ismaelg Posted June 22, 2022 Posted June 22, 2022 Hello, Finally, my first completion of 2022 and the first one in a long time! 1949 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX WINNER TALBOT LAGO T26C Car: Talbot Lago T26C Engine: Naturally Aspirated 4.5 liters straight six Gearbox: Four speed Wilson preselector Chassis number: 110-001 Driver: Louis Rosier Race: 1949 Belgian Grand Prix Track: Spa-Francorchamps Sanctioning body: Formula A (eventually Formula 1) Date: June 19, 1949 Qualified: 7th Time: 3:15:17.7 Average speed: 96.82 MPH This race was won on fuel management and strategy as Louis Rosier did not have to stop for fuel or tires. While faster, other cars like the Ferraris and Maseratis were thirsty and relentless on tires, requiring pit stops. Ferrari finished 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Out in the sun in my own private track I started with the Smer/Merit kit reissued by Atlantis. This humble kit dates back to the 1950's. At the end, pretty much everything was modified. Only part of the rear suspension and the steering wheel are basically unmodified kit's parts. There are 105 louvers in this car. how do I know? I had 105 battles with them. I wanted to represent a nice preserved car but not a show car. This is a race car. Very subtle weathering. Modifications: Herb Deeks PE wheels on modified kit's tires Indycals decals Replaced molded grille with mesh unit Drilled exhaust tips Modified seat Modified front suspension Scratchbuilt gas cap, windshield, Pre-selector shifter, dash, gauges, transmission hump, pedals, windshield, front linkages, hood hold down straps, brake lines, radiator cap, valve stems, etc. Many other modifications to mention. Here is a link to the progress thread: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/160824-1949-talbot-lago-t26c-belgium-gp-winner/ Hope you like it! Your comments are always appreciated. Thanks, Ismael 13 1
TonyK Posted June 22, 2022 Posted June 22, 2022 Great looking model and a great presentation too. Thanks for sharing.
Pierre Rivard Posted June 22, 2022 Posted June 22, 2022 Absolutely gorgeous build and very real looking. I followed your build process and you obviously surmounted many challenges. Congrats on your photo setup, it definitely optimizes the presentation of this great subject. 1
1959scudetto Posted June 22, 2022 Posted June 22, 2022 OMG, unbelievable what you made of the old Merit derivative - I just revisited all the detailing you accomplished with this one! 1
bisc63 Posted June 22, 2022 Posted June 22, 2022 This model represents everything I love about model cars! So very well done. 1
jaymcminn Posted June 23, 2022 Posted June 23, 2022 Incredible what a real modeler can do with these old kits from polystyrene prehistory. Beautiful work and great photography to boot! 1 1
iBorg Posted June 23, 2022 Posted June 23, 2022 I opened the topic and scrolled straight through the photos of the car in the museum to get to the model pics. Had to scroll back.....VERY nice. 1
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 23, 2022 Posted June 23, 2022 Day-yam. I don't think anyone on the planet has ever done such a beautiful job with that kit...or probably ever will.
bbowser Posted June 23, 2022 Posted June 23, 2022 Outstanding work on a less than stellar kit. Beautifully done!
Paul Waymouth Posted June 25, 2022 Posted June 25, 2022 Outstanding build and so well presented! Well done
Bugatti Fan Posted June 26, 2022 Posted June 26, 2022 Just shows what can be done with a kit of very old vintage originally made by Merit in the UK along with their Alfetta.
Dave B Posted June 27, 2022 Posted June 27, 2022 That's a very nice build Ismael, it's easy to see how much work you have put into it. Tks for sharing. Dave B
89AKurt Posted June 27, 2022 Posted June 27, 2022 Bravo! I never heard of that brand kit, love that you did justice to the subject.
Bainford Posted June 29, 2022 Posted June 29, 2022 On 6/22/2022 at 9:39 PM, iBorg said: I opened the topic and scrolled straight through the photos of the car in the museum to get to the model pics. Had to scroll back.....VERY nice. Ditto!! An outstanding example of the craft of model building. As I read the post, I expected to see this was a MFH or some other high-end multi-media kit, and stunned to read it is just the old Merit kit. You have rendered a beautiful old race car from this very basic kit. Simply Excellent!
Hans1971 Posted July 2, 2022 Posted July 2, 2022 Is this a model ??? Only the picture with close-up on the tyres looks a bit non-realistic... This car won the Belgian GP ; as I'm from Belgium, how can I not like this model !
ea0863 Posted July 2, 2022 Posted July 2, 2022 The Touch of the Master's Hand is evident in this build! Thank you for posting this beauty.
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