Codger Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) Presented for your critical review is my 2011 build of Trump's infamous GT. I tried hard to correct the kit's disappointments and scratched some additional detail. I did not use any PE upgrades or resin tires. Lowering the ride height and scratching a more representative rear suspension were first on my list-both highly visible. As usual, I present my models in an 'as raced' condition, as though I were the vintage racer of today using an old LeMans warhorse in my own livery. That means road grime, bug spatters, rocks in hot tires, oil sweat and heat fading. Along with a scruffy cockpit with exposed wires and mechanic's heel marks everywhere. Bouquets or bashes most welcomed. Edited June 28, 2014 by Codger 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Belbin Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Nice - very nice. This kit seems to be either loved or hated . . . Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastcat Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Great looking model. Love the colour scheme and the realistic appearance. The work on the ride height paid off, it's got the right sit and look to it. When the kit turns out like this, it's very easy to love it................................... Perhaps not so easy when faced with the work to get it that way.......................... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcclure Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Your results certainly don't suggest the work you had to put in to correct this kit - that looks super. I really like your weathering and how you've made it look fresh off the track. Cheers, Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Big like from me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Absolutely gorgeous job - love it!! keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbostream Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I don't know what the flaws are with this kit but your car looks amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 You gents are very kind-thanks. I enjoy looking at it every day while I wrestle with the Rolls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Lovely result. There are lots of negative comments about this kit but I built it too a few years back and enjoyed it immensely. It certainly isn't anywhere near as bad as some critics make out. Love your weathering. Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredben Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Another brilliant build. Nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 Thank you guys; much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Very impressive, the attention to detail is first class 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Outstanding job, even for a large scale model amazingly detailed. Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgregor Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Mmm, sexy build.Got one of these to build myself, glad I have it in the stash Really like the weathered presentation of yours, well done. Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 You're too kind guys-not nearly as good as you all flatter it. One of these days I'll dig out pics of the 935 I did in 'as raced' condition-in 1989 (a quarter century ago!). No PE or resin then and my hack job looks like it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mencie Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Brilliant, all the flaws with this kit put me off, your fine work is forcing me to rethink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 Brilliant, all the flaws with this kit put me off, your fine work is forcing me to rethink. By all means-go for it. Be glad to give you a heads-up on the rough and wonky spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Absolutely stunning!!! Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted July 9, 2014 Author Share Posted July 9, 2014 :blush: If only the Hausfrau called me that... You are most kind. I'm trying to out-do this one with the Roller... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfriend Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 My absolute favourite car of all time, and your build certainly does it justice, it looks fantabulous! I am forever being tempted to buy this kit, but I confess I do not know what the flaws are, or if they even really matter. Anyway, that is all irrelevant, as funds will not allow such a purchase at this present time. Keep up the brilliant work codger, and carry on with the Roller as that to is also brilliant. Fox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Fox, We're alike on the all-time fave list. As such, you NEED this kit. As I told Mencie earlier, if you decide to get one (better hurry, I read they've stopped production) I'd be glad to show you what I found lacking and what I did about it. Your Rolls is far more of a project so you should have little pain with this one. Yes, I work on the Roller daily but 'life' gives me interruptions. I'll catch up posting soon but my pace is glacial as I'm bogging down with details. Many thanks for liking my work and the kind words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 You have managed to get this beast of a kit look very nice, and still keeping those tyres that look so horrible in the box. I have seen several builds but most let down by the poor tyres, but here they are not creating that much of a problem. Very well done! Those tyres was one major ting that put me off building mine when I got it, I have since got the replacement tyres, and seeing this makes me think I should perhaps look at the kit again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 Thank you Jorgen. Actually, I took the tires to my wire wheel grinder and carefully worked them down to really worn race tires-nearly slicks. I softened the shoulders that way too. Then redid the letters in tan (the way they really are) and dullcoted and grimed them after painting the blue streaks. I understand not everyone likes models with worn parts but it worked perfectly for what I tried to portray. Also saved a lot of money by not buying the resin tires or the KA detail sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 A race worn finish usually adds to the model, if it's well done and looks quite real that is. Yours is one of them. Maybe the softening of the tyre shoulders made a lot of difference, something did at least, as I thought the look you have achieved would not be possible with the kit tyres. Yeah, money, tell me... I bought the largest KA set and the Icon tyre set. While I'm very happy with Icon tyres (without having yet built the model) the KA set only delivered some things really worthwhile. Their resin seats looks just as off as the kits (if not more), just on opposite sides of the scale... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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