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Chris56 08-12-2013 07:57 PM

Dare I do this?
 
I need an new shell for my F1. I've just seen this on ebay:
http://www.rcmart.com/images/trg_trg3010_2.jpg

Its called a "BT45" shell. I google BT45 and this is seems to be the car its based on:


http://cdn-5.motorsport.com/static/i...52895/s1_1.jpg
This has to be one of the best looking F1 liveries ever (apart from the JPS Lotus:wub)

Problem is, such an beautiful shell doesn't deserve my shambolic driving tendancies.

Decisions decisions

The Doctor 08-12-2013 08:36 PM

That looks superb, Chris! Can you post the link please.

Should be ideal for you. If you read this article (http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/4...lfa-Romeo.html) about the Brabham BT45, you will find that apparenty...

"The flat 12 proved to be over-weight and under-powered. The drivers also complained that the handling was not up to scratch."

Sounds like it'll fit into your collection nicely - if only it had a weak gearbox held together with superglue.

Dave Dodd 08-12-2013 08:47 PM

Looks awesome 😁

Chris56 08-12-2013 08:59 PM

Thanks for that article Paul - really sums Alfa Romeo up: a car with obvious flaws yet you can forgive all of that because of the way it looks and sounds.

I wish there were more vintage f1 shells on the market - Tamiya, please can you re-release those shells you sold in the late 70s

The Doctor 08-12-2013 09:01 PM

Is this the place you saw it?

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Dinball/Bod...sub=5052884010

Chris56 08-12-2013 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Doctor (Post 821364)

Thats the one mate, I've bought from Dinball before had no problems.

I wonder if we will see the Gulf 917 on the market any time soon, or a silk-cut xjr-9


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