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Short Track Forums => Open Wheel cars-modifieds/sprints => Topic started by: Bob P. on April 21, 2020, 02:10:20 PM

Title: FINISHED 1/18th scale sprint car
Post by: Bob P. on April 21, 2020, 02:10:20 PM

This is a 1/18th scale replica of the Camel Express number 26, driven by Jim Nace and wrenched by Jim Russell.

Almost box stock build.
I added the wing braces, front torsion tubes and torsion arms.

Another fantastic set of]DECALS by Greg Holland.
Front torsion arms and right rear wheel cover 3-D printed by Greg Holland.

(https://images40.fotki.com/v381/photos/4/3814514/14523855/thumbnail_20200421_144345-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/jim-nace-6-model/thumbnail-20200421.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

(https://images54.fotki.com/v101/photos/4/3814514/14523855/20200414_095832-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/jim-nace-6-model/20200414-095832.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

(https://images15.fotki.com/v1669/photos/4/3814514/14523855/20200414_095855-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/jim-nace-6-model/20200414-095855.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

(https://images46.fotki.com/v678/photos/4/3814514/14523855/20200414_100333-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/jim-nace-6-model/20200414-100333.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

(https://images44.fotki.com/v1644/photos/4/3814514/14523855/20200414_092738-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/jim-nace-6-model/20200414-092738.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

I bought five of these kits years ago. They are nice kits and are no longer available. I still have one left.

(https://images44.fotki.com/v1405/photos/4/3814514/14523855/thumbnail_20200409_113651-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/jim-nace-6-model/thumbnail-20200409.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

Thanks for looking.

Bob

Title: Re: FINISHED 1/18th scale sprint car
Post by: sentsat71 on April 22, 2020, 08:23:19 AM

GREAT looking build!!!!



Had a couple of GMP 1/18 metal sprint car kits back in the '90's......one was a modern type with 2 side frames. wing or non wing piarts.
The other was a late '60's (?) style that IIRC had an Offy or Chevy engine options, as well as a spring front or torsion bar.....
Never built them....sold them somewhere around 2006/2007.....either thru Fred's site or Randy's site.....

Title: Re: FINISHED 1/18th scale sprint car
Post by: ModelCarMan AKA Ricky on April 22, 2020, 09:32:29 AM

Sweet build!!

Title: Re: FINISHED 1/18th scale sprint car
Post by: Bob P. on April 22, 2020, 10:16:52 AM

Ed,

The one I built was the newer kit containing two frames and five different hoods.

The old one you were talking about was a replica of a Floyd Trevis sprint car. I wish I had some of those kits.

Bob

Title: Re: FINISHED 1/18th scale sprint car
Post by: Hondo on April 22, 2020, 04:24:19 PM

"Humpin' to Please.......

Great build, Bob.
Never saw this race car before.

You're gonna need a bigger shelf !

Title: Re: FINISHED 1/18th scale sprint car
Post by: Dirtman on April 22, 2020, 04:35:18 PM

That is super cool. 1/18 really gets ya some super detail and this one looks like it's got it all. Very nice job!

Rett

Title: Re: FINISHED 1/18th scale sprint car
Post by: Bob P. on April 22, 2020, 07:43:04 PM

Thanks for the comments guys.

I built this one for my Son in law, He worked for Camel express for many years and was a big Jim Nace fan.

Bob

Title: Re: FINISHED 1/18th scale sprint car
Post by: Fordguy01 on April 22, 2020, 11:21:46 PM

Absolutely gorgeous build, neat and clean.

Al

Title: Re: FINISHED 1/18th scale sprint car
Post by: Gary Davis on June 06, 2020, 12:57:30 PM

Man Bob...that looks GREAT! What a cool paint scheme. Does the R&R kit go together as good as the GMP kits?

Title: Re: FINISHED 1/18th scale sprint car
Post by: Bob P. on June 06, 2020, 02:21:28 PM

Gary,

these kits go together very well. They are a very nice kit.
I bought four of these years ago. They were a blank kit. The kits been out of stock for quite a while. Maybe you could find them on ebay.
I paid $55 each for them.

Bob

Title: Re: FINISHED 1/18th scale sprint car
Post by: Gary Davis on June 06, 2020, 04:18:40 PM

Thanks for the reply and info Bob. I have a few of the GMP kits. The older cars plus a few of the 2nd Gen cars( like the one you built here). I'll keep my good eye open for one of the R&R kits..

Title: Re: FINISHED 1/18th scale sprint car
Post by: pdaly28 on July 19, 2020, 05:04:16 PM

amazing build,super nice work

Title: Re: FINISHED 1/18th scale sprint car
Post by: Dirtman on July 19, 2020, 09:07:43 PM

Pretty awesome stuff!
Rett

Title: Re: FINISHED 1/18th scale sprint car
Post by: ARCA Guy on July 20, 2020, 02:11:36 PM

Nice one Bob. I love the paint scheme and colors! Greg does great decal work for sure!