1948 MG TC (Race conversion)

Since the Tyrell has gone back in the box for now, I'm going to get cracking on something with larger parts and this is it:



Not going to be 'stock' though, going to build it as a race car, something along these lines, but without the cycle wings:











I'd like to do it without the rear wings to but not sure how I'd make a 'boat tail'

ive been wondering how these build up

That's a pretty cool model.  I built it many, many years ago when it was an Entex release. Before I started detailing models.

The only part that gave a slight headache was getting the piano hinge hoodpieces to fit the body lines properly. 

I see what you mean about the bonnet not fitting. Shouldn't be an issue for me Mike, as I
will be leaving the side panels off.





First job (after building the chassis) is going to be butchering the body. Not going to try and scratch a boat tail but all the hatched sections will be removed.

That's some serious surgery there.

Looks like a good start Al. I'll be pulleing up a chair for this.

Thanks for the encouragement guys.

Some progress at last.

I have a rolling chassis:



And a mock up to tease you. The hatched sections will of course be removed in due course.

Well, taking the bull etc, I hacked away at the body. Too late to change my mind now!!



I'm still unsure as to wether or not I should remove the rear fenders or leave as is. It could be a little tricky methinks!!!

Great work! I really like the spoked wheels for the tyres, they look very nice. Not sure about the rear fenders - they might add a nice touch if left on but I also really like the look of the fenderless example you posted. Whatever you decide, I'm sure it will look excellent.

The V8's in the post!

Nice surgery Al boy.

Cool race car

I built the road version of the '48 MG-TC. I never did like the so-called wire wheels in this kit. The spokes are too thick.  

A nice start, Al. It'll all come together in the end.

Thanks guys.

Got some bodywork parts cleaned up and mocked up. Still not sure wether or not I should remove the rear wings.

You could bob them Al



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Picking up on Shay's idea of bobbing the rear wings, I'm about to get out the electric hacksaw!!!!!



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Go on ya good thing!

LOL. I have:

Are you happy with it?

Bit late not to be don't you think!!

Yeah! Just got to get them cleaned up properly and I think it will help to create that 'race' look.

Thanks for the idea ya liddle leprechaun.!!!

It's not often I help you Al, the Wisdom usually flows in the opposite direction.

Glad you're happy with it.

Interesting.

Divin't dee yissell doon bonnie lad!!!

More or less finished the rear wings. Just some primer to add and probably a little fore fettling.

Much better!

And I'm fluent in Geordie at this stage! LOL

Keep going Al boy.