[Savage GT]

After the recent EIS Proxy, I have developed an itch for a couple of Ferrari 250 GTO's for using at home.
The plan is to get a nice body and replace the chassis and running gear.

The cars in the proxy were Fly, which looked great on their own, but when comparing to the 1:1 cars, look a little off.
They are available new still, but considering I would junk all the running gear, would work out an expensive conversion.

After some research, it appears the most accurate slot car version was made by Revel/Monogram, Albeit a different year/version to the Fly ones) but they are like rocking horse poop !

Next closest apparently are Pink Kar, allegedly these were a scaled down version of a Rev/Mono 1/24 kit, these I can find for not silly money, they do have a bit of that toy-ish look, but can look pretty nice with a little work. Does anyone have any any idea of the width and body+interior weight of the pink kars ?

Scalextric also made a few,  but these are a little squared off, and quite expensive now.

There is also the option of Resin bodies if they a fairly recent mould with a reasonable weight.

Are there any other avenues of reasonably accurate, available and inexpensive 1/32 bodies anyone knows of ?

[merkit the grof]

The Revell body is the best (light), contact Phil Smith, he should be able to supply a body/interior at a reasonable price.


Joel

[KensRedZed]

After the recent EIS Proxy, I have developed an itch for a couple of Ferrari 250 GTO's for using at home.
The plan is to get a nice body and replace the chassis and running gear.

The cars in the proxy were Fly, which looked great on their own, but when comparing to the 1:1 cars, look a little off.

Just put your 1:1 Ferrari under a car cover when the guys come over to race. That way no one can compare them. Problem solved. 

I like the Fly body for the parts that are still somewhat accurate. There's no such thing as a perfect slot car. Fly Ferrari's are still current means you can usually find one used. Or at least get a good deal at a slot car flea market.

I look forward to seeing what you build. 

[AlexisGaitanis]

The Pink kar one weights(body and cockpit) 20 grams.
Have you considered 3d printing one?There is plenty of files available

[Savage GT]

I don't have a 3d printer, and Im not patient enough to sand all the print lines down 
You wouldn't happen to know what the width is on the Pink Kar version ?

[Kevan]

3D printing leaves hollows not highs, it's best to skim a really thin layer of filler then flat back down.

[AlexisGaitanis]

I don't have a 3d printer, and Im not patient enough to sand all the print lines down 
You wouldn't happen to know what the width is on the Pink Kar version ?

Width is 53.5 mm

[Savage GT]

Thanks 

[Gordon Steadman]

3D printing leaves hollows not highs, it's best to skim a really thin layer of filler then flat back down.

What are the bits either side of the hollows called?

[Kevan]

That's the top surface of your 3D file.