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Just finished - Trumpeter 1:12 Ford GT40 MK II


JohnnyK

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Okay, this was a exhausting build. I think that I spent more money on aftermarket detailing parts than I spent on the model. The kit has a number of issues: the tires do not look correct, the carburetor looks like a Quadrajet instead of a Holley, There is no distributor???, and the braided hose lines are unusable. So I replaced the carb with a Holley card, replaced the tires with Icon Automotive Miniatures' tires, installed KA Model photo etched parts, used Pro Tech braided lines, used hose fittings from Detail Master and replaced all of the molded bolt heads with real stainless steel bolts. Making the numerous braided lines took forever.

I painted the car with Testors' metallic red paint and used Pledge as a top coat. That was a mistake!! After the model was finished the Pledge started to micro-crack. The cracks are not visible unless the light reflects off of the car in a certain angle. Plus, the Pledge just does not have a really deep shine. That is the last time that I do that.

This model took a lot of time to complete, but I am happy with the results.

By the way, I also build model airplanes. I find that I get burned out just building model cars.

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