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...
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 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...
