ukfiveo Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Been a member for a while but not posted much, I have had limited time to build anything recently but now due to world events I find myself with plenty of spare time. This is actually the 68 version of chassis 1075 built with Shunko decals as the 69 #6 car. Zero paints were used for the blue and orange. The Firestone tyre decals fell apart, replacements on order. Really enjoyed it despite my less than youthful eyes these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Porter Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Looks great! Those Zero paints really nail down the Gulf hue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Looks awesome. I am second guessing using the wide tires on my 1049 build. Are you getting decals from Fireball Modelworks? I hope to see some more builds (of GT40's) if you have any more kits. I have enough to last me many many months even with more unexpected free time.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukfiveo Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 My decals came from Hiroboy in the UK. These Fujimi 40's are a rare thing these days. I do have the Trumpeter 66 car though...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Nice build. Did you lower the stance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukfiveo Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 No, built oob. It does sit nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 2 hours ago, ukfiveo said: My decals came from Hiroboy in the UK. These Fujimi 40's are a rare thing these days. I do have the Trumpeter 66 car though...... Like many builders I have done some hoarding over the years. ?Not shown are about six more more including the Revell version which I have mostly used for transkits to include a Mirage, 66 Sebring roadster, the Thunder Valley 69 Lemans and CMA kit I recently finished. It will be interesting to compare the MENG to the Trumpeter kit. Needless to say neither one will be perfect but unless the Meng is really bad I am sure I will get one. After all - I bought the 1/16 Bandai kit off Ebay but did not pay a fortune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukfiveo Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 Awesome stash ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, ukfiveo said: Awesome stash ? Thanks. I limit what I build (Mustangs, Cobras, GT40 and a few Panteras) but scale wise I have everything from 1/87 to 1/12. I still build some 1/43 kits but not very often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safire6 Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 7 hours ago, ukfiveo said: Been a member for a while but not posted much, I have had limited time to build anything recently but now due to world events I find myself with plenty of spare time. This is actually the 68 version of chassis 1075 built with Shunko decals as the 69 #6 car. Zero paints were used for the blue and orange. The Firestone tyre decals fell apart, replacements on order. Really enjoyed it despite my less than youthful eyes these days. Very nice, one of my favorite subjects! Great paintwork! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Well done !? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmb727 Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Very nice, clean build. Your photographic skills are pretty awesome too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukfiveo Posted April 14, 2020 Author Share Posted April 14, 2020 Thank you for all the positive comments, it is appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Very nice build of this iconic Le Mans winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave branson Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Ecellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Very nice build of my all-time favourite sports racer (since I had owned the Matchbox Ford GT in 1965 or 66). I have built Fujimi's '66 LM winner and runnerup and have a lot of their kits in my stash (too much to build, too little time!): Arii (ex-LS) 11122 1/24 1965 Ford GT 40 (Daytona Winner) Revell (Fujimi reissue) 7131 1/24 1966 Ford GT 40 Mk II #98 (1.Daytona) Fujimi 12102 1/24 1966 Ford GT 40 Mk II (2. Le Mans) Fujimi 12103 1/24 1966 Ford GT 40 Mk II (3. Le Mans) Fujimi 12132 1/24 1966 Ford GT 40 Mk I Fujimi 12166 1/24 1966 Ford GT 40 Essex Wire Monza 1966 Fujimi 12134 1/24 1967 Ford GT 40 Targa Florio 1967 (Ford France) Fujimi 12135 1/24 1966 Ford GT 40 F. English (Spa 1966) Fujimi 12137 1/24 1968 Ford GT 40 Le Mans winner 1968 (Gulf) Fujimi 12140 1/24 1969 Ford GT 40 Le Mans winner 1969 (Gulf) Le Mans Miniatures 124030K 1/24 1967 Ford GT Mk IV (Le Mans winner), Resin Mini Exotics 826 1/24 1967 Ford Mirage JW-1 ResinTranskit (Gulf, Spa 1.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 34 minutes ago, 1959scudetto said: Very nice build of my all-time favourite sports racer (since I had owned the Matchbox Ford GT in 1965 or 66). I have built Fujimi's '66 LM winner and runnerup and have a lot of their kits in my stash (too much to build, too little time!): Arii (ex-LS) 11122 1/24 1965 Ford GT 40 (Daytona Winner) Revell (Fujimi reissue) 7131 1/24 1966 Ford GT 40 Mk II #98 (1.Daytona) Fujimi 12102 1/24 1966 Ford GT 40 Mk II (2. Le Mans) Fujimi 12103 1/24 1966 Ford GT 40 Mk II (3. Le Mans) Fujimi 12132 1/24 1966 Ford GT 40 Mk I Fujimi 12166 1/24 1966 Ford GT 40 Essex Wire Monza 1966 Fujimi 12134 1/24 1967 Ford GT 40 Targa Florio 1967 (Ford France) Fujimi 12135 1/24 1966 Ford GT 40 F. English (Spa 1966) Fujimi 12137 1/24 1968 Ford GT 40 Le Mans winner 1968 (Gulf) Fujimi 12140 1/24 1969 Ford GT 40 Le Mans winner 1969 (Gulf) Le Mans Miniatures 124030K 1/24 1967 Ford GT Mk IV (Le Mans winner), Resin Mini Exotics 826 1/24 1967 Ford Mirage JW-1 ResinTranskit (Gulf, Spa 1.) Looks like we have the same list. I have MPC/IMC/Testors/ Aurora GT40's as well. The race is on to build them is on. At one a month it would take me 24 months. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 22 hours ago, vamach1 said: Like many builders I have done some hoarding over the years. ?Not shown are about six more more including the Revell version which I have mostly used for transkits to include a Mirage, 66 Sebring roadster, the Thunder Valley 69 Lemans and CMA kit I recently finished. It will be interesting to compare the MENG to the Trumpeter kit. Needless to say neither one will be perfect but unless the Meng is really bad I am sure I will get one. After all - I bought the 1/16 Bandai kit off Ebay but did not pay a fortune. Trade one for some 2 ply toilet paper ? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Very nice model Steve . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim N Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Waymouth Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Very nice build and an amazing collection still to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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