Author Topic: Racing GB - Inspiration/General Discussion (Read 26454 times)

An old crappy photo of and old one, now long gone, it fell to a hard floor and I couldn't be arsed to repair,
Tamiya Do 335, turned into a raceplane, a flying Silberpfeil.

As some no doubt know the nickname for the German Auto Union and Mercedes-Benz racing cars
in the 1930 was Silver Arrows, Silberpfeil in German. So this a flying version.

jcf · « **Reply #34 on:** July 01, 2017, 01:40:11 AM »

Another oldie, EE Lightning based LSR profile, a Bluebird scheme:

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #35 on:** July 03, 2017, 07:51:11 AM »

Folks:

Does anyone know where I can get 1/72 decals with the various oil companies, Texaco, Esso, Shell, Gulf etc and any other related air racing sponsor markings? I can get a few here and there off many generic sheets but I am looking for something more focused.

Thanks

kitnut617 · « **Reply #36 on:** July 03, 2017, 09:26:44 AM »

I put this one together for my tandem seat Spitfire (see bottom pic). It will be called the 'Shell' Spitfire on the show circuit

perttime · « **Reply #37 on:** July 06, 2017, 01:37:35 AM »

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #38 on:** July 07, 2017, 02:39:46 AM »

Oh how I wish there was a 1/48 kit of the Pond Racer...

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #39 on:** July 13, 2017, 08:29:51 AM »

Do aircraft in the Reno unlimited category require a supercharger?

jcf · « **Reply #40 on:** July 13, 2017, 02:00:27 PM »

Quote from: The Big Gimper on July 13, 2017, 08:29:51 AM

Do aircraft in the Reno unlimited category require a supercharger?

No.

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #41 on:** July 14, 2017, 07:52:28 AM »

Quote from: jcf on July 13, 2017, 02:00:27 PM

Quote from: The Big Gimper on July 13, 2017, 08:29:51 AM
Do aircraft in the Reno unlimited category require a supercharger?

No.

Thanks Jon.

jcf · « **Reply #42 on:** July 14, 2017, 01:35:03 PM »

One of the mods made to the P-38s to convert them to racers was the removal of the turbo-superchargers to
save weight, the aircraft weren't operating at high altitude in a pylon race so the Allison's standard centrifugal
mechanical supercharger was sufficient.

Frank3k · « **Reply #43 on:** July 15, 2017, 02:52:36 AM »

Hard to believe this is a Bugatti - the Type 32 Tank:

Google image search for Bugatti Type 32 tank

This is the Type 57G Tank:

Google image search for Bugatti Type 57G tank

jcf · « **Reply #44 on:** July 16, 2017, 07:06:41 AM »

Voisin Laboratoire

http://www.velocetoday.com/re-creating-the-voisin-lab/

Free paper model:
http://pierreg.free.fr/carton/projet/voisin/voisin.htm

jcf · « **Reply #45 on:** July 24, 2017, 01:22:39 AM »

Andy Welker's stunning XF/GL at Wilmington September, 2015. ECTA record holder at 154.004. Amazing craftsmanship on this car.....such a joy to look at!

Gregg Adams's photos, posted in the Bonneville Land Speed Racer group on Facebook.

CiTrus90 · « **Reply #46 on:** July 24, 2017, 08:44:12 PM »

Wind propulsion: Ecotricity Greenbird

Buzzbomb · « **Reply #47 on:** July 28, 2017, 06:52:10 PM »

Bell Lap and still lagging in the pits.
Any chance of pleading with the stewards for a one lap (week) extension ?
I am willing to take a 2 point/vote handicap

Yours in almost there but really need another week

Buzzbomb

jcf · « **Reply #48 on:** August 18, 2017, 05:54:28 AM »

A bit of inspiration I missed previously, from LeMons racing.


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Author Topic: Racing GB - Inspiration/General Discussion (Read 26454 times)