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Thanks to all nice comments (also in my WIP) - the Ford P68 participated in 3 world championship races in 1968: Brands Hatch, Nürburgring and Spa-Francorchamps (the others were a few national races in England). Isn't it funny that exact these 3 versions have been built and came up Under Glass on the board within the last weeks.

Thanks, MIchael - but the P68 did not start at Le Mans (it certainly would not have survived a 24-hr race). Thank you for your comments, Matt. I too had the Matchbox superfast model (in metallic green) as a 10-year old and also a Nichimo 1/20 kit of this car (about 30 years ago) which I unfortunately sold. Thank you my friend for your kind words. It was kind of relief when I finally finished this (re-)build. (Now for something more easy) Thanks Mark for your compliments. I tried my best with what I had at hand. Thanks, Jim. I'm not sure if the FIA regulations of the time were demanding an outside mirror. If you look closely the 2nd photo of the original, you may notice there is also an inside rear view mirror. Many thanks, Dave. Your models are an inspiration and your P68 WIP was the kick that I needed to start with this project. Thanks Gary - your comments are always appreciated! Thanks, Rich. I like sportsracers of this type and that era best (I have some more obscure subjects in the pipeline) Thanks, Ken - despite several issues I'm quite satisfied with the result. Thank you, Tim for your nice comments - appreciated as always.

Some excellent quality decals from toptoys (Italy) - meant for Ferrari 330 P 4 and 412 P, but includes some others too (also helmet designs for Jackie Stewart, Chris Amon and Nino Vaccarella)

Even if may not be an authentic replica of the real car, you created a superb model, Bruce - looks awesome!

In spite of your decal issues, it turned out very good !

Excellent model, Andrew - filled with details (I followed your WIP) - Mike Q. would be proud... didn't Paul Fisher do the castings ?

Hi, Noel, here is the link to Jürgens Auburn boattail speedster build:

fresh in: 2 Alfa GTA's (now the stash has grown from 3 to 5)

Finally finished - see Under Glass:

April 7th, 1968 was a sad day: Jim Clark lost his life at the Hockenheimring. On the same day at Brands Hatch, Ford debuted their P68/3L prototype. What do these two things have in common, you may ask. Ford wanted to have Jim Clark and Graham Hill drive the new car, but tire contracts prevented this and so the Lotus drivers started at a F 2 event in Hockenheim. It is up to your imagination, what might have happened if Clark had not felt obliged to start in Germany… For 1968, Ford UK had the idea of building a new 3 l-prototype using a slightly detuned Cosworth DFV F1-engine. Len Bailey was engaged for the construction, and the campaigning was handed over to Alan Mann Racing. Unfortunately, the budget was rather small, therefore not enough testing and developing could be done. At Brands Hatch – its first outing – 2 cars showed up for Bruce McLaren/Denny Hulme and Jochen Rindt/Mike Spence. In practice, one engine broke and therefore only a single car could start (with McLaren/Spence). 2nd at the grid, it showed good performance and was in the lead when a driveshaft collapsed. (The race was won by Jacky Ickx/Brian Redman with a Gulf GT40.) Unfortunately, the car was handicapped by permanent defects and problems and did not finish any race it attended. Nevertheless, for me it is one of the best-looking racecars of the 1960s. Incidentially, I could buy an old built-up model from an Italian e-bayer in 2019 which I wanted to modify as the McLaren/Spence car. For those who are interested, here is a link to a WIP (my first ever): Last step was applying the correct decals in the right position (as good as possible – they are not exact, but close) – big help is the internet and the book from Ed Heuvink on the subject. First, some pics of the original: Before and after the treatment - 2 views: 1968 was the year of aerodynamic streamliners (here with a 907 longtail) Another competitor: the 1968/69 Gulf GT40

Fantastic, Pierre - that is a real tutorial !

Outstanding - the engine alone (with clutch, but sans gearbox) would make a great exhibition model !

Looking great, Pierre - striving for perfection (as always):

Interesting to see this one being built - it is (original) a Heller kit, reboxed by Airfix.

Very nice, Rich - could be a sister of the MGB.

Great model of one of my favorite racecars !

Only when viewed from a distance - my roundels were of a too large diameter (I had to cut them down with scissors) and not opaque enough - I had to make double layers.

Exceptional detailing here, Mark - will look awesome when finished !

Last pit stop in this part of the forum - all details finally applied (including door handles from steel wire) - final part will be the application of race numbers and sponsor decals. Next time in the Under Glass section !

Here is a link to jimperlinx (le mans decals) on ebay: https://www.ebay.de/itm/124763932572?_skw=ferrari+250+gto+1964&itmmeta=01JC4DKB95G65RY6S1E4DCYK94&hash=item1d0c82879c%3Ag%3ALj4AAOSwPhpmPxcS&var=425767140646 Gary has ordered a few times from them, so did I -no problem.

x 2 - looks very good !

Your excellent dioramas are always a pleasure to look at, Charles - so many small details to discover. (Unusual subject, though)

A very fine tribute to Fangio, Matt - and of course another fine model for your Roy Cross tribute series. Your upgrades and alterations make this kit look very convincing. I really do hope that your series will continue.

Got one of the now ultra-rare "British Sponsors" decal sheet from the (obviously) defunct DMC decals: A French slotcar seller had still 2 left in stock. Now I can finally complete my Ford P68:

Please carry on - this will be nothing than mindblowing !