Current Project
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Current Project
Graham Hill Embassy Racing Shadow Embassy Racing with Graham Hill came first into being when Hill decided to leave Brabham. He announced in late 1972 he was starting his own team acting as driver and owner. Embassy Racing was a short lived F1 team debuting in 1973 with the Shadow DN1 and had limited succes in three seasons of racing. Unfortunately, everything was cut short with the death of Hill and some key personnel in a small plane crash just before the 1976 season. |
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Graham Hill in the Embassy Racing Shadow DN1. |
I'm starting with a Scalextric Shadow. Mr Blobby Head is driving and the guide, axles, and motor all snap in place underneath the body. |
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Since everything snaps in from the bottom, I needed a proper chassis. I decided on the Scalextric Ferrari 312T chassis. Only some minor cutting was needed to shape the chassis for a snug fit under the body. In addition to the Ferrari chassis, I also used the Ferrari front axle assembly, the rear axle assembly with suspension, and the rear wing. Since the DN1 was a cosworth powered car, I used the engine detail from the Scalextric McLaren M23 rear axle assembly. The great thing is, all these parts are available separately and add a great deal to the overall look. |
The entire rear of the car was removed and shaped for a more accurate look. Mr Blobby Head was also removed and placed in a non-driving role witin the team. Graham will be added later. |
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The wing has been shaped, the car sanded, and primed, and fitted on the chassis. I removed all of the plastic underneath the body and added a fiberglass, reinforced post to attach the body to the chassis. |
The car is now painted and decaled thanks to Stryker Slot Racing decals. Hill's helmet needs painting and I am waiting on Slot.it F1 wheels. Should be ready just in time for the High Air Box Proxy. |
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A large portion of Hill's backside was surgically removed to allow a full driver figure to fit over the motor. |
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