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Short Track Forums => Open Wheel cars-modifieds/sprints => Topic started by: Bob P. on January 10, 2019, 10:47:34 AM

Title: (FINISHED) Jim Shampine sprint car
Post by: Bob P. on January 10, 2019, 10:47:34 AM

Sprint car replica of the 8 Ball sprint car driven by the late Jim Shampine.

Decals by Greg Holland

(https://images53.fotki.com/v1457/photos/4/3814514/16019154/jimsprint1-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/jim-shampine-sprint/jimsprint-1.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

The green is darker like the picture of the original car, just light on the pictures.

(https://images42.fotki.com/v1423/photos/4/3814514/16019154/20190110_105518_resized-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/jim-shampine-sprint/20190110-105518-resized.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

(https://images40.fotki.com/v1668/photos/4/3814514/16019154/20190110_105151_resized-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/jim-shampine-sprint/20190110-105151-resized.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

(https://images49.fotki.com/v109/photos/4/3814514/16019154/20190110_105239_resized-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/jim-shampine-sprint/20190110-105239-resized.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

Photo from Williams Grove speedway in Pa.

(https://images42.fotki.com/v1257/photos/4/3814514/16019154/FB_IMG_1547161824482_resized-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/jim-shampine-sprint/fb-img-154716182448.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

(https://images47.fotki.com/v1399/photos/4/3814514/16019154/20190110_105258_resized-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/jim-shampine-sprint/20190110-105258-resized.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

Bob

Title: Re: (FINISHED) Jim Shampine sprint car
Post by: BobD on January 10, 2019, 12:49:03 PM

That is an immaculate looking racer Bob!  I've never built a sprint car/supermodified....always wanted to.  If I do, I'll definitely look at yours as a pattern - great job!

Title: Re: (FINISHED) Jim Shampine sprint car
Post by: Dirtman on January 10, 2019, 04:54:03 PM

You did this one so well, there is something that makes it look more real than it really is. (if you can understand that). I guess its just got "that look". Well done Bob!!!

Rett

Title: Re: (FINISHED) Jim Shampine sprint car
Post by: Bob P. on January 10, 2019, 05:25:49 PM

Thanks for the comments guys.

David,

I remember well when Jim Shampine got killed at Oswego. I did not know him and Dave were killed on the same day.
It's also interesting how Shampine came up with his number. I have the book written on Jim Shampine titled "The Pine" I probably read this in there and didn't remember. I have the decals now for the 10 Pins so it should be finished soon.

Bob

Title: Re: (FINISHED) Jim Shampine sprint car
Post by: sentsat71 on January 12, 2019, 06:04:26 AM

WOW!!

GREAT looking build!!

Title: Re: (FINISHED) Jim Shampine sprint car
Post by: ModelCarMan AKA Ricky on January 12, 2019, 08:54:18 AM

Great job Bob!  :) Did the hood come with the kit, or did you make it?

Title: Re: (FINISHED) Jim Shampine sprint car
Post by: TonyK on January 12, 2019, 09:38:38 AM

You did a great job on this. Those wings are sure different; especially the front one.

Title: Re: (FINISHED) Jim Shampine sprint car
Post by: Bob P. on January 13, 2019, 02:35:00 PM

Ricky,

The hood came with the kit and I had to widen it, from about the center to the front. Then I added the front extensions to the side panels down over the frame. I first used thin plastic to extend the side panels, after a few days they started to warp. I removed them and made the extensions out of thin aluminum.

Bob

Title: Re: (FINISHED) Jim Shampine sprint car
Post by: ARCA Guy on January 18, 2019, 09:09:59 AM

Nice one Bob!