RTS 4B23 HISTORIC ORAN PARK VEHICLE BRIDGE
RTS 4B23 HISTORIC ORAN PARK VEHICLE BRIDGE
Oran Park Raceway was a motor racing
circuit near Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia
and was operational from 1962 until 2010. The track, like many other
around the world, was sacrificed for urban development. The Grand Prix circuit
featured a figure-eight shape with a bridge where the track crossed over itself. Oran
Park was used regularly for rounds of the Australian Touring Car Championship, V8
Supercar Championship Series, Australian Drivers' Championship
and Australian
Sports Sedan Championship. The F1 Australian Grand Prix
was also held at Oran
Park in 1974
and 1977.
One of Oran Park’s most notable features was the fact it was the only circuit in Australia – and one of only a few in the world – that had a crossover. The iconic Oran Park Bridge (demolished to make room for the new development) added to the natural elevation changes of the circuit. The massive steel superstructure that arched above the road – more often than not supporting sponsorship from a major tyre brand like Dunlop or Yokohama – was welded together and not bolted. This was allegedly the work of the Army Corps of Engineers.
The scaled design started off as a replica project and the finished product will unmistakeably be recognized as the epic bridge from years gone by. The lattice stays between the two tyre-sides, as constructed by the ACE, was too much of a challenge for the scaled construction method and ended up in the “inspired by”category. We believe that this product will give the grand old bridge a second life on the slot car tracks of many an Aussie, but also on the tracks of enthusiasts around the world. We believe that this structure can be a valuable contribution to the slot car diorama world.
Scrutineering: BRIDGE
132. L 500mm W 218mm H 193mm
143. L 375mm W 164mm H 145mm
164. L 250mm W 109mm H 97mm
Scrutineering: BUTTRESS
132. L 463mm W 125mm H 121mm
143 L 347mm W 94mm H 91mm
164. L 232mm W 63mm G 61mm
Instructions: rts_4b23_historic_oran_park_vehicle_bridge.pdf
General information:
This is a KIT! it requires assembly and finishing.
Completely assembled and painted Items can be found here--->FINISHED PRODUCTS
Our KITS are available in 3 Scales: 1:32, 1:43 and 1:64
They are made from Super Refined MDF or Basswood.
They come in laser cut sheets and are easy to assemble requiring only Glue (CA, PVA or Wood Glue). They can be finished with Paint, Spray or Stain.
Artwork is laser printed on quality card-stock and any complex shapes are pre-cut for you. ***Note we use a laser to cut the artwork which may leave a very realistic racetrack residue!
Warranty & Spare Parts & Return Policy.
Satisfaction is our goal.
We will replace damaged or defective kits free of charge.
There are no refunds without return of product