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Post by MikeB on Mar 9, 2022 22:50:53 GMT -5
I was looking at Indycals list of decals and have really gotten interested in building a couple of the 1967 Eagles he offers so my question is besides the nose and the side tank does any one know of any other other mods that need to be made to the MPC 68 Eagle?
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Post by illeagle10 on Mar 10, 2022 5:51:46 GMT -5
Mike,
I believe that the 68 Eagle is completely different animal from the 67 Eagle, especially in the shape of the body. The 67 is a rounder body compared to the 68, which has a much flatter body. That is the main reason we have not seen anyone ever convert the MPC 68 Eagle to a 67 or even a 66 Eagle. There are some other differences as you mentioned, but that is the main difference. Kevin has just completed his 67 Eagle in resin and it's a beauty! You can contact Kevin at silvercitymodels@comcast.net.
Jim
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Post by MikeB on Mar 10, 2022 12:45:16 GMT -5
Mike, I believe that the 68 Eagle is completely different animal from the 67 Eagle, especially in the shape of the body. The 67 is a rounder body compared to the 68, which has a much flatter body. That is the main reason we have not seen anyone ever convert the MPC 68 Eagle to a 67 or even a 66 Eagle. There are some other differences as you mentioned, but that is the main difference. Kevin has just completed his 67 Eagle in resin and it's a beauty! You can contact Kevin at silvercitymodels@comcast.net. Jim Thanks Jim |
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Post by illeagle10 on Mar 10, 2022 13:04:03 GMT -5
Mike,
If you're set on converting something into an 66/67 Eagle it would seem to be easier to convert a 1965 Lotus 38. The early 66/67 Eagle is much closer to the Lotus 38 than the 68 Eagle. In the book Gurney's Eagles by Karl Ludvigsen, pg.15 states, "Thus a kinship with the Lotus 38 in all main design features was undeniable." Unless you have one on hand, a Testors or IMC Lotus 38 is going to cost you a pretty penny. It's just easier and more accurate to buy Kevins!
Jim
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Post by MikeB on Mar 10, 2022 13:32:48 GMT -5
Oh I wasn't set on it lolo I just like the look of the Unser and Rint cars now that there is a resin that's the way I'll go
I really didn't know he did one I knew about the 66 but honestly missed the 67
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