Rod the Fixer Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 (edited) Hi mates, I start to build this fantastic car driven by Ken Miles and Denis Hulme at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966 A quick look inside the box: by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr First steps ... by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr Edited August 29, 2021 by Rod the Fixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Looks really good! Nice work on the chassis this far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod the Fixer Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 Engine Phase 1 by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 I have bought one but not started it yet. From other posts the general consensus is the Fujumi body is more accurate but of course those kits do not have an engine. Others have mentioned the MENG engine looks toyish compared to other Ford engines molded over the last 50 plus years. If you build it out of the box it is a vast improvement over the original IMC kits. What you have done so far looks very good. It will be interesting to see who will be the first to experiment with replacing part or all of the engine with one of the aftermarket ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THarrison351 Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 I have to say this about the engine. It's not the worst Ford FE engine ever modeled in scale. For a new model, it is disappointing. It's like someone described the engine to a forensic sketch artist and this is what came out. Put's me in mind of the old Palmer/Premier models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod the Fixer Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share Posted September 1, 2021 Engine installed ... by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickrby Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod the Fixer Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 Exhaust pipes installed ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Well done indeed. Looking forward to see more as you continue your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Beautiful work so far! This looks like it will be a very satisfying kit to build. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 So as I understand this, Rodolfo..... the Meng version of the Ford GT40 kit has an engine, which the Fujimi version does not, but the Fujimi kit has a more accurate body...... is that correct ? Well done with your build, which looks great ! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod the Fixer Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share Posted September 10, 2021 I painted the seats (very patiently ... ), assembled the instrument panel and finished the cockpit ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod the Fixer Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 For this kit I used Gravity Colors for the first time This is the result after applying a coat of Gravity Colors Light Surface Primer Fitting test after I painted the body with the Gravity Ford Hawaiian Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod the Fixer Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 Decals applied and painted the two forward red areas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingslug Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Looks great! Nice job on the seats..they look a bit painful to paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky 130 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Amazing! After those seats you were still able to finish the kit.Whew! Great job on one of my favorite cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Neat! I remember building a 1/24 kit of the GT40 just after (about 12 months) I saw it win at Le Mans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 This build is very well done. I was on the fence over this kit because I already have the Fujimi and Harold Bradford engine set. But your build is making me think of selling those off and getting this instead. Don't get me wrong, the HB transkit is very nice, but I really think i just want something quick and fairly painless to get on the shelf This Meng kit seems to be decently detailed and well engineered, and your clean build technique is really taking it to the next level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod the Fixer Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 (edited) Do you think I should do some weathering? Edited October 9, 2021 by Rod the Fixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Beautiful model. As for weathering ........ that's a big fat NO ! But it's yours to do as you wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Well Rodolfo, that is a really nice build of the Ford GT40....... When it comes to weathering, I am always too scared to try any weathering experiments on a model that I am happy with. I understand how weathering could make a brilliant model even more brilliant, but I cannot take the risk of messing up all my good work ! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Weathering is up to you but I would first hit all the places that should have a chrome or metal finish such as the marker lights, door handles and fasteners. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Came out really nice. Lots of nice detail work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingslug Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 I'm a big fan of weathering. I prefer a used look..to sometimes a downright abused look..it all depends..do you want a museum look..or a raced and put away dirty look. This weekend at the Greenwich concourse I saw a perfect Mercedes gullwing...and next to it an unrestored one with chipped and cracked paint, beat up interior..it was a racecar. I liked it better..Hell I would drive that one while being terrified to drive the museum one. Up to you. Military models always look better with lots of weathering, cars and bikes too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Your detailing and paint work is nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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