Datsun Fairlady - BRE style

[Pete Shepherd]

I thought I'd post something new on here but it's by no means new to me as I started this over 2 years ago but then lost interest in it until recently when I made myself crack on with it.

It is based on the Peter Brock BRE cars which raced in the SCCA meetings but is not a strict replica but isn't too far off. More info on the cars can be found here In fact until tonight I'd only been using the image search on google so didn't realise that the rear panel of the car is red! I think I'll leave it white to be honest as I'm not sure the red looks that great on the back but I can always add it at a later date.

It started as a Arii model kit of a standard road car but I've made a few mods to the body including opening some vents on the front panel, sanding off the badges on the sides. I've also made an air dam for the front and fabricated an interior both from plasticard.
The windscreen on the BRE cars is a bit of a problem for me, I'm not sure how to replicate it?

I like to use as few decals as possible as I don't lacquer my cars. Therefore the red and blue parts were sprayed after the initial coats of white. The masking was a little tricky as the red follows from the bonnet and I had to incorporate that into one mask.

I've used a Penelope Pitlane clubman chassis which is similar to lots of my other SCCA cars. On a side note all of my SCCA cars have motors in keeping with the real car. For example my little Sprites use BWA motors which I think are rated at about 14k whereas something like an MGB uses an 18k motors and my Sunbeam Tiger uses a 21k motor. This car uses a 20k motor.

I'm debating putting the car onto scale 13" wheels, currently sits on 15". I think the real cars ran on 13".  I'm also undecided on inserts which may sway my decision on wheel size, suggestions welcome.

This is the car so far, not far off.









Thanks,

Pete

[Chris Wright]

Pete thats going to be a great looking little car when finished, I like the way the roll bar looks just right, not to thick. You could always use RS/BWA 13" revolution inserts and 13" wheels.

Nice to see the hood and stripes painted on, and not fragile decals.

I see some other interesting builds in the background too.

Chris

[munter]

Talk to Marc Tyler for the correct BRE inserts...think the brand name was American Racing formula Libre.
They were a fourteen inch mag.

Marc's inserts are the correct shape but quite flat, still the best for that car though. Think the diameter is about .045" or 12.1mm which could be big for a 14"wheel. The spoke shape is unique and that is what Marc delivers.

[Brian]

Lovely build Pete.
The paint job is first class. I love the red bonnet (Hood sorry) and wing stripes.
She's sitting nice and low too, looks fast.

As Chris has mentioned, some interesting looking builds in the back ground.
You shouldn't tease us without informing us what they are?............please.

Thanks for sharing.
Brian

[dreinecke]

Fabulous looking build thus far!

[Pete Shepherd]

Thanks guys, I've since painted the drivers torso but will get cracking on the rest of it soon.

Talk to Marc Tyler for the correct BRE inserts...think the brand name was American Racing formula Libre.

They were a fourteen inch mag.

Thanks John will do, is he the gentlemen from Immense Minatures? And you're right, they are American Racing Formula Libre wheels on the real car.

As Chris has mentioned, some interesting looking builds in the back ground.

You shouldn't tease us without informing us what they are?............please.

Hi Brian,  I will post some pics of some of the cars in the background. There are two King Cobra's which are both old Monogram models I'm restoring. Also a George Turner Mclaren M1A which I started a few months ago and then stopped but will start again soon. I don't think the others cars would be of much interest or qualify for this forum.

Thanks,

Pete

[munter]

is he the gentlemen from Immense Minatures?

yes

[Capricorn]

Lovely build Pete.

I have one of these on the bench awaiting it's turn. Have a PCS 32 chassis to go under it. I like what you've done with the front air dam. I did a BRE 260Z 'tribute' - with John's casting help, and yes the American racing inserts came from Immense.
I used decals from Patto's Place too and have some left over for the Fairlady.

For the windscreen I either hope to find some suitable formed packaging, or will carve a balsa form and lean on Mr Munter for some vac forming goodness.

Cheers

Pat

[Pete Shepherd]

Hi Pat,

Thanks for the compliment, glad you like it. It's actually pretty much done now, just need to sort the wheels and inserts (on order). I made a small cut down screen from some packaging but I don't really like it, so if you do make a buck for a vacformed item let me know please as I'd be very interested.
as soon as I sort the wheels I get some more pics on here.

Thanks,

Pete