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Chaparral 2D build
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Sat Dec 21, 2013 3:44 pmby VTECFOUR
Jumped on this Top Slot Chaparral 2D kit that was sitting in my closet for years.
Nice body kit with nary a pinhole and just a bit of flash to trim. Gave it a shot of Tamiya fine white primer and then finished it off with Tamiya Racing White.
The chassis is the neat BWA adjustable wheelbase that unfortunately is no longer available. Fitted Slot It 15 x 8 rims and Chaparral inserts and it's powered by a Patto's Little Ripper with a 9/28 gear ratio.
Runs and looks just fine.
Just need to put in the interior tray/driver and I'm finished.
Dan
Re: Chaparral 2D build
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Sat Dec 21, 2013 6:51 pmby HRWJim
Dan That looks great. I love that car. I have two older bodies I picked up from who knows were? I have one mounted and just haven't finished it. I think now it's time. Jim
Re: Chaparral 2D build
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Sun Dec 22, 2013 3:49 amby munter
Love that car, great build.
The chassis looks top class.
Re: Chaparral 2D build
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Sun Dec 22, 2013 4:57 amby Florida_Slotter
Awesome!
Ya' just gotta love the 2D.
Re: Chaparral 2D build
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Sun Dec 22, 2013 6:06 amby SRQSloter
Nice looking Chappy. :handgestures-thumbup:
:text-merryxmas:
Re: Chaparral 2D build
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Sun Dec 22, 2013 7:05 amby goosenapper
That's a great looking build! :clap:
I wish one of the main manufacturers would put out this car. It's a looker and ran in at least three different configurations, so there's room for multiple versions off of one mold. Racer was supposed to put it out in Silverline. Hopefully it will see the light of day.
Re: Chaparral 2D build
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Sun Dec 22, 2013 8:12 amby Florida_Slotter
Goosenapper,
I have been hearing some strong rumors that we will have a Chaparrl 2D from Slot.It in 2014.
Hopefully that will suffice to make your day! :happy-wavemulticolor:
Re: Chaparral 2D build
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Sun Dec 22, 2013 8:16 amby goosenapper
Consider my day as made! :happy-partydance:
Slot.it is certainly more affordable than Racer. That's great news!
Re: Chaparral 2D build
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Sun Dec 22, 2013 9:45 amby dge467
That is a beauty! Nice work!
Re: Chaparral 2D build
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Sun Dec 22, 2013 11:59 amby SuperSlab
Nicely done Dan. I have always considered the 2D probably the best looking of all the Chaparrals.
Would love to see it in the flesh: when are you out here again?
Re: Chaparral 2D build
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Sun Dec 22, 2013 2:58 pmby VTECFOUR
A Slot It release would be great!
On mine, the front tires are a bit square looking, so I'll try to find some rounder sidewall ones.
Super Slab: You can have a look and give it a run after my arrival on January 11.
Dan