Building the Chaparrals

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Building the Chaparrals in 1/24 Scale
by Henry Trent

This collection includes Chaparrals 2A through 2H. 2G and 2J are on the way.

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Chaparral 2A, Sebring 1965 

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This model began as a Cox slot car body. I added a Modelers interior and wheels and opened up the body for the exhausts, which are made from aluminum tubing. Decals are from Patto’s Place. 

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Chaparral 2C, Nassau 1965

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The 2C body is from the LS kit. I opened the body panels and added mesh screens. 

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Chaparral 2D, Daytona 1966

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Based on the Monogram kit, the early 2D also has wheels and tires from the Fisher kit. The intake stacks are from the Revell parts pack.

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Chaparral 2D, Nurburgring 1966

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This late version 2D is from the Modelers kit, built out of the box.

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Chaparral 2E, Laguna Seca 1966

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2E – This is the Fisher kit – build out of the box.

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Chaparral 2F, Le Mans 1967

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2F – This is the Fisher kit – build out of the box.

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Chaparral 2H, 1969

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2H – From the kit by Mini-Exotics.