Tyrrell 007

Here is my latest build. The 1975 Tyrrell 007 of Patrick Depailler. The body is another brilliant shell from Simon (DNQ). I decided to use a modified chassis from a Scalextric Tyrrell 001 for this project.

The body shell needed modification as I was not going to use the "engine" section. The Scalextric "engine" moulding required some modification and air intakes were added on the front wheels suspension mounts and over the rear axle/crown gear cover. I also had to cut the chassis to extend the wheelbase.

The rear wing was my creation but Simon supplied the front wing end plates. The decals are from Pattos (various sizes) and a couple from DMC.

Here are some photos; as always I apologise for the number and quality.....

The starting point


Raw materials and donor car waiting more work


Close up of engine modifications


Rear view


Completed underside


On the track










In the "studio"


And here are some shots with other members of my Tyrrell "scratch build family" (Are you watching Ian H?)






Hope you enjoyed the views.
Thanks for sticking with the thread to the end!!!

All the best,
Philip