Madmonk Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Frank, You're under no obligation to participate when the GB starts but it would be nice if you did, though it's not till March 2013! FBB has most the bases covered for the Corvette or Aston, there is the Airfix kit of the Aston and if you know where to look on the interweb there is a very nice 1/18th paper model of the Aston in both the original green or the Gulf colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPNGROATS Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I've got this FORD GT-40 in the stash, as I recall, it's from Fujimi in 1/24 or 1/25..??..I think its a curb side w/o a complete engine....very sexy in BLACK....... Please to add me to the list.... Regards, ggc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Fontaine Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Frank,You're under no obligation to participate when the GB starts but it would be nice if you did, though it's not till March 2013! FBB has most the bases covered for the Corvette or Aston, there is the Airfix kit of the Aston and if you know where to look on the interweb there is a very nice 1/18th paper model of the Aston in both the original green or the Gulf colours. Thank you both for your help, I do appreciate it. Madmonk, please could you could add my name to GB list for this one, I'll find the time somehow! FBB, many thanks for the list of kit options, gives me plenty of scope for finding something suitable. But I don't think I feel 630 Euros flush! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 (edited) Right guys, Updated list of potential entries. Obi Jiff and Madmonk (as hosts) ferny Scarlet steve g Happy Martian Smiffy cmatthewbacon wkennerley Doug Rogers little-cars cjhm saintsdave ChopperSteve ptcruiser gary from darwin c.smith10 Diesel Gypsy hythe Busdriver Graham77 MFord AntPhillips AndrewE Rallychef Oily CliffB Digital Genocide Geoff King woody37 Paul J Grufsnik theplasticsurgeon Wellzy fatbaldbloke marc Frank Fontaine CPNGROATS 38 in total and still plenty of time for more of you wingy thing plastic fondlers to join up, they still have wings and engines but just stay on terra firma! Will post this near the front of the thread as well. Warren Edited July 12, 2012 by Madmonk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I've got this FORD GT-40 in the stash, as I recall, it's from Fujimi in 1/24 or 1/25..??..I think its a curb side w/o a complete engine....very sexy in BLACK.......Please to add me to the list.... Regards, ggc That sounds like the same one that I've got. I believe it's Chris Amon's 1966 LM winning car - though the kit doesn't say so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbaldbloke Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Mrs FBB has been known to nail bits of plastic together in the past when she was an air cadet and seeing her Forza garage I'm trying to persuade her to join in with a Fujimi Ferrari P4. Wish me luck and only bring grapes in fermented form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Fontaine Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 they still have wings and engines but just stay on terra firma! Not always but best intentions and all that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Not always but best intentions and all that. Very true, ask Mark Webber about the 1999 warm up on his Merc CLR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC_Sherpa Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Assuming I can stay out of trouble between now and then (no promises) I have a Cunningham C4-R from Fisher, a Chrysler 300 and a load of tubing and sheet stock I've been sitting on for ages. Or possibly a Monogram 1/8 Jaguar I've been meaning to turn into a Lindner or a Cunningham lightweight. Ah well, I have time to scheme plan. Sherpa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Welcome aboard Sherpa, the Cunningham Lightweight sounds interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyp Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Yeah why the heck not? Throw me in. I've got the 1/24 studio 27 peugeot 908 2007 and 1/24 Renaissance Aston Martin DBR-9 I wouldn't mind having a go at. Also plenty in 1/43. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC_Sherpa Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Welcome aboard Sherpa, the Cunningham Lightweight sounds interesting. How difficult can turning a coupe into a hard top roadster be right? While I do have a long history of cutting the lid off of various models I also have a nasty habit of putting them back in the box shortly after.... We shall see. Sherpa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyp Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Or the 1/24 Panoz LMP-1 of 2000. Remember those. How good did they sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Would love to have a crack at this one too. If I do though, it would have to be the mighty 787B and so far I can't find the kit anywhere at a reasonable price! If anyone has the Tamiya 1/24 and wouldn't mind selling it or swapping it then please shoot me a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbaldbloke Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 How difficult can turning a coupe into a hard top roadster be right? While I do have a long history of cutting the lid off of various models I also have a nasty habit of putting them back in the box shortly after.... We shall see.Sherpa I would have thought the roadster would be a better starting point? Best of luck, whatever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Tonyp and Dan. welcome to the GB. Best of luck finding the Mazda Dan, very nice kit though. Tonyp, the Panoz were great cars, I have one of the PM 1/43 kits of the Esperante that I might build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC_Sherpa Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I would have thought the roadster would be a better starting point? Best of luck, whatever! Yup, much easier to start with a drop top than to rebuild the back half but I don't have a roadster in 1/8 to build off of.... *shrug* It's probably a moot point anyway as *someone* who shall remain un-named took some amazing pictures of the BMW art cars which reminded me that I was planning on doing the Warhol M1 someday so that may have moved to a higher place on the stack. On the other hand there is enough time for me to change my mind another dozen times so take whatever I type with a grain of salt. Sherpa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 If it's not too late to enter, I would like to join in please (newbie member) I will consult the stash for a suitable candidate, thinking Chaparral at the moment but will have to check the kits I have will build Le Mans versions ! Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Welcome aboard Steve, never too late to join, particularly as its still 10 months off. A Chaparral would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 A Chaparral would be nice! Does anyone know if there was ever a kit made of that crazy machine the 2J?! I'd jump at the chance to build one of those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC_Sherpa Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 A Chaparral would be nice! Does anyone know if there was ever a kit made of that crazy machine the 2J?! I'd jump at the chance to build one of those I know it's been done in 1/43 resin but I have no idea on availability. If you decide to build one make sure you have a good etch bender. There is the small problem that it didn't race at Le Mans but it's an amazing car so don't let that stop you. Sherpa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbaldbloke Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Would Sir prefer open or covered fans? Midlantic have called it a day now, so when they're gone they're gone. Mini Exotics in the States made a 1:24 resin kit (they also did a 2H, now that's a weird looking machine!) but as far as know they've been out of production a long time. I've certainly not seen one for a decade or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Rogers Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I'm planning on doing the 1/24 Tamiya Nissan R390 GT1, haven't got it yet though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motogpMatt Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 can i put my name down for this one??? Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 (edited) Well I finally got round to checking the stash to see what I had that fits the bill, and it looks like I'm spoiled for choice, here's what I found: Union (Heller) Porsche 917K - 1971 winner (unfortunately I decided to pull it out and I've already made a start, so I guess that disqualifies it) Tamiya Porsche 936 - 1976 winner Tamiya Alpine Renault A442 - 1978 winner Tamiya Porsche 956 - RLR - 1983 Tamiya Tom's Toyota 84C - 1984 Revell Sauber Mercedes C9 (Kouros Racing) - 1987 Tamiya Porsche 962c - Joest Blaupunkt - 1988/89 Tamiya Jaguar XJR-9LM - 1988 winner Hasegawa Jaguar XJR-9 (IMSA) - 1988 (I'm not sure if this is eligible or not as I can't remember if the IMSA cars raced at Le Mans in Castrol colours or if they were painted as Silk Cats, any one shed any light on this?) Tamiya Toyota 88C - 1988 Tamiya Sauber Mercedes C9 (Silver Arrow) - 1989 winner Tamiya Nissan R89C - 1989 Tamiya Mazda 787B - 1991 winner Tamiya Porsche 911 GT1 - 1996 / 97 Tamiya Toyota GT One - 1998 / 99 Revell Audi R10 TDi - 2006/2008 winner I also have a couple of other Group C racers that are 1000 km sprint race cars, I guess these won't be eligible. Hasegawa Jaguar XJR-8 - 1987 Heller Peugeot 905 Evo 1bis - 1991 / 92 I'm not sure what I'm going to build for the GB as yet, but I may be tempted to try and finish a couple. Edited September 4, 2012 by AntPhillips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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