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Post by dave632 on Jan 10, 2022 19:26:02 GMT -7
Just got one of the newer AFX Chevelle's. This one is in 1/64th scale. It is nicely detailed and has a Mega G chassis in it. It aint fast but it looks good. I noticed it mounts to the chassis in a different manner, (chassis is narrow with no tabs sticking out of it), which makes it tough to switch to a better chassis but that won't stop me. This is the 70 model, they make a 71 also, my son had a full size one some years ago. I will probably get that one also.  70 Chevelle 1
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Post by ecbill on Jan 10, 2022 21:07:38 GMT -7
Jags sells a chassis that’s a direct fit. PR5 or something like that It’s similar to the DR1.
Looking at the times and it appears you have a prime index car.
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Post by dave632 on Jan 11, 2022 8:57:23 GMT -7
I remember when the full-size ones came out back in 70. Was thinking about
getting one then but never did. They were drag strip terrors back then running
11s with just some headers and drag slicks. That was a great time back then.
Yes Bill that would make a great 1.0 index car. It was the first and only pass down
the track so far so it might be quicker with some more runs.
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Post by ecbill on Jan 11, 2022 19:21:33 GMT -7
The new Afx bodies are much nicer than their previous generation. Really like the clear window vs painted. Whole body is molded in clear and then they painted all but the windows
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Post by pete on Jan 12, 2022 17:46:33 GMT -7
Nice car Dave. That is a tribute car if you didn't know.
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Post by dave632 on Jan 12, 2022 17:54:27 GMT -7
Didn't know it.
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Post by pete on Jan 12, 2022 18:40:13 GMT -7
Charlie wrote a brief post about it on SCI. John Cukras. Innovator, Designer, Racer.
Im sure John would race the car, it wouldn't sit.
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Post by dave632 on Jan 13, 2022 9:37:39 GMT -7
I will race that car as soon as a class opens up that I can fit a chassis in it for, I will race it.
None of my cars are shelf queens. Some of the bodies I have had for over 45 years and they all have battle scars.
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Post by ecbill on Jan 13, 2022 10:09:12 GMT -7
Charlie wrote a brief post about it on SCI. John Cukras. Innovator, Designer, Racer. Im sure John would race the car, it wouldn't sit. Went looking for that article on SCI but did not find it. Went back several months. Could you post a link or perhaps more details? Thanks |
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Post by crazynski on Jan 13, 2022 13:02:41 GMT -7
Hi Bill,
Here is one of the articles on John Cukras.
Cheers,
Ken
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Post by pete on Jan 13, 2022 14:06:08 GMT -7
Spot-on Ken.
There is a AFX thread started by Charlie {MSWaterlogged?} It was a while ago Bill and now I think two more afx topics have started. John was a cool guy and very helpful.
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Post by dave632 on Jan 14, 2022 10:33:13 GMT -7
I was wondering what that name on the back of the car meant!
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Post by ecbill on Jan 16, 2022 10:58:54 GMT -7
That's really interesting. It's nice to know more about the history of our hobby.
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Post by ecbill on Jan 16, 2022 11:07:00 GMT -7
Got a red one and a yellow. Just won one of the Vettes on ebay. Was surprised to find that it's a 1.5" wheelbase. Thinking the yellow one is going to become blue. They put some amazing detail on these things.
Since I don't really care for the MegaG+ chassis, I get them from Budshocarsinc on ebay as bodies only. There is usually a lot of competition for these 3 bodies. He also has some nice looking Mustangs and Camaros.
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