Pierre Rivard Posted February 18, 2023 Posted February 18, 2023 Not finished with my current project but this one keeps whispering in my ear.... I'm sure I can handle this one as a side project, with a staggering part count of... 36! Simple curbside kit but the body looks fabulous, the tires are surprisingly good and the decals look to be in good shape. If possible I'd like to do something better with the wheels and the very visible velocity stacks. However the credit card is still in embargo so I'll see what can be done with spares. 2
Dave B Posted February 18, 2023 Posted February 18, 2023 Ah Pierre, I shall be following this closely, I'm sure you will correct the errors and end up with a great build as usual. Dave B
Gramps46 Posted February 19, 2023 Posted February 19, 2023 If you are going to use the old decals I have found the hard way that it is best to spray them with a fixative or copy them onto new plain white decal paper. Looking forward to your progress.
Pierre Rivard Posted February 19, 2023 Author Posted February 19, 2023 14 hours ago, Dave B said: Ah Pierre, I shall be following this closely, I'm sure you will correct the errors and end up with a great build as usual. Dave B Wove Dave, you have set the bar quite high.
Pierre Rivard Posted February 19, 2023 Author Posted February 19, 2023 12 hours ago, Gramps46 said: If you are going to use the old decals I have found the hard way that it is best to spray them with a fixative or copy them onto new plain white decal paper. Looking forward to your progress. Thanks. They are a 2004 release and look good but you never know.
THarrison351 Posted February 20, 2023 Posted February 20, 2023 I have this release too. It's on my hit list of need to complete soon. So I'll be watching to see your ideas.
Nacho Z Posted February 20, 2023 Posted February 20, 2023 Can't wait to see this one, Pierre! I read your introductory post and saw that you wanted to do something with the stacks. I posted mine here a couple of years ago if you want to take a look at what I did. I bought an assortment of electrical ferrules. I removed the molded on kit stacks and replaced them with the appropriate sized ferrule. I hope this helps. Good luck on your Chaparral!
RancheroSteve Posted February 20, 2023 Posted February 20, 2023 Dave beat me to it, but I was going to say if you want to build a more accurate replica, be sure to add the oil cooler on the right side. It's simple vintage kit that really comes alive with a little extra detailing. My build: 1
Pierre Rivard Posted February 20, 2023 Author Posted February 20, 2023 I was gonna do it without the oil cooler but you leave me no choice. So much pressure. Dave & Steve plz post close up pics of your oil cooler solution....might as well copy from the masters! ?
Pierre Rivard Posted February 20, 2023 Author Posted February 20, 2023 ...I don't understand why the white bracket, box, whatever is ahead instead of over the cooler...
Pierre Rivard Posted February 21, 2023 Author Posted February 21, 2023 My no cost solution for the wheels. Using the kit wheels, tires and decals. Deepening the rears by combining with front part of Monogram Nascar rims from the spares. Paint, washes and a bit of weathering. 3
Dave B Posted February 22, 2023 Posted February 22, 2023 Wheels look good Pierre, hope this helps re oil cooler Dave B
Pierre Rivard Posted February 22, 2023 Author Posted February 22, 2023 Thanks for the picture Dave. Shows the oil cooler arrangement well.
David G. Posted February 22, 2023 Posted February 22, 2023 I always find your builds entertaining Pierre. With the great start you have on this one, I'm sure it will be no exception. David G.
TooOld Posted February 22, 2023 Posted February 22, 2023 Even out of the box this is a great looking model , anything beyond that is icing on the cake ! Great job on the wheels !
Smilesperhour Posted February 22, 2023 Posted February 22, 2023 Will settle down for another tutorial on how to do an awesome build
RancheroSteve Posted February 22, 2023 Posted February 22, 2023 On 2/20/2023 at 5:08 AM, Pierre Rivard said: I was gonna do it without the oil cooler but you leave me no choice. So much pressure. Dave & Steve plz post close up pics of your oil cooler solution....might as well copy from the masters! ? The reference photo above is the best one I could find of the cooler, so I just made my best guess. I used a parts box cooler (old NASCAR style) and folded up a little cover. I'll try to get you a better pic later when I get a moment. 1
1959scudetto Posted February 23, 2023 Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) Creativity and a well-sorted spareparts box is an unbeatable combination as you demonstrate us again, Pierre - very good solution for the rear wheels ! Edited February 23, 2023 by 1959scudetto
RancheroSteve Posted February 23, 2023 Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) Here are a couple of closer shots of what I did with the cooler. A lot of guesswork here, as there are only a few historic photos that show it. Keep in mind that the cooler was apparently a last minute addition and that the 2D only existed in this configuration for one race. I figured my guess was as good as any and that most likely no one is going to dispute it, right? Edited February 23, 2023 by RancheroSteve 1
RancheroSteve Posted February 23, 2023 Posted February 23, 2023 Another detail that's easy and cheap to improve is the rear wing actuator. Here's a shot of a different Chaparral, but the principle is the same.
Pierre Rivard Posted February 24, 2023 Author Posted February 24, 2023 16 hours ago, RancheroSteve said: Another detail that's easy and cheap to improve is the rear wing actuator. Here's a shot of a different Chaparral, but the principle is the same. Got it, thank you Steve. Plans for a basic , no change OOB build are fading away...
Dave B Posted February 25, 2023 Posted February 25, 2023 You, out of the box, I'll believe that when I see it. Dave B 1
Belugawrx Posted February 25, 2023 Posted February 25, 2023 If you build it, they will come.....put as much,..or as little detail as YOU want Pierre Great build so far Cheers
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