Gramps46 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 The model, description, and photos are by Scott Kercher. Cunningham C4R, Le Mans trials, 1954. The Paul Fisher resin kit. I kept the body, wheels, tires, brakes and knock off, the dash and steering wheel, one seat, and the 2 front headlights and driving lights. Everything else was scratchbuilt,or kitbashed/ modified. Hood was cut out and a vacuformed one replaced it, with 34 louvers made from quarter round strips. Chassis started as one from a Monogram Cobra, filed down to represent the oval tubing used and front suspension was made up from the parts box. Engine is from an AMT '58 Chrysler [I think] with a 4 log manifold and carbs and trumpets from Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland. Inner fenders and firewall made from sheet stock. Interior made up from sheet stock, with new transmission hump to better represent the Cadillac 3-speed used at Le Mans. The passenger side floor is about 3 inches higher than the drivers side because the battery lives in the footwell. A "shorty seat" from the parts box fills in for the passenger seat. The rear curtain is cigarette pack paper, painted black. I included a scissors jack, door hinges, door panel frames, interior door handle, and a fire extinguisher. There are a few modifications that should be made to the model if you are doing the #2 car. The doors and cowls are different, and I added an extra louver to the bottom set on the front fenders. The radiator blind is made from cigarette paper, white glued to the front. Hood straps made from masking tape and wire. Fabric tonneau made from a piece of cloth, and painted Humbrol RAF equipment blue along with the seats. Body paint is Tamiya Racing White from the rattle can with the stripes air brushed on with a mix of Tamiya acrylics. Wheels are Humbrol Metalcoat. Decals were re-sized as I thought what was given was a bit too big. Florida plate is a zerox reduction from a magazine! Finally, I want to thank Gary McNutt for the model, the inspiration and his archives, Rich Cherosky for the vacuformed hood, Mike Sells for the decals, and Tommy Kortman for the many photos of the real thing at the Simeone Foundation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Another very impressive build by Scott and thank you Gary for making the effort to share these builds with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Stunning! Outstanding model and the photography really makes you do a double take. If I hadn't read the text, I would have thought it was a real car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 That is an incredible build. I had that model multiple years ago and when I wanted to scale back I sold it on Ebay. That was a mistake. Great build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Great build Scott. I was glad to be part of it. Awesome pictures, and amazing attention to detail. I wanted this kit and one was recently for sale but I was outbid by $50.....Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflyer Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Fantastic build of a classic old race car. The added details are above and beyond. It sure makes me hope we will see Fisher re-build in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 That's very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim N Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Incredible build! Really top shelf work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Beautifully realistic model and photography! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Super nice build , looks so right , well done . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave B Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 That is an outstanding build Scott, TKS for posting it Gary. Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Top notch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 AWESOME!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Beautiful work, looks fantastic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 This model would look great on my shelf. Absolutely beautiful build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Excellent model. Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Worthy of a museum! I know many hours went into it, very nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowsportwagon Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Beautiful build of an American icon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Wow. The bar just keeps getting higher and higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Wow indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 What a beautiful build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkzwolf Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Looks great! Detail is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Fabulous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Kortman Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Amazing build. I know that a lot of work went into it. It looks completely correct. I am honored to have been able to contribute. WOW!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 Tommy, your Fotki reference photos are a huge resource and not just for the Cunningham but the other cars in the Simeone Collection. https://public.fotki.com/El-Tanque/simeone-foundation-/demo-day-and-the-bu/ Really appreciate your posting them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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