Quick GMC Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 (edited) I can't stop looking at this. Just released a couple days ago, limited to 40 pieces. OH MY GOD! http://fein-design-modell.de/18-gt40-motor/ Edited September 26, 2015 by Quick GMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Now they just need to build a Car to put it into Wow......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDO Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 $558? Yikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick GMC Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 $558? Yikes.$513 with shipping. US customers don't pay VAT. Holy Grail type kit for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 This is a very interesting kit. And a very ambitious endeavor to take on. A holy grail for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Looks like a real fun kit to put together ................. Price may brake the bank ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Lot of money, but go for it if it turns your crank.....so to speakPeople easily blow that on a dinner or a bottle of wine, at least this won't make you fat or tipsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 but only 40 copies ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick GMC Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 but only 40 copies ? This is why I jumped on it immediately. it started making the rounds on facebook like crazy and I didn't want to miss out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Can you imagine if there was a model car available, at that level of detail, to put that engine into? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Can you imagine if there was a model car available, at that level of detail, to put that engine into?If it were, how much would you think it to cost?Based on the engine cost, perhaps ~$2.5K more, say $3.5K for a complete 1/8 Ultra high detail GT40?And would you pay it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 If it were, how much would you think it to cost?Based on the engine cost, perhaps ~$2.5K more, say $3.5K for a complete 1/8 Ultra high detail GT40?And would you pay it?I wouldn't pay a dime, as I have no interest in this subject at all. But it would be cool for the hobby in general to have a kit like that available. And my guess is there would be plenty of people willing to pay whatever the price to get their hands on one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I wouldn't pay a dime, as I have no interest in this subject at all. But it would be cool for the hobby in general to have a kit like that available. And my guess is there would be plenty of people willing to pay whatever the price to get their hands on one.I forgot alreay however you may recall. But there was a company having monthly membership were they sent parts of a model to build out.They had Red Bull and Senna fomula 1 racers, also some ships as well.I can see a GT40 being another offering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I don't have that information either, but I remember the parts packs were around $15 each month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad mike Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Just found this post and I'm glad that this kit gets so much attention, for I'm the one who built the prototype. Don't mean to brag though, well, maybe a little bit If you'd like to see some more pics of the prototype, look here: http://www.scalemotorcars.com/forum/showthread.php?90296-1-8-Ford-GT40-302-Gurney-Eagle-sbc-engine I think the pics there should answer some questions, especially the one regarding the quality of the parts: They are originally 3d print, yes, but I put in a lot hours to make the surface look right. Plus I have to say that the guy responsible for casting the resin parts has done an absolutely outstanding job - I haven't found bubbles or mold flash yet. About the pricing let me tell you just this one thing: with all the detail parts this kit is worth every cent. Anyone who says otherwise doesn't know the work of producing something like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick GMC Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 I just received my kit in the mail from Germany. The price is a non-factor honestly, the detail is just pure insanity. The pictures don't even come close to doing this kit justice. We all know 1/8 is big, but it still comes as a shock when you hold the pieces. When I have time, I will unload everything and take closeup pics. There is an incredibly minor amount of flash, but you cull just pull it off with your fingers, No bubbles, fantastic quality. It really does put the larger companies to shame in terms of detail and quality. Michael, incredible work. Thank you for making this available. Maybe a Ferrari F40 engine is in our future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Awesome work Michael, beyond spectacularCant wait to see some pics of the kit...maybe a WIP thread??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick GMC Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 I just realized the valve covers are cast in real Aluminum, not white metal. Incredible. I just went through every bit of it and it's just insane how much detail went into this. It's not brittle resin either, it's very dense, hard plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad mike Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 I just received my kit in the mail from Germany. The price is a non-factor honestly, the detail is just pure insanity. The pictures don't even come close to doing this kit justice. We all know 1/8 is big, but it still comes as a shock when you hold the pieces. When I have time, I will unload everything and take closeup pics. There is an incredibly minor amount of flash, but you cull just pull it off with your fingers, No bubbles, fantastic quality. It really does put the larger companies to shame in terms of detail and quality. Michael, incredible work. Thank you for making this available. Maybe a Ferrari F40 engine is in our future? Oh well, I'd really like to do a F40 engine, but it's really hard to get decent reference material on Ferrari engines. I thought several times of buying a Protar kit and souping it up, but the low level of quality on it always stopped me cold... Those aluminum valve covers were very important for me since no other trick achieves the effect of those polished letters and lines like the real thing. Can't wait to see someone from here doing a WIP, building the prototype was something else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Spectacular! Can't wait to see the build up, Cameron. Stunning work, Michael! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad mike Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Check this out - this is the first finished engine we get pics of, from an Italian customer. Very nice build I think, and he was very quick too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Nice model! Just wonder why they didn't chose the 427? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Holy shiters, that is a piece of artDone yourself proud with that casting Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick GMC Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 incredible, I love that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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