foxfriend Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I seem to remember that trumpeter were releasing a big scale (1/12th?) Ford gt40. Did this happen, or is it about to happen? Anybody out there heard about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brown Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Hi FoxFriend I'm pretty sure I saw one a year or so ago. Looks gorgeous! I have a few smaller ones, Fujimi and Hornby, and they're nice too. I seem to remember it had some fit issues when I read the reviews and was quite expensive but what a model! Happy hunting. Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 The Trumpeter 1/12 GT40 has been out for a while now. I built one over Christmas 2009 (took best in show with it at East of England model show in March 2010!) The overall shape is very nice but the internals are a bit toy-like. There is a complete omission of the ignition system for example. Kit does have some very nice touches like braided hose for the oil system and the bonnet clips at the front are very nice working examples. Main dissapointment for me was the tyres, they are too square in section and the spare tyre and wheel is omitted from the kit parts. There are plenty of AM bits around for this kit available, I would certainly fork out for the resin tyre and wheel set if I did another one. Overall, the kit is an enjoyable build, the parts fit together nicely and it makes a stunning model for the shelf with all the doors open, etc. Plenty of reviews are on-line, have a read before you buy. Cheers, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Foxfriend, here are a few pics of the kit / model. Loads of little packets of bits.... ork in progress..... Hope this helps, Steve. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brown Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 That is truly stunning Steve! My most favorite car ever, MK2 as well! Gorgeous. Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Stunning! I have been looking for one of these for a while. Any tips on aftermarket decals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I know that some were available, I have seen a yellow car and the Gulf blue one with the orange 'tears' on the front wings. Don't go down this route if you count rivets though as the cars had slight differences I believe. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I too have built this one and I 'cheated' by doing it as the Gulf car, and printed my own decals. I know it's technically the wrong car, but I love this scheme. A great kit, 'almost' Tamiya standard. I went potty and added a bucket load of extra wiring and plumbing all over the car. My advice? - Get one. Roy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brown Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Love it Roy! A MKII in MK1 Gulf colours, looks the donkeys! I go to complete my collection now. Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfriend Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 A couple of beautiful builds here. Unfortunately, now I have found one, it is out of my price range. I am having to be a budget modeller at the moment, however, I do feel a little better knowing that it is the markII as the mark 1 is my favourite!! Even so, I would still love to build one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I don't know where you've found one, or at what price, but they pop up on Ebay fairly frequently at around £110 - £120 which is about the right price. Much more than that is a bit steep - I've seen them (laughably) at £140+ 'buy it now' - don't go there unless you're desperate. Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I know it is little consolation now but they have been available fairly cheap, especially when they came out and the rivet counters started with the 'it's a toy' hullabaloo! I think the current price reflects lack of availability. I wouldn't be surprised if Trumpy pop this again and the price becomes more palatable. I paid under £90 for mine and that was from an on-line model shop. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Oops, forgot to mention.... Roy, your GT looks smashing mate. Are you going to treat us to some pics of the motor? Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Unique kit of a car I like a lot (maybe too much, yes...) Didnt still got any cause I like much more the Mk1 gulf flared that probably will never be done in this scale (different body and engines, and slightly different nose section too). Who knows me (from other forums, mostly www.gt40s.com and AF) knows how me and only me can be SO sick for this car .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elderly Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Is this kit still available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Trump has ceased production recently but you can find them at a few on-line retailers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elderly Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Thanks, I've been having a search this evening. Relish sell them but are out of stock - I've set up a stock alert with them. And I've maybe found another, but at £140 plus p&p I've paused to think about how much I really want that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I can only add it's a superb kit, with fit and detail on par with Tamiya. Bags of room for extra details too. Yes, there are a few issues with errors and omissions, but what kit is perfect? My £500 Aventador is a case in point. The early 'toy-like' criticisms were way out of proportion and I feel, unjustified. Mind you, I built mine as a completely incorrect Gulf version - so maybe I'm not qualified to comment..... My advice? Great kit of a great car. Buy one. Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 X2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elderly Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Me at Brands GP being chased by another completely incorrect Gulf version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 BEAUTIFUL Alfa with excellent geometry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elderly Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Thank you Codger - I've an awful lot more patience making gradual adjustments to camber, caster and toe, than I am with the construction of any aspect of any model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Thank you Codger - I've an awful lot more patience making gradual adjustments to camber, caster and toe, than I am with the construction of any aspect of any model! :lol: I've done both but am not sure which cost me my hair.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elderly Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Trump has ceased production recently but you can find them at a few on-line retailers.One of the on-line retailers told me that although it's not available at the moment, it will be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 This kit is listed in the 2014/2015 pocketbond catalogue. I asked my local supplier, and it is available and still in production, but is listed at £150. Want one. Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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