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GT40 MkII...LeMans 1966
Mark IV replied to Mothersworry's topic in Other Racing: Road Racing, Salt Flat Racers
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1/12 GT40 Sebring - Miles / Ruby
Mark IV replied to Chinacar's topic in Other Racing: Road Racing, Salt Flat Racers
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I knew Oscar, a real piece of work and one of the nicest guys you would ever meet. He was the real thing, friendly, honest and enthusiastic! Last saw him at the Glen vintage a few years ago vintage pushing his kiddie formula race cars. In the late sixties he paid me and a friend to put postcards with the Tamiya F1 cars on windshields. I still have some somewhere.
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Sprayng Molotow chrome; anyone here ever done it?
Mark IV replied to Roadrunner's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
anyone had any experience with this? Mirror Chrome Marker (3 PCS) (markerszone.com) -
Shelby Cobra Daytona
Mark IV replied to 2whl's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
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1/12 MFH Essex Wire 427 Cobra
Mark IV replied to 65slotcar's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
FYI on a Salisbury differential as used by all Cobras, the gear case ("pig, chunk, carrier, etc.") was red oxide as just as on a Ford 9", the carrier was dipped before machining. -
Donor kit for a Daytona Cobra ?
Mark IV replied to Jon Haigwood's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Yes, the IMC/Testors/Lindberg chassis works fine. There are several differences the coupe has in the engine compartment. Mr. Google is your friend. -
IMC Ford GT40 - Art Print
Mark IV replied to Gramps46's topic in Other Racing: Road Racing, Salt Flat Racers
Would love the original. IMC had great box art. I do have the GT playing cards that have that art on them you got by sending 25 cents and a coupon from the kit box. -
1963 Lola GT
Mark IV replied to Gramps46's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
Don't thank me, it was Mike who posted it. -
1963 Lola GT
Mark IV replied to Gramps46's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
And I know Allen Grant, who owns a MK 6. Always loved that car. Took my 1/32 Monogram slot car and using a Car Model or Model Car Science magazine article, modified it have the flared fenders of the reworked Mecom car. I ruined a great car! -
1963 Lola GT
Mark IV replied to Gramps46's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
Very nice! The valve covers are upside-down, on a Ford Windsor engine the taper is narrower at the top and wider at the bottom. -
Magnifier 1/12 Ford GT 40
Mark IV replied to cobraman's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
Your roundel lights are on backwards, they will shine to rear and not illuminate the number. Does the instruction sheet show them that way? -
Chassis looking good. The four rounds are the rubber plugs for the seat mounting studs. There should be 4 more inboard. Most R models I understand didn't have them replaced when the seats were swapped for the race buckets but that would leave a hole with the stud and nut visible and be tough to do. I added four more on my chassis with photo etched rings and filled them with black rubber paint. The ovals are the drains from primer dipping and should be silver/gray galvanized. There would be white overspray on the outer parts of the floor as well as black seam sealer. The transmission crossmember is bare steel so not painted black.
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One of the most popular cars in the world, the 65-66 "Stang and there is NO really great kit for it in 1/24-5!
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Magnifier 1/12 Ford GT 40
Mark IV replied to cobraman's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
Notice that nowhere does it say "Ford", it's a "US Sports Car". Therefore, the "FORD" on the sill stripes is missing so they don't pay royalties and didn't license the trademarks. -
Wimbledon White for 1966 cobra stripes
Mark IV replied to jacko's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Wimbledon is indeed a creamy/ivory white. On some blues it will actually take on a "pink" tint. Ask how one guy building a Cobra replica found out! He didn't do the suggested (by several people) test spray and the pearl blue he used had some purple, etc. in it and the Wimbledon looked "pinkish" on it. And no, it wasn't me. -
"Shut up and take my Money" "Kiss my shiny metal ass"
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Here are the original "Gulf" colors: https://www.gt40s.com/threads/mark-i-gulf-livery-specs-and-details.53208/post-538488 That kit looks pretty good save for the "off road" tires!
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You could build this: https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/dan-gurney-expat-impala-trip-across-the-pond/ A 61 with real UK history!
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The Shapeways wheels are for the "Eleanor" abomination, not a Cobra. They are bolt on and 17" rather than the correct 15" 7.5F, 9.5" R Halibrands on a Cobra S/C