SfanGoch Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Yeah, I know the PE came with the AM kit and Revell re-box. I was only suggesting that you take a gander at the MCG set because it has stuff like floor/chassis brackets and other OCD-worthy details. Here are the instructions for Revell 85-4992. They are similar to the AM sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 Thx! I did find the P E you mentioned. I have the AM kit too, maybe for that I will order it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooked on Chaparral Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 (edited) I included some photos of mine. I wished I could help in the instructions department I am pretty positive I didn't save the instructions. I will scour around and check though, just to be on the safe side. Edited July 31, 2018 by Hooked on Chaparral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted July 29, 2018 Author Share Posted July 29, 2018 (edited) Look what I found! Right in the AM kit I never bothered to open... I think this will do just fine... Edited July 29, 2018 by James2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66belair Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I’ve always wanted Tant kit but never jumped at It. I haven’t used much photo etch and I think it would drive me crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 Patience, Grasshopper... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 After some tense moments with PE pieces the body is just about ready for primer. From what I can tell the holes on the right side fender (Jacks?) are not needed for the AJ Foyt car. But the small door on the left front fender is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Looking good! I may have missed it: Are you building the '64 Sebring AJ Foyt car? That's the one I'll start soon. The holes in the front fender are for air jacks and oil, at least in Bill Tower's car #5. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 (edited) Yes, here he is leading the cobras. Edited August 12, 2018 by James2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 For those interested, this is a cool video recap of the race. Go to minute 6:19 to see AJ Foyt in action. Penske's Grand Sport is really flying at 1:22. Fun video overall. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 LOTSA work going into this one James. Wow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 22 minutes ago, ismaelg said: For those interested, this is a cool video recap of the race. Go to minute 6:19 to see AJ Foyt in action. Penske's Grand Sport is really flying at 1:22. Fun video overall. This is awsome, to see Penske chase down and pass the Ferrari is something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 It sure is! Have you decided on a color to replicate Foyt's car? I'm researching that. Admiral blue seems like a good starting point but my research is far from over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabbricaP Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 This looks great so far. Recently saw this featured on Jay Leno’s garage - awesome looking car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 12 hours ago, ismaelg said: It sure is! Have you decided on a color to replicate Foyt's car? I'm researching that. Admiral blue seems like a good starting point but my research is far from over. I will most likely seek some help from "Model Car World" paint. They are owned by Wings Wheels and Waves now and are not that far from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 I've built 3 - the first two from AM as kitted - a white one, a blue/white one, and the Delmo Johnson version from the VRM decals. I also have the 1/43 Universal Hobbies Wintersteen roadster, the Testores #4 1/43 (made by Universal Hobbies), several of the Monogram s1/32 slots - including my conversion of a body to the Wintersteen roadster and 2 Carrera 1/24 slot cars. And the book. I am quite fascinated by the GS history. Seems like I saw a detail kit to correct some problems with the kit, as well. Historic Miniatures maybe? Can't remember. And the tires are pretty horribly shaped in the ones I have. But I think there are better ones out there. Keep on it! Beautiful cars when complete. I hate that AM shut down before they released the Roadster. And there is a site out there - https://www.racingicons.com/gs/gs002.htm that covers restoration of one of these. Escellent detail photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 Miner little set back, I had forgotten the scoops on top of the quarter panels. I believe these were for brake cooling. I did contour then to fit the shape of the fender better and then wet sanding. I'll be priming and sanding one more time after this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 (edited) Got about half block sanded yesterday. I have found as my eyes grow dim with age this method really helps me see things that need attention better. Edited August 18, 2018 by James2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Porter Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Love seeing this landmark kit go together. It was such a fantastic release and your work is definitely giving it the life it deserves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Looking good! You are making me move mine up the priority list for next build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 Kind of a duel post, but I did get to prime a bunch of parts today. Base color coming up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 I'm kinda excited to get paint on some pieces for this one. Gloss Black lacquer base, Alclad aluminum, Alclad steel and non-buffing metalizer. The chassis is Gloss Black Model Master, no clear! And then I used Steel and semi-gloss black on the various components. I also added some black wash to highlight the details. I need to find a good picture of the fuel cell before painting it. And I started cleaning parts for assembly. I'll get some close ups after things progress a little more. I haven't touched the frame since painting last weekend, I really don't want any fingerprints on it!!! Hopefully I'll be able to prep the chassis this weekend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 (edited) This picture of the fuel tank is from racingicons.com during restoration. These photos are from Corvette Grand Sport by Paddock and Freidman. Edited September 5, 2018 by Gramps46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 Thanks Gary, That top pick helps, and I was able to borrow a copy of the book you mentioned. Looks like I'll get some time this weekend to work on this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 Very cool and rainy here in Ohio today, but makes for some bench time. Assembly and detailing going on. Not really happy with the kit tires but I think some more sanding will make them acceptable. Still need to plumb and wire a few things but I'm liking it so far. I sprayed the inner part of the wheels with magnesium Alcald and the the rest is various shades of black and aluminium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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