Hi All!
Back with more fun after my 312b build of last year. This time it’s a sporty car but at least with an F-1 inspired engine.
I’m attacking an MG
333SP reputed to be in 12th.sc. but apparently it’s actually closer to 14th. This one will be after Chassis #026, a second generation SP produced under rights by Michelotto. It will depict the 3rd. place 1998/99 Rolex Daytona 24 Hours car. It qualified 2nd. and eventually finished 3rd. after leading handily in the late stages. Reportedly the right rear upright developed issues and several stops were required to set things right.
In any event it’s sure to be an adventure considering the quality of the MG lump I get to start with.
Stay tuned ……… metal swarf and grinding dust appear next issue.
Enjoy,
-elh-
Even a superficial review of the MG box contents reveals additional help will be required. A batch of bits from the Tamiya 641 box should help with the drivetrain.
Good reference to start things off. I’ve a batch of generic 333 images from various race events, the excellent Cavalleria publication (covering the 1st. generation cars) and a batch of images I was fortunate enough to capture during a half-day with my specific subject (subject unclothed).
A lot of resin here …………. that’s about all that can be said. Quality was likely the reason this one disappeared from their inventory. For the most part it looks like these two bits and the roll hoop is about all that I’ll be using in this build ……… sigh!
Ample evidence of the need for Tamiya help. This stuff is beyond repair.
Yeah, it’s all MG white metal but only retained for reference purposes, all or near all will be replaced.
The gap behind Tamiya block highlights the need for a bellhousing fabrication and the need for an overall height adjustment too. Exhaust primary pipes will be useful but everything from the first siamese back will see scratchbuilding commence. An entire new undertray will be required too.
