FabbricaP Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 (edited) Hi all, Recently finished this mostly OOB build of the Shelby GT40 driven by Ronnie Bucknam and Frank Gardner at the 1967 Daytona 24 hours. This car DNF'd with transmission trouble, but I needed an excuse to build a Guardsman Blue GT40 I used a Fujimi kit intended to be a GT40 run at 12 hrs of Sebring in '67. I filled in the holes on the rear cowl originally intended for the snorkels and cut out the front air intake. Used Shunko decals, MCW Guardsman Blue, Tamiya Clear, PE set from Studio27 and the kit provided PE set. This kit was a fun quick build before I get into a more lengthy project planned next. Thanks for looking in! Edited March 5, 2018 by FabbricaP Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhedir6 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Very nice Jason. I like it alot. What did you use to do the rear fender flares? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Looks fantastic. I have always loved that shade of blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabbricaP Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 21 minutes ago, Jhedir6 said: Very nice Jason. I like it alot. What did you use to do the rear fender flares? Thanks David. The fender flares were included with the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1ford48 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 excellent paint color choice. and looks more realistic being not too glossy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossfire 2004 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Beautiful build Jason, can I ask what the 2 large aluminium boxes either side of the exhausts are ? I don’t recall seeing those on another GT40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Great model of an iconic racer! The mid-60s LeMans cars are some of the best looking racers ever IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Outstanding! You got the paint sheen just right IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 5 hours ago, crossfire 2004 said: Beautiful build Jason, can I ask what the 2 large aluminium boxes either side of the exhausts are ? I don’t recall seeing those on another GT40. Would you believe luggage?? Cars in this class were required to have some sort of luggage compartment. Of course I wouldn't want to put any type of groceries back there. It could be cooked by the time you got it home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerN Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Very realistic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossfire 2004 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 31 minutes ago, MrObsessive said: Would you believe luggage?? Cars in this class were required to have some sort of luggage compartment. Of course I wouldn't want to put any type of groceries back there. It could be cooked by the time you got it home! Thanks for clearing that up for me Bill, they say every day is a school day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Super nice model . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 1017 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Looks great. After seeing yours I am gonna start mine next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabbricaP Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 6 hours ago, MrObsessive said: Would you believe luggage?? Cars in this class were required to have some sort of luggage compartment. Of course I wouldn't want to put any type of groceries back there. It could be cooked by the time you got it home! Wow, didn’t know this was luggage either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Hi, Wow, very very very nice. As Monsignor JC said, the paint sheen is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Absolutely gorgeous. Outstanding work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehansen Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Great job, excellent detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 The luggage space was one of the weird requirement the the Gran Touring class. Touring ment just that. Taking a trip. Also the reason for two seats instead of one. Hubby and wife on a leisurely drive down to Monte Carlo for the weekend. Yup, that's just what a GT40 was good at! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 (edited) Also had to carry a spare on board. Edited March 4, 2018 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 3 hours ago, afx said: Also had to carry a spare on board. Oh, yes, forgot about the spare, 'cause you get a flat at 200 mph on the Mulsanne Straight, your going to just jump right out and change the tire! Now, what did I do with that lug wrench and jack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave B Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Nice clean build Jason. Regards Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Great build & love the subject! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim N Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Looks very nice. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 It may be a quicky but I'd also call it a winner. Quite beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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