[JMay]

1/24 F3 1980s…

A while ago had a dabble creating a 1/24 F3 shell and chassis from the 1980s period, several iterations led to the shell shown below. The idea was that F3 cars are narrow track i.e. sub 70mm (smaller than the 1/24 Escort etc) so could race on plastic club tracks. The original chassis was too complex/ stiff for plastic club tracks so the performance didn’t inspire and I shelved the project. Fast forward I thought I would have another go and printed a slightly revised shell as below to fit on a new soft flex chassis.

   

The chassis, shell, wing, exhaust, intake, front tyres (TPU) and driver (hiding) are all FDM printed, running gear is BRM from the 1/24 Escort with the BRM large IL cog and a Allslot motor at 9:34 gearing. Car shown below with the parts fitted straight from the printer (supports removed).

Performance now on the club track i.e. cornering is greatly improved, and the chassis will clearly take a lot more grunt than the yellow Allslot boxer, so a transplant is in order.

Cheers
John