TWR Rover - 1986 Group A

[Viccario]

One of the best Group A touring cars in my opinion and I had to have a go at creating a scale version!

I have started with a 1:25 Polistil die cast road car and plan on modifying to create the TWR Group A racing version. So far I have made my own version of the Speedline 17 inch 5 spoke wheels, adjusted the sills which were incorrect and am in process of making later style front bumper and spoiler. I have also changed the shape of the rear windscreen because the early cars were straight across at the bottom, later ones were angled each side. Next step is the rear spoiler which is proving tricky to scratch build!

Photographs below show where I have got to so far. Hopefully get the rear spoiler completed tomorrow.

















You may notice l have roughly drilled out 2 holes in one of the c pillars, these are for the air jack connection. Finally l have also cut out the rear number plate area so that l can make the fuel filler arrangement correctly.

[lovegt40]

great project. This was one of the nicest racing car ever imho.
It is not so easy to work with old die cast. good luck. I will follow you.

[Viccario]

Thanks GT40, l agree about working with old die cast. Ruined 2 drillbits before l found one tough enough to do the job!

[Viccario]

Rear spoiler completed except for some minor filling required. I have also filled in the gap in the rear panel below the rear lights with some styrene because it is continuous on the later cars. The photograph below is of the programme that I bought when I went to the race at Silverstone all those years ago!

[chris24]

I'll follow that one with great interest ! Didn't even know it existed in diecast...

[Viccario]

Originally Posted by chris24

I'll follow that one with great interest ! Didn't even know it existed in diecast...

Thanks, nether did I, I just happened to come across one on e-bay and thought that the shape didn't look too bad so decided to go for it!

[bigbertha]

Looking good. I know how much time & effort you've put in so far,especially on the wheels, which look really authentic!

[Boreham]

Great project.

I never knew there was a 1/24-1/24 Rover SD1.

Would like to build one too...now

[Viccario]

Originally Posted by Boreham

Great project.

I never knew there was a 1/24-1/24 Rover SD1.

Would like to build one too...now

Thanks, l think it is actually 1:25 scale. Well worth getting one if you like a challenge!

[DasWiesel]

Great, love those unique, old Rovers. Can´t wait for more progress!
Did you measure the body? Is it actually 1/25 or even smaller?

[rgriffs]

i have some good reference photos if you want them for the interior.

[Viccario]

Originally Posted by DasWiesel

Great, love those unique, old Rovers. Can´t wait for more progress!
Did you measure the body? Is it actually 1/25 or even smaller?

Thanks, as far as I can tell it is pretty much 1:25 not smaller.

[Viccario]

Originally Posted by rgriffs

i have some good reference photos if you want them for the interior.

Cheers, that would be a great help. I haven't managed to find many pictures of the interior. I have the Alan Scott book which is a good start but it doesn't have many photographs of the interior.

[F1Tommy]

Not sure if you have seen this chap from England. He has some nice vintage photos from ETC races during the 1980's. https://www.flickr.com/photos/mendaman/albums

[rgriffs]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/774619...57663086223385

hope this link gets you there.