toyota celica gr.B

[rallymaster]

Wowowowww very nice !!
all those details...
I think the particular safari part over hood can be handles; in African rallies codrivers sometimes hangs at the rear to add weight on rear axle to find back grip in mud...
Could be that, even if I would better see it close to the edge than at the bottom of the window...

[Kaj45rpm]

Looking very good Luca. Can I have 1 of each version please!!!

I'm thinking that the 'towel rail' in the rear of the Safari version is an HF antenna so that they could communicate with the team helicopter, but this is only a guess. It would be difficult to see in a photograph. Maybe the guys at MAT would be able to tell you.

What's the next stage of the build to getting a kit put together? This is exciting times for 1/24 rally car fans.

[lasagna99]

truly an amazing job! fantastic!
And if we think about how it was the starter kit ......


....and how it's now.....


Incredible work,Luca.....Very very good job!

Alessandro

[lasagna99]

Kaji45rpm:
I'm thinking that the 'towel rail' in the rear of the Safari version is an HF antenna so that they could communicate with the team helicopter, but this is only a guess. It would be difficult to see in a photograph.


Phil:
I think the particular safari part over hood can be handles; in African rallies codrivers sometimes hangs at the rear to add weight on rear axle to find back grip in mud...
Could be that, even if I would better see it close to the edge than at the bottom of the window...



two points of view very interesting ... And both possible .........
the mystery remains, for now ......

To act as handles, perhaps they were a bit thin..
But all is possible.......

Alessandro

[lovegt40]

Complimenti Luca. Ho esaurito i complimenti per il tuo modello

[sam01contact]

Luca, your work is simply incredible. I am learning all I can from this stunning model!

[rallymaster]

Originally Posted by lasagna99

Kaji45rpm:
I'm thinking that the 'towel rail' in the rear of the Safari version is an HF antenna so that they could communicate with the team helicopter, but this is only a guess. It would be difficult to see in a photograph.


Phil:
I think the particular safari part over hood can be handles; in African rallies codrivers sometimes hangs at the rear to add weight on rear axle to find back grip in mud...
Could be that, even if I would better see it close to the edge than at the bottom of the window...



two points of view very interesting ... And both possible .........
the mystery remains, for now ......

To act as handles, perhaps they were a bit thin..
But all is possible.......

Alessandro

The HF antenna is probably the right possibility, usually handles are made of soft material and/or are placed at the edge of the boot.
Moreover Gr.B cars had enough power not to depend on such tip to find grip in mud (was more common in the 70's)
I thought to it as rear bar includes the footrest.
The only thing I'm wondering is why this antenna was only used in safari and not in other rallies, as Helicopters were used almost everywhere.
Or maybe it's just not enough visible on references pics and vids...

[freakray]

Originally Posted by rallymaster

The only thing I'm wondering is why this antenna was only used in safari and not in other rallies, as Helicopters were used almost everywhere.
Or maybe it's just not enough visible on references pics and vids...

Probably the distances covered in Africa vs. the European rallies. Keep in mind whilst during this era, relay towers were common in Europe and many other countries, Africa was still far behind on this technology. The direct result was teams needing to use more powerful radio and antenna systems to communicate.

[LucaC.74]

Good evening guys
first of all thanks to everyone for the compliments .....
here's a photo of the particular..... is the same as on the car that won the 85 safari ... but my picture in a magazine and I can not show them to you ...
I do not seem an antenna ...... maybe it's a teaser for something .....
however, the particular ... I thought I put two options ...
put it printed as a prototype in the picture, but it is a little large in diameter (0.7mm), otherwise there is no problem to print
and put the 5 rings in PE ... where to insert a small wire ..
What do you think?

[rallymaster]

Originally Posted by freakray

Probably the distances covered in Africa vs. the European rallies. Keep in mind whilst during this era, relay towers were common in Europe and many other countries, Africa was still far behind on this technology. The direct result was teams needing to use more powerful radio and antenna systems to communicate.

Yeah, right, that's probably the reason...

Originally Posted by LucaC.74

however, the particular ... I thought I put two options ...
put it printed as a prototype in the picture, but it is a little large in diameter (0.7mm), otherwise there is no problem to print
and put the 5 rings in PE ... where to insert a small wire ..
What do you think?

Second option would be my choice if you asked my opinion

[lasagna99]

Originally Posted by rallymaster

Yeah, right, that's probably the reason...




Second option would be my choice if you asked my opinion

+ 1 ....

Alessandro

[pasio83]

Hi, veeery good job so far!

I would vote for the scond option either.

Talking about the details, what about the Pirelli pattern of the tires? Will you make your own tires or will use them from another kit?

[Robi J]

Luca, your skill/ability with styrene and raw materials is simply impressive... Thanks for the time you took for taking so self-explanatory photos and sharing with us. All this progress is just amazing.

Silently admiring: Robi

[rallymaster]

Originally Posted by Robi J

Luca, your skill/ability with styrene and raw materials is simply impressive... Thanks for the time you took for taking so self-explanatory photos and sharing with us. All this progress is just amazing.

Silently admiring: Robi

Well said !

[LucaC.74]

too nice guys ..... I love racing cars .. and the model .... I try to combine those two things with beautiful models
this is my first wip I can post ....
I realize models for others .. and I never can publish images ...
gives me great pleasure to share with you this job

for Pasio83
I'll use a tread on the tires michelin which is very similar in design but I'm building the rest of the rubber, unfortunately I have not found anything approaching the real tire sizes

for Robi j
thank you very much .... always very kind! hope to see you soon!