--- In stratosreplicaclub@yahoogroups.com, "soldier_of_zeon"
<hail_neo-zeon@...> wrote:
> Do you know where to buy the parts
Can you be more specific? There are a lot of parts needed for a
Stratos replica, so depending what exactly you're looking for, I
might be able to give you a more precise answer.
If you're looking for the basic kit, there are two places - both are
in England, and manufacture their own versions of the Stratos.
The one I have is from Hawk Cars:
http://www.hawkcars.co.uk/
They make the roadgoing 'Stradale' model, and two variants of the
Gp.4 rally - the earlier 'round arch', and the later 'square arch'.
They also are the sole supplier of the cast replica Campagnolo coffin
spoke wheels. The Hawk cars are more faithful to the genunine
article in terms of suspension layout, and bodywork. Many panels are
interchangeable with the real thing.
The other company is Napiersport:
http://www.superstratos.com/index.php
They do Stradale and Group 4 variants, as well as a Group 5 replica
(called the Evolutione). Outwardly, they are nearly as faithful to
the real thing as a Hawk. Under the skin, they are quite different.
From my own experience, both companies kits are of good quality, and
can turn out nicely finished cars. The Hawk is a bit more expensive,
but generally has higher quality fiberglass. They both use some of
the same donor parts, although there is a version of the Napiersport
(the Corse I) that uses modern suspension pieces instead of the
vintage stuff on the Hawk and the Corse S.
Exact donor parts lists will vary depending on which manufacturer and
which model you go for, as well as how faithful to the original you
want to be. Let me knoe what you have in mind, and I'll see if I can
point you in the right direction.
Scott