Thursday 11 February 2016

My MGB Roadster

I bought an MGB Roadster a couple of years ago and have finally got round to making a replica 1:32 slot car.


Scalextric do sell an MGB ready-to-race but it has a hardtop and is the wrong colour.  I found on eBay on old Airfix kit.



I modified the chassis and sprayed it up with a can of Inca Yellow that came with the full-size MG.


I cut down a PCS slot car chassis and fitted it into the Airfix chassis, and cut out the base of the cockpit tub to allow space for the motor.


I started fitting it together and painted the engine, dashboard and chrome parts.


I selected a driver but he had to undergo some liposuction on his left leg and backside in order to fit around the protuding motor.


I put the car together with the same style wheels as my car.


And made a tonneau cover.


Lights were painted and fitted, along with a radiator badge and number plates (reg not shown).



The bonnet opens and provides a view of the engine, with twin SU carburettors, fan and radiator.



So a perfect match for my real car and now ready to race...