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Larry LS
07-20-2002, 04:13 PM
After many other projects to finish up, I have finally finished up the Ninco original body I used for the Vac mold article.

It has been finished up as my entry to the 2002 Tasman Tiger Proxy race in Hobart Tasmainia. Had to rush to get it finished up and mailed off to them by the Aug 1st deadline.

It is based on a friends SCCA Prodified 1957 Porsche Speedster he ran for years in that class. here are some shots just before shipping off.
A little different car than the Chaps, Fords, Ferraris many seem to be entering.

http://webpages.charter.net/lshep1106/ninco8.jpg

http://webpages.charter.net/lshep1106/ninco9.jpg

http://webpages.charter.net/lshep1106/356mod1.jpg

Here is a shot of the chassis. It is brass /wire construction with a Inslot rear axle bracket, Slot-It gears 9x28, a shortened Cheetah can, a turned down Mura Endbell with hardware and brushes, and a Stock Slot-It 29,000 arm in it. It also has a Sakatsu trailing guide to get a longer rear axle to pivot distance for better handling.

I stuck an old commcooler on it to keep it a bit cooller depending on the power supplies they use on the four different tracks it will compete on.

http://webpages.charter.net/lshep1106/ninco10.jpg

It weighs in at 138 grams about 4.2 ounces. Body is mounted with two U shaped pins stuck in to the pin tubes on the body on each side to avoid the big pin head look, some dislike. I am glad it is done now I can get some other things done around here.
Larry Geddes
07-20-2002, 07:45 PM
Good luck in the race Larry ------- and outstanding work as usual. Let us know how it does (unless Mom plans to have coverage :p ).
JBriggsK9
07-20-2002, 08:29 PM
Larry

As always a great Job......... looking forward to meeting you on the track in the up coming race..... Good luck

Chris
Larry LS
07-22-2002, 06:46 PM
A couple e-mails asked for side views of the Ninco Speedster and the wheels, so there is one now included in the set.
Larry LS
07-24-2002, 12:18 PM
Wow!! just got word that the speedster arrived in Hobart Tasmania, in good shape. That was record time getting there. I sent it Friday the 19th and it got there yesterday the 23rd here. Good old Fed -ex

So Chris we shall see if it will run well enough to compete with yours, et-all. The silicone coated sponges may have too much bite, we shall see.

You ought to get out to Vegas next year and meet up with us and have some fun running these proxy cars or whatever. Proxy is nice but the actual builder is nice to meet and race with when you can.
JBriggsK9
07-24-2002, 06:04 PM
Larry

Heading out to Vegas is something that I would love to do and I am saving up for the trip....... It would be great to meet up with you, Scott and the rest of the gang from up his way..... and the rest of the guys........ with any luck I will be there for next years fun.........

Chris