I realized it has been a while since I actually posted one
of my models on a Fast Friday. With Indy practice set to start, it seemed time
to remedy that.
Here is Tom Sneva’s 1978 Penske PC-6. While not the first
over 200 mph (Tom did that the year before in a McLaren), this was the first to
complete all four qualifying laps over 200, including a one-lap record of
203.620, good for the pole.
Driving for Roger Penske, Sneva also ran a strong race, but came up just 8 seconds
short behind Al Unser, contributing to his “bridesmaid” reputation. Sneva would
finish second at Indy three times (1977, 1978, 1980) before finally winning in
1983.
This was built with the venerable AMT PC-6 kit. It’s
actually the Bobby Unser version, which carries the No. 1 Sneva had at Indy in
1978. So mostly I was able to use kit decals (believe it or not), but I did create my own SNEVA for
the cowling. I did not make all of the corrections really required to make this a good model, such as the bulkhead behind the seat. If memory serves, I used straight-up Testors enamel rattle can
paints. I may have used a couple extra contingency decals from other sources - I can't recall!
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