Hello friends
Just after the 2nd world war , demobilized US GIs decided to have some fun , building some small racers better knowned as « lakesters »
Using old P-38 external tanks , and , I imagine , with a lot of works in their barnes , they were able to run on old airfield or at Bonneville Salt Lake ..
Here is my lakester s « vision » , scratchbuilded at the 1/32th scale .
It is really .really small and its a pretty funny assembly job !!!
I was ready to build 3 of them but one is enough for the peace of my neighbourhood !!!
The base is a Trumpetter 1/32 P38 Lightning drop tank
This « thing » is .front wheel drive as I didnt want to damage the rear of the Lakester with a hard surgery .
were needed:
Ho Aurora front axle and crown
Ostoreros Lotus 33 motor
Rear wheels are PCS with PCS tires
Front wheels are ????? with Ninco tires
The guide is a Ninco too.
some Cold sweat and a good pair of glasses
Some pics are following , much better than my poor english.
I hope you will enjoy . Best regards .
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Just after the 2nd world war , demobilized US GIs decided to have some fun , building some small racers better knowned as « lakesters »
Using old P-38 external tanks , and , I imagine , with a lot of works in their barnes , they were able to run on old airfield or at Bonneville Salt Lake ..
Here is my lakester s « vision » , scratchbuilded at the 1/32th scale .
It is really .really small and its a pretty funny assembly job !!!
I was ready to build 3 of them but one is enough for the peace of my neighbourhood !!!
The base is a Trumpetter 1/32 P38 Lightning drop tank
This « thing » is .front wheel drive as I didnt want to damage the rear of the Lakester with a hard surgery .
were needed:
Ho Aurora front axle and crown
Ostoreros Lotus 33 motor
Rear wheels are PCS with PCS tires
Front wheels are ????? with Ninco tires
The guide is a Ninco too.
some Cold sweat and a good pair of glasses
Some pics are following , much better than my poor english.
I hope you will enjoy . Best regards .



