My Latest Build;Tamiya F-104 Pro

[WrenchHead]

Well I got this from my wife like last year or so and it has been sitting under the desk just waiting for a reason to be built. Then I relized it was a first release F-104 Pro and figured I would save it for a rainy day. So then come the carpet track in town and I start running the F-1 class with one of my older F-103's and am happy with it but I figured it was high time to build the F-104 Pro. I have it and it would be a crime to let it sit there doing nothing but sitting there. So here we go again,yet another rig into the fleet. Well onto the pics and build work. Enjoy.l8r,w.

 

[Lessen]

sweet. will be following...

 

[HPIguy]

That thing is sweet Wrench. I always wanted to do an F1 car, even if just sat on a shelf. Oh God, did I say that, don't tell Rolex.

 

[WrenchHead]

Well after opening the box and spending an hour opening bags and more bags and getting started here we go.So onto the build and some pics for you fellas.Enjoy.l8r,w.

 

[WrenchHead]

Hey All; So I have been workibg away on the F-1 project and have been slacking on updating some pics for the thread. My Badd. Sorry Fellas.lol Well I got the chassis finished and some loose ends and have gotten the body painted up as well. I will be finishing the detail work this weeken and getting it ready to race for our next onroad race in 2 weeks as well as the pionts series starting at the end of the month. So here are the pics to hold you over.l8r,w.

Chassis finished up.

Body panels cut and cleaned,Ready for some paint workx.

Not my color but it is the way it came out the can.Oh well live and learn.At least F-1 bodies are cheep if I need a new one.

Side pods I decided to paint them but hold off on running them for now.May do a test and tune with and without one practice day.

Body mounted up for a mock up and finish trimming.

 

[Lessen]

Sweet man! You gonna race it?

 

[HPIguy]

That thing is hot Wrench. Is that another F1 car peeking out in the background?

 

[Rolex]

That thing is sweet Wrench. I always wanted to do an F1 car, even if just sat on a shelf. Oh God, did I say that, don't tell Rolex.

If only, if ONLY there was a carpeted track anywhere within a one hour drive from here I'd be all over those cars. That's racing in it's truest form.
Besides, I don't have room for any more shelving. :LoL::thumbup:

 

[WrenchHead]

So I have just about finished it all up. Will be hitting the track in a few weeks since we move to offroad this upcoming week and then I have an offroad JConcepts SuperCup race next wekend in WPB. Got a ton of detail work done today since it was all cold and windy here. So here are the pics of it ready for action.l8r,w.

Yes I plan to tear up some track action with it. And yes there are a few (dozen) F-1's hanging around the build shop.he he he, been at this way to long.lol
Alway room for more shelving. Worst case start hanging them from the ceiling. ha ha ha ha

Tire and rim detail work.

Lil Driver dude and cockpit details done as well.

And the chassis work and body work all finished as well asbench tested and runs great. Just need to finish the radio setup and it will hit the carpet ASAP.

And the Finished Product.

 

[Rolex]

This is making me sick. Between this one and the one lessen painted and built, I'm having a tough time avoiding one.
Even if I can't find a track, I'm sure I can find the perfect shelf for it.

 

[tmaxxfreek]

My Goodness,that thing is SWEET!!!!!