tool up a new mold and impossible to keep up with body changes as they happen.<\/span><\/p>\n

The decals\/markings are again very crisp and clean. I noticed a little orange peel effect in a few small areas, but nothing to spoil the fun factor.<\/span><\/p>\n

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On the outside things are fine by me. Let’s look closer.<\/span><\/p>\n

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We see the now standard inline chassis with 3 mounting points. This chassis is easy to attain float by loosening these screws.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This car is lighted front and rear and I like these smaller light boards.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Simple and efficient in my view. 9\/27 gearing with standard motor.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tires will be easy to get with the new wheel sizes. It matches a Slot.it 17×10 for those looking for other brands.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is our video that includes the test run.
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