sidecar steve Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 (edited) Hi all. Please use this thread to indicate if you will be entering DUPR 2008 and what car you are thinking of running. This will give us some idea of numbers. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Running list of potential participants as at 4/1/2008: Terry (NSW) Smallnails (Tas) Daisyslots (USA) hmcsat (Qld) imugford (SA) Kalbfellp (Tas) 356speedster (Norway) BMR (SA) Devious Dave (NSW) Coopdevil (UK) Sports Racer (NSW) Gazza (NSW) Sidecar Steve (Vic) Oldslot (NSW) Imkouwl (SA) Mopardevil (NSW) Manimmal (Vic) Antony (Vic) Eno the Wonderdog (Vic) Fangio (USA) Beejay7 (UK) Hellrazor (USA) Chenglaw (Malaysia) espsix (Vic) MCGREGOR168 (NSW) Sprint (Italy) Edited January 7, 2008 by sidecar steve Names added Quote cheers! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 (edited) Well,I'll kick off first with what I'll be running in next years race. I've just started on body mods,long way to go yet. terry Edited December 21, 2007 by terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallnails Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 I will be entering but it will be a suprise, Might be a scaley camaro, might be a stang, could even be a capri. nothing exotic like a zodiac or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisyslots Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 I have been tuning a MRRC Toyota that has sat on the shelf since I bought it, sure is nice to use it finally. The controller info is going to be a big help finishing the set up of the car. I'll tune the car with 15 and 25 ohm parma's instead of Professor Motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmcsat Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 I will be entering a Revell VW Beetle with a bit of widening and lowering done. Slot It running gear and motor pod (perhaps) MJK 20x10 on the rear, NSR fronts, perhaps a MRRC red can but will have to see if this is a little extreme!!! It will start life as below but I hope to have it end up alot ....... more extreme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imugford Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 (edited) heeeeeyyy chaaarger ! resin cast of a VH Charger with flairs Edited December 29, 2007 by imugford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 I have already posted this pic. Not sure how many more from down here, my daughter is keen for me to build her one to enter as well. Phil Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
356speedster Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 (edited) I'f there is space for a Norwegian on the startgrid I'm in. Have not decided on car yet. The 928 is out, but I read myself up on "Sports Sedans" and I'm starting to understand the spirit of this series. It seems very close to a very small 1:1 series that is run here in Norway that's called "Special Saloon" exept for that the cars "down under" are based on sedan bodies. I've looked throug my pile of project cars and found some interessting candidates: Ford Sierra RS500, Opel Calibra, Nissan Skyline KPGC10 and Mitsubishi Galant GTO-MR (if it suits the "sedan" concept). The Calibra would be the "easy route" all the others needs serious fender flaring. Especially the old Skyline and the Galant GTO-MR is a bit appealing because it will be a big challenge to make them wide enough without looking too silly. I'll have to look closer at wheelbases too see wich chassis that might fit before I decide. Any rought estimates on when we can get entries confirmed, and how much build time we will get? Edited December 22, 2007 by 356speedster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMR Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 (edited) Torana A9X Hatchback - Chassis ? Motor ? Gotta finish the plug and make a mold of it though , Edited December 22, 2007 by BMR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devious Dave Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 I'm in. I've narrowed my choice down to a Fly BMW 3.5 CSL, or an SCX Quattro 90. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coopdevil Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 (edited) Well my raw material arrived this morning from eBay - Old Skool Scalextric/Opel/Vauxhall Holden Calibra. Yes, I am aware that I need to replace the glass - current plan is to attempt this with offcuts of a Coke bottle or similar. Since I've never done this before (nor fabricated wide arches) it will be a bit of learning exercise. Going to go through my cannibalization box and find the most extreme rear wing I can lay my hands on. The bodyshell is 61mm wide at the front arches, 62mm at the rear so there's room for a bit more widening. Coop Edited December 22, 2007 by Coopdevil Quote Coops Slotforum Blog - Now back from the dead! -=- Coops photoblog - also back from the dead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMR Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 Well my raw material arrived this morning from eBay - Old Skool Scalextric/Opel/Vauxhall Holden Calibra. Yes, I am aware that I need to replace the glass - current plan is to attempt this with offcuts of a Coke bottle or similar. Since I've never done this before (nor fabricated wide arches) it will be a bit of learning exercise. Going to go through my cannibalization box and find the most extreme rear wing I can lay my hands on. The bodyshell is 61mm wide at the front arches, 62mm at the rear so there's room for a bit more widening. Coop If you can get your hands onto a Sunset bodies late model Monaro vacuum shell the windows may be a very close fit to the calibra ? Could be cheaper than buying the Coke ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coopdevil Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 If you can get your hands onto a Sunset bodies late model Monaro vacuum shell the windows may be a very close fit to the calibra ? Could be cheaper than buying the Coke ? Probably not cheaper than a bottle of Coke once you factor in the postage! I can walk to the supermarket in 4 minutes I don't mind experimenting with the Coke bottle technique - part of the reason for taking on this project is that it allows me to try out two techniques (the glass replacement and building up wide arches) that I haven't tried before. Coop Quote Coops Slotforum Blog - Now back from the dead! -=- Coops photoblog - also back from the dead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 (edited) I used a Calibra a few years ago for a Sports Sedan and made the flares wider by simply glueing thick circular pieces of styrene onto the existing flares and blending them into the body. Very little extra weight that way. Phil Edited December 22, 2007 by kalbfellp Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Racer Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 Calibra Quote May the downforce be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 Surprise, Surprise ............. a Mustang ......... that's if i get it ready in time Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidecar steve Posted December 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 (edited) My entry will be a HQ Monaro (Premier).....still a way to go yet. Sorry the photo is so blurry, I think my digital camera is on it's last legs. It has grown a chin spoiler this morning and will have flared guards soon, as well as a big wing for the back. The body was originally a NKOK Chevelle but has now been rounded off and puttied up to reveal the inner Monaro This will be the Team Sidecar entry. Son of Sidecar and I have decided to work together on one entry after last years humiliation. Daughter of Sidecar wants in on the act as well and Bride of Sidecar see's this as an opportunity for some family bonding (read: you entertain the kids!!) Now where did I put that Slot.it Kenwood 956 that will be donating it's chassis........ Edited December 24, 2007 by sidecar steve Quote cheers! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMR Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 Nice one , where did you score that body ? I will gladly trade ya a Torana for a HQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslot Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 not tellin yerz tossing 2or3 options around at this time. spose i'll have to get the finger out soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMR Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 not tellin yerz tossing 2or3 options around at this time. spose i'll have to get the finger out soon hehehe sitting on the fence huh ? just checking the competition out first , I hope ya build a nice car in the end but not too fast I hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WKM Posted December 24, 2007 Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 This will be my first down under proxy race and what a car to start with BMRs A9X Torrana lets just hope it performs like the real one :mosh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMR Posted December 24, 2007 Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 This will be my first down under proxy raceand what a car to start with BMRs A9X Torrana lets just hope it performs like the real one :mosh: As the old saying goes ; " Don't count your Toranas until there hatched " Or was that " Dont carry all your L34s in one basket ? " Theres a long way to go and the proxy will come around very quickly I think , time flies after Xmas , Keep a back up car in mind Wayne - just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOPARGREG Posted December 24, 2007 Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 ill be entering. I will hopefully be entering a dodge challenger or a plymouth cuda if all gos well. If it doesnt I have a camaro ready to go, no big wings or flares though. Quote Thanks Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 The Mustang is starting to take shape as well ....... heaps more sanding and filling to do ......... but getting there Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manimmal Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 (edited) I'm in. Scaley mkI escort. 68mm at her widest point, stock small can motor, 9x27 gearing, revell fronts, scaley rears with fly rubber. Just as a Sports Sedan should be, a bitsa underneath batmans daily driver. very competitive with ninco jgtc cars, here she is. URL for image. http://www.imagedump.com/index.cgi?pick=get&tp=523871 Edited January 4, 2008 by sidecar steve Quote My mum says I'm an excellent driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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