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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.

Very well done. Love the lights. I have enjoyed all the builds of your 5 family Mustangs. Over the years I think my extended family have owned 4 Mustangs and there is still one in the family a 67 turquoise convertible.

Very enjoyable post with some great models. I agree that this kit offers so many possibilities.

Fantastic looking racecar. Kind of hard to believe 1992 is 32 years ago !!

Thanks guys. It was fun revisiting the movie which I found very entertaining Thanks. It was fun re-watching the movie which I found very entertaining,.

I Really enjoyed seeing your 906. One of my favourite racing cars. I saw one race when it was quite new at the road circuit near Vancouver BC. My Fly 906 1/323 slot-car is perhaps my most satisfying slot car to race and it looks so good at speed.

Thanks everyone. It was definitely a fun build. I had to cut open the foot box so Ken Miles feet would fit !! The AMT 289 Cobra is one of my all-time favourite kits. It was one of the last kits I started before giving up car modelling after I got my driver’s licence. I had big plans for that Cobra. I was going to mount it on a battery box and have working lights and also a functioning radio speaker made from an airphone. This current Cobra is my 4th completed 289 although I started and then gave away a racing hardtop version and also built a rolling chassis to go under a Fiat Topolino. The other three 289 Cobras are- 1964 Dan Gurney/Jerry Grant Targa Florio FIA Cobra with body adapted from Academy kit Alan Grant Executor Cobra with livery by George Lucas

This will the 6th year in a row that I have made an April Fools Day post although this time the joke was sort of on me. A friend was ordering some kits from Hobby Link Japan when he noticed the availability of a new Cobra kit described as 1/25 American Sports Car Willow Springs Cobra from GTM Models. Knowing that I am a big fan of 289 Cobras, he asked if I was interested in getting the kit. Out of curiosity how could I refuse. When his order arrived, he gave me a call. I asked him what it looked like. He told me it appears to have a broken windscreen and a deformed resin trunk lid. That got me even more curious so I rushed over to pick it up. What I got was a kit that was supposed build up as a model of the white 289 Cobra seen in the movie Ford vs Ferrari - specifically in the scene at Willows Spring Raceway where Ken Miles throws a wrench at the car and breaks the wind screen and also takes a hammer to the trunk lid. This car was inspired by the car Ken Miles finished second at Riverside in February of 1963. The reality is that the movie car of which there was likely more than one is different from the 1963 race car in a number of ways and the model kit Cobra is different from both the 1963 and the movie car. The kit is based on the Academy 289 Cobra which has a 427-style body. To correct that short coming I have replaced the body with one from the AMT 289 kit with a non-scoop hood. The GTM kit does come with some neat parts like the broken windscreen which I narrowed, the dented trunk lid and photo-etched jacking brackets. There is also a photo-etched grill mess which I was able to adapt to 289 grill surround. A few modifications were required to the AMT body - molded on emblems were removed, the windshield mount recesses were filled, openings were cut for the body side vents and the trunk opening had to be altered to accommodate the smaller 427 dented trunk lid. Because the engine was not a focal point of this car, I decided to build the model as a curbside with a sealed hood. I could not however resist incorporating the Ken Miles and Carroll Shelby pre-painted figures which came in a Revell 427 Cobra issue. Please note the hammer and wrench on the seat beside Ken Miles.

Three very attractive Formula racers. Very interesting to see the Brabham next to the Honda

Great looking racecar

I live in Victoria British Columbia which has always had a very strong car culture of hot rods, street machines, sports cars, circle track racers and exotic cars. It also has a superior community of car modellers with a few achieving world recognition. We have always been very fortunate having a hobby shop and at times multiple hobby shops. Currently we have one very good hobby shop operated by a very progressive owner. Car modellers have a very good relationship with the Victoria IPMS club and are routinely the largest entrants at their local model contest. Every three years car modellers host a very popular model display at Northwest Deuce Days the largest Deuce car show in the world.

I noticed Harry's model when going through your photos from Detroit and was very impressed with its design and execution. Now I know the rest of the story. Thanks Tim.

Something else the Sedan kit had which I do not think the other Deuce kits had were stock taillights and cowl lights.

Thanks Tim. Great models - Great photos.

I my opinion the best way to build an early Mustang Notchback is with the Monogram 1/24 64 Mustang Convertible. With some sanding the up-top can be converted into a very presentable hardtop. With this option you get a superior chassis, interior and correct grill. It does have reverse lights however.

223 arrived Victoria BC Canada today. Great issue !!

Great news. A lot of people have been waiting for this re-release.

Thanks for posting. A lot of really nice cars.

Great looking Camaro and I really enjoyed the back story.

Fantastic looking Deuce in all respects. Love it.