Monday, 15 August 2011
F1 2011 Launch Catch Up ? McLaren, Mercedes, Red Bull, Sauber, Toro Rosso, Renault?
Catching up on the launches in one mega post. �Here in you’ll find quick interviews with senior members of the team and photos from the Red Bull, Sauber, Renault Lotus, Toro Rosso, Mercedes and McLaren launches. Apologies for being somewhat late, the whole blog isn’t running at full power until the season starts again. Red [...]
Thursday, 11 August 2011
AMT '69 Plymouth GTX to '69 Plymouth Sport Satellite
Hello fellow modelers! As you can see by my post count, I am new to the site. I stumbled upon this wonderful site while searching for help in the build I'm about to start on. I've been out of the modeling hobby for about 5 years as I had no where to "set up shop". Now that I'm a homeowner with a nice big basement, I've created a space to finally get back into a hobby I used to love so much.
I'm about to start what will be the most detailed build I've ever done...it actually scares me a little. As the title states, I'm looking at taking an AMT 1969 Plymouth GTX and turning it into a 69 Plymouth Sport Satellite. I know that there are a few differences that I will have to address, and I was hoping to find more information on that on this site...and hopefully a few (or MANY) tips on how I might go about such changes. The main motivation behind this build, is that for the last 6 years, my dad and I have been restoring our 69 Sport Satellite. I want to build a car that looks as close to ours as I can get it.
I've already picked up a Ross Gibson 383 engine (my first Gibson). I've also re-stocked myself with Tamiya brand paints, Chrome foil, some DetailMaster ignition wire, and a couple of sizes of hoses to use for the A/C lines and vacuum lines. I was hoping to use the paint that we painted the car with to allow it to match the closest, but I have to do more reading to make sure it won't actually melt the plastic (I still have to find out what kind of paint it is).
Anyways, so as not to make this any longer, I submit for your viewing pleasure, My inspiration:
Thanks for looking. I'll take any tips or constructive criticism you can throw at me!! I really want this to be the best model I've ever built.
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/972106.aspx
Mazda halts rotary engine development
The future of the rotary engine is in doubt as Mazda's executive officer of powertrain development has confirmed that all future development of the engine has been halted.Lauda: Schumacher should stop making excuses and retire
Former formula 1 driver Niki Lauda believes Michael Schumacher should retire from racing for good after his less than successful return to the sport. Doubts over Schumacher?s future were raised when Italian paper Corriere dello Sport quoted him as saying he was considering stepping aside in order to allow his Mercedes team to grow, admitting [...]
Wednesday, 10 August 2011
Audi's future crossover lineup gets speculated
According to a recent report, Audi will introduce the redesigned Q7 in early 2014. Details insideAre you a Michael Schumacher expert? Take the F1 Fanatic Quiz | F1 Fanatic Quiz
How well do you know the career of Michael Schumacher?
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Alonso the new favourite
 Fernando Alonso is the new favourite for the title |
?He is the man with the momentum and, on the same basis that I backed Mark Webber to win the title before Korea, is now my favourite to claim the world title in Abu Dhabi on Nov 14. ?When the cars are so evenly-matched you have to back the man in possession. Especially when that man is a two-time world champion and arguably the finest driver of his generation.?The Mirror?s Byron Young drew comparisons between Alonso and seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher as the Spaniard bids to become the sport?s youngest ever triple world champion.
?Like Schumacher, Alonso accepts no opposition within his team. Ultimately he fell out with McLaren over their refusal in 2007 to bring Lewis Hamilton to heel. ?He returned to Renault on condition he was No.1, only to be at the centre of the Singapore cheat scandal - engineered to hand him victory. ?The Spaniard has always denied involvement but at the German GP in July he was brazen enough to radio Ferrari to rein in team-mate Felipe Massa so he could start the winning streak that has taken him to the brink of history.?
Source: http://blogs.espnf1.com/paperroundf1/archives/2010/10/alonso_the_new_favourite_1.php
Ross Brawn ?reflecting on the beach?
Mercedes technical director Ross Brawn has revealed that his team are in reflective mood during the summer break. The 2011 Formula 1 season doesn’t return until the end of the month and Brawn says that there will not be an underhand practice sessions taking place in the�mandatory�break. He said: “We trust each other and are [...]
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Alain de Changy Colin Chapman Dave Charlton Pedro Matos Chaves
WIP - 1970 - Chevy Nova from "Death Proof"
I did a ton of research on this subject before getting started, but I'm ready to proceed on it now. This will be the '70 Nova Stuntman Mike drove in the movie "Death Proof". The first problem was trying to confirm which year Nova was used in the movie. Everything from '69 to '73 has been mentioned, but the crew that made the cars for the film confirmed that at least 2 of the Novas used were from 1970, non-COPO, non-SS cars.
So, starting with 2 different Nova kits...
...and...
I will be using the non-SS grilles in the COPO kit and most everything else in the SS kit. The wheels that come in the SS kit are correct for this car (they were NOT mags...), and I will have to scrounge in the parts box for a sport bucket seat and sport steering wheel for a more correct interior. The seats that come in both kits will be put away for another Nova project later on, and I'll be ordering 2 "rubber duckie" mascot ornaments from Down Under here real soon. The skull and lightning bolts I've already obtained from Hazzardous Decals, so now it's time to get building!
(I can't WAIT to trash that interior with metal plates, reinforcement door bars, plexiglass dividers, and full-on rollcage! Will also be trying to source a "tractor seat" for the passenger as well! LOL!)
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/972556.aspx
Kurt Adolff Fred Agabashian Kurt Ahrens Jr Christijan Albers
Renault unhappy with Simon move to PURE
Yesterday I suggested here that F1′s engine makers might not be very happy to see the FIA’s powertrain expert join Craig Pollock’s PURE organisation, and today Renault’s Rob White made its crystal clear that the manufacturers have serious concerns. Gilles … Continue reading 
Source: http://adamcooperf1.com/2011/07/29/renault-unhappy-with-simon-move-to-pure/
Tuesday, 9 August 2011
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera (991) spied on the street [video]
Video shows a next-generation 911 Carrera virtually undisguised at at gas station in Stuttgart, Germany.BMW's tri-turbo diesel may also make for a 550dX
New triple-turbo diesel unit capable of making up to 400 PS (294 kW / 395 bhp) will first be introduced in the upcoming X6 xDrive50d.NASCAR?s Tony Stewart, F1?s Lewis Hamilton to swap cars
AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Barring an unforeseen scheduling hiccup, two-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart and 2008 Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton will swap race cars in an exhibition later this year, Stewart-Haas Racing spokesman Mike Arning confirmed Saturday. Hamilton Stewart The seat swap comes at the hands of Mobil 1, a mutual sponsor for the two drivers, and is expected to take place at Watkins Glen International sometime during the summer.The cars involved will not be show cars. Related posts:- Tony Stewart: NASCAR’s clampdown on criticism OK SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Count two-time NASCAR Cup champion Tony Stewart...
- Police in Australia question NASCAR driver Tony Stewart SYDNEY -- NASCAR star Tony Stewart has been questioned but...
- Tony Stewart returns to North Dakota for dirt track race WEST FARGO, N.D. ...
Source: http://doxcar.com/nascars-tony-stewart-f1s-lewis-hamilton-to-swap-cars/
Team Lotus Launch Their 2011 Machine The T128
Team Lotus (the one who raced last year) have become the second team to officially pull the covers off their new 2011 car. The green and yellow liveried machine will start be raced by Jarno Trulli and Heikki Kovalainen this season under the name of Team Lotus as the management’s row with Group Lotus, now [...]
Source: http://f1fanatics.wordpress.com/2011/01/31/team-lotus-launch-their-2011-machine-the-t128/
Monday, 8 August 2011
Tom Hitchings? view of the Hungarian Grand Prix | From the stands
Guest writer Tom Hitchings shares his experience of being at the Hungaroring for last weeks' race.
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Enrique Bernoldi Enrico Bertaggia Tony Bettenhausen Mike Beuttler
2010 Mustang GT
This was a quick build I made for a friend to replicate his 1:1 Mustang. 
I swapped out the kit rims for something that looked more like the rims on his 1:1 and I had a little trouble matching the factory candy paint, but I think it's pretty close. 
Sorry about the bad pics, I'm not sure why they got blurry once I loaded them on photobucket.
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/972104.aspx
Jay Chamberlain Karun Chandhok Alain de Changy Colin Chapman
My 71 to 70 'Cuda Conversion......
First off a BIG thanks to Mr.Mike for the insperation to do this project! I also used the earlier AAR front to start my conversion following Mike's ideas. Where I varied is I decided that just modifying the taillight openings wasn't good enough for me,nothing against Mike's style, we all build our way. I grafted the rear from the current AAR to the rear of my 71. Unfortunatly I decided to do this AFTER I chopped up the AAR's Rear pan which means I need to get another rear pan for this project.As I progress I'll post more photos. Thanks for looking!
Stace
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/966507.aspx
Marco Apicella Mário de Araújo Cabral Frank Armi Chuck Arnold
Audi City E-tron Concept spied in Berlin
City E-tron Concept is the spiritual successor of the Volkswagen L1 Concept which debuted in Frankfurt in 2009.Slim Borgudd Luki Botha JeanChristophe Boullion Sebastien Bourdais
Ham-garoring II
Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time of the second practice session in Budapest, beating Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso, Jenson Button, Mark Webber, Sebastian Vettel and Felipe Massa. The Mercedes were seventh and eight with Nico Rosberg ahead Michael Schumacher. The Force Indias were next with Paul di Resta beating Adrian Sutil and the two Saubers, Kamui [...]
Source: http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2011/07/29/ham-garoring-ii/
Fred Agabashian Kurt Ahrens Jr Christijan Albers Michele Alboreto
Sunday, 7 August 2011
Review: 2011 Formula 1 season so far (Gallery)
With formula 1 taking a three week summer break after the Hungarian Grand Prix last weekend, Formula1fancast thought there would be no better time than to look back on what has already been one of the most memorable in living memory. So join us as we look over some of the best action from this [...]
Saturday, 6 August 2011
1966 Shelby GT350H
I got this kit at the Classic Plastic Model Club Christmas Party for building in the Box Stock Club Challenge in our upcoming show in September. The only thing I can change are the wheels and tires. Since I have built quite a few of these Mustang kits over the years, building one box stock will be a challenge for me since I can't leave it well enough alone. No plug wires, no heater hoses, no modifications. Just what's in the box...this should be fun!
The kit is Revell's Shelby GT350H.
The paint will be Model Master Wimbeldon White with gold stripes. The main stripes will be painted while the side rocker panel stripes will be the kit decals.
More to come...
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/968898.aspx
Sebastian Vettel?s assault on the F1 records | F1 statistics
After a scorching start to the season, Vettel is rapidly making inroads into F1's all-time records.
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Ecclestone: electric F1 cars in pits ?could kill someone? | F1 Fanatic round-up
In the round-up: Ecclestone opposes plans to have F1 cars run on electric power in the pits.
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Michael Bleekemolen Alex Blignaut Trevor Blokdyk Mark Blundell
1966 CHEVY EL CAMINO L88 427
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Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/967324.aspx
JeanPierre Beltoise Olivier Beretta Allen Berg Georges Berger
INDYCAR: Hunter-Reay Tops Mid-Ohio P2; Wilson Injured
Ryan Hunter-Reay jumps ahead of Scott Dixon on the final lap of P2, while Justin Wilson is injured and will be replaced by Simon Pagenaud.
Source: http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/indycar-hunter-reay-tops-mid-ohio-p2/
Lamborghini developing 250+ mph Aventador?
If you were saddened by the death of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4, prepare to cheer up as a spy photo has caught a Lamborghini Aventador prototype wearing the specially-designed wheels from the aforementioned model.Alain de Changy Colin Chapman Dave Charlton Pedro Matos Chaves
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