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  2. Triumph Slot Cars

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    2 hours ago, Chris Longhurst said:

    Thanks Josef - good plan not to further high-jack the Racing Vitesse thread!

    I see a red 13/60 in the bottom picture - is that made from a one-thirtysecond' resin kit

    Chris

    Apologies Josef - you answered the question in the intro. I was engrossed in the pictures!!

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  5. Race Vitesse anyone

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    51 minutes ago, Josef said:

    On the other hand, slot cars are more likely to be a source of wheels that’ll match your real life ones more closely. If you’re bothered about that level of detail!

    Yes - it is likely to end up as a mix of both depending on needs. Attached a coupe of pics. of 1/32nd Herald convertibles - Slot resin bodies on Airfix chassis (which allowed detail of the seats etc. to be seen. But - I did do away with the 'complicated' Airfix suspension and fitted 'narrow slot wheels' in square plastic tube (I could not get round tube to stay attached to the Airfix chassis!). There was a lot of fettling to do - I sometimes think it is easier assembling real cars!

    CV - Prototypes - white showing underside.JPG

    CV Prototypes- ready to assemble 2.JPG

    CV Prototypes - - awating hood well bag.JPG

    CV Prototypes.docx

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  6. Race Vitesse anyone

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    1 hour ago, JohnD said:

    Thank you, Josef - that would be fun come winter!

    It says "will fit a modified Airfix Triumph Herald chassis or can be used in conjunction with a slot car chassis " and the kit includes "4x wheel inserts".   Would the second enable a static model from my shelf, or would the Herald kit be needed?

    John

    I've had a go with this kit - the main problem I had was with very thick resin in the windows, usually it pushes out & a file will tidy up the apertures. I had to drill a number of small holes around the window frame & then file out the resin - & of course I managed to break off a quarter light pillar! Maybe the seller has reduced the amount of resin in later castings to reduce costs!

    Herald Airfix kits are readily available on eBay & this is probably a cheaper option than buying a slot car chassis.

    Chris

  7. Race Vitesse anyone

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    9 hours ago, Josef said:

    @Chris Longhurst this does remind me I should dig out my collection of Triumph slot cars for you. A good number of them still aren’t built up as the full size ones came along! I’ve got a Vitesse shell somewhere. One from the same mould had been made up as the candy box by the guy I got it from..

    Thanks Josef

    Chris

  8. Race Vitesse anyone

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    10 hours ago, JohnD said:

    Chris,

    Yes, I fear the modellers did get the bonnet/roof/boot stripes a bit wrong!   The way that the Candy Box is painted today is the same as it was in the day.    This pic is from the day with Carl Swanson its driver, in monochrome but you can see the  relative colours on the bonnet, and the way they are painted:

    The Candy Box is for sale! - Events and Motorsports - Sideways Technologies

     

    The slats across the rear wind screen are authentic, and were to prevent the window being blown out, at speed!   They lay flat against the glass.    You can see clips for the same purpose on the front wind screen, above.  I installed similar slats on the rear screen of the Silverback, because the rear hatch was a relatively flimsy GRP moulding:

    BothcarsrearSbonly.jpg.81bedb95c730c0eabf9faf71ba4efdad.jpg

    But I haven't on SofS.

     

    And yes, that mesh is to fill in the open window next to the driver, to prevent arms being drawn out and injured in a crash. Sometimes used here, but often in the US, like this:

    Universal Nylon Car Window Net Car Rally Racing Safety Collision Mesh, Size: 60 x 50cm(Red)

    JOhn

     

     

     

    Many thanks for the reply/details John - I'm tempted to remove the stripes & fit new ones; but will resist the temptation as I suspect some of the paint will come off with the old stripes!!

    Chris

  9. Race Vitesse anyone

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    On 12/06/2023 at 17:56, JohnD said:

    Wow!  Or rather, Sacre Bleu!   That makes FIVE racing Vitesses in the world.   There's Kastner's Candy Box in the US, Clifford de Bono's "Beast" on Malta, possibly still one in New Zealand, and mine, SofS.

    thomas2-tr6CBVitesse.jpg.7940de7ea8f47961e6f3a16d3cd5a46f.jpg

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    TriumphVitesseClassicStreetRacingDunedinSouthIslandNewZealandTCar061.jpg.7feb2b102c0fd36d5702d606bc323d86.jpg

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    That the pic of mine is so much larger is just the way it comes.  Thanks to David Stallard for a superb shot!

    JohnD - Your picture of the 'Candy Box' Vitesse reminded me that I have a model of the car purchased from a US seller in 2011 but probably made in the 1980s as it is based on a MikeanSue 1/43rd white metal kit. I noticed that the stripes (especially roof stripes) on my model differ from those in your pic. (Pic. 1 &2)

    1. Were there a number of variations of the Candy Box design or has the original modeller applied the stick on stripes incorrectly?

    2. In the rear view pic. of the model (Pic. 3) there are struts from the roof to rear deck - what is there purpose?

    3. Pic. 4 shows the front view and Pic.5 a piece of mesh that came with the model but was not attached - I think is might have been fitted to the window for ventilation/protection - is that correct?

    Thanks - Chris

    1. Model Candybox Vitesse - top view.JPG

    2. Model Candybox Vitesse -side view.JPG

    3. Model Candybox Vitesse - rear view.JPG

    4. Model Candybox Vitesse - front view.JPG

    5. Model Candybox Vitesse - mesh.JPG

  11. Spotted - But Not Very Recently!

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    "943RTA (My photo title indicates it was an 'S', but it looks to be some type of aftermarket hardtop / Coupe thing so possibly there was some badge swapping / bits-ness going on here),"

    Josef - 943 RTA is possibly an early Coupe (before June 1960) with the smooth rather than ribbed sides to the roof. The glass in the side window with rear curvature  is correct for a coupe (& convertible).

    Chris

  13. Autocult Model Triumph GT6 C-BFMS Landracer GB/USA 1971/2020

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    Posted · Edited by Chris Longhurst
    corrected link

    I don't really follow land speed record attempts but this article on a model of a (highly) modified GT6 interested me!

    Link to article in MARonline (you will need to scroll down to the relevant article):-

    https://www.maronline.org.uk/recent-autocult-and-avenue-43-releases/

    Text:- "07027 Triumph GT6 C-BFMS Landracer GB/USA 1971/2020

    Keith Copeland‘s world record car was based on a 1971 Triumph GT 6 Mark 3. But this was entirely modified to make the speed record attempt in 2012. The roof-line was lowered by 5 inches and an entirely new bonnet was fabricated curving down almost to the ground. The front wheels were enclosed to reduce wind resistance and the wheelbase was extended from 2 meters to over 3 meters.

    To attempt a new speed record Keith Copeland replaced the Triumph 6-cylinder engine with a 5.9-litre engine, a Brodix small-block rebuilt Chevrolet engine. For the engine tuning, he relied on the capabilities of the company Moran-Motorsports. They achieved 2,200 HP by fitting a twin turbocharger, methanol injection, and a cooling system charged with ice water. Unlike the original Triumph the engine drove the front wheels.

    In 2010 and October 2012, Keith Copeland pushed his red-painted world record hunter onto the salt lake in Bonneville. In 2012 he reached 380 mph on his record attempt. The average value for his return run was 364.051 Mph which was enough to give him the new world record."

    Chris (sorry - I could not find a way to delete the failed upload but reloaded it o.k.)

    07027-Triumph-GT6-C-BFMS-Landracer_lh_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg

    07027-Triumph-GT6-C-BFMS-Landracer_rv_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg

    07027-Triumph-GT6-C-BFMS-Landracer_l_1280x853_72dpi_q10.jpg

  21. 3D Printer files for model 948 Herald Coupe

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    As you have probably realised, as well as being interested in real Heralds, I also have an interest in model cars. I was googling plastic Heralds when I came across this link for a 948 model Herald. The car has the wrong front valance for a 948/early 1200 car but otherwise looks accurate.

    I thought at first I had found a source of unpainted coupe models for a project I have in mind to make models of the Works Team coupes from 1960. I soon realised that the $109 was for some files, & as far as I can make out from the specs.' were not 3D printable 'ready'. Luckily I had not pressed the buy button!!

    https://free3d.com/3d-model/triumph-herald-948-coupe-7142.html

    Questions for those who have knowledge of 3D printing (I have no practical experience & only very general knowledge):-

    1. Could these files be used on a 'domestic 3D' printer without major rewrites?

    2. One issue I can see is in painting the printed model if it is one item rather than components like an Airfix kit; could the model be printed in layers & 'glued' together after painting?

    3. How would the 'scans' have been made for the files - from a real car or model or workshop manual measurements?

    Thanks in advance - Chris

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  23. 1965 Herald hatchback on Ebay

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    4 hours ago, mark powell said:

    I saved an old article from a motoring mag some years ago. It included a photo of a (the?) coupe.  However it appears to show both rear windows to be the same shape?   I thought the N/S was different to see which suited the design.

    Ignore the subject of the article.

    customstreet.jpg

    Hello Mark - do you recall if there was any text (previous/next Page) to go with the picture & if so do you have a scan?

    What magazine was it in - the file title of your pic. suggest 'cutomstreet' or similar from July 84.

    Many thanks - Chris

  25. Period Photos of Triumphs

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    1 hour ago, Chris A said:

    The top on the Triumph could have been a styling exercise to test reaction I suppose.

     

    Agreed - I could see the Herald version being designed around the 'existing' rear glass from the TR4 Surrey Top as a 'styling exercise'. Maybe the Herald was parked next to the TR4 to show the design cues.

    What we need is someone with a both a TR4 & a Herald CV to measure up to check feasibility!!

     

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