FunkyChiken Posted January 26 Posted January 26 So this is a simple kit and probably designed for slot car conversion, but I'm going to try my best to give it some minor mods that make it look less toy llike. This pic shows how many parts there are, above and beyod this is the tyres, the clear bits and the decal sheet. The body has had the mould lines cleaned up - they were quite severe, hopefully not lost too much detail with the sanding. The seats didn't have a cushion, so made them with a sheet of styrene. The dash and foot wells look too basic - so will be modding them a bit. This will be the centre console - again out of sheet styrene These little pieces with end up being the pedals again - out of sheet styrene 13
Potsie Posted January 27 Posted January 27 Looks like something of a blank canvas for some of your great detailing. Looking forward to progress! 1 1
keefr22 Posted January 27 Posted January 27 Agree with the others, also looking forward to progress! Keith 1
cmatthewbacon Posted January 27 Posted January 27 Looking forward to it as well. I have a couple of these Hornby kits in the stash. One thing I’m intrigued about: I think these are very closely derived from Scalextric models of the period. Are they moulded in polystyrene, or are they actually ABS, like Scalextric cars? Does it say anything on the instructions? You’ll soon find out: if it’s ABS only something like Mek-Pak will actually stick it! best, M. 2
JamesP Posted January 29 Posted January 29 Like Matt I also have one of these kits, the GT40. So will be interested in how this goes together. 1
FunkyChiken Posted February 1 Author Posted February 1 On 1/27/2025 at 7:11 PM, cmatthewbacon said: Looking forward to it as well. I have a couple of these Hornby kits in the stash. One thing I’m intrigued about: I think these are very closely derived from Scalextric models of the period. Are they moulded in polystyrene, or are they actually ABS, like Scalextric cars? Does it say anything on the instructions? You’ll soon find out: if it’s ABS only something like Mek-Pak will actually stick it! best, M. Hi Matt, I believe its polystyrene, it feels like normal kit plastic, and traditional Primer sticks to it well! 1 1
FunkyChiken Posted May 7 Author Posted May 7 I've done a lot o spraying, masking & more spraying. First image is of the chassis, its very siple, but I masked and picked out the exhaust in Silver using Proscale paints. 2nd and 3rd image is of the interior tub finshed. First it was sprayed Proscale grey primer, then tamiya X-18, then masked & painted white with Proscale white primer. Finally, the half cylinder was painted red - only to add a bright colour, not following any reference images. 4th, 5th & 6th Photos are of the body and the body parts. Currently now flashing off & awaiting soe Proscale 2K clear. these were pimered with Proscale grey, sanded, then proscale white primer, sanded, then Zero red (similar to a tamiya spray - italian red). I'm probably going to start building the chassis before finishing the body... happy with the quality of the finish so far...! 8 1
FunkyChiken Posted May 23 Author Posted May 23 Minor update, the extra pieces I've scratched have been assembled into the interior tub. Next up is final assey of the interior, then I still need to 2k Clear coat thebody shell... 3
Spottedlaurel Posted May 24 Posted May 24 The bodyshell looks really good, certainly doesn't give the appearance of being smaller scale. Great work on those extra details. 1 1
FunkyChiken Posted May 28 Author Posted May 28 Interior tub is now finished, the extra details took some effort, they don't look perfect, but through the windows they will look good enough. The body shell was clear coated with Zero 2K on the BH weekend. not great results, mostly heavy orange peel. going to have to get the sanding and polishing kit out... 6
FunkyChiken Posted June 10 Author Posted June 10 On 5/29/2025 at 8:11 AM, Potsie said: Lovely progress! Thanks Potsie!
FunkyChiken Posted June 10 Author Posted June 10 This was sanded (carefully) from Tamiya Wet and dry 1000 grit, 1500, 2000, then Micromesh 3200, 3600, 4000, 6000 & 8000. Then Tamiya compounds Coarse, Fine & finish. The first 2 images show how shiny I got it. It is "scuffed" and scratches, but with a clean shine. Its not perfect, as the bumpy areas were not sanded thouroughly to avoid burn through. I did actually burn through in 1 bit, the last 2 photos show the burn through and the prep to re-coat this area... Happy so far! 2
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