Notifications
Clear all
1:64 Scale & Smaller
5
Posts
3
Users
8
Reactions
978
Views
Topic starter
12/01/2024 8:32 pm
My 1/64 La Carrera Panamerican 1954 Mexican Road Race display/cars/diorama continues.
To replicate the somewhat famous Von Esser's Speed Equipment '53 Vette, I started with a Hot Wheels Elite '53, then drilled out the chassis, added screws (for easy access later ), changed the wheels to "Dayton wires," then added period correct Road Race graphics.
Next comes two driver figures & a bit of weathering.
12/01/2024 11:24 pm
This is a really well done conversion Chris. I would be proud to have one like this in my collection.
Christopher Moroni and Jack Dodds reacted
13/01/2024 3:29 am
Really nice looking model, keep up the good work. Looking forward to seeing the drivers.
JD
Christopher Moroni reacted
Topic starter
13/01/2024 3:18 pm
@david-green Thanks David, truth be told... initially, I thought these red wire wheels made the car look rather silly; I considered replicating red steelie rims instead, but now I really kind of like it.
David Green reacted
Topic starter
13/01/2024 3:22 pm
Looking forward to seeing the drivers.
Thanks Jack, me too. It sems I may have a bit of a problem finding 1/64 "vintage," seated race car figures. I just need drivers, in T-shirts, with helmets, no goggles, full face shields or asbestos body suits. I'll come up with something.
David Green reacted