theplasticsurgeon Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Committing to this Fujimi kit, which I commented in the chat thread. My third favourite racing car. Long time resident of my stash, I hadn't appreciated the history of that race. . . . . . until I watched this DVD, and read the book. Knowing the true story of the finish of the 1966 Le Mans race, rendered ending of the the film a huge Hollywood anti-climax for me. Showing the politics of Ford at the time, it acknowledging the massive efforts of driver Ken Miles, and raises Carroll Shelby to legendary status. With hindsight, I'd prefer to build Miles' car, but this is the kit I've got. Please, no suggestions for after market decals - I'll build the kit as it is. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 The GT40 is a classic as is on looks alone and the history of it only adds to its status so your subject choice is a wonderful one Tim. Besides, once you've finished this one, you can then justify another kit to do Ken Miles' example... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, Col. said: The GT40 is a classic as is on looks alone and the history of it only adds to its status so your subject choice is a wonderful one Tim. Besides, once you've finished this one, you can then justify another kit to do Ken Miles' example... Thanks for that thought Col. I live very close to HiroBoy, and checked their stock of GT40 decals just before I posted. Probable plan would be to airbrush the body-shell, then leave it a long time to cure - and finishing other stuff on my bench. Two other candidate kits already in my stash for my second and favourite racing cars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 6 minutes ago, theplasticsurgeon said: Thanks for that thought Col. I live very close to HiroBoy, and checked their stock of GT40 decals just before I posted. Probable plan would be to airbrush the body-shell, then leave it a long time to cure - and finishing other stuff on my bench. Two other candidate kits already in my stash for my second and favourite racing cars. Tim, if I lived close to HiroBoy I'd be bankrupt, you clearly have remarkable restraint Is there a chance we will get to see either of your other two favourites within this GB? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Nice choice, what a great car and enjoyed the film, the way Ken Miles was treated was shocking. Looking forward to this, I have the Trumpy kit in this scheme. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 My favorite Ford welcome to the build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimJ Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Nice choice. I've got a couple of these in the stash so I'll be watching this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 People have knocked the film but I thought it was very entertaining and my nephews who I took to see it had eyes like saucers after and that's OK by me too. A great choice of subject which I'm sure you'll enjoy building and I'll enjoy watching. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Funnily enough I just saw the film last night. Thoroughly enjoyed it and I long ago learned not to believe there's anything historically accurate about a film - I have a feeling that anyone related to the real-life men in suits, or any of the Italian characters (who seemed to be portrayed as either inept or villainous!), might have some issues with their portrayal! The GT40 and its rivals must be some of the best looking racing cars ever built - if I was going to get into car modelling (which is pretty unlikely to be honest), the GT40 would be top of the list. So I'm looking forward to this build. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted September 24, 2022 Author Share Posted September 24, 2022 Start day! Today I opened the bags with the parts for the first time. Very crisp parts, superbly engineered. Decals, etch, seatbelts, and tyre logos. This looks great. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted September 24, 2022 Author Share Posted September 24, 2022 So far I've: Assembled the two engine air intakes, inserted the splitter into the front cover, then airbrushed those parts and the body with humbrol 21 gloss black. It's now upside-down in my shed drying. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Nice choice, I've got the same kit and a set of Ken Miles decals ready for a future build. Looking forward to progress 😀 Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Nice gloss Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc2 Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Nice choice. When I built one, I found it impossible to stretch the body wide enough to go over the chassis without fear of cracking it, so I cut one door sill off along the panel line to get the body over the chassis. Malc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Nice paint work, cracking job. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Nice start. Been to watch the 24hr many times, this is getting me in the spirit to organise another trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 On 9/28/2022 at 1:03 PM, woody37 said: Nice start. Been to watch the 24hr many times, this is getting me in the spirit to organise another trip! Yep, I've been there 1983, and 1984 - dominated be the then new Porsche 956. Anyway, this certainly isn't a 24 hour build, but a bit of progress, Interior painted flat black, Humbrol 33. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted October 1, 2022 Author Share Posted October 1, 2022 Photos of this car show gold wheels, so Humbrol 16. and I've sanded the tyre treads to eliminate moulding seams. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted October 5, 2022 Author Share Posted October 5, 2022 Instruments onto the dashboard. Seats, and tyres onto my gold wheels. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Nice progress., wheels and scuffed tyres look good, are you painting all the silver washers in the seats ??? Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Nice..... I've always had a soft spot for the GT40 since my slot racing days in the late 60s. And I finally got one of these kits, along with the Fujimi Shelby Cobra 427. I've done the Cobra.... wasn't too keen on some of the shortcuts and compromises taken by Fujimi but built up OK with a bit of scratch. The Ford is still in the box, beckoning now and then, and your build thread may be the motivation I need....! Let's see what you can make of it. Looks good so far.... 😀 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share Posted October 20, 2022 Rolling chassis completed, 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimJ Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 That's coming along well, nice work. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Nice work Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted October 21, 2022 Author Share Posted October 21, 2022 Seatbelts, with those etched fittings. Very fiddly to assemble. And dashboard with steering wheel. This office is coming together. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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