Brabham F2
Jack Brabham drove many of his own creations and won multiple world championships in them. Among the Formula 1 and 2 championships was the 1966 Formula 2 powered by a Honda four cylinder engine.
Most who know me know I am an unabashed fan of EBBRO Formula kits. This one doesn’t disappoint either. Very few mould lines are on the kit but the body is where a couple did appear. These are before and after shots after getting some attention.
The engine will be mostly hidden so no wiring will be done to this one.
The transmission done in Alclad aircraft frame aluminium.
The engine casting is done in Alclad Hi Shine Aluminium.
The fuel tanks done in Alclad Stainless Steel
There are two body panels joined here. The join should be well hidden by the UMP primer.
Another shot of the same joined parts.
Exhaust pipes were done in chrome along with many other parts. Removed (mostly) with a bleach bought at Aldi.
Chrome parts skinned alive. The bleach was far from successful. It does remove Hasegowa chrome well but doesn’t work at all with Italari and not particularly well on EBBRO chrome.
Disc brakes done with Alclad Stainless Steel and calipers covered with Tamiya Clear Green.
Chassis coming together. I have used different shades of grey for some parts so they are highlighted rather than go with the listed colour on all parts.
I have to get those exhausts paired up better!
A tight fit for many parts on the rear suspension. So tight in fact many didn’t need cement at all.
Decals are few and far between
The rolling chassis completed
The potential to add detail is very present
The front suspension and steering
Radiator and supplied plumbing
Fuel filter has four mounting points for plumbing. I should have researched this better.
So much complexity!
Not a lot of driver space in the cockpit
More detail on the supplied radiator hoses
Next step is to clean up the plastic and add the clear coat. I will be sealing it all in with SMS 2k.
Ok, this after 2k application. A bit of orange peel that needs removal
After sanding with 6,000, 8,000 and finally 12,000 then cut back with a cutting compound.
After polish.
Waxed and ready to fit
All 3 pieces of bodywork.
The bodywork didn’t quite fit tight despite making sure the 2k didn’t get into the contact area.
Martin Oostrom told me how to camber the wheels.
Engine on display, no electrics on this one.
Still not sure about Martin’s wheel cambering
Ready to button up
Cockpit
Now, where’s that chequered flag?
Which way does the track go and what’s the lap record?
Comments
18 10 September 2021, 02:13
Peter HardyJon, I used to use Mr Muscle but the bleach came recommended. It is very good on Hasegowa though.
Thanks Spanjaard! Looking forward to painting the body.
10 September 2021, 08:14
Peter HardyThanks Thomas! Trying to catch you up but failing miserably! Must work harder, must work harder, must work harder, must wor………………
16 September 2021, 22:31
Peter MuldoonThis one looks like it would have been fun. Turned out great! I'll have to ask Martin how to camber wheels for future builds.
26 September 2021, 08:11
Peter HardyThanks Pete, it certainly was fun and take my advice, NEVER take advice from Martin!
26 September 2021, 10:13
Peter HardyRichmond, thanks mate, remember the name, EBBRO.
Jay Dub, all the girls used to say that! Cheers!
Rui, thanks mate, taken a while to learn the 2k but thinkI have the hang of it now.
Spanjaard, getting there mate, not where I want to be yet but closing in!
Thomas, glad you like it. Starting work on a Lamborghini next.
26 September 2021, 23:17
Rene ScheiblichCame out just wonderful, mate. Definitely got the gloss figured out!
Practice does make perfect after all.
Is the camber fixed as well? 🙂
29 September 2021, 14:27
Peter HardyRene, it might be easier to fix Martin, as one does with their cat!
29 September 2021, 22:49
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Jack Brabham Denny Hulme 1966 Formula 2
