Lynn Larsen
Lynn Larsen
Just a couple of comments here.
First, is the fit of parts. No matter what car you get, if you are smart, you will plan on doing a fair amount of fitting. I am not talking about fabricating (although if you plan to make the car YOURS, you should plan on doing some of this or having it done also), but fitting: little tweaks and nudges to get the parts to fit RIGHT. Early in my build, I made a comment about having to fit the majority of the parts on the car to the NASCAR Busch and ARCA car builder whose shop I used from time to time and whose advice I used almost daily. He told me that, even with the detailed specifications on the race cars, the competition amongst parts vendors, and the price they paid for parts, they still have to "fit" nearly all the parts used on their cars as well. So, if you are looking for a tinker toys assembly project, you may be looking at the wrong hobby.
Second is in regards to the comment about RCR cars; the website is just enough to whet the apetite. Ian, or anyone else considering a GT40, you need to talk to Fran. I think you will find that all of the important parts are included excepting, of course, the engine/transaxle combination. Fran's cars are very inclusive. If you are building a track car, there is very little that will be required outside of the drive train, wheels and tires. If you are building a street/track car, only the creature comfort items will be needed (as is the case with most kits.)
Regards,
Lynn
First, is the fit of parts. No matter what car you get, if you are smart, you will plan on doing a fair amount of fitting. I am not talking about fabricating (although if you plan to make the car YOURS, you should plan on doing some of this or having it done also), but fitting: little tweaks and nudges to get the parts to fit RIGHT. Early in my build, I made a comment about having to fit the majority of the parts on the car to the NASCAR Busch and ARCA car builder whose shop I used from time to time and whose advice I used almost daily. He told me that, even with the detailed specifications on the race cars, the competition amongst parts vendors, and the price they paid for parts, they still have to "fit" nearly all the parts used on their cars as well. So, if you are looking for a tinker toys assembly project, you may be looking at the wrong hobby.
Second is in regards to the comment about RCR cars; the website is just enough to whet the apetite. Ian, or anyone else considering a GT40, you need to talk to Fran. I think you will find that all of the important parts are included excepting, of course, the engine/transaxle combination. Fran's cars are very inclusive. If you are building a track car, there is very little that will be required outside of the drive train, wheels and tires. If you are building a street/track car, only the creature comfort items will be needed (as is the case with most kits.)
Regards,
Lynn
