Phildaupho

Definitely lots of great long roofs in your thread. I was just trying to build up enthusiasm for the soon to be re-released Tudor

Historic in all respects

Excellent livery choice. One of the best.

Very well built. Beautiful model of beautiful car. I have had one in my stash for decades but will definitely get built some day. I feel in love with the Avanti since the first time I saw one when they were brand new.

Very nice Galaxie. I always enjoy watching the touring car race at the Goodwood Revival when their are American sedans entered. They look so incredible through the corners.

I really like this. Well done. Thanks for posting.

Great looking Sedan and I really like the color. What paint did you use?

Absolutely stunning. Great combination of after-market parts and the colors choices are outstanding.

I still really like it. I ended up not using the decals that came with my kit so can't say what condition they are in !!??

What a unique project !! I would do a wedge chop lowering the a-pillar and leaning the windshield back with only the necessary pie cut in the rear pillar to get the correct angle for the roof. This I think would work well with the slope of the hood. Maybe add a clear sunroof to provide extra visibility for the driver !!??

Super looking build of a great kit which has so many unique parts.

Great looking Deuce Hi-Boy. This is maybe the first build I have seen of the most recent Roadster kit. What color is that exactly? I'd call it a bronzy gold !!

Well Built . Great looking Impala

Thanks everyone. I am really pleased how well this model has been received. GT40's must be near the top of many peoples' lists of favorite racing cars.

Very well built. Beautiful GT40.

I have always admired Steve Stanford's designs and you have really captured the look.

Nice little hot rod

Looks wonderful. Well built.

Drop dead gorgeous !!

Far-Out !!

Thanks Bill - When I first got access to the world wide web I responded to a question of what were my 10 favorite cars of all time. I know I certainly had no problem putting a Ford GT40 on that list maybe even in the #1 spot.

Thanks Tony - I wonder if anybody else bought this kit other than you and me !!?? Thanks Garry - It is always fun learning the story behind a replica John - I am very envious.

Thanks James Thank you Gary Thanks Garry Thanks Chris Thanks Pierre - The decals were Fujimi kit decals printed in Japan. Fortunately there were extra stripes that allowed me to do some patching.

At the 1967 Daytona 24 Hours this GT40-MKII ran as a Mercury driven by Dan Gurney and AJ Foyt. This is the same car that was on the pole in 1966 for Le Mans, unfortunately it did not finish either race. For Daytona GT40 P/1047 was converted to MKII B-specifications with a smooth rear deck having no snorkel scoops or centre vent but it did get fender flares, a tailer rear spoiler, a full roll cage and dual four-barrel carbs. The fitting of a roll cage was likely in response to Ken Miles fatal crash in the J-Car. Here is an intriguing bit of history for you. When researching this car, I learned that 2 GT40’s referred to as 1047 currently exists. Apparently the original 1047 crashed and was badly damaged. To maintain the paid entry for a subsequent race 1031 was replated as 1047 and is now known as 1031/1047. The original 1047 has been totally rebuilt with everything except the correct number plate. Although filler pieces were provided in the kit, the rear deck and fuel filler locations still needed to be faired in and smoothed. The modifications I made were to fabricate a roll cage and eliminate the luggage boxes which were in place during the race but often removed while in the pits to work on the troublesome transmission which ultimately caused the car to retire from the race. I added a photo-etched grill and also re-scribed the passenger door which had the roof part permanently attached for added rigidity. Although the model is a curbside, I did add some extra engine detail which can be seen through the rear window. The decals were rather brittle so getting the strips on was a bit of a challenge. Unfortunately the self-adhesive tire lettering has lost its stick.

I like it a lot. Looking forward to more photos Under Glass.