THUNDERBOLTS
SPIRIT OF THE CLASS
Sprint races for 500cc cars running to Formula 3 regulations from 1946 to 1953 produced by small garage builders in the United Kingdom. Major manufacturers were Keift, Cooper, IOTA, JBW.
BODY
Bodies must be a suitable 1:32 scale representation of class cars in resin or hard plastic and scratch built. Request separate list for dimensions. Must be in period livery with ¾ driver figure in resin or plastic. Some latitude is allowed regarding colour scheme but must look period appropriate.
CHASSIS
Scratch built brass, steel, plastic or Penelope Pitlane chassis to fit under body.
Wheelbase and track must be a 1:32 scale depiction of the car represented.
Ride height is set at a minimum of 4mm.
When a car's dimensions cannot be found, the wheelbase must be within the class average of 70mm.
The track must measure a maximum of 46mm from the outside to the outside of each wheel.
MOTOR
Must be a Beardog 25k RPM narrow short motor installed in an inline configuration.
WHEELS & TYRES
Wheels must be 15-inch equivalent plastic or alloy wheels fitted with Penelope Pitlane Classic front tyres or similar.
Outside diameter front and rear: minimum 20mm, max width 5mm.
Front tyres may be varnished to reduce grip.
OTHER PARTS
Axles and Gears
Choice is open but must fit safely under the body.
Ballast
Permitted.
GET IN TOUCH
1/14 Houldsworth Mill
Houldsworth St
Reddish
Stockport
SK5 6DS
07882 693 225 (Richard August)
