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henk4
12-05-2005, 08:06 AM
This weeks update shows the Chaparral 2A, and if you look at the sponsorlogos there is the distinctive COX sign. For those who don't remember, Cox used to be one of the famous slot car manufacturers and they produced a nice model of the 2A. I had the model (for static display only, like many Monogram kits of the period) back in 1965. The model has long disappeared but miraculously the box survived for 40 years and is still in use (now for photographs:) ).

Here it is,

Vaigra
12-05-2005, 08:27 AM
what did you do with the model?

henk4
12-05-2005, 08:35 AM
what did you do with the model?

It did not survive about 9 removals....but where it actually disappeared I do not remember

jaromull
12-05-2005, 01:20 PM
Monogram has issued a very basic scale model kit for Chaparral 2D to 1/24th scale some time ago, even if there was not anything in common with slot racing. It was re-issued this year, I think. At least I have seen pristine one in one of local hobby shops.

henk4
12-05-2005, 01:35 PM
Monogram has issued a very basic scale model kit for Chaparral 2D to 1/24th scale some time ago, even if there was not anything in common with slot racing. It was re-issued this year, I think. At least I have seen pristine one in one of local hobby shops.

I never bought that kit, but I got the Japanese Modelers kit of the 2D and a1/28 scale Otaki of the 2J. IMC/Union did the 2E in 1/25, which needs a lot of work (There is a T70 spyder and the Ford MkIV in the same series). There are resin kits of the 2F as well, but these are more than 200$.

jaromull
12-05-2005, 02:02 PM
I have always prefered 1/24th - 1/25th scale kits and I have completed a lot of them. Some of them are still left intact, the rest have suffered from a care of my children a lot. Many are still left sleeping in their boxes awaiting me to go on with my activities. I have completed some of Tamiya 1/20th scale F1 cars kits. That Monogram Chaparral is a very basic one, indeed. I have bought it in order the subject fits to my favourite era and there was not any other offering.

henk4
12-05-2005, 02:12 PM
I have always prefered 1/24th - 1/25th scale kits and I have completed a lot of them. Some of them are still left intact, the rest have suffered from a care of my children a lot. Many are still left sleeping in their boxes awaiting me to go on with my activities. I have completed some of Tamiya 1/20th scale F1 cars kits. That Monogram Chaparral is a very basic one, indeed. I have bought it in order the subject fits to my favourite era and there was not any other offering.

looking forward to seeing some of your work in the kit corner.:) Tomorrow I'll post a just completed BMW 507

carsnut
12-05-2005, 04:20 PM
Henk- imagine how much that chaparral would sell for if the kit was there and the box was a little better condition

henk4
12-06-2005, 01:06 AM
Henk- imagine how much that chaparral would sell for if the kit was there and the box was a little better condition

I'd rather not:)

henk4
12-06-2005, 01:23 AM
here is the IMC/Union Chaparral 2E. All the movable body parts result is a lousy fit.

carsnut
12-06-2005, 05:23 PM
doesnt look too bad. winged chaparral

larryo
09-25-2008, 11:05 PM
Hello,

Is there anyone else here interested in Slot Cars?

henk4
09-26-2008, 12:05 AM
Hello,

Is there anyone else here interested in Slot Cars?
Welcome to UCP
good question, not me personally but I am sure there must be people around. When you look at all the models that are available now there must a group of enthusiast followers.
Perhaps if there is enough interest we could open a dedicated forum section.

quickcars
09-21-2009, 08:46 AM
I'm collectiong all of these in 1/24 and so far I have the Cox 2A and 2D. If I ever get my hands on a 2E, that would be awesome!!!

Paul

csl177
09-21-2009, 08:59 AM
I didn't have the Cox static kit, but did have their .049 powered plastic Chaparral tether car. Did someone say slot cars?

quickcars
09-21-2009, 09:12 AM
Did anyone ever convert the Cox gas cars into slots? It seems like the gas models where pretty popular for awhile.

I've always liked 1/24 slot cars and the ones by Cox and Russkit are my favorites. They are also the most expensive to collect now.

Paul

csl177
09-21-2009, 09:19 AM
Paul, I think the gas tethercars were 1/20 scale, but haven't thought of 'em in years so not sure...

Might have to go check out the collector's forums now! :D

henk4
09-21-2009, 09:29 AM
I'm collectiong all of these in 1/24 and so far I have the Cox 2A and 2D. If I ever get my hands on a 2E, that would be awesome!!!

Paul

Hi Paul, I think the 2E IMC/Union kit might be traceable via E-Bay, but it is 1/25th scale.

quickcars
09-21-2009, 10:32 AM
I've seen those kits on Ebay. They can go for as little as $40 and as high as $150 or more...:eek:

The Cox 2E comes up as well but costs major dollars.

I'll probably end up with a kit one of these days.

Paul