HRW 2016 Can Am build
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2015 3:00 pmHello folks, I know it is a way off, but having decided on a body for the 2016 Can Am proxy, I couldn't wait to start playing with chassis designs/builds. I will be using a vintage Aurora 1/32 McLaren M12 ( known for some reason by Aurora as the "XLR".......likely a licensing issue).
As this was designed/built in 1968 (for the 1969 season), I have decided to build an inline chassis, as at this time (1968), the inline cars still pretty much ruled the roost (except for Roy Moody/Gene Husting.....but this is for another post). Anyway, I think that an inline will be a nice "period correct" piece, although it likely won't have the ultimate performance of a sidewinder.......but then, the honking great Can Am cars were not really about "refined" performance.
To fit the period, the chassis has also been designed to fit a Flat 6, as cubic inches ruled the day
It is a really straightforward design, and, like the early Can Am cars will rely on big rubber/big motor :dance:
Cheers
Chris Walker
As this was designed/built in 1968 (for the 1969 season), I have decided to build an inline chassis, as at this time (1968), the inline cars still pretty much ruled the roost (except for Roy Moody/Gene Husting.....but this is for another post). Anyway, I think that an inline will be a nice "period correct" piece, although it likely won't have the ultimate performance of a sidewinder.......but then, the honking great Can Am cars were not really about "refined" performance.
To fit the period, the chassis has also been designed to fit a Flat 6, as cubic inches ruled the day
It is a really straightforward design, and, like the early Can Am cars will rely on big rubber/big motor :dance:
Cheers
Chris Walker