Phildaupho Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 This model is a replica of Dan Gurney’s 1966 Lola T-70 MKII Spyder which he raced to Ford’s only victory in the Can-Am series. The construction of this model is completely documented On The Workbench http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/115922-lola-t70-mk2-124-scale-under-glass/ But to summarize it started life as a Tamiya slot-car body and now sits on a much modified Fujimi GT-40 chassis with an MPC Eagle Indy engine block, transaxle and rear suspension. Thanks for the Gurney-Weslake heads go to Steve Roullier who did the masters and Stephen Miller who did the casting. Items no longer available from the original sources are the Mini-Exotic white-metal wheels and Fred Cady decals. The paint is a custom mix of Testor’s Arctic Blue Metallic enamel and Metallic Black. This has been my most involved and documented model car project to date. It has also taken the longest but I have really enjoyed the process including all the research and the challenge of attempting to replicate as many details as possible. For all the photos of this model - http://public.fotki.com/phildaupho/dan-gurney-scale-ra/1966-lola-t70/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 A lot of real nice work in this , well done . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Super slick... great job... that is a car that desires to have a high-quality kit made of it...... this is a great build considering the starting point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Turned out great Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 A beautiful model.The photography is first class.Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJ6 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I am lost for words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I am lost for words Me too....! Outstanding...!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Looks great, Phil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Really terrific, Phil! Pretty quickly done for what went into it, and well worth the effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Very nice indeed! Could almost pass for real! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 LOOKS GREAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Just beautiful. I am totally in awe of the skill it takes to do something like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I am lost for words Me too....! Outstanding...!!! Me three! WOW WOW WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) The other night at our SPAM (Scale Plastic Auto Modellers) Phil brought out his Lola... Drop dead gorgeous!!! Seeing Phil's craftmanship in person is such a thrill, especially as we all crowded around, as Phil carefully pullled out the pins keeping the rear body locked. There was a gasp as the engine bay and rear suspension was revealed, an amazing build considering the slot car body origins and all the extra work performed to get it to this state. (Check out the build thread!) It was also interesting to see the size difference between this Lola and the somewhat smaller IMC version, which appears to be in 1/28 neighbourhood.A truly great addition to your Dan Gurney collection, congrats Phil!Cheers Misha Edited February 25, 2017 by Misha spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Beautiful work, looks museum quality from here! Great subject as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard Racing Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Wow!! More pix please. I'm not really a Ford fan, but this is art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave B Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Great build Phil, congratulations!! Have a few of the Tamiya sports car bodies to build, if my T70 turns out half as well I'll be rapt Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Phil, looks great. I worked for a fellow in Toronto who vintage raced one. When he bought it from a guy in California, the guy drove it on the street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 Wow!! More pix please. I'm not really a Ford fan, but this is art. Thank you everyone for your comments which have made this project all the more gratifying. For George I am adding a few more photos. The engine was such an integral aspect of making this project possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Amazing skills, Phil - as a result a marvellous model came into being. I just your work-in-progress-thread - also top photography.Sports car racers of the 60's look by far the best ever, and you fully did the Lola T70 justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Rollins Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Very nice!! Excellent detail!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlueTube Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Well done Sir!REgardsBrian Kroon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim N Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Really stellar work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I love the overall attention to detail!!! -especially the VERY subtle weathering to the wheels!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Looks great, a piece of artwork, love Fords too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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