Building the Chaparrals in 1/24 Scale
by Henry Trent

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

Chaparral 2A, Sebring 1965 

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. 

Chaparral 2C, Nassau 1965

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

Chaparral 2D, Daytona 1966

 

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.

 

Chaparral 2D, Nurburgring 1966

 

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

 

Chaparral 2E, Laguna Seca 1966

 

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

 

Chaparral 2F, Le Mans 1967

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

Chaparral 2H, 1969

 

2H – From the kit by Mini-Exotics.