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Post by donkeychomp on Feb 27, 2023 22:42:49 GMT 1
Not everyone's cup of char as it ain't a bike...but this is Ken Stiles car from Le Mans in 1966...that he would have won if Henry Ford the second wasn't such a pompous fat arse...  This is a detailed kit but easier than the Honda Dream...sort of. Firstly get the chassis sorted.  Then the tub.  This is the fiddly bit. Making the seat belts. This kit has wafer thin and tiny metal parts to do just this, after I had to cut the belts to size.  Plonk them in the tub along with the little fire extinguisher.  Then the dashboard. To highlight the little switches I first dabbed on a tiny bit of white acrylic. A steady hand is needed!  Then add some colour. I use Sharpie pens for this. The decals are very awkward as they have to recess into the dials. There is a technique for this.  These. Use the Set one to help slide the decals in and the Sol version to allow them to almost sink into place. This is unreal stuff. You can make decals fold around corners and over curves...like with an LC tank for example.  Add steering wheel.  And a trial fit of the body onto the chassis. Fits perfectly.  Alex |
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Post by dusty350 on Feb 27, 2023 23:01:56 GMT 1
Looks great Alex   |
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Post by mouse on Feb 28, 2023 7:54:30 GMT 1
Looks great Alex, but it's Ken Miles!
Sorry!
Mouse
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Post by rigga on Feb 28, 2023 9:09:35 GMT 1
Brummie ken Miles
Stitched up a treat by ford, could and should have won the triple crown ,lemans, Daytona and Sebring.
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Post by Norbo on Feb 28, 2023 9:35:03 GMT 1
I have a feeling this is going to be a but tight for you
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Post by lcmarky on Feb 28, 2023 10:25:22 GMT 1
Along with the C Type Jag, Ferrari 250 GTO, Bugatti Type 24 (I think) and the MK1 Escort I reckon the GT40 is beautiful.
Watched them up close racing @ Silverstone Classic & Le Mans Classic many times - spine tingling!
I look forward to the start up video already!!
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Post by mellow on Feb 28, 2023 18:43:49 GMT 1
GT40 is my all time favorite car. One day i may win the lottery and buy one. There was 4 at a local car show end of last year. I parked next to one on my 125 lc and asked the guy if he wanted to swap as his mrs was complaining about getting in it. Sadly he was having none of it so i kept the LC  |
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Post by donkeychomp on Feb 28, 2023 23:21:04 GMT 1
Did I say Ken Stiles? DOH. I blame the lateness of the evening lol. Bit of a hero of mine, WW2 tank driver and he won just about every race going apart from Le Mans...but in my eyes he did win it.   Front and rear suspension fitted tonight. I like this car so much I'm bidding on the huge 1/12th scale version! Alex |
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Post by rigga on Mar 1, 2023 8:55:55 GMT 1
As an aside, if your into cars and racing, especially the GT40, there's a great book all about the ford/Ferrari rivalry around the duel at lemans. It's called "Go like hell" by AJ Baime I don't often reread books more than once, but I've kept this one and read it several times .  |
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Post by veg on Mar 1, 2023 10:26:46 GMT 1
Rigga did you know Russ? Had an ex Tuscan race car on the road with a Gt40 engine fitted?
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Post by rigga on Mar 1, 2023 12:33:41 GMT 1
No Tim, but he sounds like the kind of guy I'd like to know 😉
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Post by veg on Mar 1, 2023 13:51:14 GMT 1
Can’t remember his surname he idesigned mprovements to plasma welding in the late 80’s/90’s he was great mates with my older brother. His car was a feckin animal, proper race motor Tuscan race car chassis I’ll try to find out some pics. Proper petrol head he moved to the states.
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Post by donkeychomp on Mar 1, 2023 22:55:17 GMT 1
Thanks Rigga. Going to get a copy of that.
Alex
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Post by donkeychomp on Mar 1, 2023 23:25:17 GMT 1
Ordered!
Alex
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Post by donkeychomp on Mar 3, 2023 22:34:11 GMT 1
With the chassis all done the next (nervous) stage is painting the bodywork. Thankfully this kit comes with the body on it's own so no sprues to cut off. First coat went well! This is Ford Bermuda Blue.   Alex |
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Post by donkeychomp on Mar 7, 2023 22:29:28 GMT 1
The next job was a bit tricky. Painting the headlight inserts and grills in black. Not really possible to mask them off and even if that worked, one little bit of overspray means painting the body again. So I had an idea (2nd one this year) and painted the edges in acrylic then wiped the edges with a wet wipe. Worked a treat! Also put the headlights in.   Alex |
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Post by donkeychomp on Mar 10, 2023 22:08:09 GMT 1
Glass time. Not a fan of doing this at all. I used to mask off the edges of the glass parts and then spray the edges matt black...but this time I hand painted the edges with acrylic. The windscreen itself didn't get done but the surround did.   An idea of what the rear glass looks like. Snazzy!  To stick the windows in never use modelling cement. It turns the glass opaque. I use crappy wood glue as it goes clear when dry.  I use a matchstick to apply the glue, you only need a little bit but it does take a few hours to dry. Alex |
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Post by donkeychomp on Mar 10, 2023 22:52:32 GMT 1
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Post by JonW on Mar 10, 2023 23:42:19 GMT 1
OMG slapped together by a child! |
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Post by donkeychomp on Mar 12, 2023 23:05:54 GMT 1
Got my copy yesterday.  It's fascinating and written almost like a novel...even though it's all fact. Worth every penny. But back to the car. Decals time. After fitting the windscreen the hardest job are the orange ones that go around the headlights, then mould around the wings plus they recess into 2 vents. Not easy. Took an hour for each one using Micro Sol to allow the decals to soften and sink into the bodywork. Worth the time to get it right though!  And then some more...this pic is before the decal has formed and set properly on the roof.  Alex |
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Post by donkeychomp on Mar 14, 2023 22:49:46 GMT 1
Decals all done!  I had to put the rear window in and then the ram air scoops. Getting that #1 decal over the scoop was tricky and maybe impossible without some Micro Sol.   Next job is to fit the body to the chassis without damaging anything! Alex |
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Post by donkeychomp on Mar 15, 2023 21:48:22 GMT 1
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Post by dusty350 on Mar 15, 2023 23:21:33 GMT 1
That looks great Alex, good job |
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Post by donkeychomp on Mar 15, 2023 23:52:57 GMT 1
Cheers Dusty. Just noticed the light covers aren't on properly. Easily solved, it's only wood glue holding them in place. Apart from that I'm really pleased with it. Not sure what to do next...
Alex
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Post by arrdy350 on Mar 16, 2023 0:47:02 GMT 1
Very nice Alex 😎👍
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Post by rigga on Mar 19, 2023 13:15:42 GMT 1
My fingers are far to dangerous to build kits like this , plus lack of patience, looking good though, and the ones set in a scene , like a garage or pit lane look epic.
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Mar 20, 2023 14:28:54 GMT 1
Not sure what to do next... Alex You do realise you can get bigger versions you can build, they are life size In fact if you take a good look about your house you may find a couple 🤣🤣🤣 Steve |
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Post by donkeychomp on Mar 20, 2023 22:31:24 GMT 1
Haha! I see one. Deffo a 1/1 scale...
Alex
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Post by JonW on Mar 20, 2023 23:29:00 GMT 1
very nice Alex, good work!
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