1:20 Go-Kart - with images this time
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1:20 Go-Kart - with images this time
Hi All,
Apologies for my previous post which got deleted. I was having issues with image URL's being blocked due to Google being difficult.
Anyhow, let's try again with a new image host.
Since owning and racing a go-kart in the late 80’s I’d always wanted to replicate that machine as a 1:20 scale model. Having collected enough reference material from old photographs and other karting people from that era, the project got underway approx 15 months ago.
My go-kart replica was built from a Fujimi Senna Kart kit. The chassis and seat were heavily modified. The kit wheels were also used but got altered along the way.
The engine, exhaust, brakes, drivetrain (rotors, axles, wheel bearing cases etc), front wheel shackles, fuel tank, pedals, cables, bumpers and side bars, chain guards, floor pan and several other bits and pieces were 100% scratch built from various materials, mainly styrene rod and tube, aluminium or brass sheet metal and tubing.
Chassis decals were custom printed several years ago by Indycals. RB Motion throttle linkage was adapted to replicate the steering arm linkage. Chain is from a Top Studio motorbike chain set.
The only kit items left unchanged are the tyres.
Cheers, Paul
Sydney, Oz.
Apologies for my previous post which got deleted. I was having issues with image URL's being blocked due to Google being difficult.
Anyhow, let's try again with a new image host.
Since owning and racing a go-kart in the late 80’s I’d always wanted to replicate that machine as a 1:20 scale model. Having collected enough reference material from old photographs and other karting people from that era, the project got underway approx 15 months ago.
My go-kart replica was built from a Fujimi Senna Kart kit. The chassis and seat were heavily modified. The kit wheels were also used but got altered along the way.
The engine, exhaust, brakes, drivetrain (rotors, axles, wheel bearing cases etc), front wheel shackles, fuel tank, pedals, cables, bumpers and side bars, chain guards, floor pan and several other bits and pieces were 100% scratch built from various materials, mainly styrene rod and tube, aluminium or brass sheet metal and tubing.
Chassis decals were custom printed several years ago by Indycals. RB Motion throttle linkage was adapted to replicate the steering arm linkage. Chain is from a Top Studio motorbike chain set.
The only kit items left unchanged are the tyres.
Cheers, Paul
Sydney, Oz.
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Re: 1:20 Go-Kart - with images this time
Glad you reposted. Really like your effort on the kit. Very clean build and looks awesome.
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Re: 1:20 Go-Kart - with images this time
Thanks for posting the pictures.
Gigantic, it looks great. Since I also converted the Senna Kart myself, I know what an effort it was and that it was definitely worth it.
Of course it's something different when you drive it yourself.
I love taking out my conversion from time to time and looking at it, even if I might do one or two things differently today.
But I have to say you did a fantastic job and it looks great and is more than close to the original.
I have to say I enjoyed the pictures.
Thank you for sharing with us!
Gigantic, it looks great. Since I also converted the Senna Kart myself, I know what an effort it was and that it was definitely worth it.
Of course it's something different when you drive it yourself.
I love taking out my conversion from time to time and looking at it, even if I might do one or two things differently today.
But I have to say you did a fantastic job and it looks great and is more than close to the original.
I have to say I enjoyed the pictures.
Thank you for sharing with us!
Greetings Thomas
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Re: 1:20 Go-Kart - with images this time
Awesome, it's great you were able to replicate the kart you actually drove!
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Re: 1:20 Go-Kart - with images this time
Wow, great build Paul, looks like a lot of thought and effort went into this personal project, that is something unique and special, one of a kind!
I like it a lot, great idea, I like the way you managed to show the fuel level in the opaque fuel tank, nice touch.
I like it a lot, great idea, I like the way you managed to show the fuel level in the opaque fuel tank, nice touch.
Dede.
Re: 1:20 Go-Kart - with images this time
Wonderful!! Really inspirng build, congratulations!!
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Re: 1:20 Go-Kart - with images this time
Job welldone .
My completed Models:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/150229040 ... 3349714787
https://www.flickr.com/photos/150229040 ... 3349714787
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Re: 1:20 Go-Kart - with images this time
Nice job Paul!
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Re: 1:20 Go-Kart - with images this time
Paul you took what appears to be a simple kit to another level! Love it.