Page 2 of 2

Re: 1/8 aluminun midget racer

Posted: May 15th, 2014, 8:10 pm
by Al Gibson (QSL)
Nice

Re: 1/8 aluminun midget racer

Posted: May 16th, 2014, 3:47 pm
by Emilio
Thank you Al. I made the header today which was pretty simple, I made a flange and inserted the pipe flush then welded and filed from the inside, looks nice and clean this way. Going to leave it short and stubby like it is, don't want the long pipe to the rear tire. Also thinking of making a rounded belly pan to give the car a nice aerodynamic look, the profile of a jelly bean, lack of better words. Hope you enjoy this project!

Re: 1/8 aluminun midget racer

Posted: May 17th, 2014, 6:17 am
by Al Gibson (QSL)
Emilio

I have always loved tether cars and their history. Once i get my 1/4 scale cars under control my dream is to have a tether car to display on my desk.

Re: 1/8 aluminun midget racer

Posted: May 17th, 2014, 10:49 am
by Emilio
Looking forward to it Al!

Re: 1/8 aluminun midget racer

Posted: May 18th, 2014, 2:46 am
by Emilio
I have to correct myself on the title of this racer, looking at photos from the net became obvious that this racer fits more the vintage sprint cars and not midgets.

Re: 1/8 aluminun midget racer

Posted: May 23rd, 2014, 2:19 pm
by Emilio
Made a simple windshield with trim and a belly-pan/trans tube, Still looking for era correct fonts for the door and hood decals. Thanks for looking everyone!

Re: 1/8 aluminun midget racer

Posted: June 14th, 2014, 5:27 am
by Emilio
Hey everyone, after 6 months on and off pretty much finished with this project, this car can actually run just needs a fuel tank and idle screw. In the interim I acquired a BB Korn Indianapolis tether car aluminum castings from over 40 years ago and will post this project when I receive it. I will start some 1/4 scale projects soon, also have some large scale projects in mind possibly larger then 1/2 scale or go kart size 40s style Indy car, who knows? Hope you are enjoying the projects. 8)

Emilio

Re: 1/8 aluminun midget racer

Posted: June 14th, 2014, 7:30 am
by Al Gibson (QSL)
Wow very nice

Re: 1/8 aluminun midget racer

Posted: June 16th, 2014, 3:39 am
by Emilio
Thank you Al :)