ismaelg

Hello, After finishing my Ford GT and having it parked next to one of my Corvettes, it occurred to me I need one more All American powerhouse 2 seater: a Viper. I like the first and the last generation Vipers. Actually my favorite is the 1996 GTS coupe. I like the looks of the last gen but unfortunately it was discontinued in 2017. Since there are no kits of last Gen Vipers (insert rant here about a dying hobby because we don't cater to the young ones), the only alternative is a 1/24 Maisto. I found this abused puppy on ebay and rescued it. Now I know what they mean when they say "from smoke free home" in some items. This one didn't and as soon as the package was opened, the smell of smoke and cigarette hit me like a freight train! YUCK! So this baby is missing the mirrors and it is all scratched up. But the most important parts; the "glass" (windshield, rear window, headlights and tail lights) are in good shape. Just dirty. So this is how it came in the mail: Typical diecast, the gaps are awful, no brakes, stance can be improved and the "engine" is a joke so the hood will be shut for good. Within minutes it looked like this: The stripper did the job... Wait, that doesn't sound right.... I mean..... I have no idea where this is going except that it is not going back to original and it will be blue. Thanks, Ismael

Thanks Josh! I still haven't looked at the headlights but most likely will look into the Revell C6R kit. But before that, I'll look into the toy's unit to see if there is anything usable. Thanks, Ismael

Hello, Almost there... Thanks,

Hello, I've been trying to post this for over a week but the 404 error is driving me crazy. Let me try a condensed version of the post. I'm a Corvette guy, but also a car guy. No problem admitting I like others like Ferraris, Porsches, Lambos, BMWs, Vipers and yes, the Ford GT. Like a sibling rivalry, how can I express I like it and insult it at the same time? The answer? LS it! Here is a Corvette guy's interpretation of a Ford GT with a swapped crate 1000+ HP Twin Turbo LSX. This hobby is about deceptions and lies. This is a curbside. One of the driving modes on this car is called VMAX for top speed. In this mode the suspension drops all the way down and the spoiler remains down to minimize drag. That's the stance I was after. To me stance is as important as the paint job. Revell snap Ford GT. Far from a serious model. Biggest let down is the headlights. This is the closest I've been to box stock in over a decade. A rather quick build with cut corners that may never get out of the display case. Modifications and details of this build: -Separated factory glued body halves for rework and painting -Added headlight details (but they are still hideous) -Added inside rear view mirror (a common omission in most of today's kits) -Scratchbuilt parking brake caliper to rear brakes -Scratchbuilt wipers (another common omission in today's kits) -Added valve stems and carbon fiber center caps to the wheels -Added mesh grilles front, back and sides -Added reflectors in fenders and rear bumper -Added omitted mirror faces (really Revell?) -Added local emissions inspection sticker (gotta be street legal) -Added my own controversial license plate -Removed brakes from chassis to have full control of stance -Added carbon fiber decal to the rear deck as a personal touch -Paint is Gravity Colors Ford GT Lightning Blue over T235 primer -Clear is good old MCW lacquer clear. The jar is over 12 years old. But I switched back after trying and not liking the 2K everybody raves about. The crate was made a while ago. I did the sign advertising it was a twin turbo LSX with 1000+ HP Part of my garage. Do you see a pattern here? Let's say I just ordered the only last gen Viper I could find in this scale (a diecast) to be reworked and painted blue of course. They kicked me out of the Ford garage when they saw my license plate: This 2005 Ford GT was the only Ford in my collection until now. It is the pre-painted Polar Lights kit. I just polished the body, painted the interior tan and added aluminum exhaust tips. I built this back when it was first release (late 2005?) after holding in my hands a Polar Lights prototype in Indianapolis thanks to Art Anderson who worked on the development of the kit. What do you think? Thanks, Ismael

That's a beauty in any scale. In 1/32 it is awesome!

Beautiful job!

Very nice! I considered that color scheme for mine.

Nice! Love the window tinting.

AAARRRGGGHHH!!!! Trying to post but the 404 error is not letting me..... EDIT: I give up. Can't post even a single picture

Gorgeous! Beautiful build!

Beautiful! Followed this one during WIP. It will bite you if you don't get out of its way

Nice! Looks like a fun drive!

Nice!

Beautiful execution of a beautiful car in one of the most elegant and beautiful liveries ever! Great job! Now I want to dig some stalled Indy car projects...

Looks great! Glad to see another version of the first Ford I built in over a decade.

Beautiful and sinister... Love it!

Beautiful as expected. Of all the incredible details one that jumps at me is the perfect black pinstripe separating the main colors. LOVE IT! Next: Can you do an LS one?

Very creative. I like it!

Beautiful car and a great story!

Very cool concept and beautiful execution! Stopping distance from top speed? About half a state "What's the current record? Hold my beer and watch this..."

Ñangara GT! A classic! On the next show I'll start an argument: "But the factory stock Ñangara GT had 4 lug nuts pattern and the color is off by a shade...it is supposed to be a hint darker"

WOW! That is really really cool. Love the color and the impeccable paint job. My brain went kaboom between WTF? and AWESOME!!!

Nice! A classic shape I always love.

Thank you Edgar! Appreciated!

The color is spot on for that Air Force blue. Looking really good.